Still waiting for the ultimate local doorbell cam that works offline.
While not perfect, this doorbell cam doesn't need internet (read my "work-arounds" below and can work with POE or 12VDC and wifi:
Review- VTO2301R-P 2mp Door Station/Doorbell Dahua/Empiretech
Courtesy of @EMPIRETECANDY we have another cam to checkout in return for a fair and honest review. Thanks again to Andy! He does such a great job of supporting everyone here. We have the: VTO2301R-P PC and ABS material make it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. 1/2.8" 2-MP HD CMOS camera...
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Until SIP isn't needed or people will live with two-way walkie-talkie type communication, the only way they will work as intended is with internet.
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