Usually, yes—for a front door where one camera position gives you the coverage you need. A Lockin video smart lock combines the deadbolt, camera, and doorbell in one exterior device, so a Veno Pro or Veno Plus can replace a separate doorbell camera at that entry.
It is not a universal one-for-one replacement. Keep a separate doorbell camera, or add another camera, when you need a different viewing angle, coverage of a side approach or driveway, a second recording position, or features the Lockin model does not document. The useful decision is not simply “camera or no camera.” It is whether the lock’s camera position, storage, detection, power, and connectivity cover the job you actually need.
What a Lockin video smart lock combines
Lockin’s current Veno Pro and Veno Plus product pages describe each model as a video smart lock with a built-in camera and two-way video doorbell. Both are intended to show the person at the entry while also providing keyless access through palm-vein recognition, fingerprint, PIN, app, or a mechanical key.
That combination can remove a separate doorbell-camera installation at the same door. You have one device to fit on the entry door, one camera position to evaluate, and one battery and network setup to maintain. It does not mean that the lock becomes a whole-property camera system.
When it can replace a separate doorbell camera
A Lockin video smart lock is a reasonable replacement when all of these conditions are true:
- The front door is the main area you need to see. The camera is mounted with the lock, so it is naturally aimed at the immediate approach to that door. It is a good fit for checking a visitor or package at the entry, not for watching a detached garage or a side gate.
- You want access and doorstep video in one installation. The built-in doorbell and two-way communication cover the visitor conversation use case, while the lock handles entry. You do not need a second doorbell button at the same door just to call attention to the visit.
- The camera’s view is wide enough for your entry. Lockin lists a 2K, 180° camera for both Veno Pro and Veno Plus. Treat that as the camera’s stated field of view, not a guarantee that every porch, wall, package shelf, or approach will be visible. Check the actual mounting position and obstructions.
- The model’s storage and detection fit your expectations. Veno Pro lists 32 GB of local video storage and person, package, and vehicle detection. Veno Plus lists 8 GB of local storage and person detection. Storage capacity alone does not establish a fixed number of retained days; check the current app behavior for overwrite, export, and deletion before relying on recordings as an archive.
- You are comfortable maintaining a lock battery. These models use a rechargeable battery and provide low-battery alerts. Lockin also documents a mechanical-key and USB-C/power-bank emergency path, with an optional solar panel sold separately. A separate wired camera may have a different power routine, so compare maintenance—not only the purchase count.
When you should keep a separate camera
A separate doorbell or security camera still makes sense in several situations:
| Your situation | Why one Lockin video lock may not be enough |
|---|---|
| You need to see a walkway, driveway, side gate, or a second approach | The lock camera is fixed to the entry-door position. A second camera can cover a different direction. |
| The entry has a storm door or another obstruction | Lockin warns that a storm door may block the Veno camera. Solve the physical-view problem before buying either video model. |
| You want two independent views of the same doorstep | One camera cannot provide redundancy or a second angle if the view is blocked. |
| You need a camera that remains available while the lock is being serviced or its battery is charging | The lock and camera share the product’s physical and power setup. A separate camera can remain a separate system. |
| Your recording, notification, or integration requirement is not documented for the exact Veno model | Do not infer a feature from another camera or from a different Lockin model. Confirm it in the current product page, app, or manual. |
The boundary is especially important for households that already have a well-placed doorbell camera. A Veno Pro or Veno Plus may still be useful for palm-vein entry and local doorstep video, but replacing the existing camera would be a layout and coverage decision, not an automatic upgrade.
Veno Pro or Veno Plus for a doorbell-camera replacement?
Both models cover the core “lock plus visitor video” use case. The current Lockin comparison information gives this practical distinction:
- Choose Veno Pro when the larger 32 GB local capacity and the listed person, package, and vehicle detection matter at your entry.
- Choose Veno Plus when person detection and 8 GB of local storage are sufficient and you want the same basic built-in camera and two-way doorbell concept.
Neither choice should be treated as a promise that every connected feature works offline. Lockin’s own privacy guidance separates local video storage from connected functions such as app accounts, remote control, alerts, updates, and smart-home integrations. Plan for the network conditions required by the features you intend to use.
Five checks before removing your old doorbell camera
Before you take down a working separate camera, test the decision in this order:
- Mark the camera position. Stand where a visitor or delivery person would stand and confirm what the lock-mounted camera can see. Check the lower doorstep, faces, packages, and the approach—not just the center of the frame.
- Check the door type and clearance. The Veno product pages specify a compatible entry-door preparation and warn that storm doors may block the camera. Confirm the exact model’s current dimensions and latch requirements before ordering.
- Confirm the storage and detection tier. Compare Veno Pro’s and Veno Plus’s stated storage and detection features with your actual need. Do not turn 32 GB or 8 GB into a guaranteed retention period.
- Plan battery and emergency entry. Make sure you can remove and recharge the battery, see low-battery alerts, and reach the documented USB-C emergency-power point. Keep the mechanical key accessible.
- Test the connected workflow. Pair the lock in the Lockin Smart App, verify the network at the door, and test the visitor alert and two-way conversation before treating the separate camera as redundant.
The answer in one sentence
A Lockin Veno Pro or Veno Plus can replace a separate doorbell camera at the same entry when its lock-mounted 2K/180° view, model-specific local storage and detection, battery plan, and connected features meet your needs; keep a separate camera when you need another angle, another location, or independent coverage.
For the next step, compare the Veno Pro video smart lock and Veno Plus video smart lock, then use the Lockin FAQ and Veno Pro user-manual library for the exact model and installation conditions. If your entry has a storm door, unusual deadbolt preparation, or a camera view that matters for safety, resolve that fit question before removing existing equipment.