Reolink 5MP/2K+ Outdoor PoE Video Doorbell with Chime

We use this at our front gate. We previously had Ring wireless doorbell camera which (even with an outdoor access point aimed directly at) it constantly missed visitors and needed frequent battery swaps. This doorbell hasn't missed a visitor at our gate yet, and provides intelligent alerts without constant false positives. The image is clear, even at night, and the delay before getting an alert is also minimal compared with wireless versions. Well worth the effort of running a cable to the camera for the many advantages it offers. We use this at our front gate. We previously had Ring wireless doorbell camera which (even with an outdoor access point aimed directly at) it constantly missed visitors and needed frequent battery swaps. This doorbell hasn't missed a visitor at our gate yet, and provides intelligent alerts without constant false positives. The image is clear, even at night, and the delay before getting an alert is also minimal compared with wireless versions. Well worth the effort of running a cable to the camera for the many advantages it offers.

I purchased this recently after reading a bunch of reviews online and seeing its integration with HomeAssistant. I was originally looking at the Ring brand, but I'm glad I went for this one instead. Was super simple to install and works great. It already proved useful on multiple accounts within 48 hours catching someone stealing a Weber BBQ from my deck. I loved it so much I ended up getting one of the Reolink Duo Floodlight cameras as well to replace a Swann one I had originally. The system is super quick and simple to use, with no monthly plans needed. I purchased this recently after reading a bunch of reviews online and seeing its integration with HomeAssistant. I was originally looking at the Ring brand, but I'm glad I went for this one instead. Was super simple to install and works great. It already proved useful on multiple accounts within 48 hours catching someone stealing a Weber BBQ from my deck. I loved it so much I ended up getting one of the Reolink Duo Floodlight cameras as well to replace a Swann one I had originally. The system is super quick and simple to use, with no monthly plans needed.

After having a Reolink camera looking out over our driveway, and having a battery powered doorbell camera which required charging every couple of weeks, I was awaiting the time to buy this camera.

Installation was a bit tricky, as I had no wiring location, so I had to get a 300mm drill to go through brick and everything else, after that getting the network cable through to the camera via the pantry on the other side of the wall to the camera was fairly simple.
Images are crisp and clear. Connecting to my POE router was very simple. This device does not come with its own POE injector.
The chime rings inside with a decent enough sound.
Th...view more After having a Reolink camera looking out over our driveway, and having a battery powered doorbell camera which required charging every couple of weeks, I was awaiting the time to buy this camera.

Installation was a bit tricky, as I had no wiring location, so I had to get a 300mm drill to go through brick and everything else, after that getting the network cable through to the camera via the pantry on the other side of the wall to the camera was fairly simple.
Images are crisp and clear. Connecting to my POE router was very simple. This device does not come with its own POE injector.
The chime rings inside with a decent enough sound.
The speaker and microphone appear to work quite well.
Attached is the view from the camera.

Excellent product for the price. Plug and Play. Integrated seamlessly with my Home Assistant home automation system.
Can definitely recommend this product. Excellent product for the price. Plug and Play. Integrated seamlessly with my Home Assistant home automation system.
Can definitely recommend this product.

I picked this one over the more popular Ring products because this one is connected and powered by a single PoE cable.
It is also easy to keep my videos away from any third party companies' servers and make everything local. I picked this one over the more popular Ring products because this one is connected and powered by a single PoE cable.
It is also easy to keep my videos away from any third party companies' servers and make everything local.

By: TonyL341 10/06/24

Verified Owner

Does the job well, only drawback is at the time of writing this review, no HomeKit support yet, and matter standard for cameras not yet implemented
good value for money Does the job well, only drawback is at the time of writing this review, no HomeKit support yet, and matter standard for cameras not yet implemented
good value for money