Automated Doorbell

[willards007]

There are basically 2 automated doorbells out there at this time (Ring, Skybell).  Both are cloud based which makes them slow, and very unreliable (hardware is also garbage).  It would be nice to be bale to have the ability to add in cameras and audio devices so that one could make their own automated 2-way remote doorbell.  Even better if functions could be automated through the ISY platform    

[G W]

There are basically 2 automated doorbells out there at this time (Ring, Skybell). Both are cloud based which makes them slow, and very unreliable (hardware is also garbage). It would be nice to be bale to have the ability to add in cameras and audio devices so that one could make their own automated 2-way remote doorbell. Even better if functions could be automated through the ISY platform

I went with CHUI.

 

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[larryllix]

I tied my doorbell into an I/O Linc and get text messages and emails, via ISY, to both of us, if we are not home. Both can be necessary as mobile service may not be available in certain places and SMS is mobile service dependant. Email is not.

 

As a side effect I tied the output contact on the I/O Linc to my doorbell. Using the back doorbell sound for the dryer it only rings if the dryer finishes and nobody enters the laundry room within one minute, to avoid the wrinkling that happens when hot laundry cools in a clump. If nobody is home, she gets a text message.

 

I must admit when the back doorbell rings we do the "double take" for a second when we haven't heard it for awhile.

 

This did take a 24 volt relay to isolate the input of the I/O Linc since it's sensing is very limited.

[willards007]

I went with CHUI.

 

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I have a hard time getting people to push the correct button at my door let alone instruct people to stand still and look directly into a camera for ID.  I am glad to see that others are working on this but this system is also cloud based.  I have a camera and sensors at the door so I do know when someone is at my door (text message).  I can then turn on a 1080P pinhole camera which is part of my NVR and see them but I have not setup 2 way communication yet.  I just think that this should have a simple device that works every time and be very reliable.  Cloud service is proving to have many issues.

[willards007]

I tied my doorbell into an I/O Linc and get text messages and emails, via ISY, to both of us, if we are not home. Both can be necessary as mobile service may not be available in certain places and SMS is mobile service dependant. Email is not.

 

As a side effect I tied the output contact on the I/O Linc to my doorbell. Using the back doorbell sound for the dryer it only rings if the dryer finishes and nobody enters the laundry room within one minute, to avoid the wrinkling that happens when hot laundry cools in a clump. If nobody is home, she gets a text message.

 

I must admit when the back doorbell rings we do the "double take" for a second when we haven't heard it for awhile.

 

This did take a 24 volt relay to isolate the input of the I/O Linc since it's sensing is very limited.

I am using a motion sensor to send me a text when someone is ay my door and a NVR system that send s me the picture.  I can add 2-way communication but I have not yet.  I would like to just use the ISY for all of these functions.

[builderb]

So I haven't gotten to all of this yet, but my plan at the front door is to use a pressure sensitive mat under the welcome mat to detect visitors, then use a camera to snap a pic and send me a notification with a link to that image. No clouds involved, but you do need a Raspberry Pi and the ISY network module.

 

I'm currently using a motion detector, but there's a lot of false positives. I'm also planning to put a beam detector at the driveway entrance for early notification.

 

 

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[stusviews]

A pressure sensitive mat plus an I/O Linc is Pi-less and cloud-less.

[willards007]

I like the idea of adding a beam but not sure how to open 2-way audio ch. once I know someone is there 

[builderb]

Re: two way audio. Might want to look at the Elk panel. I believe that has two-way audio abilities, plus you can tie your sensors to that, which should be more dependable, as a dedicated alarm panel. Plus still use them to trigger actions on the ISY.

 

A pressure sensitive mat plus an I/O Linc is Pi-less and cloud-less.

Yes, that's true. Sorry I wasn't clear about that. The Pi is only needed for the camera work. And if the ISY could handle Digest authentication, I'd barely need the Pi.