Regular camera as door communication device

[Chura]

I'm tired of doorbells!
I taught I should add regular camera, with 2 way audio.
and change my doorbell to smart thing so once someone ring the doorbell I can popup something on Home assistant or something.

But, how do I gain the same convenience of someone ringing the doorbell and I get notification that I can communicate directly with the person at the door ? is it possible ?

 

[TonyR]

I'm tired of doorbells!

Assuming you're referring to video doorbells, which ones have you tried?

But, how do I gain the same convenience of someone ringing the doorbell and I get notification that I can communicate directly with the person at the door ? is it possible ?

What is your viewing/recording platform now....NVR? Blue Iris? another VMS?

Is this akin to your post in April?

Door Camera

Hi I'm tired of the right doorbell camera, so I've decided to mount a regular camera there. I have few 5442's, but I think its overkill there. There is always light there, its small area I want to be able to do 2way audio, the only way I can install it on the orange spot What model can you...

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[Chura]

Assuming you're referring to video doorbells, which ones have you tried?

Yes. I had Hikvision 6003

What is your viewing/recording platform now....NVR? Blue Iris? another VMS?

Blueiris.

Is this akin to your post in April?

Door Camera

Hi I'm tired of the right doorbell camera, so I've decided to mount a regular camera there. I have few 5442's, but I think its overkill there. There is always light there, its small area I want to be able to do 2way audio, the only way I can install it on the orange spot What model can you...

ipcamtalk.com

Oh crap
Forgot I've asked. Apologize for that.
Anyway, I have Amcrest IP2m
Its feel frigile and audio is indeed not that great.

Also, my question also ask about the convinience of direct answering door calls.

 

[TonyR]

Have you read the thread about the Reolink doorbell? The Reolink cameras don't get much love on this forum but their video doorbell is well liked. I've got 2 of their Wi-Fi version (they also have a POE version) going over a year now and I am very happy with them. They both stream nicely to Blue Iris.

The 2 way audio doesn't work (at THIS time) with Blue Iris but it does with their smartphone app. Below is my install:

New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

FWIW, I wrote to Reolink support to suggest / request a change in their app. Currently the only account level that can use 2-way talk with the doorbell is an admin. Normal user account can view, but is restricted from 2-way talk with a person at the door. This somewhat circumvents the purpose...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[Chura]

Have you read the thread about the Reolink doorbell? The Reolink cameras don't get much love on this forum but their video doorbell is well liked. I've got 2 of their Wi-Fi version (they also have a POE version) going over a year now and I am very happy with them. They both stream nicely to Blue Iris.

The 2 way audio doesn't work (at THIS time) with Blue Iris but it does with their smartphone app. Below is my install:

New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

FWIW, I wrote to Reolink support to suggest / request a change in their app. Currently the only account level that can use 2-way talk with the doorbell is an admin. Normal user account can view, but is restricted from 2-way talk with a person at the door. This somewhat circumvents the purpose...

ipcamtalk.com

Thanks. That's intersting.
Actually I was under the impression that Reolink is low quality vendor and I kind of passed those threads. Went through them now and it does seems like a legit option.
the POE is very appealing but I'm not sure I'm able to run RJ45 there. How stable do you find it over wifi ? my Hikvision 6003 wifi is not something to be proud with.

 

[TonyR]

How stable do you find it over wifi ? my Hikvision 6003 wifi is not something to be proud with.

It has been reasonably stable, each of the 2 has a dedicated 5GHz AP connected. I don't consider either critical surveillance, as other cams view the side door and the front porch so short-term (< 15 second) drop-outs of low quantity (< 6 in 24 hours) are acceptable to me; I also cannot run CAT-5e cable because of brick veneer in both locations with no access from below (concrete slab) or above.

 

[Chura]

Thanks @TonyR
I'll order that one and try soon