PROS
• Completely wireless
• Sharp 1080p video
• Free cloud storage
• Includes a remote chime
• Supports Alexa and Google Assistant
CONS
• Limited third-party integration options
• Doesn’t support HomeKit or IFTTT
BOTTOM LINE
The affordable Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell comes with a remote chime, works with Alexa and Google Assistant commands, offers free cloud storage, and is very easy to install.
If you're in the market for a smart doorbell but don't want to deal with wiring and voltage transformers, the Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell is an excellent deal. It runs on a rechargeable battery, installs in minutes, and comes with a wireless remote chime that you can place anywhere in your home or yard. The camera delivers sharp 1080p video, works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, and offers free cloud storage for video recordings. It doesn't support the Apple HomeKit or IFTTT platforms, but the Toucan is still a strong value that earns our Editors' Choice award for affordable wireless video doorbells.
FREE OF WIRES, A WIDE FIELD OF VIEW
At 5.5 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches (HWD), the Toucan doorbell is bigger than the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell (4.9 by 1.7 by 1.4 inches, $249.99), but not quite as tall as the Nest Doorbell Battery (6.3 by 1.8 by 1.0 inches, $179.99). Its enclosure is white with a glossy-black face and has an IP56 weather-resistance rating.
This story is from the June 2022 edition of PC Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 2022 edition of PC Magazine.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
AUDIO
AUDIO
SMART HOME
SMART HOME
T Mobile
Mobile
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 (2022): Nearly an Editors' Choice
A solid gaming laptop for under 2,000
Apple TV 4K 3rd Generation): Best for the Apple-Centric
A powerful, feature-rich media streamer that’s pricier than most
20 Tips for Leveling Up Your Work-at-Home Game
Whether you're new to working remotely or just looking fo do if beffer, fhese fips can help you stay productive and maintain balance.
12 Google Calendar Tricks You're Probably Not Using
Wondering how to share your Google Calendar? Want to add a new calendar? Here are the tips you need.
SimpliSafe Home Security System: Affordable Ease of Use
Affordable security with a focus on flexibility
Honda Unveils First All-Electric SUV, Built on GM's Battery Platform
The Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV arrives in 2024 and will use the Ultium battery technology developed by General Motors.
We Must Save Streaming Video Before It’s Too Late
A generation of art risks extinction if the companies that own streaming services don’t believe their vast libraries are worth preserving. We have to act now to save it.
