brinno digital peephole viewer with lcd panel for sale

The new generation PeepHole Viewer PHV1330 comes with the Image Recording function, when you press the power, it will record the visitor"s photo on a MicroSD card, especially you can install the option Motion Activated Sensor and Knocking Sensor, it will record the visitor"s photo even you aren"t at home!

3" Big Bright LCD to show who is knocking on your door. Brightness Enhancement it will increase the image brightness in dark environment. Image Recording (optional) use Micro SD card to storage visitor"s image. Motion Sensor (optional) recording images when visitor come close your door. Easy to install 3 steps to install, one button operation. Knocking Sensor (optional) recording images when visitor knocking on your door.

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I suspect if you’re here looking for a peephole camera, what you really want is a video doorbell. But…you live somewhere that doesn’t allow you to install a regular video doorbell.

Alternatively, a peephole camera, which can be installed without having to make any permanent alterations to the building, can potentially fill the role of a video doorbell.

When I started searching for the best peephole camera, I expected to find products from all the usual suspects, e.g. Nest, Ring, Eufy, etc. However, I was surprised to find very little from established brands.

I found out that Ring sold the Ring peephole cam for a couple years, but as of April 2021, it has been discontinued. Beyond that one example, none of the peephole cameras I found are from major brands.

Furthermore, the products I did find all come with limited features or limited battery life. For that reason, I’m reluctant to wholeheartedly recommend any of these peephole cameras.

If a video doorbell is what you really want, the Brinno Duo SHC1000W does a decent imitation. It uses a motion sensor and a knock sensor to automatically capture and save photos of visitors that come to your front door. You can view your visitors directly from the screen mounted on the inside of the door. Or, you can use the app to view and talk to your visitors remotely.

However, it doesn’t record video, and the pictures it takes are only 480p resolution. Yet, the SHC1000W is listed at a price of nearly $200 – way more expensive than any if its peephole camera competitors.

I did a little research and I was surprised to see that Brinno is NOT one of the ‘dime-a-dozen’ pseudo-brands that constantly appear and disappear on Amazon. It’s actually a reputable company that has been making award winning time-lapse photography equipment for years. Along with Brinno’s decent reputation, the Brinno Duo comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 1-year warranty.

Unlike some other peephole cameras and nearly all video doorbells, there is no “doorbell” button on the outside of the door. Instead of a doorbell, it has a unique “knock detection” feature. When a visitor knocks, the Brinno will sense the visitor, snap a series of photos, and send you a visitor notification. Also, you can optionally have the knock sensor trigger the inside monitor to turn on, so that you can see your visitor on the screen.

If you don’t want visitors to know you have a camera installed in your peephole, you have the option to install only the peephole camera and gowithout the black plastic knocker that is normally visible on the outside of the door. However, the knocker also includes the PIR motion sensor. So, if you choose to go with “stealth mode”, you will also have to go without the motion detection feature.

The peephole camera takes pictures but doesn’t record video. It will save a series of snapshots when triggered by either motion detection, knock detection, or a manual trigger via the app.

The images you capture will be in 480p resolution. This surprisingly low resolution reminds me of camera quality from 10+ years ago. However, Brinno claims that since most peephole cameras will be operating in low light conditions, using a higher resolution can actually degrade the image quality.

At a cost of nearly $200, the SHC1000W is more expensive than most full-featured video doorbells, and nearly double the price of its peephole camera competitors.

The SHC1000W is Brinno’s most expensive peephole camera. I’m not against paying a premium price if it gets me a premium product, but in this case it the product doesn’t seem very “premium”. The Brinno Duo doesn’t record video, and the pictures it takes are only 480p resolution. Furthermore, the onboard batteries are barely adequate, and consequently, the best way to power the unit is to run an unsightly cord from the door viewer to your nearest outlet.

NOTE: If you like the Brinno brand, but don’t want to pay for all the “smart” features, Brinno sells 3 other less expensive peephole camera models with more limited feature sets:

One more step up is the Brinno Duo SHC1000W which has all the features of the SHC1000 plus a WiFi connection which enables Live view and image playback on the app. The last model, the SHC1000W-S, is the same as the SHC1000W except it does not come with motion detection.

The JeaTone peephole camera gets close to having the ideal feature set for a peephole camera. It has a doorbell button, 2-way audio, 1080p video resolution, motion detection, night vision capabilities, remote notifications, and it’s listed at half the price of the Brinno.

However, just because it HAS all the nice features doesn’t mean they all work like they should. The Amazon reviews are filled with complaints of angry customers trying to get basic features to work. Even if you do get everything to work like it should, you still have to deal with a poor battery life, because the rechargeable internal battery is designed to last for only 30 days at best.

Poor documentation and support. If you have a problem with the product, don’t expect much help solving it. For this reason, I don’t recommend buying this product unless you are comfortable tinkering and troubleshooting products like this.

