Reolink is showing an all-new video doorbell at IFA this week. The Reolink Doorbell Battery might have a boring name, but its specs will be of interest to anyone looking for a new porch sentinel, starting with its 4-megapixel image sensor and 2048 x 2048-pixel resolution that delivers head-to-toe views of visitors.
This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best video doorbells.
The new doorbell has a 7,000mAh battery onboard, but it can also be powered by low-voltage wiring—8-24V AC , 24V DC—if you’re replacing an existing doorbell. Reolink’s device can alert you when packages are left on your porch, and it can also differentiate between people and vehicles in its 180-degree diagonal field of view (150 degrees horizontal and vertical).
The Reolink Doorbell Battery is equipped with 4-megapixel image sensor that captures video in 2048 x 2048-pixel resolution.
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Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4-/5GHz) support makes for flexible connections to your home network, and the doorbell is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home, but there is no support for the Apple Home ecosystem at this time.
A microSD card slot provides up to 256GB of local storage, with the option of 24/7 recording in addition to motion-triggered and scheduled recording. As with the Altas PT Ultra outdoor pan/tilt home security camera Reolink also announced today, there is no need for a subscription to record activity on your porch.
Look for our in-depth, hands-on review of both products in the coming weeks.
Author: Michael Brown, Executive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor, with 30+ years of experience covering smart homes, home networking, and home audio/home theater. He holds a BA in Multimedia Journalism, authored the book Desktop Video Production, and was awarded Best Online Review by the Computer Press Association. Michael built a smart home in 2007 and used it as a real-world product-testing lab. Now living in the Pacific Northwest, he is converting his 1890 Victorian bungalow into a modern smart home. Michael has worked at CNET, PCWorld, Electronic Musician, and Maximum PC. As a freelancer, he contributed to New Media, Camcorder, MacWeek, and more.