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Reolink Video Doorbell PoE with Chime V2

A door with an Ethernet run or a Reolink PoE NVR, where Wi-Fi is weak

The Reolink Video Doorbell PoE records 2560 by 1920 video and takes power and data over one Ethernet cable, or power from 12-24V AC doorbell wiring. It has no Wi-Fi. A plug-in chime is included, recording goes to microSD, a Reolink NVR, FTP or NAS with no monthly fee, and Reolink states a two-year limited warranty.

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Published specifications

  • Spec sheet: 2560x1920 (5MP) at 20 fps, 1/2.7 in sensor, F2.0
  • Spec sheet: PoE 802.3af 48V, or 12-24V AC / 24V DC; no Wi-Fi
  • Spec sheet: microSD up to 256 GB, works with Reolink NVR
  • Spec sheet: 134 H / 97 V / 180 D view (guide says 140/98/190)
  • Spec sheet: -10 to 55 C; 133 x 48 x 23 mm, 96 g
  • Spec sheet: 2-year limited warranty

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • Power and data on one Ethernet cable, with doorbell-wiring power as a fallback
  • Local recording to microSD, Reolink NVR, FTP or NAS with no monthly fee
  • Plug-in chime included, and a stated two-year limited warranty

Caveats

  • No Wi-Fi at all, and the PoE switch or injector is not included
  • Card size (256 vs 512 GB) and view angle differ between Reolink's documents and the listing
  • Listing says third-party NVRs are unsupported despite ONVIF in the spec sheet

What it is: a wired-network doorbell with no Wi-Fi

The Reolink Video Doorbell PoE takes power and data over one Ethernet cable. The specification sheet lists a single 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port and PoE to IEEE 802.3af at 48V active. The listing states that Wi-Fi is not supported, so this model only makes sense where you can run network cable to the door, or already have it.

There is a second power route: the specification sheet also lists hardwired input of 12-24V AC at 50/60Hz or 24V DC. Note that 12V is the lower limit, so check your doorbell transformer's rating before relying on it. Even when powered from doorbell wiring, the unit still has no Wi-Fi, so it needs the Ethernet connection for data.

The listing is explicit that a PoE power supply is not included. It names an 802.3af PoE switch or injector, or a Reolink PoE NVR, as the ways to power it. The quick start guide's shared box list includes a 1 m Ethernet cable, and adds a note that the PoE doorbell does not come with a power adapter or power extension cable.

In the box, and the plug-in chime

The quick start guide's box list, shared by the WiFi and PoE doorbells, is the guide, doorbell, chime, mounting hole template, screws, mounting plate, a 1 m Ethernet cable, a wedge and a jumper cable, with the power adapter and extension cable marked as not supplied with the PoE model.

The listing says the included chime is the Reolink Chime V2, with ten tunes and adjustable volume. The quick start guide's chime setup is simply to plug it in, press the doorbell's button and follow the on-screen steps. We did not read a separate Chime V2 manual.

The specification sheet lists quick replies and two-way audio with noise reduction and echo suppression, from two microphones and a speaker. Setup uses the Reolink app on a phone, or the Reolink Client on a PC using the doorbell's UID.

Recording without a subscription, and its limits

Recording is local. The specification sheet lists a microSD slot and says the doorbell works with a Reolink NVR, and lists motion recording as the default with scheduled recording as the alternative. The listing adds FTP and NAS as destinations, a six-second pre-roll before an event, and says the software has no monthly fee.

The maximum card size is in dispute. The specification sheet and the listing's details table both say 256 GB; the listing's bullet says 512 GB. Buy to the 256 GB figure from the maker document unless Reolink tells you otherwise. The card is not included, and the slot is on the doorbell itself.

There is a second conflict about recorders. The listing says a third-party NVR is not supported. The specification sheet's protocol list nonetheless includes RTSP and ONVIF. We are not going to guess how those square; if you plan to record to non-Reolink equipment, ask Reolink before you buy.

Camera: three different view-angle figures

The specification sheet gives a 1/2.7 inch sensor, 2560 by 1920 (5 megapixel) video at 20 frames per second by default, and a 2.26 mm, F2.0 lens with an IR-cut filter. Video is encoded as H.264, and the sheet lists pre-motion recording.

The field of view differs in every document. The specification sheet says 134 degrees horizontal, 97 vertical and 180 diagonal. The quick start guide says 140 horizontal, 98 vertical and 190 diagonal. The listing says 135 by 100 by 180. Reolink's two documents disagree with each other, so check the view in the app once it is installed.

Night vision in the quick start guide is two 850 nm infrared LEDs. The listing's details claim a 100-foot night vision range and Night Color; neither Reolink document read gives a night range or mentions colour night vision. Detection in the specification sheet is motion and person detection, with visit notification, and the listing adds settable motion zones.

Mounting, size and weather

Mounting per the quick start guide uses the mounting hole template, a drill and screws for the mounting plate, with an optional wedge to angle the view; the listing gives the wedge angle as 15 degrees. Plan the Ethernet run to that spot first.

The doorbell is slim: 133 by 48 by 23 mm and 96 g in both Reolink documents. Operating range on the specification sheet is -10 to 55 C (14 to 131 F) at 10 to 90 percent humidity. Check that range against your local winter and summer temperatures before you mount it.

For weather sealing, the specification sheet says only "Waterproof Support" without an IP code. The listing's details give IP65. Treat IP65 as a listing claim until Reolink confirms a rating for this model.

Warranty and smart-home support

The specification sheet states a two-year limited warranty. We did not read Reolink's full warranty terms, so check what is covered and who pays shipping before relying on it.

For smart assistants, the specification sheet says the doorbell works with Google Assistant. Its protocol list includes HTTPS, RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF, FTP and P2P, which matter if you plan to connect it to other software.

The specification sheet's recording modes are motion recording by default and scheduled recording. If you want continuous capture to the card or a recorder, check the scheduling options in the Reolink app before relying on it.

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Primary sources

  1. Reolink Video Doorbell PoE specifications, attached to the listing
  2. Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi / PoE quick start guide (July 2022), attached to the listing

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