TechRadar Verdict
EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro Doorbell is one of the best smart doorbells currently available. That’s due to the 32GB internal storage, which can store up to six months of video clips. That's impressive compared to other doorbells from companies like Ring, which require a subscription for long-term storage. The EP3x Pro's solar charger is a great touch as well, saving you the hassle of having to recharge the doorbell when its battery eventually runs out. Its dual-lens cameras are fantastic too. One is 2K, and the other, at 1080P, shows the delivered packages at your doorstep. The EZVIZ app is fine, but new users could get lost in the many options it offers, and some, like customizing the video feed, can be hard to find. Overall though, EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro Doorbell is a fantastic purchase, especially for the price.
Pros
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32GB built-in storage that can store up to six months of clips
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Very useful solar charger
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Great cameras
Cons
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App can be confusing to use
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Slow notifications can be a concern
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Two-minute review
EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro Doorbell is a smart device that allows you to view and respond to those knocking at your front door at any time. This doorbell has two cameras - one at a 2K resolution to see the person at the door, and another at 1080P that’s angled to display any parcels on your doorstep. The video from these cameras is super clear, especially at night. The doorbell also emits a bright light when it’s dark, providing a colorful night vision video, allowing you to see who was at your front door while you were fast asleep.
Granted, the EP3x Pro looks like a bigger, chunkier cousin of the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, but when you start looking at what EZVIZ’s doorbell offers, you can forgive the bigger size. First off, it’s battery powered, which lasted around four weeks during our tests. You can recharge the doorbell via a USB-C port, but it also comes with a solar charger that you can place beside it to keep it charged. This also means that you can place the doorbell anywhere you want, without having to worry about connecting it to a power cable.
The built-in 32GB storage is another standout feature, allowing the doorbell to record video straight away without a subscription. It’s a breath of fresh air compared to many of the best video doorbells, which often lock cloud services and exclusive features such as recording behind a paywall. It's a welcome approach, especially for users who may be buying a smart doorbell for the first time.
Throughout our time with the EP3x Pro, we used the EZVIZ app, available on both Apple’s App Store and Google's Play Store. The app was required for setting up the smart doorbell, which was a seamless affair. We had it up and running within minutes. The app provides a guided tour of its features, as well as how to maintain the doorbell with software updates and manage the video and audio settings.
One feature worth mentioning is the record list, which lets you play back video clips showing anyone who knocked at your door over the last 30 days. This can be very handy if you need to check on a missed delivery.
EZVIZ EP3x Pro: price and availability
- List price: $149.99 / £129.99 (about AU$220)
You can buy EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro Doorbell from Amazon, or direct from EZVIZ. It’s a great price for what this doorbell offers: dual cameras, night vision, great battery life, 32GB internal storage, and the ability to save video clips without a subscription.
The EP3x Pro is a particularly good option if you’re looking for a video doorbell that doesn’t need to be connected to the mains in order to work. Its price tag of $149.99 / £129.99 (about AU$220) and lack of membership fee mean it's also one of the more affordable battery-operated options around.
- Value score: 5/5
EZVIZ EP3x Pro: specs
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 2 x 1.2in / 16.6 × 5 × 3.1cm |
| Colours | Silver |
| Hub required | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.5 GHz, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Mobile compatibility | iOS, Android |
| Field of view: | 120 degrees |
| Main camera video resolution: | 2K (2,048 × 1,296) |
| Bottom camera video resolution: | 1080p (1,920 × 1,080) |
| USB type | USB-C |
| Storage | 32GB built-in |
EZVIZ EP3x Pro review: design
- Dual-lens cameras to get a good view of the person and the package
- Battery can be recharged via USB-C or solar charger
- Very easy to install
The EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro has a minimalist design that reflects its main purpose: to show you who’s knocking on your door, and let you see packages on your porch.
The dual-lens cameras are very useful when you’re away from home to see who’s visited with a delivery, no matter if it was during the day or the night. Thanks to the EP3x Pro's bright light, visibility was never an issue during my tests.
I also appreciated the solar power attachment, which saves you the hassle of having to charge the EP3x Pro when it’s low on power. Some people may think it's an ugly thing to have beside their front door, but it’s a very useful one.
Installing the EP3x Pro is very straightforward, thanks to the supplied adhesive and mount. Combine that with the very handy dual-lens cameras and you’ve got a smart doorbell that will be a fixture outside any home for years to come.
- Design score: 4.5/5
EZVIZ EP3x Pro review: performance
Setting up the EP3x Pro is easy enough, from charging the doorbell via USB-C to mounting it near your front door. The EZVIZ app gives you a helpful step-by-step guide to what the doorbell is capable of, with annotated pictures that describe every button and function in detail to prevent you from pressing the wrong setting.
You can use the EZVIZ app to see up to six months of video clips, thanks to the 32GB of storage that’s built into the EP3x Pro. It’s a welcome addition, as many smart doorbells usually require you to buy a microSD card as well as a monthly subscription to use similar features.
When the doorbell detects motion, it will send a notification to your phone that you can tap to open the app and play any video that the EP3x Pro has captured. It’s a useful feature, and we were able to respond to visitors in real time. However, notifications were sometimes delayed, meaning that we missed someone who had pressed the doorbell. We experienced this when connected to a public Wi-Fi network or 5G, so we suspect this is a bug that EZVIZ should look into.
The built-in battery with the supplied solar attachment is a standout feature. Unlike many other doorbells, which have to be connected to the mains, you can have the EP3x Pro run on solar power without having to worry about it, especially if there are power cuts.
Overall, the EP3x Pro is a fantastic smart doorbell that doesn't require a monthly subscription. Once you’ve bought it, you can take advantage of everything it offers. From that alone, it’s a smart doorbell that’s worth considering.
- Performance score: 4.5/5
Should you buy the EZVIZ EP3x Pro?
| Attribute | Notes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Competitively priced, with no subscription fee necessary, unlike most similarly specced video doorbells. | 5/5 |
| Design | Clean and practical design with well placed high-res cameras, though some may find the solar charger ugly. | 4.5/5 |
| Performance | Video is clear and motion detection works well, though notifications were sometimes delayed. | 4.5/5 |
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| Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro | Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus | Arlo Video Doorbell | |
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| Dimensions: | 128 x 62 x 28mm (h x w x d) | 128 x 62 x 28mm (h x w x d) | 45 x 130 x 25mm (h x w x d) |
| Video resolution: | 1536p | 1536p | 1536p |
| Battery: | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Wired |
| Wi-Fi connectivity: | Dual-band Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Field of view: | 150 x 150-degrees (h x v) | 150 x 150-degrees (h x v) | 180 x 180-degrees (h x v) |
| Compatibility: | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google HomeKit |
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EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro review: How I tested
- I tested the EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro for several weeks, using the EZVIZ app on my iPhone 15 Pro Max on Wi-Fi and cellular connections
I attached the EZVIZ’s EP3x Pro beside my front door with the supplied adhesive. I enabled ‘Intelligent Detection’ to allow the doorbell to spot anyone outside my apartment, so it could send me a notification to my phone if it did.
I used the EZVIZ app to view the video feed on a Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi, and 5G Cellular connection through my iPhone 15 Pro Max in order to test the quality of the feed. I also tried out the audio when family knocked on to see how clear my wife, son, and I sounded across the different internet connections.
Video was captured thanks to the 32GB built-in storage of the EP3x Pro Doorbell, which was Replayed on my iPhone and Apple TV to see how well it looked.
First reviewed September 2024
