Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for around $150.
The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage to bypass subscription fees.
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Video doorbells are among the best ways to start your smart home journey. They are easy to use and often easy to install, and provide much-needed surveillance. Although they may seem intimidating to set up for beginners, there's a video doorbell option for just about everyone, whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option or just a simple install.
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Having tested several video doorbell options, I've enjoyed having the Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell. For easy installation, I prefer a battery-operated option, so I got that one. More importantly, Lorex ditches the typical paid subscription model for a flat hardware fee. Is it worth it? Let's break it down.
Having your phone tell you who's at the door in real-time and being able to talk to them when you can't answer the door is life-changing, I tell you. The Lorex 2K video doorbell does this and more, as it boasts a 2K video resolution with HDR, no monthly subscription fees, and a battery option with an easy-to-install set of brackets to optimize the doorbell's field of view.
Setting up the Lorex 2K video doorbell was straightforward, as I opted for the battery-powered model (there's a wired option, too). I charged it for a few hours, paired it to the Lorex mobile app, and installed the bracket where I wanted the doorbell. I already have an Eufy Battery video doorbell, so I set up the Lorex next to it to compare the images captured by both.
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