RCA HSDB2A Notification to Home Automation System

Buttan Butt

Buttan Butt

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Jun 4, 2017
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Hello There!

I just ordered a RCA HSDB2A and I'm waiting for it to arrive.

I don't have an existing traditional door bell. I'm currently using a push button connected to a Z-wave device. That works great but my new Doorbell Camera will have only 2 connections that by "some magic" is used both for power supply and can work as a push button for an ancient/traditional doorbell system.

I'm aware that I'll be able to receive notifications when someone rings my door bell to my cell phone but I'm sure there will be a delay, especially if my phone is trying to save power.

What I'd like is to have an instant way to notify my home automation system (using Z-Wave or a 433 MHz device like ACDB-7000)

I wonder what the magical "Power Kit" that comes with RCA HSDB2A actually is...

I need to buy a transformer. Tried to have a look at the Quick Start Guide. I wonder if it's been written by aliens...
RESISTOR INSTRUCTIONS (IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CHIME BOX)
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Why would I like to install a resistor in series with the 16-24VAC power supply? Or are they really suggesting that I connect the doorbell directly to the grid!!! They do actually write
Connect the video doorbell to home power
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Scary... or do they have 24VAC in the grid in China?

Maybe things get more clear when I receive the doorbell device.

How have you guys, owner of a RCA HSDB2A, EZVIZ DB1 or a Laview One Halo solved notification to Home Automation System?

Cheers!
 
Buttan Butt said:
Hello There!

I just ordered a RCA HSDB2A and I'm waiting for it to arrive.

I don't have an existing traditional door bell. I'm currently using a push button connected to a Z-wave device. That works great but my new Doorbell Camera will have only 2 connections that by "some magic" is used both for power supply and can work as a push button for an ancient/traditional doorbell system.

I'm aware that I'll be able to receive notifications when someone rings my door bell to my cell phone but I'm sure there will be a delay, especially if my phone is trying to save power.

What I'd like is to have an instant way to notify my home automation system (using Z-Wave or a 433 MHz device like ACDB-7000)

I wonder what the magical "Power Kit" that comes with RCA HSDB2A actually is...

I need to buy a transformer. Tried to have a look at the Quick Start Guide. I wonder if it's been written by aliens... Why would I like to install a resistor in series with the 16-24VAC power supply? Or are they really suggesting that I connect the doorbell directly to the grid!!! They do actually write Scary... or do they have 24VAC in the grid in China?

Maybe things get more clear when I receive the doorbell device.

How have you guys, owner of a RCA HSDB2A, EZVIZ DB1 or a Laview One Halo solved notification to Home Automation System?

Cheers!
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I have detailed adding a Z wave (or any sensor with a switch input) sensor to the HSDB2A here:

New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

FYI doorbell button press notification delay in the app is so minor it is a non-issue.
 
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