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Jul 26, 2015, 5:34 pm
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Anyone else use a Ring Wi-Fi doorbell? This is the first piece of tech I've purchased that works perfectly. It is a doorbell with built in camera, Wi-Fi, motion sensor and an iOS and Android app. Someone rings the bell, and my device alerts me. It also records the motion. The unit is well made, and can run off batteries for up to 6 months, or off hardwired. It also has an optional plugin "chime".
At $199, it is one heck of a pricey doorbell, but I love mine, and it helps me stay connected when I'm on the road.
At $199, it is one heck of a pricey doorbell, but I love mine, and it helps me stay connected when I'm on the road.
Jul 26, 2015, 7:50 pm
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Jul 27, 2015, 11:58 am
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I don't know if it is the same one, but one of my neighbor has a camera in his doorbell. There was one night in back in June or May, his door bell would ring in the middle of night for a few nights in a row. He got pictures of all the kids from the local high school and got all of them.
Jul 27, 2015, 1:08 pm
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ScottC: What are the power options for Ring? I see on Amazon that it can hook into existing wiring, but I'm wondering what voltage is required?
Jul 27, 2015, 1:13 pm
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Jul 28, 2015, 8:37 am
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Jul 28, 2015, 9:28 am
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I looked at this with my co-worker--he ended up purchasing one. The major drawback I had with it is there's no way to call back/intercom TO the door bell.
So if someone presses the doorbell and you don't have your phone within arms reach, but maybe in the same room, its possible for the alert to time out and there's no way to talk to the person at the door. Similarly, if you hear something outside and wanted to use the doorbell's camera to get a quick view, it's not possible to initiate a connection from your phone.
So if someone presses the doorbell and you don't have your phone within arms reach, but maybe in the same room, its possible for the alert to time out and there's no way to talk to the person at the door. Similarly, if you hear something outside and wanted to use the doorbell's camera to get a quick view, it's not possible to initiate a connection from your phone.
Jul 28, 2015, 7:41 pm
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Disappointed that I can't supply my own storage for the captured video, nor download it from their cloud service (for which there is an added yearly cost).
It's a neat idea, but there will be additional options flooding the market before long. I'm sure one or more of them will address these shortcomings.
I can wait until then.
It's a neat idea, but there will be additional options flooding the market before long. I'm sure one or more of them will address these shortcomings.
I can wait until then.
Jul 28, 2015, 8:47 pm
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Disappointed that I can't supply my own storage for the captured video, nor download it from their cloud service (for which there is an added yearly cost).
It's a neat idea, but there will be additional options flooding the market before long. I'm sure one or more of them will address these shortcomings.
I can wait until then.
It's a neat idea, but there will be additional options flooding the market before long. I'm sure one or more of them will address these shortcomings.
I can wait until then.
I agree that having to pay for the cloud storage is a bit disappointing, but the $3/month isn't too rough.
Jul 29, 2015, 3:01 am
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Reliability is certainly important, but there's nothing novel or inherently unreliable (or even particularly expensive) about the individual components that go into this thing. Ring has, for the moment, the advantage of binding them together with software support that provides a great UX. It's an advantage that, for the cult of "good enough," won't last forever.
Like wi-fi security cameras, you'll see similar devices at 1/2 the price within the year. Those will likely support 3rd party storage solutions as well as the notification and 2-way communication options of Ring. Ring may remain a superior product, but I doubt they'll be able to maintain the premium price point.
My 4 year old Foscam cameras support 2-way audio and motion sensing notification, but in a manner that isn't particularly useful for highly interactive use. It's great to see that functionality evolving.
Jul 29, 2015, 10:11 pm
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That said, my building would love to have the ability to let the UPS delivery person leave packages inside the foyer.
Thanks, Scott!
Jul 29, 2015, 10:14 pm
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