I am considering purchasing a video doorbell, and want to get some perspective from the forums. The features that I am most interested in are recording activity, making use of existing chime and wiring, do not disturb mode, iOS notifications with either screenshots or video.
Since I want to make use of the existing mechanical chime and wiring, I don’t think that DIY solutions will work for me. But if you have something that might work, Id be open to hearing about it.
Skybell looks attractive because of the no fee cloud storage, and also the ability to switch on do not disturb via HA. But the Skybell HD will not fit where the current doorbell is installed. The component documentation mentions that it only works with Skybell HD. Is it confirmed that it will not work with the Skybell Trim Plus? I’m assuming this means you can’t use one of the Alarm.com versions available on Amazon as well.
The Ring Pro will fit better aesthetically, and based on some reviews, seems to have better camera. But I am not too crazy about having to pay to get access to recorded video.
Thanks in advance for any advice.