Reolink Video Doorbell (PoE)
Verdict
The Reolink Video Doorbell PoE is a fuss free wired option that offers clear 2K video, local microSD recording, and a plug in chime without any subscription fees. Its basic motion detection and lack of HomeKit support keep it from matching premium rivals, but for buyers wanting reliable wired power and no monthly costs, it is an excellent value.
Pros
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Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0All features, including recording and playback, work without any subscription, making this a good fit for buyers who want to avoid ongoing monthly service fees.
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Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8The doorbell records straight to a microSD card or Reolink NVRs, giving local storage and avoiding mandatory cloud fees while keeping clips easy to access through the app.
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Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
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Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Usually priced around one hundred dollars and often discounted, it offers strong wired or PoE performance and local storage at a very competitive price point.
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Reliability (general) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Reviewers praise it as a reliable, cost effective workhorse, with the wired or PoE design eliminating battery worries and keeping day to day operation stable.
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Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5An included plug in chime provides a loud, convenient indoor ringer, sparing buyers from purchasing a separate accessory to hear doorbell presses inside.
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App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
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Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Built in speakers and microphone support reliable two way conversations with couriers or visitors, with sound quality that is clear enough for everyday use.
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Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0It is recommended for value focused buyers who want a dependable wired or PoE doorbell with local storage and no subscriptions, accepting simpler AI and app features.
Cons
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Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0It integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for basic viewing and control, but there is still no native Apple HomeKit support or deeper smart home ecosystem hooks.
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Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Basic motion detection can trigger frequently on blowing flags or foliage, and its simpler smart sensing lags behind more advanced, AI driven rivals like Arlo.
