Finally, a 2K video doorbell that rivals Ring but doesn’t have the subscription fees

Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell

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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

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.

People can look distorted in the images, which isn’t a big deal if you’re using the doorbell to see who’s at the door, but it does bother me when I rewatch the recordings. When compared to my Eufy, the Lorex feed looks a bit more stretched out compared to video on the Eufy. 

It also doesn’t include a chime kit, meaning you’d have to buy it separately or forgo the battery feature and use it with your home’s existing wiring to use your current chime box. The Lorex Chimebox

ZDNET’s buying advice

Even if I’m not a huge fan of the wide-angle image it captures, I like quite a few things about the Lorex 2K Battery Video Doorbell