Thanks for the first video of the doorbell!...but you didn't show us the most important aspects of the doorbell...i.e how it works with the smartphone app notifications and how fast it notifies and 2 way communication. Could you please do a follow up video showing its functionality via the app/notifications? Many thanks
Hey Jay, thanks for your interest and for checking this out! Appreciate it. I haven't had a chance to test out many of those features yet. I literally had gotten it out of the mail not too long before shooting. That's a good idea though, maybe ill make a follow up soon. I haven't tested out the two way communication, but the doorbell notifications seem pretty responsive thus far in my short test.
In the meantime if anyone has any specific questions, feel free to ask here. I just did a quick test on 4G LTE standing near my front door and pressed the button and the notification was almost instantaneous. Less than 1 second FWIW. Dialog pops up of the camera once you tap the notification to bring you to Unifi Protect (which takes about 1 second to load the app)
So I bought this doorbell without reading what you really need prior to buying it. Needless to say I ended upgrading my entire home network to Ubiquiti including a UDM Pro and 8 port PoE switch and added security cameras along with a network rack. What started out as a $200 purchase it ended up almost $2000 investment but really happy with the results.
Oh man, yeah thats the tough part about starting is you need their products at first. Not very standalone unfortunately. Glad you're happy with it though! I've really been enjoying their ecosystem
@@WarnerDiscovers It got me started watching different videos including yours then I said why not, it would look a lot cleaner and really nice. Now I have family asking me to do it for them :)
The Unifi Doorbell is out of Early Access and I’ve set the video to public now and had approval from a Ubiquiti representative - please enjoy and hope it’s helpful.
Pretty cool. I have slowly switched all of my cameras from Nest to Unifi but not sure I can switch over the doorbell. The face detection and package detection is just so worth it. I do have an Unifi G3 Pro mounted above my front door though as backup to the Nest Doorbell.
Thanks for making this video! Small suggestion, instead of these really hard cuts while you’re talking it’s probably better to re-record that entire segment after practicing what you want to say. The cuts are a bit jarring and distract from what you’re saying.
Gotta cut those wires back a bit you don't want any exposed copper going into the adapter at the doorbell otherwise you could have a short if they touch themselves.
Does it play a noise when you add a message? How would someone know to look at the text on the doorbell if there isn't something prompting people to look?
Great video, thanks for posting! Is there a way to use the doorbell without UniFi Protect? Just curious if you have to make the investment in both. Also super interested in what Jay said in his comment about the other features! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! I don't think so unfortunately. However, you can enable an RTSP stream manually like any of the other cameras on Unifi Protect. So you could theoretically use it on any other camera application. But the unifi protect is required for setup to my knowledge. Good to hear people might want to see a little more. I might make a follow up video. I just honestly had only had it for like an hour and didn't really use it a whole lot yet lol
Warner, what kind of storage setup is required? I know Unifi sells their own thing but can you just buy the doorbell, link it to the app and go (without recording) or what? I'm trying to figure out what a good storage solution would be for casual use at most or if it is a hard requirement.
Thanks for watching! In terms of storage, I personally use their Unifi Cloud Key Gen 2+. Would highly recommend for the price and what you get out of it. I am not certain if you can use the doorbell and link to the app without storage. I do know that it’s a requirement that you need to have Unifi Protect software running, so if you can/do run it on your own server and connect it up, theoretically you could run your own thing. Hope this is helpful.
@@WarnerDiscovers Thank you, that was what I thought but I couldn't find anything in their marketing \ tech specs. I suppose it should just be treated like any other camera they sell. I picked up a cloud key gen 2. Thanks for your reply.
I had expected that bell would dial SIP numbers when pressing the button and provide an rtsp stream. Not everyone wants the notifications on a smart phone with a special app but usually on VOIP phones with some video capabilities. This looks a bit like a nerd toy with little family acceptance. (Disappointing)
I have a company, we specialize in Wi-Fi and security camera installations. all of my clients residential and commercial love you Ubiquiti networking products. Their access points are fantastic and a lot of my clients are enjoying their unifi protect system. The app is super easy to use and straightforward for people, there's no monthly fees and there's a wide range of camera options regarding cost. Thanks for posting this video!
