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aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs Reolink Doorbell WiFi

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Among these two subscription-free video doorbells, the Reolink Doorbell WiFi comes out stronger than the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra on free smart alerts, 24/7 recording and a 2-year warranty.
Reolink Doorbell WiFi
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Reolink Doorbell WiFi
$149.99
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It flags people, packages, animals and vehicles without a plan, records around the clock to microSD or a Reolink NVR, offers RTSP and Home Assistant support, and is the lower priced of the two. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is rated higher by owners and brings a 5MP camera with color night vision, a battery that makes wiring optional, and an included base that stores clips and doubles as the chime, though its package and familiar-face alerts need aosu's cloud plan. Both use dual-band Wi-Fi and IP65 housings. Pick the Reolink Doorbell WiFi for a wired door and local 24/7 recording, and the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra for a wire-free install with the higher resolution.
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Featureaosu Video Doorbell R1 UltraReolink Doorbell WiFiWinner
Price$129.99$149.99aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Rating4.44.1aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Doorbell WiFi
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesReolink Doorbell WiFi
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Power

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra runs on a battery rated at 90 days or on doorbell wiring. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is wired only, so it needs working doorbell wiring and a 12 to 24V supply.

Recording

The Reolink records 24/7 to a microSD card or a Reolink NVR and exposes RTSP. The aosu stores event clips on its included base and does not record around the clock or offer RTSP.

Smart alerts

The Reolink detects people, packages, animals and vehicles for free. The aosu detects people for free, while package and familiar-face alerts need its cloud plan and animal or vehicle alerts are not offered.

Video

The aosu records 5MP through a 166 degree diagonal lens with color night vision. The Reolink records 2K through a 180 degree diagonal lens and stays black and white at night.

Warranty

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi carries a 2-year warranty against one year for the aosu, which matters given that some aosu owners report units arriving damaged or batteries fading.

Which one to buy if

aosu

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra

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$129.99
$149.99
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  • + Price: $129.99
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
  • - Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces vs Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles

What owners say

Owners of both doorbells picked them to avoid a monthly fee and praise local storage and helpful customer support. Reolink Doorbell WiFi owners single out weeks of footage on a single microSD card, a clean fit with Reolink NVRs and Home Assistant and configurable person, vehicle and package detection, and they complain that it needs a 12 to 24V supply, that the QR-code Wi-Fi setup is fiddly and that the app does not open live view when someone rings. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra owners talk about the cleanest install among the brands they tried and strong 5MP resolution, while their warnings are battery life well below the rating for some, person detection one owner calls poor and units that arrived damaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reolink vs aosu: which is better, the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra or the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi for a wired door. It records 24/7 locally, detects people, packages, animals and vehicles for free, offers RTSP and Home Assistant and has a 2-year warranty. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra is better rated and suits a wire-free install with its 5MP camera and color night vision.

What is the biggest difference between the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Power and recording. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra runs on battery or wiring and stores event clips on its base, while the Reolink Doorbell WiFi is wired only and records 24/7 to microSD.

Do the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi need a subscription?

Neither needs one to save video. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi also gives every smart alert for free, while the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra keeps package and familiar-face alerts behind its cloud plan.

Which has the better camera?

The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra records 5MP with color night vision, against 2K and black and white night vision on the Reolink Doorbell WiFi. The Reolink counters with 24/7 recording and RTSP.

Who should buy the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Buyers without doorbell wiring who want the higher resolution, color night vision and local storage with the chime included, and no monthly fee.

Who should buy the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Wired homes that want 24/7 local recording, free smart alerts, RTSP and Home Assistant support, and a 2-year warranty.

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