Anyone looking for a suitable video doorbell at a fair price that also comes from Europe will certainly come across the manufacturer Netatmo sooner or later. The French-based company has now launched a low-budget offshoot under the Omajin brand. In the Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell Test, we take a look at the premiere of the Netatmo subsidiary. Can it shine just as brightly as the Netatmo models?
Technical data
| Model | Omajin wireless video doorbell |
| resolution | 5 MP (2K+) |
| Night vision | Black and white via IR sensor |
| Motion detection | – Person detection – Animal detection – Face recognition |
| Power supply | – Hard wiring – Battery operation (up to 10 months) |
| Chime | – Included in the scope of delivery – Flexible use thanks to battery operation |
| Video storage | Local (max. 256 GB microSD) or Omajin Cloud (from € 4.99 per month) |
| Price | € 129.95 * |
Scope of delivery
- Video doorbell
- 64 GB Micro SD card
- Chime
- Screws + dowels
- Charging cable
- 3x AA batteries
- Security key
- Reset tool
- Quick-Start-Guide
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell Test: Design and workmanship
To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I first held the Omajin packaging in my hands. The prints on the packaging unfortunately look a bit like you’re holding a cheap product from a well-known Far East low-budget mail order company. But, as we all know, it’s the inner values that count.
This proverb should be kept in mind, especially with the Omajin video doorbell. When I unpacked it, I was quickly proved wrong. The doorbell immediately felt very high quality. It doesn’t crack or creak at any point. And I also really liked the look.
The Netatmo subsidiary uses a combination of black and white and rounds off the top and bottom of the doorbell housing. This reminded me of models such as the Reolink Battery Doorbell (review, € 139.99 *) or an EZVIZ DB2 (review, € 109.99 *).
I have to say that I like the angular design of the Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell (review, € 144.26 *) even better, but as we all know, that’s a matter of taste. The manufacturer has placed a small canopy on the top to protect the black camera and sensor unit from the rain.
IP65 certification also underlines the protection against damage that could be caused by water, dust or other dirt. Appropriate rubber covers provide the necessary security. The bell button, which has a great pressure point, is located under the camera and sensor unit. A small LED strip between the two elements is designed to emphasize the button.
In my opinion, the button could have been a little more eye-catching. Many competitor models such as the Ring Battery Doorbell (review, € 99.99 *) rely on an illuminated ring. The chime included in the set is pleasantly unobtrusive and reminds me visually of the TP-Link Tapo D230S1 (review, € 89.90 *).
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell Test: Wireless installation possible
More and more smart video doorbells give you a pleasant freedom of choice when it comes to power supply. Thanks to the integrated rechargeable battery, you can also decide with the Omajin model whether you want to rely on battery operation or prefer a fixed cable with the power connection. Both certainly have their advantages and disadvantages. Our guide to smart video doorbells will help you decide.
Those who opt for battery operation benefit from a really long-lasting 6700 mAh battery. According to the manufacturer, this should enable an average operating time of ten months per charge. This is a real challenge that many competitor models can take a leaf out of their book. Once the battery is empty, it can be easily charged via USB-C. You should do this immediately after unpacking and before installation. After all, the USB port is only accessible when the doorbell is not in the holder.
The installation itself is quick and easy. First you have to decide on a suitable location. Then take your drill and drill a total of four suitable holes. Now place the enclosed wall plugs and you can screw the doorbell holder in place with the enclosed screws. Finally, insert the doorbell and the system is ready for further installation. A hexagonal screw effectively protects the bell module from thieves.
If you decide to operate the doorbell via an existing power connection or bell wire, you will need to attach the power cable to the doorbell. If you have no experience in this area, it is advisable to look for handy people among your friends. Alternatively, an electrician will be happy to help you. Electricity is not to be trifled with!
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell test: Commissioning via app
Once the doorbell is in the desired location, the next step is to go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You need the Omajin app to set up the smart video doorbell. As is often the case, the first step is to create a new user account (it’s a shame that you can’t use Netatmo’s access data).
During setup, the focus is on integrating the video doorbell into the home network. And this is also pleasingly quick. Once the doorbell is connected to your home Wi-Fi network, you can let off steam with the settings. The Omajin model offers the usual parameters here. You can not only adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection.
