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Black Beauty 08-07-2022 06:11 AM

Wireless doorbell intercom video camera
 
Since we had my wife's bike stolen at our front door near Mulberry, the Sheriff suggested one of these...any recommendations?

Two Bills 08-07-2022 06:15 AM

Ring seems the most popular.

starflyte1 08-07-2022 06:37 AM

I have a Ring and it works well.

birdiebill 08-07-2022 06:48 AM

We have a Ring doorbell. Works well. I removed the old doorbell, installed the ring doorbell hooked up to the wires from the old one. It lets us know when anyone is near the front door by alarm and video and means to interact verbally.

retiredguy123 08-07-2022 06:55 AM

I have a Ring doorbell. It works well and, if installed correctly, it can replace your existing doorbell button and still operate the old doorbell. Note that you will need to pay for one of their annual services to be able to capture and save videos.

Another option is to buy a Wyze camera that is not connected to your doorbell. They offer many types and are inexpensive on Amazon. They will capture and save video content on the cloud and also on a micro SD data card. And, you don't need to purchase an annual service to use them.

Bilyclub 08-07-2022 06:55 AM

Eufy does not have a monthly fee.

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Malsua 08-07-2022 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Beauty (Post 2123364)
Since we had my wife's bike stolen at our front door near Mulberry, the Sheriff suggested one of these...any recommendations?

I've installed both Ring and Nest doorbell cameras.

They both work. My only comment would be that Ring cameras start looking bad after a few years. The Nest doesn't. I'm not sure what happens to the rings, but it's like the plastic degrades and it starts looking gnarly. Still works fine, just looks beat up.

retiredguy123 08-07-2022 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 2123391)
I've installed both Ring and Nest doorbell cameras.

They both work. My only comment would be that Ring cameras start looking bad after a few years. The Nest doesn't. I'm not sure what happens to the rings, but it's like the plastic degrades and it starts looking gnarly. Still works fine, just looks beat up.

You can buy new Ring faceplates on Amazon.

frose 08-07-2022 08:56 AM

ring works well and can be epanded.

Ritagoyer 08-07-2022 09:00 AM

The other thing is why was the bike left out. Just getting cameras they have to be able to ID the person dosen't get the bike back, and gives a false sense of safety.

Djean1981 08-07-2022 10:18 AM

Vote for Ring..

TravelswithD&K 08-07-2022 01:49 PM

We have Nest and have had it for over 2 years. It works great and have had no problems. We did have to install a Wifi booster in the guest room next to the door bell due to the concrete walls and metal causing problems with the wifi. We do pay the $6/month so that they keep the recordings for 30 days. My understanding of the difference between Nest and Ring is how soon the recording starts when someone is nearby and that the Nest does a better job. Ring vs. Nest (2022 Comparison)

BlueStarAirlines 08-07-2022 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2123386)

Just a note that Eufy is owned by Anker which is a Chinese company. Not a big negative in and of itself, but just info for those that track those things.

Bilyclub 08-07-2022 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines (Post 2123601)
Just a note that Eufy is owned by Anker which is a Chinese company. Not a big negative in and of itself, but just info for those that track those things.

I would guess most of the fancy doorbells are made in China.

EdFNJ 08-07-2022 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TravelswithD&K (Post 2123553)
We have Nest and have had it for over 2 years. It works great and have had no problems. We did have to install a Wifi booster in the guest room next to the door bell due to the concrete walls and metal causing problems with the wifi. We do pay the $6/month so that they keep the recordings for 30 days. My understanding of the difference between Nest and Ring is how soon the recording starts when someone is nearby and that the Nest does a better job. Ring vs. Nest (2022 Comparison)

I have the NEST doorbell as well as a NEST outdoor camera in my driveway and they are both recording 24/7 and never have to "start." They do NOTIFY if that is what you mean when a person is seen if they don't recognize them but the camera records 24/7 for 30 days and the oldest rolls off the end. I do notice the doorbell takes a few seconds after someone rings it so on occasion the person can be gone before you can speak with him if you are away from home where you have to deal with cellular service latency. If you just watch the video remotely it's almost realtime.


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