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£109.99
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Updated October 2026
Data from the official EZVIZ site.
2026 verdict
For a flat where nothing can be drilled or wired, the EZVIZ EP4 is the better peephole doorbell of these two EZVIZ door viewers.
It steps up to a 2K sensor and a 5.5-inch indoor touchscreen, a 7100 mAh battery rated longer than the CP4's, and on-device face recognition for up to ten people at no extra cost, which the EZVIZ CP4 does not offer. The EZVIZ CP4 is the more affordable of the line and still delivers a clean 1080p image, a wider 166 degree view than the EP4's 160, and the same subscription-free microSD recording. Both fit an existing peephole with no drilling, both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, and neither supports Apple Home or Matter. Pick the EZVIZ EP4 for the sharper picture, the bigger screen and face alerts, and the EZVIZ CP4 if the wider lens and lower price matter more.
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| Feature | EZVIZ CP4 | EZVIZ EP4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109.99 | €169.96 | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | EZVIZ EP4 |
| Battery Life | 90 days | 120 days | EZVIZ EP4 |
| Alerts | Motion, People | Motion, People, Familiar Faces | EZVIZ EP4 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Tie |
| Customizable Motion Zones | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Video resolution
The EZVIZ EP4 records 2K, while the EZVIZ CP4 is a 1080p camera. The extra detail is what makes a face or a parcel readable without leaning into the picture.
Indoor screen
The EZVIZ EP4 mounts a 5.5-inch touchscreen inside, where the EZVIZ CP4 uses a 4.3-inch one. The bigger panel is easier to see across a hall and to use for playback.
Battery
The EZVIZ EP4 carries a 7100 mAh pack rated 120 days and the EZVIZ CP4 a 4600 mAh one rated 90, so the newer model spends less time on the charger when the doorway is quiet.
Face recognition
The EZVIZ EP4 recognizes up to ten registered faces on the device and names them in the alert, with no subscription. The EZVIZ CP4 offers human shape detection but no familiar-face alerts.
Which one to buy if
- you want the doorbell to tell you which family member is at the door
The EZVIZ EP4 recognizes up to ten registered faces with no subscription, which the EZVIZ CP4 cannot do.
- you want the sharpest picture at the door
- you want the longest time between charges on a quiet landing
The EZVIZ EP4's 7100 mAh battery is rated 120 days against 90 on the EZVIZ CP4.
- your landing is narrow and you need the widest possible view
The EZVIZ CP4 covers 166 degrees diagonally, a little wider than the EZVIZ EP4.
- the lower price matters more than the bigger screen and 2K
The EZVIZ CP4 is the more affordable peephole here and still records to microSD without a subscription.
15% OFF
£109.99
£129.99
- + Price: £109.99
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
- - Battery Life: 90 days vs 120 days
Winner
15% OFF
€169.96
€199.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Battery Life: 120 days
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Familiar Faces
- - Price: €169.96 vs £109.99
What owners say
Owners of both EZVIZ peepholes open with the same praise: the camera drops into the existing viewer with no drilling or wiring, the indoor touchscreen is usable by everyone in the house, and a microSD card keeps recording free of a subscription. EZVIZ CP4 owners single out the alert that arrives like a phone call, the voice changer and a sharp 1080p image, and their warnings are all about a busy doorway, where the battery dives to about a week, and a PIR with only three sensitivity levels and no zones. EZVIZ EP4 owners talk more about the 4K detail, the bigger screen and the face recognition that names a registered family member, and they complain that two-way audio only works from the phone and not from the indoor panel.
Upgrading from the EZVIZ CP4?
Moving from the EZVIZ CP4 to the EZVIZ EP4 buys a sharper 2K image, a larger 5.5-inch indoor screen and a battery rated for more days between charges, plus face recognition that names up to ten people you register. The idea stays the same: both drop into your existing peephole, show the live view on a screen inside and record to microSD with no subscription. If your CP4 already runs months between charges on a quiet landing and you do not need named alerts, there is little to gain. If you want to know it is your child at the door, or your current unit drains too fast, the EZVIZ EP4 is the step up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: EZVIZ CP4 or EZVIZ EP4?
What is the biggest difference between the EZVIZ CP4 and the EZVIZ EP4?
Does the EZVIZ EP4 recognize faces?
Do the EZVIZ CP4 and EZVIZ EP4 work with Alexa and Google Home?
Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Neither supports Apple Home or Matter, and both are 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Fitting either needs an existing peephole, since both replace the door viewer rather than mount on the wall.
Do both record without a subscription?
Who should buy the EZVIZ CP4?
Buy it if you want a no-drill peephole doorbell at the lower price, value the wider 166 degree view, and do not need face recognition; it still gives you a screen inside, a 1080p image and card recording with no fee.
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