Reolink 2K Wi-Fi Battery Doorbell $153.99 (30% off) Delivered @ Reolink

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After months and months of rumours, we can finally buy the Reolink Battery Doorbell. And it's on sale too!

Storage can be via Cloud or NVR or MicroSD. Further details on the website, but basically it's 2k and works with Alexa and Google Home.

Note: Chime not Included

If you want to buy the chime as well, make sure you buy it as a package to save about $2

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  • 2pro4sho on 14/11/2024 - 12:15
    +1

    Issues reported with this model including the mic.

    • Loveshk on 14/11/2024 - 12:18
      +1

      Really??
      I’ve been using this for 5 months now and have no issues.

      • 2pro4sho on 14/11/2024 - 12:24

        Have you had any issues? I'm also considering getting this

      • fraid knot on 14/11/2024 - 12:47
        +2

        Whats the delay like when someone rings the bell? Has the delivery guy already walked away by the time it comes up on your phone?

        • Sam of Ham on 14/11/2024 - 13:10

          Not conclusive, but the delay on the cameras is enough that I wouldn't trust it to connect me in time, but my wall situation isn't ideal and they take a sec to connect. I'd hope the doorbell was a bit quicker but WiFi is WiFi!

        • barg99 on 14/11/2024 - 16:40
          -1

          I'd expect 1-2 second lag from start of each stream.

          Just cable it properly. It sucks to do but it's permanent and poe. you're running a cable for power anyways. or gtfo. gtfo+ if you use batteries.

  • impoze on 14/11/2024 - 12:18

    so will this work with the NVR from this deal?

    • Loveshk on 14/11/2024 - 12:22
      -1

      Yeah if you have a Reolink NVR it works

      • bargaino on 14/11/2024 - 12:35

        Are you saying it requires a proprietary NVR?

        • klaw81 on 14/11/2024 - 12:52
          +1

          It doesn't require an NVR. It can be used with just an SD card.

          It can also be used with Reolink's standard NVR (mechanical HDD unit) or their Home Hub (flash storage + integrated chime) or Reolink's cloud storage (subscription required).

          It also supports RSTP and ONVIF so it should work with almost any modern NVR, including Synology.

    • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 12:53

      It works, but results in battery drain if NVR is connected with Home Assistant - dead within 24-48 hours.

      Home Hub doesn't have this problem, hopefully the NVR firmware will be upgraded in future to bring it up to speed.

    • pket on 14/11/2024 - 13:03

      like the wi-fi cameras it will work without the NVR, just need the Reolink app.

  • gabes on 14/11/2024 - 12:20
    +2

    Same price at Amazon AU after applying $66 coupon ($220 - $66 = $154).

    • RichardL on 14/11/2024 - 12:23
      +1

      Amazon Link

      • CrypticM on 14/11/2024 - 15:55

        Do they have chime included in any listing? I couldn't find any .

        • RichardL on 14/11/2024 - 15:57
          +1

          Nope, you have to purchase them separately for ~$50 each.

          They have a bundle pack on their site for $201.94 (only saving a couple of $$)

  • s shah on 14/11/2024 - 12:28
    +6

    You will get another 5% discount If you use coupon code: ggr5fau final price will be $146.29

  • Classical on 14/11/2024 - 12:33
    -2

    Theres no 24/7 recording :(

    • 2pro4sho on 14/11/2024 - 12:33
      +6

      It's a battery doorbell…

      • bargaino on 14/11/2024 - 12:36

        Has connections for hard-wired supply.

        • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 14:10

          It's still a (PIR activated) battery cam that's being charged by hard-wired supply

    • klaw81 on 14/11/2024 - 13:18
      +1

      Theres no 24/7 recording

      You can do 24/7 recording if you provide external power. You can use existing doorbell wiring, a DC supply or a solar panel.

      And of course you need lots of storage - connecting to an NVR or the Home Hub is probably best.

    • Classical on 14/11/2024 - 13:30
      +2

      Not sure why people are downvoting, but just letting people know this model cannot do 24/7 continuous recording even when hard-wired compared to Aqara G4 or Tapo D235 which are also battery video doorbell.

      • FoxJump on 14/11/2024 - 14:13
        +1

        but people literally said above that it can.

        • Classical on 14/11/2024 - 14:31

          Don't think so https://reolink.com/au/product/reolink-doorbell-battery/#com…

          https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1fjr248/comment…

          If you're using an existing chime to power the doorbell, its current is very low. Additionally, the battery doorbell is designed to trickle charge, so it won't always stay fully charged.

          For example, if your battery doorbell is fully charged and connected to a power source, you'll notice that the battery still gradually drains. Once it drops below 80%, it will slowly start charging again to maintain a healthy level.

