Review-Dahua/EmpireTech new doorbell cam Db6l 5mp

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I just bought the Dahua version of this doorbell. I know I have to install it using DMSS, but which one in the Google Play store? There is DMSS, gDMSSPlus, gDMSS Lite, DMSS HD, gDMSS HD, gDMSS Lite, plus a Dahua Camera app. The ones called just DMSS don't even list Dahua as the publisher. Thanks!
 

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Thanks green1. Once the doorbell is configured, can I uninstall the app? I won't use it for monitoring or notifications and it gets horrible recent reviews. I plan on adding the doorbell to Blue Iris.
 

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Thanks green1. Once the doorbell is configured, can I uninstall the app? I won't use it for monitoring or notifications and it gets horrible recent reviews. I plan on adding the doorbell to Blue Iris.
After setup, the app is only needed for 2-way voice communication. Everything else can be done in other ways.
I've left it installed for that reason, but I have all the camera streams going through Frigate and notifications from Home Assistant.
If you have no use for 2-way voice, then you don't need the app. Though an argument could be made that without 2-way voice there are other, better, cameras instead of a doorbell one.
 

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If you have no use for 2-way voice, then you don't need the app. Though an argument could be made that without 2-way voice there are other, better, cameras instead of a doorbell one.
This is true. But the doorbell cam should give great facial views since it is mounted lower and is more attractive than a turret at 6-7 feet. :) Thanks for your help!
 

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Yes yes yes, this is the one I've been waiting on. I (stupidly?) only told the builder to run Cat6 out to the doorbell, no 2-wire. Oops.
Break 2 wires out of the CAT 6....I Beleive POE+Data does not use all the wires......

I can not wiat for the Review ! !
 
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For me I already have BI mobile so would want it to integrate with that rather than having to use an additional app....
If it can come in to BI, I don't see why it wouldn't be able to do that with the BI mobile - all my cams that have two-way capability I am able to do thru the app.
 

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If it can come in to BI, I don't see why it wouldn't be able to do that with the BI mobile - all my cams that have two-way capability I am able to do thru the app.
wasnt sure since its a doorbell cam and not a regular cam....
 
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