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Recommendations for a video doorbell? (self.selfhosted)

submitted 8 months ago by Matty_r to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] Matty_r 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I found this but its "Smart". https://www.amazon.com.au/REOLINK-Doorbell-WiFi-Camera-Subscription/dp/B0B7S3JSG7

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As far as I know they only do two versions, WiFi and PoE. Both can work without connecting to any of their services: https://m.reolink.com/product/reolink-video-doorbell-wifi/

[–] Matty_r 2 points 8 months ago

Sweet. Thanks mate.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Did you expect a doorbell with a camera built into it to not be "smart"?

[–] Matty_r 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think that's a reasonable request? An internet connection shouldn't be necessary.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That’s not necessarily what a “smart” device is.

[–] Matty_r 5 points 8 months ago

Sure, that's why I put it in quotes. What smart is, is subjective.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Did you expect a doorbell with a camera built into it to not be “smart”?

Why not? You can do video analog.