Hey all I’m looking for recommendations for a video doorbell that doesn’t need an internet connection.
Preferably something that is WiFi and would work with Frigate?
Hey all I’m looking for recommendations for a video doorbell that doesn’t need an internet connection.
Preferably something that is WiFi and would work with Frigate?
Reolink
Just be careful you don’t get their “smarthome” line, at least for cameras. It doesn’t require Internet to operate, but it requires Internet for configuration and management.
I’m not sure if that’s the same with their doorbells, but it was true of their wifi cameras.
I can recommend this too. I got the WiFi version. Integrates beautifully with home assistant including motion/person detection.
Can the Reolink doorbell leverage your existing chime? Or do you need to use the plug-in chime that it comes with?
I believe it’s their plug-in or your via a relay like home assistant or your phone
Thanks. I ordered one and, yeah, it’s their plug and whatever you come up with in Home Assistant.
You using it already?
I went with this but PoE. Happy so far.
Have not used Frigate
When using reolink in a self-hosted setting:
Thanks
I bought one of their NVRs, so that currently stores recordings. I have yet to figure out how (or if) I want to integrate with my NAS or other (tbd) home automation.
I get push notifications on my phone and watch by having the Reolink app installed.
I found this but its “Smart”. https://www.amazon.com.au/REOLINK-Doorbell-WiFi-Camera-Subscription/dp/B0B7S3JSG7
Did you expect a doorbell with a camera built into it to not be “smart”?
I think that’s a reasonable request? An internet connection shouldn’t be necessary.
That’s not necessarily what a “smart” device is.
Sure, that’s why I put it in quotes. What smart is, is subjective.