I’ve recently hooked up my doorbell to Vera so it can now notify me via Vera Alerts/SMS when the bell rings. I already have a camera at the door linked via Blue Iris and the Blue Iris Plug-In and I use ImperiHome and Blue Iris Mobile on my mobile devices.
Now remains the challenge: How to do bi-directional audio/video to/from my mobile devices when the door bell is triggered.
Yes, it’s just an ordinary 24v NewTone chime. I rigged a magnetic switch fastened to the chime coil and connected to a door sensor. I do have it set to force ImperiHome to a display page for the front entry camera so the tablet near the front door displays the front entry camera. I’m trying to sort out how to get bi-directional audio and video to a mobile device like a smartphone
I experimented with using FreePBX and registering softphones etc - thee are a few apps that you can use, plus it can record calls, leave message etc. (Give people the idea your are in by calling you wherever you are)
It was not a quick set up and in the end I did not have the time to pursue it due to other commitments - but it showed some potential .
[quote=“parkerc, post:5, topic:189258”]Have you looked at any VoIP solutions ?
I experimented with using FreePBX and registering softphones etc - thee are a few apps that you can use, plus it can record calls, leave message etc. (Give people the idea your are in by calling you wherever you are)
It was not a quick set up and in the end I did not have the time to pursue it due to other commitments - but it showed some potential .[/quote]
No I hadn’t but that’s a good idea, I’ll have to research it. I’m uncertain how to connect the audio/video from the front entry camera and feed it to/from a smartphone.