If you want to see and speak to whoever is at your gate, a video door phone is one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your home security setup. These smart gadgets have largely replaced the need for a guard at the door, letting you screen visitors from a screen indoors. Below are five popular video door phone models, with a clear focus on night vision and night-time monitoring.
Why a video door phone with night vision matters
Most break-ins and unwanted visits happen after dark, which is exactly when an ordinary peephole stops being useful. A video door phone with a night vision camera lets you identify who is outside even in low light, while two-way audio means you can talk to a visitor without opening the door.
Home security has moved on from relying on a guard at the gate. From CCTV to smart locks and smart doorbells, connected devices now do the watching for you. A video door phone brings that monitoring right to a screen inside your home.
Five video door phone models compared
Godrej Seethru Video Door Phone Kit
Godrej claims clear video quality from this kit. It ships with a 7-inch TFT LCD display with touch support, a night vision camera and secret monitoring. You also get two-way communication and call forwarding to a phone.
- 16 ring tone options
- Storage for up to 100 photos and videos
- Memory card support up to 32GB
- Price: Rs 4,880
Secureye S-VDP10
Secureye is best known in the CCTV market but also makes video door cameras. This model uses a 7-inch TFT screen, and the company claims a bright, clear picture so visitors are easy to identify. It offers brightness adjustment, volume control, HD camera sensors and a microphone for two-way communication. It costs Rs 5,749.
HIKVISION DS-KIS602
This is a Wi-Fi enabled video door phone built around a user-friendly design. It has a 7-inch colour display with a 1024x600 pixel resolution, message storage and photo saving, plus an inbuilt memory card. It supports remote unlocking, noise and echo cancellation, and a 2-megapixel HD camera. It is the priciest here at Rs 16,300.
CP Plus CP-NVK-70M1 Video Door Phone
CP Plus is a familiar name in this space. Its model has a 7-inch colour TFT-LCD display, storage for up to 100 photos and a calling facility. The panel is made of aluminium, and it supports night vision. It costs Rs 7,000.
Zebronics VD7WR
The Zebronics VD7WR also uses a 7-inch TFT screen, here with an 800x400 pixel resolution. It can be paired with two monitors and includes a microphone and night vision. Its viewing angle is 120 degrees, and it costs Rs 4,841.
Specifications at a glance
| Model | Display | Night vision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godrej Seethru | 7-inch TFT LCD (touch) | Yes | Rs 4,880 |
| Secureye S-VDP10 | 7-inch TFT | HD camera sensors | Rs 5,749 |
| HIKVISION DS-KIS602 | 7-inch colour, 1024x600 | 2MP HD camera | Rs 16,300 |
| CP Plus CP-NVK-70M1 | 7-inch colour TFT-LCD | Yes | Rs 7,000 |
| Zebronics VD7WR | 7-inch TFT, 800x400 | Yes | Rs 4,841 |
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