Its easy to install and comes with both wired and wireless connectivity.
However, the battery life seems to last about a week.
And this doorbells a bit pricey for a model that doesnt come with a doorbell chime.
The Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell has a single camera with an impressive aspect ratio. Many other doorbells use two cameras to cover the same area
Its also a little disconcerting that the doorbell chime is a separate purchase.
It also has color night vision as well as a night light and two-way talk.
As mentioned, it has some voice assistant support as well.
The setup and installation is pretty straightforward as well.
Both allow you to do wired and wireless power.
However, the Lorex comes with a 32GB SD card compared to the 8GB built-in storage.
Functionally, it doesnt make much of a difference.
Also included are three different mounting brackets.
Since Ive mentioned the brackets, I should mention that installation is pretty easy.
I appreciate the full body angle so that I can get a clear view of the front door.
Someone would have to stand really close to the camera to hide something out of view.
And since it has that higher resolution, everything comes through clearly.
Its just as clear at night, if a bit more monochromatic.
Speaking of, the microphone is adequate though it picks up more environmental noise than I would like.
At least, theres responsive two-way audio.
That means I have to charge it almost every week to keep using it.
Still, a weekly charge-up is not something anyone would expect for a video doorbell.
Should you buy the Lorex 4K Battery Video Doorbell?
The package includes a mounting bracket and two angled plates(Image credit: James Holland)
4.5/5
Performance
The high resolution and aspect ratio are big pluses, but the battery life is not.
You dont need that here since it has a microSD card reader and includes a 32GB card.
This is not the doorbell for you, if you want something thats set-it-and-forget-it.
Installation is pretty straightforward(Image credit: James Holland)
It is on the pricey side, has a bit of a delay, and sometimes has audio issues.
On the bright side, it can be used both wired and wirelessly.
The doorbell has a micro USB port and a microSD card reader, both of which are shielded from the elements
Video is clear and crisp during the daytime, with impressive viewing angles(Image credit: James Holland)
Footage recorded at night is crisp as well(Image credit: James Holland)
(Image credit: James Holland)
(Image credit: James Holland)
There’s no separate charm to notify you when someone is at the door, but connecting the doorbell to Alexa will let you receive alerts through a smart speaker
