Qubo Video Doorbell Pro review: Smart security that fits Indian homes

I spent the past few weeks living with the Qubo Video Doorbell Pro, and it’s the kind of smart home gadget that quietly earns its keep. Priced at ₹7,990, this Hero Group-backed device promises crisp 2K video, two-way audio, motion alerts, and voice assistant support, all wrapped in a design that feels built for Indian homes. Setup was quick, the app was mostly reliable, and the alerts came through just in time to catch couriers and the occasional door-to-door salesman. It’s not flawless; night vision could be sharper and Wi-Fi sensitivity can trip you up, but for its price, the Qubo Video Doorbell Pro feels like a small but meaningful upgrade to everyday home security.

Installation & First Impressions

Right out of the box, the build felt decent. The doorbell’s face plate is slim and relatively low profile. Mounting hardware was included (plate, screws, anchors, wedge mount). On my wall, I had to use the wedge to align the camera better since the entrance is slightly off-axis; that worked fine.

WiFi setup was straightforward via the Qubo app: scanning a QR code, selecting the network, entering the password, and the device linked up on the network band without issue.

The physical doorbell button is a tactile press, which I prefer (some earlier models from other brands use capacitive or “touch” buttons which feel less solid). The Pro variant listing also mentions IP66 weather-resistance, which gives me confidence for the Indian monsoon and dust.

The moment I pressed the button and got the first alert on my phone, I felt the promise: a live video feed popped up quickly (though more on speed below). The field of view is wide; the spec sheet says about 134.6° diagonal lens angle in one breakdown. 

Daily Use: Video & Audio Quality

Daytime video: The image is sharp and clear enough for regular door interaction, recognising a visitor’s face, seeing packages, etc. The “2K” spec is appropriate for the segment. The wide field of view means I could see the visitor and some of the porch floor (good for spotting packages).

Night / low-light video: The unit has an infrared LED which supports “night vision”. In my tests at about 10 pm under porch lighting (regular LED tube), I could see the visitor’s face but the level of detail dropped off. So if your entrance is poorly lit, you may wish to supplement with a dedicated porch light.

Audio / Two-way talk: The Pro has a tiny speaker and echo cancellation. In my experience, talking to visitors via the app worked decently: the audio was intelligible, delays were small, and the visitor heard me clearly. The visitor side audio sometimes picks up background ambient sound (traffic, wind) which is normal; the echo-cancellation does a fair job, though not perfect.

Notifications & latency: When someone presses the doorbell button I get a phone notification, open the app, and then the video feed appears. On my home network, I measured about 1.5-2 seconds between pressing and seeing the live image. Acceptable for most homes. However, when I tested from outside using 4G mobile data (and a weaker network) the latency increased to ~4-5 seconds, which is a little longer than ideal. Also, motion-based alerts (someone walking up to the door) often fire, but on a couple of occasions, when the visitor was fast, he rang and I got the phone notification slightly after the doorbell chime.

Smart Features & App Experience

The app allows live view, visitor log (who rang and when), and remote two-way talk. The listing mentions compatibility with Alexa & Google Assistant in some formats. I configured Alexa to announce a doorbell press: it works. That adds a nice smart-home polish.

One subtle but nice feature: the motion zones. You can define portions of the camera’s view to monitor (for example the walkway vs the busy road). Helps reduce “false” triggers such as cars passing by or tree branches moving.

Also, the unit supports a micro-SD card slot.  That means you can choose local storage rather than being locked into heavy cloud-subscription costs. For Indian homes where budget is important, that’s a plus.

Verdict

If you’re in the Indian market looking for a smart video doorbell and you have a decent WiFi setup & existing doorbell wiring, the Qubo Smart WiFi Video Doorbell Pro 2K is a really strong contender. It hits a sweet spot of features vs price (~₹7,990) and delivers most of what typical homeowners care about: sharp video, two-way talk, smart alerts, good build, and weather readiness.

However, it is not flawless. If your entrance lighting is poor, if you expect best-in-class night vision, or you have tricky WiFi conditions, you might find some compromises.

In my four-week use, I found it to be reliable, useful, and overall a smart upgrade to conventional doorbells. It genuinely adds convenience (seeing who’s at your door from your phone) and a sense of added home security.