Reolink Front Door Cameras for Safer Home Entrances

Why Choose Reolink Front Door Security Cameras?

Know Who or What Is Approaching

Smart detection can distinguish people, vehicles, and other supported objects, helping you receive more relevant alerts instead of notifications for every movement.

Monitor Your Door After Dark

Depending on the model, choose from infrared or full-colour night vision to keep your entrance visible when someone approaches at night.

Talk to Visitors Without Opening the Door

Built-in microphones and speakers on compatible models allow two-way audio, useful for speaking with visitors or delivery drivers from inside your home or remotely.

Choose Coverage That Fits Your Entrance

Select a standard fixed camera for a focused doorway view, a pan-and-tilt camera for a larger front garden, or a wide-angle model when you need to monitor both the entrance and surrounding area.

Built for Year-Round Front Door Monitoring

Reolink outdoor cameras are designed to handle rain, dust, and changing temperatures, making them suitable for exposed porches, entrances, and front gardens throughout the year.

FAQs about Front Door Security Camera

What are the Types of Front Door Security Camera?

Video Doorbell Camera: A video doorbell camera works as a doorbell and a security camera simultaneously. The camera and button are housed in a body placed outside the door. It records the video when motion is detected. And when someone presses the button, the doorbell rings, and the chime inside. It keeps you updated about what's happening and visiting your house. You can set auto-replies when you are away and remotely talk to the person in front of the door.

Wireless Front Door Security Camera: A wireless front door security camera is powered and networked wirelessly. It's portable and easier to install around the front door. It records excellent resolution videos and stores them in local or cloud storage. Compared to the doorbell camera, it can cover a wider area. It's suitable for monitoring the door and its surroundings.

Wired Front Door Security Camera: A wired front door security camera is an extremely reliable option that can be used to monitor the front door and surroundings continuously. It is networked and powered through wires, such as an Ethernet cable for PoE cameras. It offers fast performance and keeps you updated on front door activities.

How Does Front Door Security Camera Work?

A front door security camera records everything continuously or works in motion detection mode. It records everything happening in front of the door. It saves the recording in the local storage, such as a microSD card and NVR, or cloud storage.

It's networked using the internet, so it can send data to the connected devices and storage. When there is someone in the vicinity, it sends a real-time alert to the connected devices. It can distinguish between a person, a pet, and a vehicle and send an alert accordingly. Camera users can check notifications on their phones and tablets. They can talk to the person in front of the camera through two-way audio.

Which Is the Best Front Door Camera?

The best front door camera should provide a clear view of visitors and packages, reliable motion alerts, night-time monitoring, and a field of view suited to your entrance. The right choice also depends on whether you prefer a dedicated video doorbell or a security camera covering a wider front-door area.

For most homes, the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is a strong choice. It offers a 2K 4MP head-to-toe view, person/vehicle/animal/package detection, battery or wired power options, and up to 10 months of battery life, making it particularly suitable for monitoring visitors and deliveries at the door.

Is It Legal to Have a Camera on Your Front Door?

Yes, it's legal to have a camera on your front door. However, ensure you are not invading neighbors' privacy by capturing areas of their property where they expect privacy.

Do Front Door Cameras Need Wi-Fi?

Front door cameras need an internet connection to send alerts and data. They can use Wi-Fi, 4G, or a wired connection. But if you have a Wi-Fi camera, then having stable Wi-Fi is a must.

Do Front Door Cameras Record Everything?

It depends on the features of the security camera and specific settings. If it's capable of recording continuously, you can record everything. Some cameras also work in motion detection mode, recording only when motion is detected.