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Video doorbell dilemma - now sorted, thanks :)

Si_Clist · 2026-02-18 13:30:13

Because of the type and position of our front door, we have to open it to see who a caller is. We are getting on a bit, and I would like to rectify that situation before I turn my toes up. At present, we have a wireless doorbell which sounds in four different rooms when a caller presses the button on the door. It works…

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Jemma01 Posts: 648 Forumite

22 February at 5:54PM edited 22 February at 5:55PM
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I have a ring doorbell (wired version), and I have it connected to Alexa and it tell me someone is at the door if I don't hear the bell (the bell is not very loud). You can also install another device they sell that will make a sound inside the house if you don't have Alexa and the sister variants.
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I'm FTB, not an expert, all my comments are from personal experience and not a professional advice.
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