If monthly recharging doesn’t seem like a problem to you…and you’re okay with some tinkering and troubleshooting, then the JeaTone Peephole Viewer is probably the best value option for a WiFi connected peephole camera that you’ll find. But if you’re like me, and hate the idea of buying gadgets that require such frequent maintenance, you might think twice before committing to this peephole camera.

The Digitharbor door camera is a simpler and less costly option.There are a bunch of very similar door viewer models like this in the $40-$50 range. I chose the Digitharbor model because it has been around for a few years and has racked up a couple hundred decent reviews on Amazon.

The Digitharbor camera does not come with any WiFi connectivity, so there’s no app and no remote viewing. There’s no motion detection and there’s no knock detection.

The only way it does anything is if you press the button from the inside or your visitor presses the doorbell button on the outside. When either button is pressed, the inside LCD screen turns on to show the live view, and a snapshot image is saved. After a few seconds, the screen turns off and returns to standby mode.

Battery life on this camera is excellent, with user reports suggesting that it is able to last anywhere 6 months to even a year. Since it doesn’t have to maintain a WiFi connection and it isn’t constantly recording or scanning for motion, it uses very little power when in standby mode. Therefore, battery life should depend on how frequently it gets activated.

Although not a traditional peephole camera, the Remo+ DoorCam 2 has many of the features you’d want from a traditional WiFi peephole camera. But, instead of fitting into the peephole, it simply hangs on top of the door.

The Doorcam 2 is smarter than any of the competing peephole cameras. It comes with motion detection, instant motion alerts via the Remo+ app, clear 2-way audio, and it integrates with your smart home.

The DoorCam 2 can be powered with batteries (3 D-cell batteries which are included will last up to 4 months), or you can plug it in using a micro USB cable.

It’s expensive. At nearly $200, it’s at the same level as the Brinno Duo. However, the DoorCam price is a little more justified since it provides 1080p video, full night vision, and integration with smart home voice assistants.

This door camera doesn’t actually feature a screen on the inside unit like nearly every peephole camera. Instead, it requires you to download the Remo+ app in order for you to view what the camera sees. This doesn’t bother me too much since I don’t think I would use the door screen anyway. However, I know some people want a peephole camera specifically for the screen feature. Obviously, if that’s you, the Doorcam 2 is not what you’re looking for.

In some buildings, it may be against the rules to have a camera in the hallway. You might be able to get away with it if you have a concealed peephole camera. But, the Doorcam 2 is definitely not concealed. So, make sure to check with your building manager and confirm that devices like this are allowed.

If you compare the DoorCam 2 to any of the peephole cameras, it’s better in almost every way. It’s definitely the most smart home compatible. But clearly, it’s NOT a peephole camera. If you want a peephole camera for security purposes, this is a nice, but expensive option. However, if you want a more discreet camera with a door viewer lcd screen, you’re better off looking at one of the options from Brinno.

Choosing which peephole camera is going to be best suited for you can be a difficult task, and it can often be confusing to decide what sort of features are worth considering on a security camera for your peephole.

Peephole cameras hang on your door and therefore, plugging them in to constant power is inconvenient at best. Therefore, these cameras are designed to run on batteries. The WiFi connected models I found (Brinno and JeaTone) both suffer from terrible battery life (1-2 months at best). However, the simpler models (like Digitharbor and the Brinno SHC500) demand much less power, and therefore perform much better (6+ months).

Given the quality of video available from typical smartphone cameras, you would think that similar quality could be achieved with a camera that fits in a peephole.Video quality is a combination of resolution, light, and image distortion. Most people focus on resolution for which the current standard is at least 1080p. But resolution alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Wide angle field-of-view lenses will be able to capture more viewable area, but the edges of the image will become distorted.

A WiFi connection unlocks the possibility of remote access to your peephole camera’s footage, or other smart home integrations. It also uses more battery power, and introduces the possibility of the WiFi connection not performing as it should. The Brinno, JeaTone, and Remo+ all have WiFi and apps that grant remote access, but the Remo+ is the only one that has smart home integrations.

A lot of the best security peephole cameras tend to feature a larger housing on the outside of the door in order to house all of the necessary elements for things like motion detection and night vision, but if you’re not looking for this from your peephole camera, then you can opt for a more discrete design if that’s preferable.

A discrete option is much better if you don’t want people to catch on that they’re being watched through your peephole and means that it is also less likely to be vandalized too.

The Brinno Duo, JeaTone and Remo+ cameras feature the ability to talk with your visitors, this is great if you find yourself out when an important package arrives and is also great at deterring unwanted guests that find themselves at your door.

This is mostly a feature for capturing footage of people doing things they probably shouldn’t be doing. The Brinno Duo and JeaTone are equipped with motion sensors.

