The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell offers solid video quality, clear audio, and useful AI features like person detection and HomeKit integration. However, its high price, narrow field of view, blocky design, and software quirks make it less competitive than cheaper alternatives.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Intelligent AI camera detection
- Clear video day and night
- Two-way communication
- Apple HomeKit integration
- Local storage protection
- No monthly subscription fees
Points of Contention
- Expensive
- Narrow field of view
- Blocky design
- Software quirks
- Requires complex wiring
- Thin plastic mounting plate can snap
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics“The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell doesn’t require a subscription for video storage, and it supports Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, but it’s missing some important features for a premium product.”
