The recent surge in doorbell cameras sold in the UK has sparked intense competition between innovative young companies and established brands that have been creating products for generations.
With the demand in new tech products and features, house hold names such as Ring who have had been to cast such a wide net, are now being challenged by younger and upcoming companies, who have revolutionised the market with more advanced or better value doorbell cameras.
With so many choices across a wide range of brands, how will you ever choose the right one? And with the rapid development of new tech features, how can you be sure it suits your practical needs?
At CCTV Outlet, we currently sell a large range of CCTV products, including door entry systems running off multiple different protocols. The brands we sell are trustworthy and easy to use, one of their biggest selling points is that you do not need to pay for a monthly subscription. It’s a one-off cost with no surprise “upgrade to handle storage” bills.
SPRO 2MP Slimline Intercom Doorbell
Starting off with SPRO, there are two options you can chose from. The first is the 2MP Slimline Doorbell. This is a POE doorbell that runs more like like a smart intercom system than your standard modern video doorbells. it's designed to look sleek and modern while being waterproof matching camera resolutions with the likes of ring. This doorbell can be fitted standalone to be viewed on your phone whenever you like, but did you know it can be connected to an SPRO CCTV system?
If you already have SPRO cameras or recorders, this doorbell can be integrated with your security system so you can view all your CCTV cameras in one place and the design is especially helpful when you want a camera at an entrance but are worried a CCTV camera will look too intrusive.
You also don’t need to worry about charging time, as it’s hardwired via POE usually to a switch. The doorbell will be recorded locally on your recorder’s hard drive, meaning you can save any recordings you want on your mobile device or computer without worrying about your recorder’s storage becoming full.
SPRO 4MP WiFi Doorbell
Next from SPRO is their newer 4MP WiFi Video doorbell that comes with a chime. Designed for both clarity and convenience, it delivers sharp 4-megapixel video so you can clearly see who’s there day or night. With its modern design, reliable performance, and simple setup, it’s a perfect addition to any smart home.
The doorbell uses AI to accurately detect people and vehicles, helping to reduce false alerts from passing pets or moving trees. It also features an abnormal sound alarm, letting you know if something unusual is happening outside. When a visitor arrives, they can press the one-click call button to reach you instantly through the app, so you’ll never miss someone at the door — even when you’re away.
Built to perform in all conditions, the SPRO video doorbell features an IP65 weather-resistant casing and supports Wi-Fi 6 for a faster, more stable connection. It records video in efficient H.265 format, saving space on your microSD card (up to 256GB supported). With Bluetooth pairing, setup is quick and hassle-free.
This indoor chime connects easily over Wi-Fi and syncs with your doorbell via the DMSS app, providing instant alerts whenever someone presses your doorbell. It features a built-in speaker with multiple ringtone options, allowing you to choose the tone that best suits your home environment.
Reolink Video Doorbells
SPRO aren't the only one providing doorbells to end users, Reolink also provide a number of options, the doorbells themselves are quite similar, each of them are powered differently. These doorbells come with 5MP (2K+) resolution. With smart detection for people, the video doorbell keeps you informed of visitors, whether it's a friend or the unwelcome. Enjoy enhanced security with the package detection feature, available exclusively on certain models, safeguarding against intruders and porch pirates. Receive instant alerts without delay and captures 6 seconds of footage before motion detection for the full context of events.
Whether it's capturing crisp details in daylight or watching through the nights, it ensures you never miss a thing at your doorstep. With different aspect ratios, these Wi-Fi doorbells offer peace of mind tailored to your monitoring needs. Choose the doorbell with a 4:3 aspect ratio for a wide horizontal view, ideal for open landscapes. For narrow porches, the doorbell with a 3:4 ratio captures visitors head-to-toe and monitors packages.
The Reolink doorbells come in 3 different models each powered differently, you have a hardwired POE smart doorbell (comes with chime). a battery powered WIFI doorbell camera, and a hard wired plug in WIFI video doorbell (also comes with a chime). All the doorbells have SD card support and can be connected to Reolinks NVR's and Home Hubs.
