Any recommendations on doorbell cameras? I used to have Ring and it was ok. Moved and got Blink- sucks, didn’t realize it was battery only, constantly dead. Looking at Eufy from Costco- hardwired and no subscription because it uses local storage. Thoughts?

  • Zarxrax@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I have a blink camera, not a doorbell camera, but just a regular outdoor camera that I have near the front door. The batteries in it lasted nearly a year before they needed replacing. Curious how long it was lasting in your doorbell camera? I would expect it to be similar unless it’s basically recording constantly or something.

    • Bruncvik@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Batteries can get quickly depleted when the wifi connection is unstable. My camera had to be recharged every month until I got a dedicated wifi extender in the hallway by the front door. Since then the battery lasts about half a year.

    • Today@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 days ago

      Mine are only lasting about 3 weeks. We live on a fairly busy street. Also, it only rings the doorbell and app if you hold the bottom for 2-3 seconds.