New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
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@David L It's a mechanical chime. It's just weird that it worked before and since I've switched to the new doorbell...nothing.
So here is a series of questions:
What type of transformer do you have? ex. v16 10va
Have you checked the voltage at your Doorbell or Chime?
When you press the Doorbell button do you get notification (Call Log) in your App or does it call you phone?
So it should be around 16v, could be a little higher, maybe 18v but it cannot be lower than 12v. Each transformer puts off different voltage. You mentioned the power kit stopped the hum, was it only at night (IRs turned on) or all the time? So if you need to test the voltage further I would test voltage at Doorbell, then at Chime, they show be the same from the transformer, if they are and it is not a wiring issue then I would check the voltage at the Chime while having someone press your Doorbell, see if it drops below 12v. I always push the video to help explain the load issues our Doorbell encounters which connected to a Chime.
16v 10va vs. 16v 30va Doorbell Transformer
16v 10va vs. 16v 30va Doorbell Transformer
Just for my better understanding - the different firmware versions offered here for download are ALWAYS original versions of the manufacturers, which can be used and installed alternately under the same hardware conditions - right?
The firmware was NOT modified by users of the forum - right?
The differences seem to me at first sight small, or is there a certain firmware which is the "MustHave" firmware?
Addendum to my "cats" posting above - mowing robots are not recognized either
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The firmware was NOT modified by users of the forum - right?
The differences seem to me at first sight small, or is there a certain firmware which is the "MustHave" firmware?
Addendum to my "cats" posting above - mowing robots are not recognized either
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If this supports ONVIF, this might be the best firmware by far.
It does not
, yes I agree with you. We have a new Hikvision firmware that got added to the ONVIF list (LaView & Nelly's) If only EZVIZ would add ONVIF, it would have all the features together, Google/Alexa support, turn off outdoor chime...Just for my better understanding - the different firmware versions offered here for download are ALWAYS original versions of the manufacturers, which can be used and installed alternately under the same hardware conditions - right? CORRECT
The firmware was NOT modified by users of the forum - right? CORRECT
The differences seem to me at first sight small, or is there a certain firmware which is the "MustHave" firmware? DEPENDS , most go for ONVIF support.
Addendum to my "cats" posting above - mowing robots are not recognized either 
The firmware was NOT modified by users of the forum - right? CORRECT
The differences seem to me at first sight small, or is there a certain firmware which is the "MustHave" firmware? DEPENDS , most go for ONVIF support.
Addendum to my "cats" posting above - mowing robots are not recognized either
I have the EZViz DB1 doorbell already for a while. It really annoys me big time that i'm unable to integrate the device with my Home Automation (Google+Home Assistant).
I've forked pyezviz on github and am adding quite some features to the package. I also wanted to implement "Live view" functionality in the package (instead of RTSP), but am unable to find out the exact magic i need to implement.
Is there anybody here with information about what kind of magic EZViz uses here?
At this time i suspect it uses a Elliptic-curve Diffie–Hellman key exchange. I conclude this based on the functionnames: "ezstream_generateECDHKey" and "zstream_setClientECDHKey" in their SDK.
I also see that some certificate-information is exchanged between the Ezviz-App and my EZviz-camera before starting the "Live view".
I've forked pyezviz on github and am adding quite some features to the package. I also wanted to implement "Live view" functionality in the package (instead of RTSP), but am unable to find out the exact magic i need to implement.
Is there anybody here with information about what kind of magic EZViz uses here?
At this time i suspect it uses a Elliptic-curve Diffie–Hellman key exchange. I conclude this based on the functionnames: "ezstream_generateECDHKey" and "zstream_setClientECDHKey" in their SDK.
I also see that some certificate-information is exchanged between the Ezviz-App and my EZviz-camera before starting the "Live view".
Hi Sander. I’m not sure what you mean by “live view” . Rtsp is a streaming protocol which provides “live view”. I use motioneye on raspberry pi and have a live view via rtsp, when I login with a webbrowser. So could you please explain what you are trying to get, which can’t be done via rtsp?
Here live view was an issue. Using RTSP, ONVIF and JPG captures fixed this with my automation touchscreens and my ancillary Leviton OmniPro Omnitouch screens.
The new generation of IP cameras today utilize faster CPUs and more memory and are much more self sufficient.
Security / CCTV was always an issue with DIY automation in general especially if you had a 3rd party company doing the security monitoring. (life and safety stuff).
The companies that use the cloud (EZViz for example) don't typically publish APIs to use their stuff and it has to be reverse engineered. If you disconnect your device from the cloud and take to controlling it internally then you will not benefit from the cloud application. BUT if you can replicate all of the features of the cloud application at home then you will have done well.
