EZVIZ DB2 Battery Powered Video Doorbell - Review and Set Up.
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- Ezviz asked me to review this product. In my opinion, it is a good product that is badly let down by the software, app and instructions. I had a lot of issues setting this up and using it, but it does the job.
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just purchased this video doorbell and glad you have reviewed it as you have given a good job at explaining it m8 well done...
Glad I could help! :-)
This is the best and very thorough review of this Ezviz doorbell on YT.
Glad I could help! :-)
I had trouble removing the plastic bit, once I’d put it on the wall. You made it look so easy when removing it to charge it! I’ve got mine as an IP camera on my Hikvision NVR. Works fine to be honest!
Mine is still fine and doing what it is supposed to. :-)
Brilliant video thanks.
You can select record on the app in live view or playback view and that then creates a media file that plays on most devices.
Thanks for that, I will have to have a look. :-)
Hello. Do you always get the shield showing grey with a cross in it on the screen saying 'All your devices are disarmed'?...even though they aren't! Apparently, the support line I called was telling me this doesn't work on the battery doorbell, only the wired doorbell. It's so confusing when the app is telling me all my devices are disarmed when they are not! lol. :)
I do not have this issue with mine. :-)
I have had this for a month now ..and I am sending it back ..the notifications suffer from latency very badly …. Pressing the bell also suffers from the same issue. It’s slightly quicker when you are connected to your home network but when you are out with , say, 4g connectivity it often misses the caller .. seen so many people walking away from the door by the time I have answered it … in practice in a months use it’s not good enough..
It sounds like the chime does not have a strong connection with the camera or router Gordon. :-)
@@RussellPlatten normally I would agree but the doorbell is within 8 foot of the router and the chime is next to that… I had someone ring the bell today and I sat waiting for the ring to appear on my phone … it never did …. I then went on the app and it said someone had pressed the bell but it was missed…. I have had ring doorbells in the past and never seen this kind of latency with them. I recall a Paul Hibert video talking about the outdoor camera and he pointed out the latency was an issue compared to others … currently researching the battery doorbell market but they all have their issues it seems …
@@RussellPlatten just to update you I have had a detailed look at the specification on placement as per the manual and the doorbell chime is within the 4m with only the door between it and the chime .the chime is about 2m away from the router …. Whilst it may well be a network issue in that sense what it tells me is that the network kit inside the doorbell and chime simply isn’t good enough …
@@GordieK Thanks for the update. My bell is two metres away from the chime and the chime is around 5m away from a WiFi repeater through a brick wall. The app shows a weak connection, but the bell works reasonably well. You can see the lag on the video when I am filming outside. I have mixed feelings about the bell. :-)
What's not stopping someone ripping the door bell off the bracket ? Unlike the ring bell what's got a screw holding it in
I had the ring took it back as it kept going off when buses when by kept getting annoying and ring customer service was like drop your zone down had it at mine and still doing same
Wonder how they would get on? The lack of screw in bell and base putting me off
The dorbell has a tamper alarm, but nothing in the instructions on how it works. The base can be screwed into a frame or wall, but the bell just needs a pin to remove it. :-)
Hello,
Is it possible to have an image on the google nest hub when the doorbell rings at the same time?
Thanks.
No idea Phillipe. Try asking their customer support team. :-)
Hi Russel great video explaining this Wi-Fi door bell. after years of a very cheap system I was looking at up grading to something 2K, it is a mine field of different makes that look like they all have very similar programming, I didn't intend to pay for cloud access no matter how cheap it was, but am thinking of going with an SD card route for recording, I was wondering if you have tried removing the card from the unit and trying to read it via a PC running windows I have 11pro, Thanks
All files are listed as .MP4 on the microSD card, but no windows player will play them. The files are unsupported or corrupt according to the Windows 11 software (Movies & TV, Media Player). I can get some of the clips to play on VLC Media Player, but a lot of them will not play - very strange! The card is easy to access and the videos are reasonably secure as the card is in the receiver which is inside the house. All of the videos play on the app and you can record the video clips directly from the receiver onto the phone. I haven't tried to send phone recordings to my PC to see what they are like. I suspect that they would be fine. :-)
Can I connect the usb cable to the doorbell 24/7 and will it function normally. This is because I don't want remove the doorbell all the time...
