It takes 5 cloud services to hear my doorbell
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It all started in the winter of 2024. There was a burglary in our apartment building and we decided we needed to invest in our home’s security. The …
  • Zarxrax@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    So instead of the video doorbell, use a simple camera. Then people knock on the door and you still have security footage without all the nonsense.

    • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 day ago

      There are downsides to consider…

      1. Most people aren’t really phased by doorbell cameras…but everyone feels a security camera pointed at them
      2. The angle is generally worse for this purpose
      3. Unlike a doorbell, there is likely no existing data line or even power
      4. No way to sugarcoat it, security cameras kind of looks like shit. The best you can hope for is one that doesn’t stick out too bad

      There’s options for decent-looking doorbell cameras without all the fuss. I use Amcrest, I know a lot of others use Reolink

        • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 day ago

          doorbell camera next to a security camera photograph.

          The psychological effect of a security camera (do I really need to clarify bullet and dome cameras?) is different than a doorbell camera.