ᐅ Video doorbell and surveillance camera for new construction

Created on: 10 May 2022 19:05
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Pwnage619
Hello,

I want to install a video doorbell and surveillance cameras for our new build.

Which video doorbell would you recommend?
It should send the video feed to the registered smartphones and have a normal indoor chime, with the possibility to add another chime upstairs if necessary.
The doorbell should definitely work without internet (of course, sending to the phone won’t work then).
There must be no monthly fees or subscriptions for the doorbell.

Which surveillance cameras would you recommend? Should the cameras and doorbell be from the same manufacturer so they can be integrated?
For example, a video doorbell at the front door plus a camera, so you can see both images when someone rings.

What system should we use? PoE (Power over Ethernet)?

We will install Unifi access points on each floor and one in the garden for the network.

For surveillance cameras, possibly one next to the front door as an addition to the video doorbell, one camera with a light for the driveway near the garage, and maybe another camera for the small path next to the garage.

Which video doorbell and surveillance cameras would you recommend?
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netuser
18 May 2022 16:39
I once mentioned the Metzler VDM10 as a possible/affordable alternative.
Of course, it always depends on the requirements and the budget.
Tolentino19 May 2022 15:44
I’d rather get a gong and a small hammer. Crazy mess. Looking out the window is also faster than using an app to find the right settings.
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RE-1407
20 May 2022 07:57
Tolentino schrieb:

I’d rather get a gong and a little hammer. Crazy stuff. Looking out the window is faster than adjusting the settings in an app.
If you ever find yourself locked out, we can talk again here or in the locksmith forum under the topic "€300 for door opening – is that possible?" 🙂 🙂

Seriously though: In my personal opinion, this "crazy stuff" is future-oriented action.

This message was typed on a Nokia 6310 🙂
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Steffi33
20 May 2022 08:21
RE-1407 schrieb:

If you ever lock yourself out, we can talk again here or in the locksmith forum under the topic "300€ for door opening – is that possible?" 🙂 🙂

It's good to have friendly neighbors where you can leave a spare key.
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RE-1407
20 May 2022 08:30
Steffi33 schrieb:

It’s lucky to have friendly neighbors where you can leave a spare key.
Trust me, this only happens when those neighbors are away for work or on vacation; otherwise, locksmiths wouldn’t be so busy because everyone would have such nice neighbors!
rick201820 May 2022 08:31
The Gira system is really quite stylish.
We have two of these stations with cameras and Ekey. One also features a house number and engraved name.
They are also integrated into KNX.

Without KNX or with a smaller budget, I would consider Goliath or even Axis.