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?

  • pishadoot@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    From your OP it sounds like you want something that’s plug and play with an easy to use app. Personally I don’t recommend any cloud connected cameras. Blink, eufy, ring, they’re all hot trash and sell your data and the feeds to anyone and everything. On top of that you have no guarantee that one day they won’t just like, shut down your doorbell cloud, man. Happens all the time.

    I use a reolink WiFi wired 2k camera. Drop in replacement to a normal doorbell (doesn’t need Ethernet or a neutral wire) and I have it set to connect locally.

    You can use their app if you like.

    Quality is great, day or night. Connects to Wi-Fi really well even though my AP is on the other side of the house. No problems with weather.

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      8 hours ago

      I’m ok with a little setup time if the product works well consistently. Several people have mentioned the neo. I’ll check it out.