--- title: "Doro Hemma review" description: "Doro Hemma video doorbell review: how it works, its specs, what Expert Reviews and the Irish Times found, who it suits and who should look elsewhere." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/doro-hemma/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-09 score: 6.5 --- # Doro Hemma review > **Our verdict:** The Doro Hemma ranks 10th of the 10 video doorbells we compare, with 6.5 out of 10. No. 10 of 10 in our [video doorbells ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **6.5 out of 10** The Doro Hemma is a battery video doorbell built for older people and the relatives who look out for them. It has a plug-in chime in the box, a simple app and no subscription, and it suits families who want something easy. Why it's here: - 1440p square video with a 150-degree view of the doorstep - Loud plug-in chime in the box, with a built-in siren on the doorbell - Records to a microSD card with no subscription for any feature - Simple app that can hand a doorbell call to another family member Keep in mind: - Motion alerts can take around ten seconds to arrive - No Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit support - 2.4GHz wifi only - The microSD card is not included [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D26BNXXR) ## Why the Doro Hemma scores 6.5 - How happy owners are: 10th of 10 - How many rated it: 10th of 10 - How new it is: 7th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) The Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) (6.9) beats the Doro Hemma (6.5) because it is the newer design and leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Doro Hemma The Hemma is a wifi video doorbell that works with a smartphone or tablet app and a Doro account. Video is 1440 x 1440 with a 150-degree view of the doorstep. The doorbell is rechargeable rather than wired. Expert Reviews measured it at 155 x 47 x 30mm and 192g, so it is bulkier than a traditional push button. The chime is a separate plug-in unit in the box. It talks to the doorbell directly, not through the internet, so it rings as soon as the button is pressed. Expert Reviews measured it at 92dB on its loudest setting and found five tones and a flashing light. The doorbell also has a siren you start from the app. Expert Reviews measured it at 97dB, with a five-second delay before it sounds. The feature the design is built around is Assist Me. Relatives or carers join the user's Doro family in the app, and the user can tap one button to pass a doorbell call to them. Recordings go to a microSD card, which you buy yourself, so no feature needs a subscription. The app can't delete single clips: you have to remove or reformat the card. Motion alerts took about ten seconds in Expert Reviews' hands, and there is no zoned motion detection. ### Key specs - Video: 1440 x 1440, 150-degree view, two-way audio - Connection: 2.4GHz wifi only (WPA2 and WPA3); 5GHz not supported - Chime: Plug-in unit included, connects directly to the doorbell - Siren: Built into the doorbell, started from the app - Storage: microSD card, not included; no subscription - Size and weight: 155 x 47 x 30mm, 192g (Expert Reviews) - Smart-home support: No Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit - Warranty: 24 months, subject to Doro's terms and conditions ## What owners report about the Doro Hemma We found very little owner feedback for the Hemma on the UK retailer pages and forums we could open, so we can't say what long-term owners report about it. What we can point to is professional reviewers. They like how simple the app is and the Assist Me hand-off. They criticise the slow motion alerts, the lack of smart-home support and the clip management. One reviewer found the small power button awkward for people with limited dexterity. ## Who the Doro Hemma suits It suits a family setting up a doorbell for an older relative who isn't comfortable with technology. The loud chime, the siren and the option to pass a call to a son, daughter or carer are the reasons to buy it. It also suits anyone who wants to avoid a monthly fee and has a spare microSD card. Look elsewhere if you want Alexa, Google Home or HomeKit, fast motion alerts, or a doorbell on 5GHz wifi. The Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K Plus has far wider app and smart-home support. The Tapo D235 is an all-rounder with no monthly fee. ## Questions about the Doro Hemma ### Where can I find the Doro Hemma doorbell manual? Doro publishes the Hemma manual as a PDF on its website, and its UK doorbell page covers setup and wifi. The manual file is at doro.com/globalassets/inriver/resources/manual_doro_hemma_doorbell_no_v10_r21820.pdf. ### How do I set up the Doro Hemma doorbell? Join your phone to your 2.4GHz wifi, add the doorbell in the Doro app and enter your wifi name and password. Pairing mode shows as a flashing blue button. If it isn't flashing, hold the power button for about five seconds. ### How long does the Doro Hemma battery last? Expert Reviews estimated a charge every six weeks to two months in the worst case, with heavy use and motion sensitivity at maximum. It suggested about three months with lighter use. ### Is the Doro Hemma doorbell waterproof? Yes, to IP65, which means it resists water jets. That is Expert Reviews' figure. ### How loud is the Doro Hemma chime? Expert Reviews measured the plug-in chime at 92dB on its loudest setting. It has five tones and a flashing light. ### What warranty does the Doro Hemma have? Doro says its products are covered for 24 months, subject to terms and conditions. ## All 10 video doorbells, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Tapo D235](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/tapo-d235/) | 8.1 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Blink Video Doorbell (2nd gen, 2025)](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/blink-video-doorbell-2nd-gen/) | 8.1 | Value for Money | | 3 | [eufy Video Doorbell E340](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/eufy-video-doorbell-e340/) | 8.0 | Best Premium | | 4 | [Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K Plus](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/ring-battery-video-doorbell-2k-plus/) | 8.0 | | | 5 | [Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/reolink-video-doorbell-wifi/) | 8.0 | | | 6 | [EZVIZ EP3x Pro](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/ezviz-ep3x-pro/) | 7.9 | | | 7 | [Tapo TD21](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/tapo-td21/) | 7.8 | Best Budget | | 8 | [EZVIZ EP8 Ultra](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/ezviz-ep8-ultra/) | 7.2 | | | 9 | [Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)](https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/reolink-battery-video-doorbell-2nd-gen/) | 6.9 | | | 10 | **Doro Hemma** (this review) | 6.5 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 20 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Doro UK: Doro doorbell page](https://uk.doro.com/pages/doro-doorbell) - [Expert Reviews: Doro Hemma review](https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/technology/home-security/doro-hemma-review) - [Irish Times: Doro Hemma video doorbell review](https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/consumer-tech/review/2024/08/01/doro-hemma-video-doorbell-review-a-clever-option-tailored-to-older-users) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/video-doorbells/doro-hemma/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md