I am not sure, but I reckon it would work. :-)
can this door bell work (just chime when people press door bell) without wifi (when wifi is off/cut off)??
Yes, I just tried it and the chime will work with the WiFi turned off. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply Amel. :-)
Hi, thank you for the great review, one question, how often do you need to charge the battery?
It lasts a long time, I reckon I charge mine twice a year. I suppose it depends on how busy your door is. We do not use the door as a main door, but it is used reguarly for deliveries and other stuff. :-)
I have the indoor Ezviz CS-TY1 to help monitor an elderly relative and that works well both regarding latency and app use. Not wanting the hassle of another brand app I am looking at the DB2 Pro 2/5MP and larger battery.
I am happy with the doorbell and it works well. The set up is a hassle, but they may have improved the instructions since my review. :-)
i am having a lot of trouble connecting this doorbell to my internet its driving me mad. i connected on my partners phone and it worked ok but i had to unplug it for a min and now it wont connect on any device i have. i even changed my router to only broadcast 2.4ghz but no joy. does any have a fix for this.
The software is a nightmare and needs sorting out. Try resetting the chime and connecting it again. :-)
@@RussellPlatten hi thanks for the reply I managed to get it working but only because I set up a guest WiFi on my router and it connected to that. But I annoys me that I got a 6 quid smart bulb from the euro shop and it set up in seconds and this 150 euro device won't set up without a big load of hassle if someone didn't know how to work their router they would be lost.
So, it needs Wifi to setup. Does it still need Wifi after setup is done? Can I view the video from phone without Wifi?
You need wifi to look at the camera or watch video. :-)
Can someone let me know if this is easily pulled off the wall if someone was to tamper? I had wired ez viz cams at my old place & they were great. But I want something completely wire free for new place.
It is battery powered and can be pulled off the wall with a lot of effort. It has a tamper alarm, but I personally would not go for this doorbell. There are quite a few issues with it although it does work. :-)
@@RussellPlatten thank you for this. Aw really? That's a shame. It seemed perfect for my needs.
It will do what you want it to , but set up is difficult and the software lets it down. I still have mine fitted, but I suspect that there are better doorbells out there. If you are just looking for a security camera that will alert you if it detects vehicles or persons and send you a video clip via email, have a look at this: th-cam.com/video/AAFiraPDA7w/w-d-xo.html
I love this camera and it is very reliable! :-)
Hi Russell since recording this is this bell any good or any other recommendations
It is still fitted on my door Mark. It does the job and the video is good. Unfortunately, I do not have another door bell to compare it against. I am happy with it, but as I said on the video it is difficult to set up and use. They might have improved the instructions and software since I made the video, I don't know. Sorry I can't be of more help! :-)
How can you hard wire it so you don’t need to recharge? Whats the voltage range input ? thanks
I am not sure. You would need to contact Ezviz. Unfortunately the instructions do not cover hard wiring the doorbell. It does last a long time on one charge. I remove mine and charge via USB when the battery is low. :-)
Nice honest review as always Russell :-) Would this work with the Echo Show 8 and would you be able to see and talk on the Echo Show 8 ??...Mite buy it for my Mum to use :-)
It says it will work on Alexa Russ. I had had enough by the time I had got it working how I wanted it so I never tried it. I will have a look tomorrow for you Russ and let you know! :-)
@@RussellPlatten Cheers Russell :-)
I have had a play with it Russ and it is not reliable. I installed the Ezviz skill on Alexa and all Amazon devices informed us when the bell was pressed. I could not get it to show the video or give an option to talk via my Echo Show which I think is the 8. It is the one with the large screen (got it for Christmas last year). I can ask it to show live video and that works. I think the app and software needs a good dose of looking at and you may have issues with it. I am no longer getting notifications on my phone or tablet and notifications are enabled. I have had numerous issues with it, all down to software! :-)
@@RussellPlatten Thanx for trying Russell, think il give this doorbell a miss then. maybe in future they might improve the software...Thanx Russell :-)
@@The_Arby Anytime bud! :-)
Thanks for the great demonstration of this product. My only concern is the removal and how easy it is to do this with just a pin. Anyone can steal this, instead of having a screw with a different bespoke head that needs a screwdriver to match.
