Forget Ring and Blink, UK smart homes just got cheaper doorbell and security options from just £5

Sky might be best known for its TV services, but since the introduction of Sky Glass in 2021, it has also grown as a electronics manufacturer, too. Indeed, it is now the UK's biggest television maker, selling more sets than rivals annually.

Now it hopes to extend that success into a new area, as it launches its first complete smart home security range. And considering the affordable pricing of its first devices, it's certainly hitting the ground running.

Sky Smart Home Smart Doorbell: at Sky

From £5 per month (£15 upfront fee)
The Sky Smart Doorbell gives you HD video and works with a dedicated Sky Smart Home app. Its Smart Home Plan offers video recording, cloud storage and smart alerts for £5 per month. You also get an included wireless chime.

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Aiming to take on the likes of Ring, Blink and Nest, the Sky Smart Home range includes a Smart Doorbell, which gives you similar functionality – such as 1080p video with night vision and live streaming through the Smart Home app.

You will also need to subscribe to Sky's Smart Home Plan for 30-day cloud video recording and smart alerts, but that costs just £5 per month with a £15 upfront fee. For that you get the doorbell and an included wireless chime which you can place somewhere in your home.

There is a bigger package of devices available, too – the Sky Smart Home Bundle. Priced at £8 per month with a £20 upfront fee, you get the Smart Doorbell and Smart Home Plan, plus an Indoor Camera that records and feeds up to 1080p video. There are additional features available through the dedicated app, as well.

Extra devices are available as add-ons, too. A Motion Pack costs a one-off £35 and includes window sensors and a motion sensor. A Leak Pack is priced at £40 and adds the ability to sense whether a leak has occurred in your home.

And you can add extra Indoor Cameras for £50 each.

All of these add-ons require the Smart Home Bundle and subscription to operate.

You can find out more on all of Sky's new smart home options on its dedicated website.