How Many kWh Does a Video Doorbell Camera Use?
Video Doorbell Camera energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
0.07
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$0.41
Yearly Cost
$4.95
Video Doorbell Camera — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.0030 | $0.0006 |
| Per Day | 0.07 | $0.01 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 2.16 | $0.41 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 26.28 | $4.95 |
Running a video doorbell all day uses about the same energy as keeping a single LED indicator light on.
3 Ways to Cut Your Video Doorbell Camera Energy Bill
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Adjust the motion sensitivity zone to only cover the doorstep area — wider zones trigger more recordings and use more power.
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Reduce the video quality to 1080p if set to higher — it decreases Wi-Fi transmission energy.
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Use the wired power connection if available instead of battery — it avoids the inefficiency of battery charging cycles.
Video doorbells are low-power solid-state devices drawing tiny, consistent wattage with no surge.