REOLINK Video Doorbell WiFi 2K Wired Camera
- Video Doorbell
- 256 GB
- 6 watts
- Corded electric
A doorbell that delivers on its no-subscription promise for most buyers, with video quality and installation praised repeatedly, but the call answering and app polish issues raised by a couple of reviewers are worth weighing.
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How it ranks among the 10 video doorbells we track
4.1★ across 3,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A hardwired 2K video doorbell built around local microSD storage instead of a monthly cloud plan, with a 4:3 aspect ratio meant to show visitors head to toe and packages on the ground in the same frame.
Reolink's pitch is straightforward: pay once, record locally, skip the subscription. Real owners confirm that part works and that installation over existing doorbell wiring is usually simple, but the reviews also show a split between people who found the hardware solid and at least one who hit a dead end trying to answer live calls.
- 2K HDR video with night vision
- 4:3 aspect ratio, 180 degree wide view
- Dual band 2.4/5GHz wifi, IP65 rated
- Chime V2 included with 10 selectable tones
Who it's for
Fits households replacing a subscription-based doorbell who want local recording and are comfortable with some app fussiness. Less suited to anyone who has had reliability problems with cloud connected calling features before, since that is exactly where one reviewer got stuck.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who switched from subscription-based doorbells consistently point to the no-fee local recording as the reason they bought it, and several say it worked with Home Assistant or Apple HomeKit without trouble. Installation using existing wiring came up repeatedly as easier than expected. The complaints cluster around software: one reviewer could not answer live calls at all, with the doorbell dropping off wifi on every attempt and a microSD card that became unreadable after two weeks; another pointed to a camera-order bug in the app that has gone unfixed for over a year and called the Home Hub HDMI integration unfinished. A separate reviewer's unit had problems too, but said Reolink support eventually shipped a free replacement that performed better.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No monthly fee for local microSD recording
- Works with Home Assistant and Apple HomeKit
- Installs over existing doorbell wiring with included jumper
- Wide 4:3 view shows visitors and packages together
- One reviewer could not get call answering working
- App has a longstanding camera-order bug per one review
- Home Hub HDMI integration described as unfinished
Specifications
| Brand | Reolink |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 4.2 × 6.4 × 6.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 6 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 24 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Frame Rate | 20 frames_per_second |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mount Type | Wall Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Protocol | 2.4G/5GHz WiFi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired WiFi |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Zoom Type | Digital Zoom |
| Control Type | App |
| Room Type | Hallway, Living Room |
| Alert Type | Sound Alerts, Chime, Push Notifications, Record |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 mp |
| Video Capture Resolution | 2k |
| Item Highlight | No Subscription Local Storage, AI Detection, 5G&2.4G WiFi, Two-Way Talk, Front Door Home Security, Customized Reolink Chime |
| Specific Uses For Product | Outside, Outside; Amateur, Outside; Professional, Smart Doorbell, Surveillance |
| Antenna Location | Outdoor Security |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-4 |
| BuiltIn Media | Reolink Video Doorbell,Reolink Chime |
| Viewing Angle | 180 degrees |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4G/5GHz Dual-Band WiFi |
| Effective Still Resolution | 5 mp |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Effective Video Resolution | 2 |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 |
| Form Factor | Box |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Light Source | Infrared |
| Mfr Part Number | Doorbell PoE |
| Night Vision | IR Night color |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Noise Reduction |
| Shape | Oval |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in video doorbells.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| REOLINK Video Doorbell WiFi 2K Wired CameraThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Tapo 2K Wireless Smart Video Doorbell w/ChimeTapo | 4.4 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Google Nest DoorbellGoogle | 4.4 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Blink Video DoorbellBlink | 4.1 / 5 | 13,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Ring Battery Doorbell 2KRing | 4.2 / 5 | 5,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Reolink video doorbells
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Reolink Video Doorbell need a subscription?
No, it records locally to a microSD card, and reviewers cite that as the main reason they switched to it.
Can it use my existing doorbell wiring?
Yes, it runs on 12-24VAC power and several reviewers installed it over their old wiring using the included jumper for a mechanical chime.
Does it work with smart home platforms like Home Assistant?
At least one reviewer connected it to Home Assistant and then exposed it to Apple HomeKit without issues.