Home security/doorbell cams

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

My wife wants to get a doorbell cam, but the two-part problem is (1) our front door faces diagonal, and (2) the frame containing the doorbell is too narrow to accommodate a Ring/Nest/Eufy-type cam.

My question is, anyone know of any reasonably-priced camera system that will do what the doorbells will do but without the doorbell functionality?

 

[Doodads and Hoohah]

We use the Google products. They are ok and do about everything we need them to. There are some aftermarket products that allow you to angle the doorbell camera or adjust it so you get a better view.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

We use the Google products. They are ok and do about everything we need them to. There are some aftermarket products that allow you to angle the doorbell camera or adjust it so you get a better view.

Thanks.
I am just struggling to figure out where I can mount anything.

 

[NoleinATL]

My wife wants to get a doorbell cam, but the two-part problem is (1) our front door faces diagonal, and (2) the frame containing the doorbell is too narrow to accommodate a Ring/Nest/Eufy-type cam.

My question is, anyone know of any reasonably-priced camera system that will do what the doorbells will do but without the doorbell functionality?

Ring makes a reasonably priced outdoor light/camera system that I had installed on the back of my no-pic mom's house. It works great and is tied into the doorbell feature, but I imagine it would work very well as a stand-alone option.

 

[BlIIlken2]

They all are fine. None are great none are awful. Well except Amazon knock offs. We have used ring, arlo and Google. They all have pretty much the same features and similar price points/subscription fees. Pick the system that is easy to integrate with your other smart home stuff. Have kept ring the longest, still have. Doesn’t mean anything.

 

[GOHOX69]

We use ring. You might be surprised by the field of view. Moreover, regardless of where you mount it, it will chime and give you a phone alert when someone is approaching that door. On Friday, I had an Amazon prime delivery at 5am. That's hardcore and beyond stupid but the ring captured the guy.

 

[TennNole17]

Ring pro here- it fit into a very small spot and is angled for a good view even though it’s in a weird spot.

I was surprised at the footprint this thing was able to fit in, and the quality.

 

[CLUB215]

My wife wants to get a doorbell cam, but the two-part problem is (1) our front door faces diagonal, and (2) the frame containing the doorbell is too narrow to accommodate a Ring/Nest/Eufy-type cam.

My question is, anyone know of any reasonably-priced camera system that will do what the doorbells will do but without the doorbell functionality?

Have you had crime/thefts in the area? I don't find them worth it, personally.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Have you had crime/thefts in the area? I don't find them worth it, personally.

I wouldn’t bother, either, but my wife has been asking about them for awhile now, so…

 

[CLUB215]

I wouldn’t bother, either, but my wife has been asking about them for awhile now, so…

You cheating on her? Maybe she's trying to catch you walking out at odd hours.

 

[BlIIlken2]

Oh side note, ring has this thing called neighbors. It’s like a community message thing: storm warnings, lost pets, missing mail, etc. But the funny thing about it is everyone thinks they hear gunshots. Like every hour some old person is posting about a loud gunshot they heard.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

I am just struggling to figure out where I can mount anything.

 

[NoleinATL]

Have you had crime/thefts in the area? I don't find them worth it, personally.

Ring and other similar options are incredibly cheap and do not require a monthly monitoring expense. Notification of packages being delivered is worth the cost. Add in the ability to remotely tell door knockers to get off your lawn, and the "worth" is easy to see.

 

[ANYCHawk]

Why does OP wanna see the line of guys to bang his wife during the day?

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Why does OP wanna see the line of guys to bang his wife during the day?

To make sure everybody pays? Duh…

 

[CLUB215]

Ring and other similar options are incredibly cheap and do not require a monthly monitoring expense. Notification of packages being delivered is worth the cost. Add in the ability to remotely tell door knockers to get off your lawn, and the "worth" is easy to see.

Ok

 

[jawatkins]

Ok

It’s a if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product situation

 

[CLUB215]

It’s a if you’re not paying for the product, you are the product situation

That's what I'm thinking. There probably is some value to advertisers in monitoring what happens at your house.

