Amazon's 'reliable and affordable' video doorbell with no subscription fee now £45

Video doorbells have surged in popularity over recent years, offering homeowners the convenience of monitoring their front doors via their smartphones. These compact devices are providing peace of mind to individuals across the nation, particularly when they're away or hear unusual noises late at night. However, many top brands lure customers into a subscription service after purchasing a video doorbell, meaning that in order to utilise all the device's features, continuous payment is required.

Despite the added security these devices offer, many consumers feel disgruntled about paying a monthly fee on top of the initial cost. Fortunately, a popular has been slashed by 36% on Amazon. This allows you to monitor who's approaching your home with a single payment - and it's a steal at this discounted price.

The usually sells for £69.99, but it's now available to Amazon customers for £44.99. As previously mentioned, the Tapo Doorbell doesn't require a subscription, so after one payment, you can enjoy all its useful features, as reported by .

This 'reliable' Tapo Doorbell boasts 2K clarity, ensuring clear visibility regardless of the time of day. Customers have praised it as 'better than Ring', and the device also offers a 160-degree diagonal field of view, providing a broad and clear picture of what's happening outside your door.

The , equipped with full colour night vision, offers vivid visibility during darker hours and boasts a six-month battery life for long-lasting security. Footage can be stored via a microSD card or on the Tapo Care cloud.

Ideal for those awaiting deliveries while away from home, Tapo's Smart Doorbell features a premium microphone and speakers for two-way conversation, allowing instructions to be given for item placement. Real-time notifications are sent directly to your smartphone thanks to AI detection, with the option to link these alerts to Alexa or Google Assistant devices for convenience.

Amazon is also currently offering a discount on the , which usually retails at £69.99 but is now available for £59.99 with a £10 savings voucher. Argos is selling the at its lowest price of £59.99. An additional 10 per cent discount can be applied using the code RED10 at checkout, reducing the price to £55.19 for a limited time.

Over 4,000 individuals in the past month have chosen the over subscription-based options. Given its 4.4-star rating, numerous Amazon customers have expressed satisfaction with their purchase.

One satisfied customer noted: "I recently purchased this video doorbell, and I'm really impressed with its performance! The setup was quick and straightforward, the video quality is clear, and the motion detection works perfectly. It gives me peace of mind knowing I can monitor my doorstep anytime, even when I'm away. If you're considering a reliable and affordable video doorbell, I highly recommend this one."

Another reviewer stated: ". Bought three, one for each of my daughters and one for us. Adds a bit of security when not home as you get notification on the app. Clear picture and wide coverage, easy to use and set up. Battery usage depends on what settings you use. Ideal if you don't want to pay a subscription and don't want images stored on the cloud - just use an SD card. Half the price of other known brands, would definitely recommend."

Additionally, a third reviewer awarded the product five stars, commenting: "The picture quality is 100 per cent better than Ring, and I can capture data on an SD card, so no subscription. Win, win. The night vision is exceptional, the connection to WiFi is more stable, and the overall cost (including SD card) was £5 more than a year's subscription to Ring data capture."

Some users, however, have expressed disappointment with performance. A dissatisfied customer reported: "It's missing half the people who approach my door and pick up vehicles, even though it's set up not to. I've had to stop being notified because it's mostly vehicles driving by. Overall I am not that happy with the product, apparently it has AI that filters the detections, but it is far from 'intelligent'."