          However, since the current is low and it's trickle charging, the doorbell may still run out of power if used 24/7, as the charging speed is slower than the rate of power consumption—similar to how a solar panel works.

          https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/1fkljco/battery…

          -NO CONTINUOUS RECORDING: It would have been nice to have continuous recording capabilities when its powered by doorbell wiring, but I’m assuming the trickle charging I just mentioned wouldn’t be enough to keep it charged while continuous recording. This isn’t a big deal for me since I have two POE cams watching the front of my house that are recording 24/7, but it will probably matter to some of you.

  • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 12:51
    +1

    If you get the chime you need to contact reolink support to get the firmware upgrade to version 4185_24103029, otherwise it won't pair with the chime more than once.

    It took me about 4-5 days of mucking around with support to get it to upgrade (these newer models are able to be sd-card firmware upgraded).

    Apparently the chime only works when the doorbell is in standalone mode, not when connected to a Home Hub. I've got another Home Hub coming tomorrow so going to test if this is the case.

    Also, connecting it to a Reolink NVR12W results in battery drain (dead overnight) when NVR is connected to Home Assistant. Connecting it via a Home Hub to Home Assistant does not have this battery drain.

    I've also found wifi is inferior to the Google nest doorbell battery.

  • DoaAn on 14/11/2024 - 12:54

    I saw a review that says there’s 7-10 second delay between being within range of the doorbell and the motion sensor alerting to motion sensed.
    Can anyone else verify if that’s true?
    Considering the narrow entry up to my door, someone could be back down the stairs and in their car before I get an alert. I have similar issue with the Aqara g4, which is one of the reasons I’m considering replacing it. That and that it can’t integrate fully in home assistant. Ie, no recording.

    • klaw81 on 14/11/2024 - 13:09
      +2

      Here's a review that talks about time delays etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxpzriDcMUY

      Battery powered doorbells are always going to have limitations around response time - they simply don't have the power budget to stay awake and fully connected at all times. If response time is a high priority, hard-wiring to external power is the only way to go.

      • DoaAn on 14/11/2024 - 13:32

        Thanks for the link. Watching it now.
        Unfortunately I don't have any hardwired doorbell at the moment OR a plug anywhere near the front door, so I guess if I decide to get another doorbell I'll need to either hire an electrician to install one or the other or just deal with the delay of a battery powered one.

  • zakarados on 14/11/2024 - 13:04

    Can you connect two doorbells to one chime? I have a wired doorbell and chime and want to add this wireless model.

  • cristtos on 14/11/2024 - 13:27

    I have some bushes in front of the door, will the wind ruffling the foliage trigger the camera?
    TIA

    • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 14:09
      +1

      No, since this is PIR triggered since a battery cam

  • kaboom mel on 14/11/2024 - 13:37

    Is this better than the google doorbell? I am running at moment and i get the video of the person on the google home. Its slow though and takes a few seconds. Is this going to be an upgrade or different in someway?

    • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 14:09

      I've got both, google doorbell battery is better. This one has no subscription.

    • klaw81 on 14/11/2024 - 14:26

      Here's a review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxpzriDcMUY

      He has the Nest, and says he prefers the Reolink, on the basis of fully local storage and no subscription.

  • Reverbs on 14/11/2024 - 13:40

    I assumed, it you don't have a chime then you wouldn't know if someone ring your bell unless you get notification on your phone?

    • bdl on 14/11/2024 - 14:11

      Correct.

      If you have a home hub you can use that speaker to ring instead of the chime.

      Chime uses 433mhz, home hub uses wifi

    • zakarados on 14/11/2024 - 14:15
      +2

      The chime is the best so you get notification instantly when they are there…
      If you wait for the notification then open app, and wait for app to load the video, they will be long gone.

  • Musiclover on 14/11/2024 - 14:21

    So what's the difference between this and https://reolink.com/au/product/reolink-video-doorbell-wifi/? I was of the opinion that the Wi-Fi doorbell was wireless too? But it is not? This battery one is even more expensive and does not come with a chime.

    • klaw81 on 14/11/2024 - 14:29

      They both use WiFi for internet connectivity - the difference is in power delivery. This one can be hard-wired but it's optional as it has a battery. The other one MUST be hard-wired.

      Also, the non-battery models come with a chime; the battery one does not.

    • Classical on 14/11/2024 - 14:42

      Black POE/WiFi:
      - 4:3 Aspect Ratio
      - 5MP (2560 x 1920)
      - Person/vehicle detection
      - Continuous recording

      White POE/WiFi
      - 3:4 Aspect Ratio
      - 5MP (1920 x 2560)
      - Package/person/vehicle detection
      - Continuous recording

      Black/White Battery WiFi:
      - 1:1 Aspect Ratio
      - 4MP (2048 x 2048)
      - Person/package/vehicle detection
      - No continuous recording

      • gabes on 14/11/2024 - 16:12

        This is a good comparison summary.
        I'm hoping Reolink will release the PoE/WiFi version with 1:1 aspect ratio in the future. Not sure if I should just get the battery version now. Any drawback if I can connect power to it?

