Video Doorbell Energy Cost Calculator
Smart doorbell with camera and two-way audio for visitor detection and communication.
Power Draw
4W
watts
Annual kWh
35
avg usage
Annual Cost
$5
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.03 tons
carbon impact
Video Doorbell Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.01
Monthly Cost
$0.38
Annual Cost
$5
Lifetime Cost
$23
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 15% more energy
~$1/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use motion zones to reduce activations
- ✓Choose battery model for zero wired power
- ✓Set motion sensitivity appropriately
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Doorbell (current) | 4W | 35 | $5 |
| Outdoor Security Camera | 8W | 70 | $9 |
Video Doorbell Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$150
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$5
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$23
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$173
Video Doorbell Energy FAQ
Video Doorbell Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a video doorbell does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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