 

[jawatkins]

That's what I'm thinking. There probably is some value to advertisers in monitoring what happens at your house.

There’s more than that even. There are people who want to monitor everything we do for a lot of reasons.

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Why does OP's wife want to catch him banging the neighbor?

 

[NoleinATL]

There’s more than that even. There are people who want to monitor everything we do for a lot of reasons.

Bravo, I applaud people who eschew digital footprints.
The ease of use of smartphones is great, but the footprint is huge, so not using one in this day and age is commendable.

 

[BelemNole]

You don’t have to install it where the current bell is. You can run it off rechargeable batteries and mount it wherever you want. Just make sure there is decent wifi coverage.

 

[jawatkins]

Bravo, I applaud people who eschew digital footprints.
The ease of use of smartphones is great, but the footprint is huge, so not using one in this day and age is commendable.

F that, I’m a whore to it

 

[TennNole17]

You don’t have to install it where the current bell is. You can run it off rechargeable batteries and mount it wherever you want. Just make sure there is decent wifi coverage.

Can confirm- my old one was battery powered. Lasted about a month then needed to charge for a few hours. Was super easy to pop off and charge, because I didn’t mess with the tiny security screw thing

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Muttley rules!

 

[MegaJay]

I may be in the minority, but I’m not of fan of being monitored on someone’s camera every time I’m outside. A little too Big Brother for me.

 

[CLUB215]

I may be in the minority, but I’m not of fan of being monitored on someone’s camera every time I’m outside. A little too Big Brother for me.

Good luck, they're everywhere

 

[MegaJay]

I may be in the minority, but I’m not of fan of being monitored on someone’s camera every time I’m outside. A little too Big Brother for me.

Good luck, they're everywhere

Yep. There’s probably no going back now. Instead of the government watching us, we are watching each other

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Thanks.
I am just struggling to figure out where I can mount anything.

 

[jawatkins]

Mine came with a wedge of angling

 

[SansAgain]

Thanks.
I am just struggling to figure out where I can mount anything.

I want so bad to vacation to your area and show you how to balance a pool, setup a security system and do other manly things. With your hunger to learn we could cover everything in day.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I want so bad to vacation to your area and show you how to balance a pool, setup a security system and do other manly things. With your hunger to learn we could cover everything in day.

Eh, I could do it but I’m not cutting into a side window frame for a doorbell.
The rest is brick and Im definitely not drilling into that.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

You don’t have to install it where the current bell is. You can run it off rechargeable batteries and mount it wherever you want. Just make sure there is decent wifi coverage.

I thought about that but really don’t want two doorbells. Between the narrow existing frame, decorative window frame and brick, there just isn’t room.

 

[General Tso]

Thanks.
I am just struggling to figure out where I can mount anything.

Same here, my man, same here

 

[the24fan]

Mutley!!!
Love me some mutley!

 

[SansAgain]

Eh, I could do it but I’m not cutting into a side window frame for a doorbell.
The rest is brick and Im definitely not drilling into that.

Why won’t you drill into brick?

 

[ClarindaA's]

Blink cameras here

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Why won’t you drill into brick?

Because I don’t want to mount a doorbell in brick, in addition to having to fix the area where I’d remove the old doorbell. Waste of time and effort.

 

[SansAgain]

Because I don’t want to mount a doorbell in brick, in addition to having to fix the area where I’d remove the old doorbell. Waste of time and effort.

You put a Ring camera where you doorbell is and mount battery run Ring cameras wherever the hell you want. Patching a 1/4” hole in brick is silicone topped with the dust of the same colored brick. Nobody would notice but you. Just do Ring. I’ll stop now.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

You put a Ring camera where you doorbell is and mount battery run Ring cameras wherever the hell you want. Patching a 1/4” hole in brick is silicone topped with the dust of the same colored brick. Nobody would notice but you. Just do Ring. I’ll stop now.

It doesn’t fit where the doorbell is. I’d have to cut part of the wood trim and I’m not doing that.