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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Oksien

I Tested the Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) to Find an Alternative to Ring – It’s Affordable, Requires No Monthly Subscription, and Is So Easy to Install

Reolink Battery Doorbell installed on a white wall next to wooden door.

I was interested to see if the Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) would knock my Ring Wired Doorbell Pro off its perch. After testing in my home for 10 days and noting its functionality from set-up to surveillance, this budget-friendly alternative is a strong contender on many fronts, including the lack of monthly fees, though it has some drawbacks.

Since I've owned one of the best video doorbells for years, and tried several to find the model that gives me everything that I am looking for: Clear footage (day and night), crisp audio, intuitive app abilities, and reliability, the Reolink had a lot to live up to.

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