Reolink2K+ Wired Video Doorbell Camera with Chime, 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, Human Detection, App Alert, Video Call, 2-Way Audio, Local Storage, No Monthly Fee, hardwired/plug-in installation

This is the 3rd reolink doorbell i have installed for a friendThis doorbell is just insane it has unreal clarity during the day really putting other on the market doorbells to shame. The ease of instalation onto existing doorbell wiring or using a poe coinnection is ideal!Pros:Doorbell can be connected to a privet virtualised network allowing greater security by keeping it seperated from the main home network.It has AI built in so in can keep you home safer by dectecting different levels of motion and telling the differnece between them including people, cars, general motion and pets, a new update also has it detcting packages.It also looks sleek in all black, so doesnt stand out on the wall or door.For the value it is great, because you don't need to pay insane monthly subscriptions to keep your recordings you just shove in a 256gb micro sd card and now you have 24/7 recording!overall its a great product with great feautures and should be in your list of choices for doorbells.cons:the mounting bracket should have removable side holes for when wiring doesnt come from behind the camera

I recently got the Reolink video doorbell camera, and I must say it's been a game-changer for my home security setup.First and foremost, the quality of this camera is outstanding. The video is clear and sharp, and it captures everything I need to see. Whether it's a visitor at the door or any unusual activity in the vicinity, this camera has it covered.Setting it up was a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly app. The initial setup requires the app, but after that, the RTSP function comes into play. This feature has been a game-changer for me. I use it seamlessly with Scrypted NVR for 24/7 recording, Frigate for smart detection, and Home Assistant for complete automation and integration.One minor thing to note is that the power supply it comes with has a slightly thicker power cable than usual. It's not a deal-breaker by any means, but it's worth considering when planning your installation.What truly sets the Reolink video doorbell apart is that it's much better than my previous Ring doorbell, and it doesn't require any subscription fees. This is a significant advantage, as it means I can enjoy all the features and functionality without ongoing costs.In conclusion, the Reolink video doorbell camera is a fantastic addition to any home security setup. It combines great quality, easy setup, and versatile functionality, making it a top choice for those looking to enhance their home security and automation. Highly recommended!

I looked at various other doorbell cameras from Eufy to Ring and settled on buying this for £96.99.For me the no on-going membership fee was important.I have it running with BlueIris as my DVR for continuous recording. I've also tried AgentDVR and that works well too. I did have it working with ONVIF detection, and I tried RTMP but I've settled on RTSP for now as it seems a little more reliable. I have the WiFi version and it does occasionally freeze for a few seconds and then picks back up. Some DVRs will skip these frames and so you'll see a jump, others won't and so it'll just speed up for a bit, with nothing lost.The in-built Person detection works well. We've had cats and cars go past our driveway and nothing was triggered with the person detection. Recording of motion is handled well and can be set up in the app. You can even set a Mask if you want to black out a section of the image from being recorded, e.g. a neighbors property.The camera integrates well with Home Assistant (HA). From HA you can change the auto reply, whether the camera records onto its internal SD card, it also gives access to the Person and Visitor (when the doorbell is pressed) detection. Allowing you to do stuff in the automations. For example when the doorbell is pressed I get a notification popup on our LG TV with the camera image showing.Be aware it does connect to the internet. I uses a few domains p2p pushx, etc. I blocked it from any internet access and the app stops working, but also not having access to an NTP server meant the time was wrong too. I've tried granting it access to port 9000 and a few other things, but can't get the app to work locally. Shame, but it doesn't matter to me much.The actual doorbell ringer is a separate device that plugs into an electrical socket.The Reolink app works well, and it's convenient to view local recordings of all reolink cameras. You can also change the settings from here.This camera does have the ability to do a time lapse, which for a doorbell becomes a cool toy. i.e. nice to play with initially and then I got bored off.It's a good camera with decent features, good quality picture at daytime and a decent one at night thanks to it's IR LEDs. It was very easy to setup. It has the ability to record any motion on to it's SD card. You can set up the doorbell to respond when you're not able to answer the door and set your own messages.Overall I'm happy, it works well and has integrated well into our house.