I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I know Android versions can sometimes be the problem with certain Apps, Oreo v8.0.0 worked for us. I too read several reviews regarding Android App issues, only issue I had was when I first tried to connect to my ASUS AC3200 router the Doorbell kept announcing "incorrect network password", knowing my router has had this problem with many other smart devices in the past (The 3200 is known to connect to the 5GHz band first on new connections), I temporarily turned off the 5GHz radios on my router so the device would connect at 2.4GHz which then the Doorbell instantly connected. 2.4GHz is better for longer distant between router/device anyway.
I agree the App could use some work/improvement but I have to say that not being married to a Cloud service, being able to record locally (SD Card), RTSP feeds and now ONVIF support, way out weigh the minor issues with the App, the App will improve over time. A POE version would be great but as you know it would not be a big seller since few people would want to replace their Doorbell with Ethernet wire, there are plenty of Dome IP Camera POE options with two-way audio out there. This Doorbell is a definite 'BUY' for me.
Question; You mentioned two-way audio with ONVIF, how would that be applied? I thought ONVIF just opens the door for other brands of NVRs other than LaView's or Hikvision that can be used for viewing/recording. I have not purchased a NVR or NAS yet, are you able to two-way through the NVR? Thanks...
Yeah, I've also read that some people had no issues with this doorbell so I assumed that it was my router as well, but I tried a completely different router right out of the box and it still didn't work (though looking back, I'm guessing that they were using iOS devices). When I was setting up the doorbell, I think I recalled a message saying that it doesn't work on 5Ghz bands (which is one of the reasons I thought it wouldn't set up properly), so I set it up on the 2.5Ghz band, then tried switching over to my 5Ghz band and it worked (huh???). My router is very close to my doorbell so I'd rather use 5Ghz for better throughput.
Yeah, the fact that they added ONVIF support shows that they are making an attempt at improving the product, so I'd give it a chance and probably reccomend it. They REALLY need to improve on the android app though and make the setup a little smoother.
I mentioned two way audio, but it has nothing to do with ONVIF. It's through the LaView app when someone presses the button, it's SUPPOSED to notify you on your phone and give you the option to "answer" the doorbell and be able to see and chat with whoever is at the door, but it's never really worked for me. I just tried again last night (after I upgraded my transformer) and my phone just flashes (as if it was about to display the answer screen), so that functionality doesn't really work for me, but I could live without it (as I got the camera for security), but it would be pretty cool if it worked. It would be cool to be able to talk to delivery people when I'm away from home.
Just a suggestion, I would definitely replace your transformer, had mine not worked I would have purchased this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Edwards-Sign...ards+16+30vac&qid=1565140040&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Also you mentioned not being able to read the Logo on the guy's shirt, did you pinch/zoom in the App? I find that feature to be a great zoom feature, I have actually read a shipping label once and screen captured it with my phone.
Oh one more thing, you do not have to use the wire nuts, I would suggest Low Voltage B Connectors
https://www.amazon.com/Low-Voltage-...nectors&qid=1565140655&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmr2 they should be slim enough to push back in your wall.
Yep, I just upgraded my 16v to a 24v last night and that fixed my mechanical doorbell not ringing. Now it's nice and loud.
Taking a still with the app was another issue I had. It was pretty infurating to use. I found it very difficult to stop the playback just at the right moment (controls are really finicky) and if you take a snapshot (even if you are zoomed in) it just takes a full snapshot. You can zoom in, but only when the video is playing (not when paused) which is a PITA, and you can't control the video when zoomed in (controls are only avaliable when viewing at 1x zoom level). So ability to grab a detailed still with the app also needs a LOT of work.
Yeah, I might try those connectors, but the hole I'm working with now is pretty small, so I might just end up drilling in a hole offset (so I don't hit any wires) to tuck in my nuts (hehe). It may not be pretty, but it would keep the connectors hidden.
