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i have these maximus security lights. i have 6 cameras and right now 2 of them seem to not be working properly. we have had issues with some of them not working and have replaced them. even though they have had issues, i dont think ill replace them with another system since i like how they are integrated into outdoor lights so i have them and companions all around my house. i was just looking this morning for a replacement and i see they now have a doorbell system. my front door camera light is one that is having issues so i may be buying their doorbell unit soon. hopefully my wife can install it.
I am planning to install video doorbell for the new house that I purchased and moved in recently.
Please advise which is the latest and greatest one I can go with that can give the bang for the buck....
Nest doorbells are hardwired to your existing doorbell wires, and record 24/7 video for you to play back events, even if it wasn't during a time when a person was at the door. This has proven useful to disprove suspicions of tampering, such as when my American flag had fallen out of the mount (due to wind) and my trashcan lid had flipped open (also due to wind).
Ring doorbells (the battery operated ones, at least) can be placed just about anywhere, due to not requiring wires, however (!!!) this limitation restricts recording time to only events when someone triggers the motion sensor. This may not be a big deal for some, but you won't be able to scroll back and watch for something occurring 20-30 feet away if the object is not large enough to trigger recording.
Not specifically advocating but if you go Ring you can get central alarm system monitoring for $100 a year which would also cover a Ring doorbell. A lot cheaper than ADT.
If you don’t pay for a plan you’ll get alerted but it won’t save any videos. And if you get the basic plan it’s $30 a year.
I called the Ring installation company (www.ontechsmartservices.com/) and the rep told I need to separately purchase Ring doorbell and system monitoring for $100 a year is separate. So, it appears that the Ring doorbell does not come with central alarm system monitoring.
I called the Ring installation company (www.ontechsmartservices.com/) and the rep told I need to separately purchase Ring doorbell and system monitoring for $100 a year is separate. So, it appears that the Ring doorbell does not come with central alarm system monitoring.
They are incorrect.
The Ring Plus subscription is $100 a year and covers everything.
I know this because not only is it on their website, but I have it.
I am considering Video Doorbell 2020 Release ($99) vs Video Doorbell 3 ($199) vs. Video Doorbell 3 plus ($229.99)
Major Differences I see is
#1) Video Doorbell 2020 Release has only 2.4 GHz Wifi connectivity, while Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 plus has 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz Wifi connectivity
#2) while all three have hardwired option, Video Doorbell 2020 Release has "Rechargeable, Built in Battery"
and both Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 plus has "Removable, Rechargeable Battery Pack"
#3) While both Video Doorbell 2020 Release and Video Doorbell 3 has "Standard Video Capture", Video Doorbell 3 plus has "Event Preview with Pre-Roll Video".
How important is 5 Ghz wifi connectivity over 2.4 Ghz wifi connectivity and "Event Preview with Pre-Roll Video" over "standard video capture".
Also what is the difference between Rechargeable, Built in Battery and Removable, Rechargeable Battery Pack...
These considerations will help me to choose between Video Doorbell 2020 Release, Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 plus...
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