Great to see. I really thought when heard about this product last year it would be POE and Ethernet hardwired. But intrigued about Protect as a smartphone app...how quickly it rings on smartphone (over 4g not same network) and how quickly video can be displayed and connect to audio. My ring is sometimes fast, sometimes really slow. I also seem to go from strong connection to poor Wi-Fi throughout the day. Could you keep an eye on signal strength?
Thanks for watching! I'll be sure to test this out soon. Agreed on the PoE, i thought it would be too but get that most people wouldn't have that at their door. Protect in general has been a good app IMO for all the cameras we use thus far. I will definitely get back to you in my experience with the ringing video notifications over 4G. Only played with it for a short period of time yesterday so didn't test out the 2 way comms and only tested the ring on Wifi once. Will get back to you!
Hey thanks a lot for the advice, you make a good point. That's how it was on the original doorbell when I took it off and was just excited to get it hooked up. It's not as exposed once I wrapped it around the screws since I didn't end up using those adapters at 3:24 👍 Will go back to clean it up and shorten the wire Update: I have went back and cleaned up these wires, so no worries
Lets face it, we all are just anxiously waiting for this doorbell to come into stock.
Usually out of stock within 10 minutes :D
Thanks for the first video of the doorbell!...but you didn't show us the most important aspects of the doorbell...i.e how it works with the smartphone app notifications and how fast it notifies and 2 way communication. Could you please do a follow up video showing its functionality via the app/notifications? Many thanks
Hey Jay, thanks for your interest and for checking this out! Appreciate it. I haven't had a chance to test out many of those features yet. I literally had gotten it out of the mail not too long before shooting.
That's a good idea though, maybe ill make a follow up soon. I haven't tested out the two way communication, but the doorbell notifications seem pretty responsive thus far in my short test.
The app is the "make or break". Hardware has gotten good. The primary issue is whether the door can be reliably answered remotely in a timely manner.
Yeah, please do a follow up video of what @Jay requested.
I will add here, there is no emoji support. And you can use the doorbell as an "intercom" without needing someone the ring it first
In the meantime if anyone has any specific questions, feel free to ask here.
I just did a quick test on 4G LTE standing near my front door and pressed the button and the notification was almost instantaneous. Less than 1 second FWIW.
Dialog pops up of the camera once you tap the notification to bring you to Unifi Protect (which takes about 1 second to load the app)
So I bought this doorbell without reading what you really need prior to buying it. Needless to say I ended upgrading my entire home network to Ubiquiti including a UDM Pro and 8 port PoE switch and added security cameras along with a network rack. What started out as a $200 purchase it ended up almost $2000 investment but really happy with the results.
Oh man, yeah thats the tough part about starting is you need their products at first. Not very standalone unfortunately. Glad you're happy with it though! I've really been enjoying their ecosystem
@@WarnerDiscovers It got me started watching different videos including yours then I said why not, it would look a lot cleaner and really nice. Now I have family asking me to do it for them :)
The Unifi Doorbell is out of Early Access and I’ve set the video to public now and had approval from a Ubiquiti representative - please enjoy and hope it’s helpful.
Not all heroes wear capes!!
Thnx for getting this back up lol.
Finally a review!
Pretty cool. I have slowly switched all of my cameras from Nest to Unifi but not sure I can switch over the doorbell. The face detection and package detection is just so worth it. I do have an Unifi G3 Pro mounted above my front door though as backup to the Nest Doorbell.
You could do roughly the same with a Eufycam doorbell but the upside of no monthly fees.
Thank god you didn't use those adapters, those bare wires sticking out before the adapter were giving me the shakes.
Can you add this to Samsung Smarttings or Amazon devices?
No unfortunately not, only with Unifi Protect / Ubiquiti software. Unless you enable RTSP and get creative for Amazon devices
Question are you using the doorbell with Unifis dream machine or nvr? Or can you use it on its own with the protect app only?
Im using it with the Unifi UCK G2 Plus
Definitely can't use it on its own unfortunately 😔
Thanks for making this video!
Small suggestion, instead of these really hard cuts while you’re talking it’s probably better to re-record that entire segment after practicing what you want to say. The cuts are a bit jarring and distract from what you’re saying.