  • david6509 on 14/11/2024 - 14:31

    any chance the white version will come out at the same price?

  • BargainBuddy on 14/11/2024 - 14:51
    +4

    I spent a day drilling holes in a brick wall and pulling a network cable to install a POE-based doorbell version. It was a challenging task, but the effort was worth it. Coming from a Ring doorbell that required constant battery charging, I am thrilled with this new setup. If you own your own house, I highly recommend opting for a POE-based solution. It offers stability, eliminates the need for WiFi connectivity, and the best part—you don’t have to worry about charging it.

    • TEER3X on 20/11/2024 - 16:36

      Not disagreeing with any of what you said, but my Ring doorbell would last anywhere from 3-6 months. I got rid of it because of subscription costs.

  • bargin424 on 14/11/2024 - 17:24
    -1

    This is half the price
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005288461349.html

    • Loots on 14/11/2024 - 17:26
      +1

      That is not the battery version

    • Chandler on 15/11/2024 - 18:04

      Disappointing but unsurprisingly, they're advertising it as a singles day (11.11) sale but it's the same price it already was recently ($115).

  • candobetter on 14/11/2024 - 18:03

    Buyer beware, it says "Works with Alexa" but I couldn't make it connect using Reolink Skill in Alexa app. It just doesn't connect. It was the wired version but integration with Alexa, or rather lack thereof, is likely to be the same. Sadly, I had to return mine and put Ring Video Doorbell instead. At least, it connects to Alexa and shows who is out there on Amazon Echo Hubs.

    • klaw81 on 15/11/2024 - 00:08
      -1

      There are multiple videos of them working with Alexa just fine. Not sure why yours had problems.

      • candobetter on 15/11/2024 - 09:52

        Maybe bad luck who knows. The doorbell was on the same home network as every other device but Alexa couldn't find it after enabling the skill. Also tried multiple troubleshooting steps easily found on reddit etc like disabling the camera in Reolink app, etc. Nope. Wasted two days and had to return.

        • BarginGrabber on 30/11/2024 - 00:48
          +1

          You are 100% correct, I can talk from experience with this as well.

          The "multiple videos" are not Australian videos.

          I have been trying different doorbells including the Eufy and Reolink.

          Reolink is not compatible with AUSTRALIAN Alexa and Google at all, they will not find the device.

          The brand "Reolink" is not even listed amongst the devices for 'cameras' in the Amazon Alexa app.

          Eufy does connect to both, but if you ring the doorbell, nothing happens. Also, in the Amazon Alexa app it says to state "Alexa, show me the door" (Door is what I named the device) to activate the doorbell, but if I say that to my echo show it does not recognize this command at all.
          I tried setting up routines (Automation via Alexa), nope didn't work.

          This is a pretty important thing to note when linking these deals. Even places like Good Guys incorrectly list "Alexa" as compatible with the Reolink wifi wired version. However, Reolink Australia website and all major retailers say Google should work with it but it says "Device not found" for me as well (Eufy does not have this issue).

          Tapo when I tested it seemed to connect to Alexa straight away (I didn't request it, just asked me if I wanted to connect).

          • candobetter on 01/12/2024 - 16:01
            +1

            @BarginGrabber: Thanks for sharing your story. I hope things get better in "smart" home automation but for now it's hit and miss.

          • klaw81 on 01/12/2024 - 18:32

            @BarginGrabber: Google Home works fine with my Reolink setup, including displaying the PoE doorbell camera on Chromecast and Home Hub

            • BarginGrabber on 01/12/2024 - 20:05

              @klaw81: It refused to work with Google home for me. It does say on the AU Reolink website it should work though.

              It is confirmed not to work with Alexa Australia.

              Does it display when the doorbell is pressed?

              • klaw81 on 01/12/2024 - 20:55

                @BarginGrabber:

                Does it display when the doorbell is pressed?

                No, only when voice prompted

                • BarginGrabber on 01/12/2024 - 21:29

                  @klaw81: That's a deal breaker for me still.

                  With Alexa, you can do "routines" which is like automation.

                  I imagine if you can voice prompt it, the same can be done for Google home.

                  • klaw81 on 02/12/2024 - 07:55

                    @BarginGrabber: Honestly I haven't tried to do anything more. I use Home Assistant so all the rest of my automation happens there.

  • shiggaz on 19/11/2024 - 14:37

    I was so excited to buy this and replace my ring camera but the audio issues and night time video quality have scared me away. Hopefully they release a new version with some fixes soon…

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