New Doorbot/Skybell/whatever thing

Other Devices & Integrations Door Locks & Sensors
#1

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256599792/smartbell-wi-fi-doorbell-for-video-chats-to-ios-an

This one actually says it has z-wave support though it doesn’t go into much detail so I’m not really sure what exactly it does with z-wave. A bit different from the Doorbot and Skybell because the Smartbell actually has a screen. The added features the screen allows are interesting.

#2

It does not look as if it is going to fund. Too bad, looked promising.

#3

didn’t you just commented on how disappointed you were with DoorBot in some other post? :slight_smile:
The problem with crowd-funding sites is that there’s no guarantee that the end product will be as advertised. Also the lack of info on how Z-Wave will work with the device is a bit concerning…

#4

didn’t you just commented on how disappointed you were with DoorBot in some other post? :slight_smile:
The problem with crowd-funding sites is that there’s no guarantee that the end product will be as advertised. Also the lack of info on how Z-Wave will work with the device is a bit concerning…[/quote]

Yes I did. I was hoping for other alternatives. More choices are always better. Why do you ask?

#5

Yea thats not going to fund. Its too expensive and who would want to be seen by random people at your door anyway?! On top of that, thats an expensive unit with a nice delicate display that I can just see someone smashing when you dont answer your door and/or are rude to them.

#6

Which video doorbell you can suggest which work with vera?

#7

none. I’d recommend waiting for version 2 of all these “beta” products.

Also, looks like the verdict is out on “Skybell”, Amazon reviews are pretty bad for the most part :frowning:

#8

none. I’d recommend waiting for version 2 of all these “beta” products.

Also, looks like the verdict is out on “Skybell”, Amazon reviews are pretty bad for the most part :([/quote]
Agreed. There isnt a good one right now, nor has there ever been. But maybe soon…

#9

[quote=“capjay, post:7, topic:178155”]none. I’d recommend waiting for version 2 of all these “beta” products.
Also, looks like the verdict is out on “Skybell”, Amazon reviews are pretty bad for the most part :([/quote]

Doorbot and Skybell reviews are bad + the don’t ship in time where you have to pay and wait forever + Amazon has put both of them on hold. All those kickstarter products are great innovations but I agree that you should consider them as BETA and until they become mainstream, you shouldn’t invest unless you want to become an Alpha or Beta tester of their products and you have enough time to invest.

On a positive note Skybell informed me quote:

"We do intend to have 3rd integration. It is part of our rollout :

http://www.skybell.com/support/feature-roadmap/

Kind regards,
Customer Care Team Leader
SkyBell Technologies, Inc.
service.skybell.com"

Now, don’t ask the question when their roll-out will be :wink:

#10

… and don’t hold your breath :slight_smile: