Reolink Video Doorbell (WIFI)

Pros

• Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Typically selling around 100 dollars, it is widely viewed as great value given its resolution, storage flexibility, and lack of required subscription.
• Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Often framed as a go-to pick for buyers wanting a dependable, budget-friendly wired doorbell without ongoing fees, unless they insist on the latest AI extras.
• Reliability (general) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Highlighted as a reliable, cost-effective choice that continues to satisfy many buyers years after launch.
• Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Can record to a microSD card up to 256 GB or to Reolink NVRs, offering flexible local storage without mandatory cloud fees.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A 5 MP sensor records 2K 2560 by 1920 video at 20 fps, providing clear detail of visitors and the doorway.
• Wi-Fi range & stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Wi-Fi model supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, improving flexibility for placement and router compatibility.
• App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The Reolink app provides live view, two-way talk, playback, and settings in a straightforward interface.
• Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  A 134-degree horizontal and 97-degree vertical field of view combine for roughly 180 degrees, covering most porches even if some rivals see slightly more.
• Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Supports pre-recorded quick replies so you can respond with canned messages when you cannot speak live.
• Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Local AI focuses on person detection, reducing general motion noise but lacking newer package, vehicle, and animal-specific alerts.