some questions about ring doorbell
abbas5001
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in Techie Stuff
apologies if this should be in the DIY section but i wasn't sure.
Just wondering how can the doorbell be set up - in other words would you screw it in and connect it like a normal doorbell or just use some sticky tape or something to attach it to the wall?
also, my internet at home from sky is so-so, not terrible but nothing great, considering it is just a doorbell is my internet likely to stop it working?
many thanks
Just wondering how can the doorbell be set up - in other words would you screw it in and connect it like a normal doorbell or just use some sticky tape or something to attach it to the wall?
also, my internet at home from sky is so-so, not terrible but nothing great, considering it is just a doorbell is my internet likely to stop it working?
many thanks
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Fix like normal to door or wall
It needs WiFi to stream video etcEx forum ambassador
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We screwed our Ring doorbell to the brickwork outside. You download the app to your mobile phone, and Wi-Fi connection allows you to see who is at your door.
The doorbell rings on your app even when away from home, and (I believe) you can also speak to the caller.
You have to pay an annual fee to keep the videos.
There is a YouTube video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb_c8Dg8uCs0 -
Good review here of the latest version including process of fixing to the door etc
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/01/ring-video-doorbell-2-review-deal-with-doorsteppers-from-your-own-sofa0 -
We bought one last year. Tried it, sent it back.
The video was very very pixelated, which I guess was the poor wifi speed - at the time, we were with Sky ADSL.
Tempted to try again now we have Sky Fibre and are getting 70mb+ most of the time.0 -
If it suits your window/door setup I would look at one of these instead
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MFAWXVB/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I15VDVJHC0JRK6&colid=UV6PWNK313C6&psc=1
Totally wireless with a 1-year battery life. The company is owned by Amazon as well, so lots of good stuff can be coming down the line with it. Plus Amazon, who own AWS, really know their stuff so obviously a very good tech product0 -
Both the company whose link I posted above a few backs and now Ring is owned by Amazon now.
The whole doorbell camera/front door/lock scene is going to get very interesting over the next few years0
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