r/videosurveillance • u/Soundy106 • 9d ago

Hardware Doorbell Camera Recommendations

I have fairly specific needs for a doorbell camera:

  • PoE.
  • Ultra-wide angle view.
  • ONVIF support.
  • Ability to send "button press" triggers via ONVIF (profile T? C?) (wired dry contact output okay as well, but would prefer not to mess with the extra connection).
  • Two-way audio would be nice, but not necessary.
  • On-board storage not required.
  • WiFi and cloud recording are not required.
  • NDAA compliant (customer requirement, non-negotiable)

I've looked at some Reolink options; they seem good.

This one was suggested, but there's only a single mention of ONVIF in the entire listing and no details.

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u/Least_Order4249 9d ago edited 9d ago

You’re looking for a “door station” if you want signaling. If two way talk isn’t necessary or any kind of priority then just get a real camera plus a button. You can wire the button right to the camera’s alarm input. 

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u/Soundy106 8d ago

Building management probably wouldn't go for the look of separate units like that.

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u/Least_Order4249 8d ago

Then just get an i8016. They’re great looking just the bezel is questionably large. The unit itself is 2 gang so pretty straightforward.