Reolink Doorbells: PoE, WiFi or Battery for Your Front Door?

The Doorbell 4″ Standard Vinyl Compatible mount is a third-party part made by ZHIXING for Reolink doorbells, not a Reolink product. It solves a specific problem: lap siding tilts a flat-mounted doorbell, so the camera looks slightly down or up. This Reolink doorbell vinyl siding mount sits on the siding profile and adds 15 degrees of angle support so the camera ends up horizontal.

The listing says it fits standard 4 inch vinyl, aluminum, cedar and cement board siding, but not Dutch siding. It is described as sun-resistant and weighs 2.89 ounces. The listed dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 inches look like a placeholder, and the listing does not specify which Reolink doorbell models it fits, so compare its shape to your doorbell before ordering.

Best for
Watching the door and nursery together

Best for
WiFi doorbell buyers who want storage ready

Best for
Wired homes wanting maximum reliability

The REOLINK Video Doorbell PoE 2K Wired Outdoor Security Camera with Chime V2 is the pick for anyone who can run an Ethernet cable to the front door. Power over Ethernet delivers power and data through one wire, so the Reolink video doorbell PoE does not depend on WiFi signal, and the listing notes that an internet outage will not stop 24/7 recording. The PoE power supply is not included.

It records 2K footage in a 4:3 aspect ratio with a 135 by 100 degree field of view (180 degrees diagonal), plus HDR, 3D noise reduction and distortion correction. A 15 degree wedge kit comes in the box. The Chime V2 plugs into any outlet, with 10 tunes and adjustable volume, and you can set preset voice replies. Storage options include a microSD card up to 512GB (not included), and the software has no monthly fee and supports 6 seconds of pre-roll recording. Human detection and motion zones keep alerts focused, and the housing is rated IP65.

• PoE power and data, 24/7 recording
• 2K, 4:3, 180 degree diagonal view
• Chime V2 and wedge kit included
• 6 second pre-roll, no monthly fee

Best for
Renters and doors with no wiring

The REOLINK Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is the Reolink battery doorbell 2nd gen for doors without wiring. The listing claims up to 10 months per charge, based on 5 minutes of recording per day, and it can also connect to 8-24VAC doorbell wiring to keep the battery topped up.

It has the most distinctive view in the group: 4MP at 2048 by 2048 in a 1:1 head-to-toe frame (150 by 150 degrees, 180 diagonal), which shows packages on the ground as well as faces. AI detection of people, vehicles, animals and packages works without a subscription, though the free plan caps rich image notifications at 25 per day. Dual-band 2.4/5GHz WiFi, local storage to a Home Hub, NVR, FTP or SD card up to 512GB, two-way talk with a voice changer, Google Assistant and IFTTT support round it out. The listing notes it needs Reolink Chime Plus for full chime compatibility, so check your chime before buying. For deeper coverage of the wireless lineup, see our Reolink WiFi doorbell guide.

• Up to 10 months per charge, or 8-24VAC wiring
• 4MP 1:1 head-to-toe view
• Package, pet and vehicle detection
• Dual-band WiFi and IP65

The REOLINK Video Doorbell Camera with 256GB microSD Card Bundle packages the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi with a Chime V2 and a Reolink 256GB microSD card. For shoppers searching for a Reolink doorbell with SD card, this is the one that arrives ready to record locally the day you install it.

The listing itself is sparse. It confirms 5GHz and 2.4GHz WiFi, wired power at 12 volts and an IP54 rating, but it does not specify resolution, field of view or detection features. The indoor camera bundle below describes the same WiFi doorbell as 2K with a 180 degree view, which is a reasonable guide, but this listing does not state it. Choose this bundle if you have existing doorbell wiring and want storage handled without buying a card separately. Its IP54 rating is lower than the IP65 on the PoE and battery models.

The REOLINK Video Doorbell WiFi Camera with 4MP Indoor Camera E1 Bundle pairs the Reolink video doorbell WiFi with an indoor pan-tilt camera, all in one app. The doorbell records 2K with a 180 degree field of view, while the indoor camera offers 355 degree pan, tilt and auto tracking with cry detection alerts, useful for a nursery, pets or keeping an eye on the living room during a long session upstairs.

Both support two-way audio, night vision and HDR, and footage can be stored on microSD up to 512GB, a Reolink NVR or a Home Hub, with no monthly fees. The listing is inconsistent on the indoor camera: the title says 4MP, while the description says 3MP. It also does not say whether SD cards or a chime are included. Choose this bundle if you want indoor coverage too.

Best for
Angling a PoE or WiFi doorbell

The Reolink Bracket of Video Doorbell PoE/WiFi is the official Reolink doorbell bracket, made by Reolink Digital. It is designed only for the Video Doorbell PoE and WiFi and helps you adjust the camera angle, for example turning the doorbell toward a walkway that approaches from the side.

Brackets can be used individually or stacked for more angle, though the listing does not specify how many degrees each bracket adds. Only the bracket is included, so have screws and tools ready. The listing does not say it fits the Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), so battery owners should not assume it does.