Was planning on buying this but I think I'll change my mind because of this major security blunder on EZVIZ's behalf. They have great indoor cameras that work a charm on a positive note.
I doubt that most thieves would be aware of how to remove the doorbell Dave and it would take some figuring out. The software lets it down as it is over complicated and difficult to set up. :-)
@@RussellPlatten it only took me 5 mins to set up so I didn’t how difficult it was to set up
As for product wise it not rated 10/10 I will give it 4/10
Put a bolt through the door at the bottom of the unit to block access to the hole.
I have just fitted one and I agree the instructions are pathetic. Had to Email their customer support three times to get instructions on setting up the doorbell with the repeater and clarification on how to access the PC software and how to get the doorbell to work with that. Then it wouldn't connect to the WiFi even though on one hand it was saying the signal was good then telling me it was weak. At one point the signal was so strong when I switched WiFi on my tablet it connected to the ENVIZ signal instead of my router !
It's like a lot of Chinese designed stuff - a bit glitchy and a mix of good and bad design topped off with lousy instructions which turn what should be a simple job into one which is far more complex.
Hi is the SD card standard or micro sized please?
It is a micro SD card Saffie. :-)
So all you need is to move from the side with a paperclip and its gone ?
You would still have the video of them stealing it recorded on the chime. :-)
@@RussellPlatten Not if you move from the side outside the field of view of the camera.
does this work with Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen?
Not that I am aware of. :-)
Ty, do u recommend it? I want to buy it.
I am happy with mine. It is a bit complicated to set up though! :-)
good review, only the EZVIZ app is a mess, could be useful to have an indepth review of the application on the smartphone.
- I, somehow, managed to setup an alarm if sombeody is stealing the outdoor camera. It rungs very loudly during 30 minutes ... But when I use the pin to remove the outdoor camera it sounds 30 minutes too ! And don't find where to disable/enable this alarm.
- I wanted to have a small screen on my smartphone, so that I can quicly see who's at the door. I found somewhere in a hidden place, the possibility to install a widget
- Didn't find a way to increase audio volume. It's too low.
It is let down by poor instructions. :-)
@@RussellPlatten could finally do the two things I wanted ... don't ask me to do it a second time, I don't know how I was successful ! It's a shame, good product, bad app construction.
I had a similar experience. I am happy with the doorbell and it is still working well! :-) @@phvaessen
This is like cctv ?
No, it only works when someone approaches the door. :-)
Très bonne et sincère vidéo , je viens de l’achter et suis aussi déçu par la pauvreté de la notice ,lamentable
:-)
What about battery backup
Mine runs on battery power constantly and I just Take it down and recharge it every few months. :-)
Good honest review. I'm staying away from it. It's far to easy to nick it! BTW it's pronounced EEE-ZEE-VIZ hope you don't mind, there goes the English language I know. ATB cheers.
I asked them how to pronounce the name and they replied :
● Our brand name, EZVIZ, must always be spelled in all capital letters.
● The pronunciation of our brand name is /izviz/.
I thought it would be easyviz too! :-)
Hello Russell
I can see from the comments that prove the instructions are absolutely abysmal
I bought the same model and had exactly the same problems with fitting ( and I’m a computer engineer! ) there are some latency problems but the PIR picks up the image quite quickly…as for security ,as you say, the record is kept in the chime on SD ..you would have to be a contortionist to avoid the camera with a 170 degree field. I’m totally with your review…the instructions are lousy to say the least … even the instructions off their web page are totally useless…on a better note you beat me by 3 hours to get the damn thing working correctly ..good review though …nearly Luddite friendly!😅
Thanks Paul. I am happy with mine and it has been fine since I posted the review. I do wish manufacturers would write reviews with the thought that many customers do not have any technical knowledge. They assume way too much! A set of instructions should be written in logical steps that are easy to understand with photos or diagrams to assist the reader. Most instructions now are a series of diagrams that need to be deciphered forensically with a magnifying glass!! LOL