EZVIZ's smart entry lineup is drawing renewed attention after Berlin's IFA trade show, with two separate products collecting design recognition from juries in Europe and Asia. The EP8 Ultra video doorbell took home the European Product Design Award 2026, while the DL50FVX smart lock was named a laureate of the Golden Pin Design Award and advanced as a finalist for the Best Design Awards.
What the awards recognize
The European Product Design Award, founded in 2016, evaluates products that depart from conventional design to improve daily use, with an emphasis on aesthetics aligned to European markets. The Golden Pin Design Award, established in the 1980s, has broadened its scope over the decades from individual products to entire design ecosystems, and carries particular weight across the Asia-Pacific region. EZVIZ's EP8 Ultra was cited for what the company describes as user-centric AI features, while the DL50FVX was recognized specifically for its approach to intuitive access management rather than for any single technical spec.
How the hardware works
The DL50FVX sits at the top of EZVIZ's lock lineup, combining facial recognition and palm vein scanning alongside a built-in camera for visual verification at the door. It is part of a broader family of locks aimed at different needs and budgets: the DL01 is pitched as a do-it-yourself install, the DL10 integrates a fingerprint reader into its handle, and the DL20FVS Plus pairs a slimmer design with additional smart functions. On the doorbell and viewer side, the EP8 Ultra adds what EZVIZ calls emotional-care AI features for entryway interaction, the EP4 is built for simple installation as a door viewer, and the HP7 Pro functions as a connected video doorphone for houses and apartments with more complex entry points.
Why this matters for buyers
Ada Wang, EZVIZ's lead industry designer for security products, said the attention paid to devices like the DL50FVX and EP8 Ultra at IFA reflects growing consumer interest in the overall experience of smart entry devices, not just their core security functions. For shoppers, that framing suggests EZVIZ is positioning its locks and doorbells around everyday usability and visual design as much as access control. As with any connected lock or camera, prospective buyers should still weigh practical factors such as biometric data handling, backup unlocking methods during power or connectivity failures, and compatibility with existing smart home systems before purchasing. EZVIZ has indicated additional smart entry products are planned, though no specific release dates or feature details have been disclosed.