Ring doorbell integration direct RTSP live feed

Just as fyi. I have entrance covered by two camera. Ring and generic IP camera

I put ring for doorbell and motion capability only.
I use ring motion and doorbell to trigger push notification
I include image from the generic cam in the notification. This way I instantly see what cause trigger without need to open app or really even unlock phone
I will likely get rid of ring when I find better solution for motion and doorbell and technically I like option to use intecom and Alexa announcements (“someone is at the door”), so this was my work around

EDIT
I now remove Ring and use beam detector covering area (person/car must pass this space)
This now trigger the notification w/image. I keep doorbell button but it is dummy button (encourage the hesitant person to move within beam space in case they hesitate for weird reason). I not need speak to person in this case. I know them and can call if not home, its UPS or person I do not know and not concern about reason for stop(this is rare and unlikely and usually thief and I got photo/video)
I also have Alexa integration so Alexa announce the detection.

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