We’ve shot a ton of videos and written a lot of articles dedicated to Ezviz in 2019, and those guys just keep and keep producing new stuff. We’re here with a brand-new Ezviz DB1 Wi-fi Video Doorbell, and we’re going to review it, test in out practically, imagine some use scenarios, and also show you a video, shot on this device, so you can estimate the quality with your own eyes. This time, Ezviz presented something really different for them, but not different for the market, though. You’ve seen this in Google with a Nest Doorbell, you’ve seen it in Amazon’s Ring Doorbell, and many others. Now let’s answer the question – why should you select Ezviz instead of Google or Amazon?
The Box, The Looks
Regarding the box contents, I’m really enjoying a variety of a device exterior options that Ezviz caringly fitted in the box, along with a mini screwdriver, allowing us to change device body parts whenever we want, and by the way, with Ezviz DB1 it happens with the ease of a push, cover is removed easily, we’re able to pick any one of Face Plates and then fix it with a screws from brick with other parts. Also, you’ll find a lot of usefull stuff in the box except the face plates, which is: 3 different incline angle mounting plates to best fit your occassion, plate foam, used as a mounting plate stabilizer, and a cardboard brick has inside a drill bit, wire harness, fuse wire, 2 u-shaped wires, 4 wire connectors, mounting screws, anchors, face plate screws, fixing screws and the exact doorbell screws.
Also, to mention, Ezviz expects you to have a mechanical digital chimes installed indoors already to make it the most convenient for you, so what you won’t find in the box is a device power supply unit, thus you need to purchase an additional 24 volts alternating current power supply brick, or use the chimes one. The exact device – good, really good. Big button with a quite perceptible chime logotype, nice looks, microphone below camera, and a solid infrared sensor, right below the camera lens, and there’s a speaker on the bottom side. After we remove the face plate, we’re able to install the microSD up to 128GB capacity on the side, and overall, we can easily unscrew the entire plate to reveal the insides and change something if you want. But you don’t actually need it to start working with the device.
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Ezviz DB1: What Is It Capable Of?
As usual, on the device box side, we can see all the specifications: this time we got 3MP. 2048 by 1536 camera sensor that records in 60 Hihaherz in 30 frames per second, and here’s some footage, taken on the exact DB1 doorbell camera and extracted via microSD card.
The Ezviz DB1 features an impressive vertical field of view of 180° and a horizontal field of view of 105°. That is truly remarkable - exactly what you would expect from this type of device, and likely even exceeding the field of vision of the human eye. Another strong point is its support for both Wi-Fi frequency bands, eliminating the common issue where users need to upgrade their router just to connect new cameras.
The built-in passive infrared sensor detects external motion and automatically triggers recording, capturing anyone passing by - even at night - with a viewing range of up to 5 meters (16 feet). This is entirely appropriate, as the device is typically mounted next to a front door where a greater range is unnecessary.
Naturally, the DB1 also supports two-way audio, allowing you to both speak with and listen to visitors. One aspect I particularly appreciate about Ezviz devices is the generous microSD storage capacity - up to 128 GB in this model, which is more than sufficient to store about a month’s worth of recordings. Additionally, cloud storage is available as an optional paid service.
The doorbell itself is weatherproof to the IP65 standard, providing protection against dust and minor water exposure. Notably, this is the first Ezviz device I have seen featuring DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range), which enhances overall image brightness and clarity through digital processing.
Activation & Connection
Conclusion
When I saw Ezviz DB1 for the first time, I just unconsciously started to compare it to Google Nest Hello and Amazon Ring Doorbells, and I’ve started to count the advantages of Ezviz in my head… And you know what? I found some. Believe me, I did, because I’ve tried to express that throughout this whole material.