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Best video doorbell....
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£20? £3.55 from screwfix.
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I also second ChrisD’s Unifi recommendation.
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I also second ChrisD’s Unifi recommendation.
What's the deal with video doorbells these days , are Ring still the best?
I don't like subscribing for functionality of something i've bought, which puts me off ring a little.
Are Eufy any better? They don't seem to have a subscription and appear to be generally cheaper.
There's also Blink and Reolink , A bit spoilt for choice as all manufacturers seem to do many different options.
I'd like something that can display the doorbell image on a screen when it rings too, not just a smart device, are any of them better for this?
Any recommendations / ones to stay away from?
I don't like subscribing for functionality of something i've bought, which puts me off ring a little.
Are Eufy any better? They don't seem to have a subscription and appear to be generally cheaper.
There's also Blink and Reolink , A bit spoilt for choice as all manufacturers seem to do many different options.
I'd like something that can display the doorbell image on a screen when it rings too, not just a smart device, are any of them better for this?
Any recommendations / ones to stay away from?
Soldato
Thread 'Best video doorbell....' https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/best-video-doorbell.18969880/
Pretty big thread here.
Although if you want my opinion **** ring's subscription.
Pretty big thread here.
Although if you want my opinion **** ring's subscription.
Man of Honour
Our ring was rubbish would be 50/50 on whether it would pick up someone stood in front of it.
Replaced it with a Aosu model from Amazon about 6 weeks ago, no sub to pay and picks up absolutely everything.
Replaced it with a Aosu model from Amazon about 6 weeks ago, no sub to pay and picks up absolutely everything.
Soldato
Ring would just pick up everything, regardless of settings.
Dumped and went with Reolink. Not checked if can be displayed instantly on a big screen but can check back footage on PC monitor.
Dumped and went with Reolink. Not checked if can be displayed instantly on a big screen but can check back footage on PC monitor.
.I installed a ReoLink this time last year, worth every penny, sent with the WiFi version and powered it via the old bell wire and transformer.
I have it auto uploading via FTP to my home server and a 64gb SD card installed.
I have it auto uploading via FTP to my home server and a 64gb SD card installed.
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AJAX announced their first video doorbell this week, out next year.
Might be time to finally upgrade my trusty old original Nest if the AJAX one is any good.
Wireless data, but powered, so can use the same low voltage cable I ran to the Nest. But records everything locally on the AJAX NVR (supply your own massive HDD), so no subscription.
EDIT: It seems it's hybrid local recording and cloud, so will have to see about subscription. I guess maybe cloud for certain alerts, but 24/7 recording locally?
ajax.systems
Might be time to finally upgrade my trusty old original Nest if the AJAX one is any good.
Wireless data, but powered, so can use the same low voltage cable I ran to the Nest. But records everything locally on the AJAX NVR (supply your own massive HDD), so no subscription.
EDIT: It seems it's hybrid local recording and cloud, so will have to see about subscription. I guess maybe cloud for certain alerts, but 24/7 recording locally?
Video doorbell with built-in AI and PIR sensor
When visitor pushes the button, the user receives a push notification with an image from DoorBell and can switch to live viewing and start a conversation
ajax.systems
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I hadn't seen this master thread so thanks to whoever merged them.
This is one of my main concerns with Ring, that you're tied in and they can do whatever they like with prices, dump them, and you're left with a paperweight.
Eufy / Reolink seem to be getting a lot of positive comments lately.
For those with Eufy , Which model do you have, and how do you manage storage, do you have to get the home-base and add your own hard-disk?
How do you access recordings off-site, still through an app? Is there any option to upload to your own cloud drive?
This is one of my main concerns with Ring, that you're tied in and they can do whatever they like with prices, dump them, and you're left with a paperweight.
Eufy / Reolink seem to be getting a lot of positive comments lately.
For those with Eufy , Which model do you have, and how do you manage storage, do you have to get the home-base and add your own hard-disk?
How do you access recordings off-site, still through an app? Is there any option to upload to your own cloud drive?
Soldato
Reolink are excellent - can also record to their NVR
I have an Ezviz (Hikvision) DB1C, which has been great for the past 3 years.
Will replace it with either the v2 or the wired Relink as soon as funds allow.
I have an Ezviz (Hikvision) DB1C, which has been great for the past 3 years.
Will replace it with either the v2 or the wired Relink as soon as funds allow.
Caporegime
I've used eufy for 4 years and tried a ring for a week before sending it back, even tho it had seamless integration.
Eufy is fine but their Google home integration is terrible, too slow to use properly to screen visitors on smart displays the apps are not exactly fast too but no subscription is a complete winner.
They have released new model(s) since and a new "homebase," which manages all the recordings and acts as a dingdong
( because it won't set up to a smart speaker even tho they promised it since release) even after Google allowed free competition access to the API nothing has been done... It's my only real major gripe.
Eufy is fine but their Google home integration is terrible, too slow to use properly to screen visitors on smart displays the apps are not exactly fast too but no subscription is a complete winner.
They have released new model(s) since and a new "homebase," which manages all the recordings and acts as a dingdong
( because it won't set up to a smart speaker even tho they promised it since release) even after Google allowed free competition access to the API nothing has been done... It's my only real major gripe.UI Black Friday sale
G4 Pro Doorbell available for about £160, sold out in UK store, but still available in EU store for roughly same price in euros.
(Wifi only, not PoE)
G4 Pro Doorbell available for about £160, sold out in UK store, but still available in EU store for roughly same price in euros.
(Wifi only, not PoE)
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Soldato
Got a ring and the delay is terrible. Takes about 30 seconds to alert on the app after sensing motion or a door ring. Not recommended.
Just ordered the eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 with the chime that you can insert SD card into for storage £95 all in
I like the dual camera as well having looked at plenty of reviews the app has plenty of customisation
Wanted one that could be powered by wires if the battery life wasn't good also the battery is quick release so can get spare and just swap
I like the dual camera as well having looked at plenty of reviews the app has plenty of customisation
Wanted one that could be powered by wires if the battery life wasn't good also the battery is quick release so can get spare and just swap
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From where? I can only find without the chime for £95
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ebay from the official store, it goes down to £94.99 with coupon code 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20 , it says “Anker Official Refurbished product with 1-year warranty
Received it earlier today and its brandnew sealed in retail box