Zmodo Greet Pro Video Doorbell Review

Zmodo Greet Pro Pros and Cons

Before I go too far into detail, let me tell you about the key pros and cons of the Zmodo Greet Pro.

I like that the Zmodo Greet Pro has 1080p HD video display, a 180-degree field of view, and infrared night vision.

What I’m not loving is its temperature range of 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes it a poor choice for those in cold climates. It also lacks person detection, and the Zmodo app has really low ratings from both iPhone and Android users alike.

Zmodo Greet Pro Design

Minimalist. Sleek. These are the words that come to mind when I think about the Zmodo Greet Pro. Shiny silver with a black face, it’s a very simple design in a classic rectangle shape. The doorbell camera works in temperatures from 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, which may not work for some of the colder places (and even some East Coast places during the winter). Of course, it depends on where you live, and I’m sure most places in the continental U.S. typically stay within this range.  If you need a video doorbell that works in lower temperatures, I recommend the Nest Video Doorbell Camera that works in temperatures as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit. It still has a sleek design too.

One of the best things about the Zmodo Greet Pro is that it’s hard-wired into your home and uses power from your existing doorbell, so you’ll never have to worry about changing the battery. But, hardwiring a video doorbell gets a lot of people nervous. After all, most people haven’t installed dozens of video doorbells like I have. Check out our review of the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro for one of the easiest-to-install doorbells I’ve ever used.

The camera will record either all the time or whenever it picks up on motion— it’s your choice. To connect to the Zmodo app, the Zmodo Greet Pro will need Wi-Fi, so make sure your connection is strong. Remember, if the Wi-Fi goes down, so does your new video doorbell.

Zmodo Greet Pro Features

Whether you’re reading my reviews for the first or the fiftieth time, you’ve probably figured it out that I’m a huge stickler when it comes to technical specifications. In fact, I use our Necessary Features Test on all my video doorbells, because after all, they have cameras too! Will the Zmodo Greet Pro be able to keep up?

Video

In terms of video, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only does the Zmodo Greet Pro have the industry standard of 1080p HD, but it also lets you zoom in four times digitally, and it has a field of view of 180 degrees. In case you missed geometry class, this is the widest possible viewing angle, so overall I’m incredibly pleased with the Zmodo Greet Pro’s video quality. When you want the best in video quality though, I like the 2K QHD Lorex Video Doorbell. Learn more about it in our review of Lorex’s video doorbells.

Audio

No video doorbell would be complete without two-way audio! Fortunately, the Zmodo Greet Pro has the speaker and microphone necessary to make that happen. Tell your guests to come inside, ask the mailman how his day is going, or say nothing at all— the choice is yours, wherever you may be.

Night Vision

On another positive note, the Zmodo Greet Pro has infrared night vision, which I prefer over color night vision. Why do you hate colors, you may be thinking. The truth is, I don’t. But I’m not a huge fan of the bright white light that enables color night vision in the first place. Not only will it blind your visitors, but it also makes the camera incredibly noticeable, and I prefer my home security to be on the stealthy side. The bottom line? I’m very pleased with the Zmodo Greet Pro’s night vision.

Storage

You’re going to want to keep the footage that you take with your Zmodo Greet Pro, which is why I’m glad that they offer cloud and local storage. You can either download footage straight to your phone or use cloud storage (but I recommend doing both for backup). If you want more than 12 hours of cloud storage, however, it’s going to cost you. However, the prices are really reasonable, so overall I’m happy with the Zmodo Greet Pro’s storage options.

Smart Platform Integration

Are you in the Amazon or Google smart home ecosystems? Then you’ll love commanding the Zmodo Greet Pro using only your voice. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it a great addition to your smart home. But, I will say that when I tested the Vivint Doorbell Camera, it gave me better integrations with my smart home devices. But, it also requires a complete home security packag.

Artificial Intelligence

Unfortunately, the Zmodo Greet Pro doesn’t have person detection or facial recognition, so you’re going to receive some unnecessary notifications from movement from pets, cars, and other inanimate moving objects.

Installing the Zmodo Greet Pro

Installing the Zmodo Greet Pro requires a mechanical doorbell, but it’s something you can do yourself.

Zmodo Greet Pro Extras

Those are the basics of the Zmodo Greet Pro, but they also offer a couple of extras that I’d love to tell you about.

Activity Zones

Activity zones let you tell your camera which areas to focus on, which is especially important with a video doorbell. I like to set my activity zones so the camera focuses on my property and ignores the street. That’s going to give me more important notifications that actually matter, which simplifies my life a little bit.

Voice Messages

What happens if you don’t answer your door? Maybe you’re home, maybe you’re not, but you’re definitely otherwise occupied. Well, Zmodo lets you leave a voice message for your guest, sort of like a voice mail but for your home. Talk about a smart home!

The Zmodo App

The Zmodo app is where you’ll livestream footage, receive notifications, and actually speak to your visitors. It’s also where you’ll set up those handy activity zones and record voice messages. Unfortunately, the app has pretty dismal ratings, a 2.8 from the Google Play store, and only a 2.4 from the Apple store! After such great features, I’m disappointed at the app’s ratings. But why did people seem to dislike it so much?

Many reasons, as it turns out. Some people had trouble connecting the video doorbell with the Zmodo app, while others had delays in notification and struggles to record events. Even though Zmodo Support replied to every complaint, this is definitely a huge red flag.

“Extremely slow and times out. When it does work the cameras are clear. Lately I cannot watch live feed, and definitely cannot watch recordings or items in the past. That used to work, but stopped suddenly,”

wrote Android-user Jessie C in a recent two-star review.