A video doorbell is half doorbell and half security camera. Video doorbells work by sending real-time alerts to your phone and giving you access to a live schermo feed of who's ringing the bell. A built-in microphone and speaker allows you to chat with your guest parti two way audio, and in some cases, the device will also have smart features like smart locks so you can let the person in without physically opening the door yourself. 

Most candidates for best schermo doorbell locale today fall into the smart schermo doorbell category. They're Wi-Fi-enabled and offer features such as a rechargeable battery, two-way communication, a motion detector, filmato feed and recording, along with the traditional doorbell button. But the designs, schermo quality, schermo storage subscriptions and installation process for each doorbell cam can vary.

We've highlighted our favorite models below, and we've explained exactly how we test monitor doorbells. So if you're looking for the best schermo doorbell, chances are it's among those we've tested. We update this list periodically.