You can also define blind areas and make settings on the indoor module or chime. You can also link the smart video doorbell in the app with the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. Unfortunately, other external smart home systems are not supported. The option to create scenes is also really cool for Omajin fans. This is where the brand’s smart helpers work together skillfully.
For example, the video doorbell can start recording automatically when the Omajin wireless security cameras (€ 225.45 (€ 112.72 / stück)*) have detected movement. Although Omajin is a Netatmo subsidiary, the scenes unfortunately only work within the brand’s own cosmos so far. Whether this will change in the future is written in the stars.
But the app is of course not just a setting option. It is also the most important interface between you and the Omajin doorbell. Here you can access the current image from the camera at any time in real time and with pleasingly low latency. You also receive a notification when someone rings the doorbell. If it’s the letter carrier, you can use the intercom function to ask him to leave the parcel directly on the doorstep.
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell Test: Camera with motion detection
Omajin has equipped its smart video doorbell with a camera with 2k+ resolution. With a viewing angle of 140°, you can keep an eye on a fairly large area in front of your front door. The recordings are quite impressive. Especially when it’s daylight. Although it cannot keep up with the color fidelity and sharpness of an Eufy Video Doorbell E340 (review, € 140.99 (€ 140,990.00 / kg)*), the recordings will be perfectly adequate for most people.
Thanks to the night vision function and infrared filter, you get good black and white images even in the dark. There is no color night vision, but that didn’t really bother me. As the Omajin doesn’t have an LED unit on the front anyway, the color images at night would probably have been worse than good anyway.
The camera also scores with good motion detection. It can not only distinguish between human and animal movements and send a corresponding push message via the app. There is also a face recognition function on board that relies on AI and therefore constantly learns and recognizes the faces of family and friends over time.
If the camera does not recognize a face, you will receive an alarm on your smartphone. Speaking of alarms. There is of course a siren on board the doorbell, which at a full 85 dB is likely to quickly attract attention. The alarm sounds, for example, if someone tries to steal or destroy the doorbell.
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell Test: Data protection
If you install a surveillance camera or smart video doorbell, the issue of data protection should never be swept under the carpet. To avoid legal difficulties, you should always operate a camera in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations. And this is another area where the Omajin excels. You can tell that this is a product from Europe. After all, the app offers sufficient customizable parameters to enable legal operation.
The detection range plays a particularly important role here. If you want to be on the safe side, you can also switch off detection completely. However, this also eliminates a key feature of the smart video doorbell. It is important that your camera does not overlook a public area such as a sidewalk. Simply use the setting options to ensure that only your property is recorded. Then you are on the safe side.
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell test: Video storage
As Omajin includes a 64 GB microSD card ex works, it quickly becomes clear that the device also offers local storage. The memory card is stored in the doorbell itself. I don’t think this is a really clever solution. TP-Link places the SD card in the chime, for example, which is located indoors. In my opinion, this would also have been a good idea for Omajin.
If the camera is ever stolen, the thieves have direct access to the data on the SD card. If you don’t want to use local storage, you can also use the Omajin cloud. However, this is also associated with follow-up costs. Subscription prices start at € 4.99 per month or € 49.99 per year. Recordings are stored here for two weeks.
Really cool: The cloud servers are located on European soil. This means you can rely on the EU’s data protection principles. It is commendable that Omajin only links cloud membership to storage options. Amazon’s Ring series, for example, links essential monitoring features of the smart video doorbells to an existing membership in addition to video storage.
Conclusion
With the smart video doorbell from Omajin, the Netatmo subsidiary has succeeded in launching a really good smart home gadget. It’s not just the build quality and uncomplicated setup that are right. The image quality is also very impressive. In my opinion, the big advantage is that Omajin is backed by a manufacturer based in Europe. This means you can rely on high data protection standards. There are really only a few small things to complain about, such as the hard-to-reach USB port or the questionable memory card slot. However, these negative aspects only slightly tarnish the otherwise really positive image of the doorbell.
PRO
- Great build quality
- Good camera quality
- External chime included in the scope of delivery
- Long battery life
- Local video storage possible
- Fair price
CONTRA
- Questionable placement of the SD slot
- Battery not replaceable
Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell
Design and processing
Hardware
Picture quality
User comfort
Price-performance ratio
90/100
With the Omajin Wireless Video Doorbell, the Netatmo subsidiary has made a great debut. There are only a few small things to complain about, which only slightly spoil the otherwise very positive overall picture.
