ᐅ Video doorbell—on which wall should it be installed?

Created on: 31 Aug 2022 13:14
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AlexKayn
Hello,

we are wondering on which side of the door is the best option to install a video doorbell.
I have attached our floor plan of the entrance area.

There is the option to mount it either on the right side of the front door on the protrusion or on the left side next to the door on the wall.
Which option would you say is better?

A simple Ring, Nest, or Eufy doorbell is planned.

Grundriss eines Gebäudeteils mit Wänden, Türen, Fenstern und Maßangaben.
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fab101
1 Sep 2022 20:00
AlexKayn schrieb:

That’s why we chose Ring, maybe also Eufy; we can still decide on the exact model because all Wi-Fi doorbells connect similarly.

Earlier, you mentioned that you find Wi-Fi unreliable. But well, everyone has to decide for themselves what to focus on during the construction process.

Maybe just order a doorbell and try it out?
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AlexKayn
1 Sep 2022 20:12
@fab101 Where did I say that Wi-Fi is too prone to failure?

We want a doorbell that has cloud functionality so that even when we are away, the video is sent to our phone.

Which doorbell would you recommend that is not too expensive?
Musketier1 Sep 2022 20:24
I wouldn’t go with green. Both of the other options have their advantages.

How much do ekey and Ring cost together? Would Doorbird be an option as well?
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AlexKayn
1 Sep 2022 20:34
A video doorbell costs about €250 (approximately $270) for the top model.
The cheapest video doorbell costs around €50 (approximately $55).

The ekey xLine is currently not available but will likely cost between €500 and €700 (approximately $540–$760).

For example, with a Doorbird, the ekey is not included and would need to be purchased separately. (In that case, you can only compare the price difference between the doorbells.)

We will not be going with green. The mailbox will be placed there instead.

I have read a lot of negative reviews about poor quality regarding the Doorbird.

@Musketier, would you prefer red or blue, or what do you think are the pros and cons of a video doorbell and ekey?
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fab101
1 Sep 2022 20:58
AlexKayn schrieb:

Which doorbell would you recommend that isn’t too expensive?

We are very happy with e ufy. Cloud storage is optional, not mandatory.
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AlexKayn
2 Sep 2022 07:36
@fab101 I believe many people are satisfied with the Wi-Fi doorbells (e.g., Ring, Eufy, Nest).

May I ask at what height you installed the Eufy?