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Recommendations for a video doorbell? (programming.dev)

submitted 2 years ago by Matty_r@programming.dev to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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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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[–] ErwinLottemann@feddit.de 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

unifi has nice (a) doorbell(s). you need a server to record and run the controller though, but that can be a raspberry pi

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Don't the Ubiquity doorbells require a 'dream machine' storage appliance for recording video? I didn't think there was a way to use your own storage anymore which has been my main hesitation in getting one.

[–] Procedure8295@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Cloud key Gen 2 Plus is about $200 and comes with a 2.5 inch 1TB hard drive so it is not that bad if you will have multiple cameras, but maybe not worth it just for one.

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 2 points 2 years ago

That's been my problem. It's overpriced for just a single camera considering I already manage a big storage pool that my other services can use. But do I want to lock myself into buying other Ubiquity IP cams down the road?

[–] ErwinLottemann@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

oh, i didn't know that, as i'm already in to deep in unifi appliances 😬

i think i remember that it was not required, but i would not be surprised if that has changed.

consodering that you would need a subscription for a ring doorbell (if i remember correctly) the 200€ for the storage device and the ~180€ for the doorbell would still be cheaper. i'd be surprised to see another alternative with the same features for less money or without a aubscription.