ᐅ Should the signal radiation be adjusted at the access points because of the Netatmo doorbell?
Created on: 13 Feb 2021 07:47
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annab377
Hello everyone,
I’m torn between getting a Netatmo video doorbell or a Ring.
What bothers me a bit is that the Netatmo only works with Wi-Fi. I’m building a new house and would prefer to run an Ethernet cable (PoE) for it. But okay.
If I install an access point in the entrance area instead of running an Ethernet cable to the doorbell, can I adjust the coverage area? Similar to how some motion sensors or cameras allow you to set the active detection zone.
I don’t want the signal to reach the neighbor’s property but only cover about 2–3 meters (6–10 feet) westward from the entrance area toward the front door in the direction of my neighbor.
Besides that, are there users who have experience with the Netatmo doorbell? 😉
Please share if so.
Thanks a lot and greetings from the white BaWü
anna377
I’m torn between getting a Netatmo video doorbell or a Ring.
What bothers me a bit is that the Netatmo only works with Wi-Fi. I’m building a new house and would prefer to run an Ethernet cable (PoE) for it. But okay.
If I install an access point in the entrance area instead of running an Ethernet cable to the doorbell, can I adjust the coverage area? Similar to how some motion sensors or cameras allow you to set the active detection zone.
I don’t want the signal to reach the neighbor’s property but only cover about 2–3 meters (6–10 feet) westward from the entrance area toward the front door in the direction of my neighbor.
Besides that, are there users who have experience with the Netatmo doorbell? 😉
Please share if so.
Thanks a lot and greetings from the white BaWü
anna377
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Strahleman14 Feb 2021 06:43We were too cheap to buy a Doobird and decided to go with an Akuvox R26C instead. I have already integrated it as a test run, and it works great. The setup is a bit fiddly, especially when configuring the doorbell for the first time. The image on the phone is quite choppy because it only refreshes about once per second.
For a price of just €225 (about $235) for the surface-mounted version including LAN and camera, it’s, in my opinion, an unbeatable overall package.
For a price of just €225 (about $235) for the surface-mounted version including LAN and camera, it’s, in my opinion, an unbeatable overall package.
Let’s put it this way: Wi-Fi access points that allow you to actively adjust the radiation pattern are generally not designed for residential use and, honestly, I wouldn’t want them in my living space either (mainly for aesthetic reasons). However, I would also consider switching to a wired system. Yes, the products from DoorBird are relatively expensive, but compared to the electrical giants like Gira and others, they almost seem like a bargain—they work well and are thoughtfully equipped. The aforementioned Akuvox wouldn’t be usable in our case anyway because its camera angle is too narrow. @superzapp shared his solution here.
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Strahleman14 Feb 2021 09:08It always depends on the intended use. The Akuvox system works perfectly for us.
Additionally, we don’t want a standalone solution that requires installing a separate tablet or intercom system inside the house. Instead, we prefer an intercom system that can be connected to the FritzBox as a telephone. For that, you need a SIP-door intercom system. There aren’t many affordable options available for this.
The solution from superzapp is a Goliath/Turm/Dahua system, but these devices cannot easily be paired with a FritzBox or turned into handset extensions for intercom use.
Additionally, we don’t want a standalone solution that requires installing a separate tablet or intercom system inside the house. Instead, we prefer an intercom system that can be connected to the FritzBox as a telephone. For that, you need a SIP-door intercom system. There aren’t many affordable options available for this.
The solution from superzapp is a Goliath/Turm/Dahua system, but these devices cannot easily be paired with a FritzBox or turned into handset extensions for intercom use.
I believe that in a single-family house, you don’t really need a doorbell system (of course, it’s different for multi-family houses). When a guest arrives, I just go down to greet them, don’t I?
I find IP doorbells practical only when you’re not home and want to communicate with the visitor through the doorbell device. It also somewhat increases security.
I find IP doorbells practical only when you’re not home and want to communicate with the visitor through the doorbell device. It also somewhat increases security.
Strahleman schrieb:
you can’t simply connect it with a Fritzbox, for example If you use a Fritzbox, that’s your own choice. :p The question is whether and to what extent the doorbell should be integrated into other systems. Since we no longer use DECT phones, this specific solution doesn’t matter for us, even though DoorBird supports it, including video. (As far as I know, Dahua supports it too, but I haven’t tried it myself.)
Since I always have my smartphone with me, it’s enough for me if it works on that.
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knalltüte14 Feb 2021 13:06Strahleman schrieb:
It always depends on the intended use. The Akuvox works perfectly for us. Additionally, we don’t want an isolated solution that requires installing a separate tablet or intercom system inside the house. Instead, we want an intercom system that can be linked to the Fritzbox as a telephone. For that, you need a SIP door intercom system. There aren’t many affordable ones available.
The solution from superzapp is a Goliath/Turm/Dahua, and those devices can't be easily connected to a Fritzbox or turned into intercom handsets.That’s all correct. Connecting (intercom through landline phone) would only be possible for us indirectly via a smart home system, if at all (which we don’t need). If that’s what you want, you have made the right choice. Intercom and door opening work directly via smartphone app. I can see the use of a landline phone, but who really needs that anymore? (The discussion about the necessity of a landline is probably similar to that about satellite dishes.)When choosing an intercom system with video, audio, door release, etc., I see the ability to replace components as more important. This technology lasts quite a while, but eventually, the same system may no longer be available and then a different manufacturer has to step in. That’s why I would always recommend running plenty of cabling (at least 1x, preferably 2x LAN).
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