# 6 reasons you should get a video doorbell (and 2 reasons you shouldn't)

> A video doorbell might be the first, or only piece of smart home tech you ever buy, but it's also one of the most useful.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/6-reasons-you-should-get-a-video-doorbell-and-2-reasons-you-shouldnt?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=685bc258d746a85fd0e1bef6)
- **Published:** 2025-06-25
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #smart-home #cameras #reasons #video #doorbell #might #shouldn #aren
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