Hey all I’m looking for recommendations for a video doorbell that doesn’t need an internet connection.

Preferably something that is WiFi and would work with Frigate?

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As far as I know they only do two versions, WiFi and PoE. Both can work without connecting to any of their services: https://m.reolink.com/product/reolink-video-doorbell-wifi/

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Sweet. Thanks mate.

Did you expect a doorbell with a camera built into it to not be “smart”?

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I think that’s a reasonable request? An internet connection shouldn’t be necessary.

That’s not necessarily what a “smart” device is.

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Sure, that’s why I put it in quotes. What smart is, is subjective.

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