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  1. kfmfe04

    New Ring Alarm System 199

    The only small issue I've had was speaker degradation (on the keypad) - it died during the first week and it looks like it's about to die again after a year. The first time, they sent a replacement unit within a week. If you're on the $99/year plan, unit replacement is covered. I think I'll...
  2. kfmfe04

    New Ring Alarm System 199

    Actually, a keypad is actually quite convenient. Sometimes, I forget to check my phone to see if someone engaged the alarm or not. In that case, no need fumbling or looking for the phone - just PIN the keypad that's always in the same place. Also, for any visitors, I can give them their own...
  3. kfmfe04

    New Ring Alarm System 199

    I've had the system for a week - seems reliable so far. Imho, just needs some small tweaks like an app option for 15s (or less, but not zero - currently it's either 30s or 0s) delay before the alarm goes off, a NG sensor (for stovetops), a legacy fire-alarm listener (incoming/promised), and a...
  4. kfmfe04

    RFC: Advice Needed On a Configuration

    mat200, ic - this points out the importance of redundancy... BTW, I'm trying to understand how to count up channels, so I can pick the right NVR capacity. Please correct me if anything is wrong below (assuming 24/7 recording + live viewing via iPhone): 1. If I'm using a 2MP turret, it...
  5. kfmfe04

    RFC: Advice Needed On a Configuration

    Hmm... ...looks like the front door's a bit tricky - too high and you can't see the face. Too low and you're prone to vandalism. Is 7-8 feet the typical height here? Luckily, I have a Skybell - but that's assuming that it's actually working when the burgular comes a knockin' - K
  6. kfmfe04

    RFC: Advice Needed On a Configuration

    Great suggestions! Much appreciated. TY.
  7. kfmfe04

    Wifi Doorbell

    Come to think of it, you're right - plenty of mobile devices and TVs have solid video connections through WIFI (in all our houses). Could it be that the doorbell wire doesn't supply enough power? No one seems to be able to build a reliable video doorbell - I don't know whether I should laugh...
  8. kfmfe04

    Wifi Doorbell

    I have a SkyBell HD (over a year now) and so does a security installer who came by last week. When I asked him about video latency and general flakiness, he says the other brands pretty much have the same issues. We'll probably have to wait for an Ethernet-connected doorbell for sufficient...
  9. kfmfe04

    RFC: Advice Needed On a Configuration

    Doesn't the PFB203W allow you to make a smaller hole in the wall? If not, then I can save $20/unit. Thx. - Ken
  10. kfmfe04

    RFC: Advice Needed On a Configuration

    Hi! I've been reading up these forums day and night, catching up on the latest news on what would work best for our 2-storey single family home. Yesterday, Andy got back to me with inventory and prices, so I thought I'd introduce myself and do a Request For Comment, before I pull the...
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