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Do all smart doorbells work in the same way?
Do all smart doorbells work in the same way using your Wi-Fi and an app with footage stored on the cloud?
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"Hi,
You will have to check the specifications on the door bell itself but most of them have an app they run off of and they most certainly will have to use a WiFi connection for you to get onto the APP system."
You will have to check the specifications on the door bell itself but most of them have an app they run off of and they most certainly will have to use a WiFi connection for you to get onto the APP system."
Answered on 12th Feb 2023 - Member since Aug 2021 -
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"Yes that is correct they all work in a very similar way"
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"All smart bells work the same all are subscription based on use a cloud portal, you can get a GSM one which is a direct dial."
Answered on 19th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 -
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"Not all video doorbell need app or cloud, there is intercoms with monitors and video doorbells who has local storage like SD card or even DVR on NVR where possible to record video to Hard Drive."
Answered on 12th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 -
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"No not all smart doorbells are alike, most do use the wifi however some can be wired into the. Internet router directly like Reolink Doorbells.
When it comes to the storage there are 2 types, cloud storage (which also comes with a monthly fee) and local storage where the doorbell will save all the footage to a SD card in the bell or a central hub in the home."
When it comes to the storage there are 2 types, cloud storage (which also comes with a monthly fee) and local storage where the doorbell will save all the footage to a SD card in the bell or a central hub in the home."
Answered on 8th Nov 2023 - Member since Oct 2023 -
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"Yes, nest and ring and many others are generally the same."
Answered on 15th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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"Hello,
Yes most do work in the same way via an app, you can get hardwired intercoms with a video feed however these wouldn't be considered "Smart""
Yes most do work in the same way via an app, you can get hardwired intercoms with a video feed however these wouldn't be considered "Smart""
Answered on 3rd Mar 2023 - Member since May 2022 -
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