EZVIZ DB1C Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
By EZVIZ · Video Doorbells · Cleaning & Smart Home
- 1080p video up to 1536x1536 with 170-degree vertical field of view
- Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, 12-24V AC hardwired (no battery), IP65
- MicroSD up to 256GB plus optional EzViz Cloud, H.265/H.264, up to 15fps
- AI human detection, IR night vision to 5m (16ft), two-way audio
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~$99.99 (approx.)
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Summary
A hardwired Wi-Fi doorbell for homes that already have low-voltage doorbell wiring, with square 1536 × 1536 video and local microSD recording that keeps clips off the cloud. Check that you have doorbell power before buying: there is no battery option.
Strengths
- Local microSD recording up to 256 GB avoids a monthly cloud bill.
- TechHive found installation straightforward and person detection effective once zones were tuned.
- Tom’s Guide rated video quality very good for the model’s generation.
- It can also record to a compatible NVR, not just to a card.
- Hardwired power means there is no battery to recharge or replace.
Weaknesses
- It needs existing low-voltage doorbell wiring and will not run on a battery.
- Tom’s Guide found AI human detection inconsistent.
- At its 2021 review the account had no two-factor authentication; confirm current firmware.
- Rain or infrared glare can set off some night recordings.
- The fisheye view looks distorted until the software corrects it.
- No component-level repair path was found.
Verified specifications
| Model | EZVIZ DB1C, CS-DB1C-A1-1E2W2FR. |
|---|---|
| Camera | 1/2.4-inch CMOS sensor with a 2.1 mm F2.4 lens. |
| Video | up to 1536 × 1536, H.265/H.264 compression, up to 15 fps. |
| Field of view | 170° vertical. |
| Night vision | infrared; rain and glare can trigger some night recordings. |
| Audio | two-way talk. |
| Detection | person-shape detection. |
| Storage | microSD up to 256 GB, plus cloud or a compatible NVR. |
| Weather rating | IP65. |
| Power | hardwired 12–24 V AC; no battery. |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. |
| Dimensions | 128.3 × 46.3 × 19.3 mm; 102 g. |
Full research notes and sources
Local storage and running costs
The DB1C can record to a microSD card, the cloud or a compatible NVR, so a cloud subscription is optional rather than required. A microSD card is the main one-time storage cost for local recording. That flexibility is the model’s strongest selling point: TechHive called the local recording unusually useful at this price class.
Video, detection and setup
The maximum output is a square 1536 × 1536, not the “1080p” some marketing copy uses and not 4K. The 170° vertical view is tall, and the fisheye perspective needs software correction to look straight. Person detection worked well after the zones were tuned, according to TechHive; Tom’s Guide found the human detection less consistent.
Repairs and upkeep
There is no user-replaceable battery because the unit is hardwired, and no component-level repair path was found. EZVIZ still publishes a DB1C manual and support page, so documentation is available. Keep the firmware current, because the launch-era review flagged a missing two-factor authentication that may since have changed.
Which model this is
This page covers the EZVIZ DB1C, model CS-DB1C-A1-1E2W2FR. It is a hardwired doorbell, not the battery-powered DB2 family and not the DB1 Pro. EZVIZ marketing sometimes calls it 1080p, but the spec sheet and TechHive’s downloaded clip both show a 1536 × 1536 square output.
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