Video doorbell
Discussion
Depends what your goals are, as well as what the rest of your cameras/home tech looks like.
I've had Ring, and have recently transitioned to Reolink POE doorbell and cameras, but have a slightly more niche setup with NVR and pretty extensive Home Assistant and wallpanel/smarthome config. It's worth considering Reolink IMHO, if only to avoid paying for monthly Ring subscriptions.
I've had Ring, and have recently transitioned to Reolink POE doorbell and cameras, but have a slightly more niche setup with NVR and pretty extensive Home Assistant and wallpanel/smarthome config. It's worth considering Reolink IMHO, if only to avoid paying for monthly Ring subscriptions.
I have a full Eufy setup ranging from fixed CCTV with add on solar panel to the newer integrated units, plus a remote control cam + doorbell.
Apart from some initial faff in setting up, I've been pleased with both the day time and night vision.
I went with Eufy due to the size of the company, and subscription free element.
Not perfect, but does the job.
Apart from some initial faff in setting up, I've been pleased with both the day time and night vision.
I went with Eufy due to the size of the company, and subscription free element.
Not perfect, but does the job.
My only experience is Ring. Video quality is good and you only need the subscription if you want it to save the video. If you just want to look at the camera when someone rings the bell you don't need the subscription. It links nicely to Alexa so rather than separate ringers, all the Alexa's in the house tell us there's somebody a the door, as well as our phones buzzing. The battery lasts a couple of months between recharges but I've now wired ours up to permanent power.
I suspect most of the subscription based ones are similar.
I suspect most of the subscription based ones are similar.
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