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Reolink PoE Video Doorbell 2K
Private Smart Home
Our verdict
A wired doorbell that takes power and network down one cable, records to a card or an NVR, and never asks for a monthly plan.
In stock · Last verified: 2026-08-28
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Best for
- Front doors with weak Wi-Fi
- People who never want to charge a doorbell
- Recording to your own NVR or NAS
Not ideal for
- Renters who cannot run cable
- Anyone wanting a fifteen-minute installation
Pros
- One cable for power and network, no batteries
- Records locally to card, NVR or network share
- No subscription for any function
- Chime included in the box
Cons
- Requires running an Ethernet cable
- Not an option in most rental properties
- PoE injector or switch needed if you have neither
Key specifications
| Power | PoE, single cable |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2K |
| Storage | microSD, NVR or NAS |
| Chime | Included |
| Typical price | 119.99 USD |
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Why we recommend it
Battery doorbells are easier to fit and worse at everything else. This Reolink is Power over Ethernet: one cable carries both power and data, so there is no battery to recharge, no Wi-Fi dropout at the front door, and no gap where the camera was asleep when someone walked past. Footage goes to a microSD card, an NVR or a network share, all of which are yours. It ships with a chime, which sounds obvious until you buy a doorbell that does not have one. The obvious cost is the cable: this is a job for someone comfortable running Ethernet, or for a small bill from someone who is.
Buying advice
Work out the cable route before you buy anything else. If there is a plausible path from a router or switch to the front door, this is the doorbell to get and it will outlast three battery ones. If there is not, a battery model is the honest answer even though it is the weaker product.
Frequently asked questions
- What is PoE?
- Power over Ethernet. A single network cable carries both the data and the power, so the doorbell needs no separate supply and no battery.
- Do I need special equipment?
- A PoE switch or a PoE injector. Injectors cost very little and plug in between your router and the cable.
- Where does the video go?
- A microSD card in the doorbell, or a Reolink NVR, or a network share. You choose, and none of it involves a subscription.