Smart Video Doorbells

Reolink smart doorbells stand out for giving you strong front-door security and keeping costs low. These wireless doorbell camera units rank among the best doorbell camera without subscription choices on the market.

- Real-time video monitoring: The camera streams crisp 2K or 5MP footage to your phone. You see who rings or lurks, day or night, with clear details that help confirm identity before you open the door.

- Smart motion and package detection: Built-in AI can tell people from vehicles and spot parcels left on the mat. Focused alerts spare you from reacting to every passing dog or dancing branch.

- Two-way audio: Speak to guests, couriers, or strangers with a tap. A loud microphone and speaker let you give directions or warn off suspicious visitors without stepping outside.

- Flexible installation options: Reolink offers both hard-wired and battery models. You can draw power from existing doorbell wires or rely on a rechargeable pack paired with a small solar panel.

- Subscription-free: You store clips on a microSD card up to 256 GB or link to a Reolink network recorder.

- Smart home integration: The doorbell syncs with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. You can see the live feed on smart displays and arm or disarm through voice commands.

Your front entrance often sets the first line of defense. A video doorbell upgrades that zone into an active barrier that sees, speaks, and records.

- Deters crime: A camera at eye level makes intruders think twice, lowering the chance of a break-in.

- Protects deliveries: You see, the moment a courier drops a package, and receives proof that someone tried to steal it.

- Allows instant talk: Two-way audio lets you guide guests, refuse sales pitches, or direct drivers without opening the door.

- Helps family safety: Elderly relatives and kids can check who is outside before unlocking, adding confidence and control.

- Stores clear evidence: Time-stamped clips support police reports and insurance claims, speeding investigations and payouts.

The "best" depends on your goals. If you want top clarity and steady power, a wired 2K+ model with HDR and strong night vision may lead. For a simple setup and zero fees, a Reolink wireless doorbell camera with local storage ranks high.

Yes. Brands such as Reolink offer doorbells that save to a microSD card or a home recorder. They give live view and motion alerts for free. You only pay a one-time hardware cost unless you later choose cloud backup.

Many highly rated video doorbells don't require a subscription, such as the Reolink video doorbell cameras. They store the video locally, usually on a microSD card or in hard drive. This way you don't have to pay a monthly fee and you have more control over your recordings.

It depends. Some doorbell cameras do not record continuously. Instead, they only start recording when they are triggered by motion or an event. Once triggered, they send a notification to your phone, ensuring you do not miss the recorded clip.

However, the Reolink video doorbell PoE/WiFi supports 24/7 recording. You can set Reolink Video Doorbell PoE/WiFi to record 24/7 continuously using a micro SD card (not included) or an NVR.

It depends. Most wireless doorbell cameras typically require a Wi-Fi connection to function effectively. Wi-Fi allows the doorbell camera to connect to your home network and transmit data, such as video footage and alerts, to your smartphone or other devices.

However, PoE doorbell cameras do not necessarily need Wi-Fi for their primary functions. POE cameras receive both power and data through an Ethernet cable connected to a POE switch or injector.

If you use Reolink doorbell cameras without an Internet connection, the doorbell camera can still detect motion/person and record videos to the SD card. However, it cannot send alerts to your mobile devices, and you cannot live view it.

If the chime is connected to the doorbell, it will chime when the doorbell is pressed, regardless of the Internet connection.

You can install the doorbell camera at entry points of your property, such as the front door. It is recommended to mount the camera 1.2 meters (approximately 4 feet) above the ground. A 15° wedge is included to help you set up or adjust the camera to the optimal angle.