I suspect a lot of peephole cameras will be installed in apartment buildings that have hallways which are well-lit 24/7. For that reason, night vision may not be a necessity.

Maybe. You should be able to install a peephole camera without modifying the rental property. However, be aware that some buildings may have regulations against cameras that automatically capture images of public spaces (e.g. the hallway outside your door). You may also run into legal issues if your peephole camera has the potential to capture the inside of a neighbor’s apartment as they enter/exit.

Sort of. Every peephole camera I’ve researched can be powered by batteries alone. However, some models also have an external USB port, which can be plugged into the nearest outlet for constant power.

The Brinno Duo is probably the best I could find, but it also carries a hefty price tag and an inconvenient workaround for avoiding frequent battery replacement.

The only safe bet for the true peephole cameras are the much simpler models like the Brinno SHC500 and the Digitharbor. These models don’t have any motion detection or WiFi to run, so there’s much less that can go wrong, and they require much less power. Therefore, they are quite reliable and have much better battery life.

The best product by far that I researched for this article appears to be the Remo+ DoorCam 2. However, the over-the-door design clearly makes it NOT a peephole camera. It’s also the most expensive product I’ve listed, but in this case, I believe the extra price is justified.

The Brinno Hidden Front Door Camera uses a 3 inch LCD panel and a micro SD slot to display who is at your door and capture the image without alerting them to your presence. It turns a hard-to-see peephole image into a big bright image. Simply push the button to see and record a large image of the person outside your door. The image is easy to see for people of any height and is similar to that on the display of a digital camera. The viewer compensates for low-light images and eliminates "fish eye" distortion. A second press of the button provides a zoomed image, which enlarges the center of the image for viewing facial details. Repeated presses toggle between regular and zoom modes. An optional Knocking Sensor accessory snaps into the back of the unit and causes the Hidden Front Door Camera to record a photo every time someone knocks on your door, regardless of whether you"re at home. An optional Motion Sensor accessory mounts wirelessly outside your door and causes the Hidden Front Door Camera to record a photo when someone approaches the door, whether you"re at home or away. Turns off automatically after 10 seconds to conserve battery life. When the batteries are low, the red Low Battery Light flashes. Replaces existing peep hole in doors 1-3/8" to 2 1/4-Inch thick. Quick, easy installation. Requires 2 AA batteries (included). 2GB micro SD card is NOT included in package.

Uses a 3 inch LCD panel and a micro SD slot to display who is at your door and capture the image without alerting them to your presence (2 GB micro SD card is not included)

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As home security products get more sophisticated (and expensive), peephole cameras provide a unique opportunity to increase the safety of your home using a security feature that you may already have. If your front door already has a peephole, upgrading it with a camera will be more cost-effective and easier to install than adding a video doorbell. It also makes for a discrete, undetectable home security camera location. And “smart peepholes” can provide many of the same features as a video doorbell. If you don’t want to turn your home into a smart house, you can find a simpler peephole camera that allows you to “look through” the peephole with a high-definition LCD screen, rather than leaning your head into the door and squinting through a fisheye lens.

A peephole camera is exactly what it sounds like. It is a home security device that allows you to view and/or record what is happening outside your front door. Rather than pressing your head against the door to see a distorted view, new smart peepholes include features like wide-view LCD displays and even app-integration.

Some digital door peepholes, like the Ring Peephole Cam and the Brinno Duo Front Door Peephole Camera, are essentially video doorbells {like the Ring, Blink, etc. — w/ links} that are installed in the peephole of a door. These are the most sophisticated products available, with features like motion-activated alerts, smartphone integration, video recording, and two-way audio.

Other digital door peepholes, like the digitharbor 3” LCD Screen Digital Door Camera and the Brinno Peephole Camera Home SHC500, are less sophisticated devices that mainly function to enhance and digitize a traditional peephole. In other words, the product is installed in a peephole, and rather than looking through the peephole you can view everything on an LCD screen. Although these lack some app-based features and are not “smart” devices, you still get some functionality that isn’t possible on a traditional peephole. For example, some of these devices offer night vision, the ability to save photos, and a wide-view field of vision.

The first thing to decide is whether you need a smart device or a simple video screen. If you want 2-way audio, a live video feed, and app integration, you will need a smart device. If you only want the ability to see clearly through a peephole, a simple video screen will be sufficient.

An important consideration is whether you want a discrete device that is hidden from guests. Brinno products install almost entirely on the inside of the door, and people on the outside of the door will not be able to tell that you have a peephole camera installed. In other words, everything will look like a regular peephole on the outside of the door. Although the Ring Peephole Camera provides features that other products lack, the device is noticeable and obvious to visitors.

Ring has best-in-class 1080P high definition with a 155 degree field of view. Brinno has only a 90 degree viewing angle, and also has a lower screen resolution at 480P. Digitharbor has a 120 degree viewing angle, and doesn’t specify the exact screen resolution, although they do claim to have one million pixels.

