Excellent for Door Security
This product is described as great for security purposes. It is rated highly and was a verified purchase. No drawbacks or specific use cases beyond general security were mentioned.
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· June 12, 2025 · United States
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Easy DoorKing 1812 Replacement with Minor Delays
This unit replaces a DoorKing 1812 faceplate easily by unplugging the old unit and plugging in the new one, following the provided instructions and installation video. Existing DoorKing phone commands still work, but the phone no longer rings from the call button, which instead contacts the app or indoor station. Programming the weekly gate schedule is somewhat easy, though party mode is difficult due to incorrect instructions. Video sometimes takes too long to appear and voice communication has about a three-second delay. Overall, it is a clean-looking unit with good video and is far ahead of DoorKing.
Pros
- + easy DIY replacement
- + clean look and video
- + existing DoorKing commands still work
- + far ahead of DoorKing
Cons
- − phone no longer rings from call button
- − difficult to program party mode
- − incorrect instructions for party mode
- − video sometimes slow to appear
- − three-second voice delay
AI-assisted summary of a verified Amazon customer review.
· July 1, 2024 · United States
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Works well, but camera quality disappoints
Replacing an old DoorKing 1812 system with this video entry system took about 30 minutes following the online installation video, and all specified functions work as intended. The existing landline telephone system also works, and pairing with an indoor video station allows both the phone and station to ring and open the gate. Installation and setup may be challenging without an engineering or technical background. The main drawback is poor camera quality, especially night vision, which is blurred and nearly useless without manually activated IR-LEDs limited to 180 seconds.
Pros
- + quick installation with online video
- + all specified functions work
- + landline telephone system compatibility
- + pairs with indoor video station
Cons
- − poor camera quality
- − blurred night vision
- − IR-LEDs require manual activation for 180 seconds
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· August 28, 2024 · United States
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Easy Upgrade with Quick App and Remote Access
This door station is a significant upgrade from the DoorKing 1812. It rings an interior phone and sends notifications through an iPhone app, allowing remote viewing, conversation, and entry. The app loads quickly and video appears immediately. Adding and deleting codes is much easier via the app than with the DoorKing interface. Installation is fairly straightforward. It can be connected to an inactive phone line so the phone rings only for the door station. The only regret is not installing it sooner.
Pros
- + easier to use than DoorKing 1812
- + rings interior phone
- + iPhone app notifications
- + remote viewing and entry
- + app loads quickly
- + video appears immediately
- + easy code management via app
- + fairly easy to install
Cons
- − wished they had installed it sooner
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· November 15, 2025 · United States
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