The new generation of IP cameras today utilize faster CPUs and more memory and are much more self sufficient.
Security / CCTV was always an issue with DIY automation in general especially if you had a 3rd party company doing the security monitoring. (life and safety stuff).
The companies that use the cloud (EZViz for example) don't typically publish APIs to use their stuff and it has to be reverse engineered. If you disconnect your device from the cloud and take to controlling it internally then you will not benefit from the cloud application. BUT if you can replicate all of the features of the cloud application at home then you will have done well.
Is it possible to get a snapshot from a non onvif source?
This is from 101
http://<IP Address>/onvif/snapshot.jpg
but I ran into an issue (i think) related to having too many onvif streams going, and would like to get a snapshot for home automation, but maybe not from onvif
This is from 101
http://<IP Address>/onvif/snapshot.jpg
but I ran into an issue (i think) related to having too many onvif streams going, and would like to get a snapshot for home automation, but maybe not from onvif
Is it possible to get a snapshot from a non onvif source?
No as it doesn't have the standard HikVision CGI and HTML interfaces.
I tried doing a side by side Hikvision open camera boards which have the browser interface and CGI and a microphone and speaker.
Note that this was using the batch configuration program and the Hikvision NVR software (no cloud apps).
My very old OmniPro Omnitouch panels only use JPG or mjpeg.
No as it doesn't have the standard HikVision CGI and HTML interfaces.
I tried doing a side by side Hikvision open camera boards which have the browser interface and CGI and a microphone and speaker.
Note that this was using the batch configuration program and the Hikvision NVR software (no cloud apps).
My very old OmniPro Omnitouch panels only use JPG or mjpeg.
See this, I did a search for snapshot in this thread:
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
This is what I have in my doorbell https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-plus-128gb-microsdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/6282919.p?skuId=6282919 Hey same card :)
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
We installed our today. Our door did not have a doorbell wire since it had a wireless one from the previous home owner so we had to run a wire and install transformer for it The transformer we brought have 3 volts to choose from. 8v 16v 24v. We hook it up to the 16v for now since we don’t have...
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
We installed our today. Our door did not have a doorbell wire since it had a wireless one from the previous home owner so we had to run a wire and install transformer for it The transformer we brought have 3 volts to choose from. 8v 16v 24v. We hook it up to the 16v for now since we don’t have...
Wow. I did the same and did not find anything either. Most of the comments were older so thought maybe I missed something or maybe there was a different search term such as isapi that maybe I missed. But thanks for the searchSee this, I did a search for snapshot in this thread:
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
This is what I have in my doorbell https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-plus-128gb-microsdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/6282919.p?skuId=6282919 Hey same card :)ipcamtalk.com
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
We installed our today. Our door did not have a doorbell wire since it had a wireless one from the previous home owner so we had to run a wire and install transformer for it The transformer we brought have 3 volts to choose from. 8v 16v 24v. We hook it up to the 16v for now since we don’t have...New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
We installed our today. Our door did not have a doorbell wire since it had a wireless one from the previous home owner so we had to run a wire and install transformer for it The transformer we brought have 3 volts to choose from. 8v 16v 24v. We hook it up to the 16v for now since we don’t have...
Marty McFly
Getting the hang of it
I have had this doorbell (EZVIZ DB1) installed and working fine since December. All of a sudden my indoor mechanical chime is no longer ringing when the button is pressed. I have confirmed that my chime is working ok and I even replaced my 16V transformer just to be safe. No luck. I'm starting to think that it must be either the power kit or the doorbell itself?? I bought it on Amazon in December and EZVIZ is telling me that they will not honor the warranty because I did not get it through an authorized re-seller. Any advice or tips here would be greatly appreciated.
I would check voltages at the Chime while pressing DB button.
16v 10va vs. 16v 30va Doorbell Transformer
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Looks like it's only available in the USA from my quick Google
Sage Sensor is a Zigbee device but it will require a hub. It is a discontinued model however there are hundred of it available on E-bay when I last checked for average at 5 dollar a piece.
I am using it with Hubitat hub - Hubitat Elevation™ | Local, Reliable, Fast and Private Home Automation and it works great. There is also a driver it for it on SmartThing hub and when I last checked in Home Assistance chatroom that they were working on a sage port for Home Assistance hub.
Marty McFly
Getting the hang of it
Thank you so much for your reply David. I'm alone so it's tough to press the button outside and read the multimeter at the same time
But just to be safe, I have ordered a 16v 30va transformer which will arrive tomorrow. I had already purchased and installed a new 16v 10va transformer which did not fix the problem . Hopefully the 30va transformer gets my indoor chime working again. It's just strange that everything was working fine for months before this happened. Thanks again for your reply.