With 2-way audio, you can speak to and hear from guests, and answer the door remotely. If 2-way audio matters to you, I would strongly recommend the Ring. Ring has the most reliable app of any peephole camera, offers the best support, and has crisp audio with minimal lag time.

Depending on your privacy preferences, you may wish to choose a device with local storage (on an SD card) rather than cloud storage (on a server). If accessibility is more important than privacy, cloud storage may be preferable.

If you have a porch light or flood lights near your front door, this feature may be unnecessary. But if your front door is usually dark, it will be worth it to choose a product with a high-quality night vision feature. One of the most valuable times to have a peephole camera is when you hear a knock at the door in the middle of the night, and a product without night vision may be useless in this situation.

As mentioned above, Ring and Brinno have apps that allow for a sophisticated alert system. The other options, like the digitharbor 3” LCD Screen Digital Door Camera and the app-free Brinno (Peephole Camera Home SHC500), primarily function as digital screens. If you know how you wish to use your camera, it will be easy to decide which kind of product is best for you.

The biggest downside of the Ring Peephole Cam is the monthly subscription cost. At the time of publishing, a Ring Protect Plan costs $3/month for a single device, or $10/month for an entire household. The Brinno Duo Front Door Peephole Camera uses an SD card for storage, and can be utilized fully without a monthly subscription.

One big difference between peephole cameras and other home security cameras is that, due to being mounted on the door, hard-wired products are not feasible. Ring instead features a rechargeable battery pack. Brinno just uses 4 AA batteries. Digitharbor has a built-in 1200mAh lithium battery.

Some peephole cameras feature knocking sensors and/or doorbell sensors. Just as the name implies, these will record (or take a photo) whenever someone knocks on the door or rings the doorbell.

The most obvious benefit in installing a peephole camera is to increase the security of the entrance to your house. Having the ability to monitor activity at your front door is the first step in having a safe, smart home.

Another benefit of a smart peephole, rather than a video doorbell, is that a peephole camera is harder to steal. The majority of the peephole camera components are installed on the interior side of the door, so it cannot be easily stolen from the exterior. With video doorbells, the security factor drops to zero pretty quickly when a thief steals your device. However, because the peephole itself is visible to thiefs, it is still possible (and easy) to inactivate the device by simply covering the peephole.

Most users find that these products are easy to install, and often the installation can be completed in less than 15 minutes. With video doorbells, there is always a consideration of where to mount the device, and how to mount it properly. Smart peepholes eliminate the planning stage, because there is one and only one place to install it. Additionally, it can be installed without elaborate mounting brackets or causing any damage with screws.

Although prices are not unreasonable, we should also point out that peephole cameras are more expensive than the $10 old-school peephole that everyone is accustomed to.

Ring Peephole Cam. This is the most sophisticated digital door peephole available. For all intents and purposes, this product is just a video doorbell that is installed in the peephole of a door. It features 1080p high-definition and a 155 degree field of vision. Enhanced features like night vision and 2-way audio are also included. Installation is simple. Because it is mounted to the door, it has a knock detection feature that can notify you when someone knocks. The Ring can send alerts to your smartphone, and the app is easy to use and reliable.

The product also has some downsides. Although it can send alerts via Alexa, the device will not work with Google Assistant. A paid subscription is needed to utilize the app, so plan on spending $3/month or more to access all the features. As it is mounted to the door, the device has a rechargeable battery and cannot be hardwired. Many users complain of a short battery life. And although the software is impressive overall, the sensor cannot detect people versus other movement, so there are many false alarm notifications.

Brinno Duo Front Door Peephole Camera. This is the only real competitor for Ring. Although the software and app are better on the Ring, the Brinno Duo does have a few distinct advantages. First, the “concealed design” hides the fact that your home has a security camera. This also makes the device less likely to be stolen. Additionally, the Brinno Duo saves clips to an SD card, and no monthly payment is needed for a subscription. Like Ring, the device is easy to install and has good video quality.

Brinno Peephole Camera Home SHC500. This is essentially the app-free version of the Brinno Duo. This model lacks motion detection and smartphone notification, but is less expensive and simpler to use.

Digitharbor 3” LCD Screen Digital Door Camera. The digitharbor takes pictures rather than any video, and doesn’t have much storage space. But the display is clear, the battery is rated for a longer run-time, and the price is more affordable than competitors.

Digital door peepholes are an inexpensive way to increase the security of your home. These products can provide a high-definition view of your home’s entrance, rather than you having to blindly open the front door into the unknown. If you want a sophisticated, app-based product that is packed with features, there is a peephole camera for you. And if you prefer a simple video screen that doesn’t integrate with a smartphone, there are many options available.