Reolink's new video doorbell has arrived – and it fixes my biggest issue with the last one
It promises up to 10 months of battery life
QUICK SUMMARY
Reolink has launched its second-generation video doorbell, featuring Qualcomm's low-power Wi-Fi technology to deliver up to 10 months of runtime.
It's priced at £119.99/$149.99 via the brand's online store, where launch discounts are currently available.
Reolink's second-generation video doorbell has launched, following the arrival of its first 2K 4MP Battery Doorbell back in 2024. The new model brings a pretty significant upgrade to battery life, using Qualcomm's QCC730 micro-power Wi-Fi technology, which Reolink claims can extend runtime by up to 50% and deliver as much as 10 months of battery life.
That's particularly good news because battery life was one of the few things that let down the original model. The Reolink Battery Doorbell earned four stars in our full review last year, impressing us with its 2K resolution and subscription-free approach. So, seeing the brand focus on battery performance with its second-generation model is a welcome change.
The Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen has an RRP of £119.99/$149.99 and is available from the brand's online store, where launch discounts are currently available.
The new doorbell keeps the original's 2K 4MP Head-to-Toe View, alongside on-device smart detection that can identify people, vehicles, animals and packages. This means you can keep an eye on what's happening outside your home and receive real-time alerts without relying entirely on cloud processing.
It also retains two power options, so you can either run it from the battery or connect it to compatible 8-24VAC doorbell wiring if your home already has the necessary setup.
The doorbell also remains subscription-free, with footage stored locally on a microSD card of up to 512GB, keeping your recordings under your control. There's also an optional cloud storage plan if you'd rather have your footage backed up online for a monthly fee.
