alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
I have v4.5.0.0711. What camera do you have? Laview? What firmware?
New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera
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alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
Ezviz db1 with ezviz firmware doesn't provide ONVIF functionality. You must configure it manually, with RTSP links.
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
Yup, I followed your RTSP intstruction and got it running. Thanks.
RCA HSDB2
Laview FW: 5.2.4 bld 190716
Tried most Android apps, currently: Ezviz (latest version), Guarding vision (several versions) -- and tried Laview & RCA (cant get either to see the cam or allow me to login) & Hik (sees the cam fine)
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
Try removing it from the app, resetting it, and start configuration from scratch. When you add the doorbell, the wizard of the app should ask if you have a chime and what type of chime (mechanical or electronic).
When you configured it the first time, do you remember if it asked you about the chime type?
alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
Good. I don't remember which post was it actually, but glad you found it.
I just installed Guarding Vision update to the latest ver... still not there.
Will do. I like the Ezvizapp best - seems to be the most consistent and fills the screen with the image.
I do remember it asking long ago... I'll try removing from the app before resetting.
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
Since I don't have a more powerful transformer should i disconnect the EZVIZ power kit and wires from the chime? Or just leave it as is? Or it has to be in there to power the doorbell?
We are just assuming you have a standard trans. You will need to find it to verify what size it is. I would leave as is, the power kit is needed when connected to a Chime, regardless of what type of transformer one has.
Here is another issue that pops up with the standard trans., you may experience random reboots, WiFi disconnects, loss of RTSP streaming. Not to say any of this will happen to you but just be aware if you have these issues, more than likely it is because the Doorbell is under powered.
Have you tried another App, to check Mech. Chime option? EZVIZ App sucks now that they took that option away after install. They also defaulted Mic On when receiving a Button Press Call.
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
Got it. I have been streaming the DB1 live and recording continously on the QNAP nas. I do see some disconnects according to the logs (a few seconds here and there) but doorbell didn't reboot or anything. It may be the 2.4ghz signal that is weak. I tried the Guardian vision app (I think you mentioned it) but don't see any options about mechanical chime. I am not too concern about the button press call. Chances are when someone rings it's UPS/Fedex so I won't even be talking to them. I may just pull up the live view to see who it is. Maybe I'll leave the audio communication for "trick or treat" season LOL.
Quick post to thank all of the contributors on this thread. I finally got everthing setup the way I want for now. Its a meager setup compared to some of the envious descriptions here. A dome and a doorbell cam covering the street side of our home connected through Motioneye on a Docker container. Post 101 was a great help (thank you @David L ), including all of the links to others' contributions.
Also a quick shout out to Kyle, Mason, and the support team at Nelly's Security. They were a great help and went the extra mile to help with a shipping issue with the doorbell cam.
Also a quick shout out to Kyle, Mason, and the support team at Nelly's Security. They were a great help and went the extra mile to help with a shipping issue with the doorbell cam.
So do you have a SmartThings or Hubitat hub? If so, you may want to look into the Sage Sensor, many here use it, it connects to your Chime, it is $5 on eBay and it is perfect to get notifications or announcements via Google/Alexa when Doorbell Button is pressed. It is a ZigBee device so your hub would need to be in good range of the Sensor/Chime.
Very Easy to install, just like the power kit:
⦁ Sage Sensor - TechBill - alexdelprete - TechBill - Techbill's Forum/Thread (Sage with SmartThings)
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If no hub you can also use a reed switch, see 101 for info since there are several out there..Just sharing...
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alexdelprete
Getting comfortable
The powerkit should ALWAYS be used, in my experience. It's a voltage regulator/stabilizer. I don't use a traditional chime, but in my case, without the power-kit, the SAGE sensor doesn't work without it. So "use it" is my advice.
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So I’m still having this issue. I have tried forwarding the ports listed but still didn’t help. I can access it and get live video when I’m on Wi-Fi or connected to VPN but not outside of the network even with the port forwarding. Is anyone else seeing this behavior?
The ports I have added for port forwarding rule are as follows. 554,6500,7100,8000,9664,10554,5353
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Are you trying to connect from outside your network via VPN or without?
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
Interesting. No I don't have Smartthings or Hubitat hub. I have some other smart device hubs and also has Google home.So do you have a SmartThings or Hubitat hub? If so, you may want to look into the Sage Sensor, many here use it, it connects to your Chime, it is $5 on eBay and it is perfect to get notifications or announcements via Google/Alexa when Doorbell Button is pressed. It is a ZigBee device so your hub would need to be in good range of the Sensor/Chime.
Very Easy to install, just like the power kit:
⦁ Sage Sensor - TechBill - alexdelprete - TechBill - Techbill's Forum/Thread (Sage with SmartThings)
sage sensor for sale | eBay
Get the best deals for sage sensor at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!www.ebay.com
If no hub you can also use a reed switch, see 101 for info since there are several out there..Just sharing...
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DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
Sounds good!The powerkit should ALWAYS be used, in my experience. It's a voltage regulator/stabilizer. I don't use a traditional chime, but in my case, without the power-kit, the SAGE sensor doesn't work without it. So "use it" is my advice.
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
I played with the batch config tool but why are the time stamp on the camera a mix of black and white?
DoorBellDummy
Getting the hang of it
I also used batch config tool and changed the FPS to "full frame" or the max of "22 frames" but when I see a car driving by / or person walking by I would say it's more like 10 frames (it's choppying) as I have an indoor camera running on hard wired at the same time and the indoor camera is smooth like 25 to 30 fps.
UPDATE
@alexdelprete
Removed the DB from my account using the Ezviz app -- upon setup it DID ask what type of Chime, thus selected Mechanical -- but that did not fix it. Still, not ringing the chime. The app DOES show the Chime setting now, and it is set to Mechanical (it allowed me to choose during setup)
I did a complete factory reset (hold button for 15 seconds, etc). Then I created Laview account (did have one before - just had Ezviz/Hik acct) added the DB back and the app sees it. BUT, indoor chime is still not working.
AND... NOW I cannot add the doorbell to the Ezviz, Guarding Vision, or Hik iVMS-4500 apps !? No matter if I try the serial # or the LAN IP! Ezviz app tries and says (owned by acct <provides my acct name) and the Guarding Vision does the same but has a button for Ask to share... which I did, but not seeing anything happen. Any ideas here?
btw, do you know if there is anything we can really do (like hidden pages/features) with www.hik-connect.com ? Not sure why that page exists when it doesnt seem to give us any real control?
@alexdelprete
Removed the DB from my account using the Ezviz app -- upon setup it DID ask what type of Chime, thus selected Mechanical -- but that did not fix it. Still, not ringing the chime. The app DOES show the Chime setting now, and it is set to Mechanical (it allowed me to choose during setup)
I did a complete factory reset (hold button for 15 seconds, etc). Then I created Laview account (did have one before - just had Ezviz/Hik acct) added the DB back and the app sees it. BUT, indoor chime is still not working.
AND... NOW I cannot add the doorbell to the Ezviz, Guarding Vision, or Hik iVMS-4500 apps !? No matter if I try the serial # or the LAN IP! Ezviz app tries and says (owned by acct <provides my acct name) and the Guarding Vision does the same but has a button for Ask to share... which I did, but not seeing anything happen. Any ideas here?
btw, do you know if there is anything we can really do (like hidden pages/features) with www.hik-connect.com ? Not sure why that page exists when it doesnt seem to give us any real control?
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