Appreciate the feedback!
Gotta cut those wires back a bit you don't want any exposed copper going into the adapter at the doorbell otherwise you could have a short if they touch themselves.
Thanks for the advice! I'll probably go back and clean up some of the electrical and perhaps get rid of or disable that old transformer
@@WarnerDiscovers looks like you could get rid of it and move the new one up to that old spot -- when you have an hour free with nothing else to do.
Work with Alexa or Google home ?
Unfortunately not, completely independent
give me this damn doorbell, will throw my ring in .....,
Does it play a noise when you add a message? How would someone know to look at the text on the doorbell if there isn't something prompting people to look?
Great video, thanks for posting! Is there a way to use the doorbell without UniFi Protect? Just curious if you have to make the investment in both. Also super interested in what Jay said in his comment about the other features! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching! I don't think so unfortunately. However, you can enable an RTSP stream manually like any of the other cameras on Unifi Protect. So you could theoretically use it on any other camera application.
But the unifi protect is required for setup to my knowledge.
Good to hear people might want to see a little more. I might make a follow up video. I just honestly had only had it for like an hour and didn't really use it a whole lot yet lol
Just posted a feature video here: ruclips.net/video/8drSgqht7To/видео.html
Thanks for the first upload searching for a weeks and you are the first one to finally see a small review 👍🏽
Thanks for watching, happy to share. I know a lot of us wanted more details including myself so wanted to just show how the install and unboxing went
Warner, what kind of storage setup is required? I know Unifi sells their own thing but can you just buy the doorbell, link it to the app and go (without recording) or what? I'm trying to figure out what a good storage solution would be for casual use at most or if it is a hard requirement.
Thanks for watching! In terms of storage, I personally use their Unifi Cloud Key Gen 2+. Would highly recommend for the price and what you get out of it. I am not certain if you can use the doorbell and link to the app without storage. I do know that it’s a requirement that you need to have Unifi Protect software running, so if you can/do run it on your own server and connect it up, theoretically you could run your own thing. Hope this is helpful.
@@WarnerDiscovers Thank you, that was what I thought but I couldn't find anything in their marketing \ tech specs. I suppose it should just be treated like any other camera they sell. I picked up a cloud key gen 2. Thanks for your reply.
Is there a chime option like Ring? We do not have a traditional chime box.
I had expected that bell would dial SIP numbers when pressing the button and provide an rtsp stream. Not everyone wants the notifications on a smart phone with a special app but usually on VOIP phones with some video capabilities. This looks a bit like a nerd toy with little family acceptance. (Disappointing)
I would really like if you could have showed the adopting of the doorbell into the Protect controller. I can't get mine to adopt. Thanks in advance.
What’re these priced at? (I know it likely subject to change a bit when it ‘actually’ launches)
$200 at the moment
what are the minimum required power specs?
Found it.
Power Requirements:
16 - 24VAC, 20VA
Does it ring the old doorbell as sometimes the apps arent that reliable.
Yes, it uses the same wiring hookup to utilize the old mechanism of the chime
I have a company, we specialize in Wi-Fi and security camera installations. all of my clients residential and commercial love you Ubiquiti networking products. Their access points are fantastic and a lot of my clients are enjoying their unifi protect system. The app is super easy to use and straightforward for people, there's no monthly fees and there's a wide range of camera options regarding cost. Thanks for posting this video!
Equinox George Glad you enjoyed the video and happy that it helps!
"really great in terms of their software"... lol. a year after product launch after 10 software updates, its pretty good.
Way better than netgear and linksys consumer shit software imo, I'll say that. But you also make a good point
Great to see. I really thought when heard about this product last year it would be POE and Ethernet hardwired. But intrigued about Protect as a smartphone app...how quickly it rings on smartphone (over 4g not same network) and how quickly video can be displayed and connect to audio. My ring is sometimes fast, sometimes really slow. I also seem to go from strong connection to poor Wi-Fi throughout the day. Could you keep an eye on signal strength?
Thanks for watching! I'll be sure to test this out soon. Agreed on the PoE, i thought it would be too but get that most people wouldn't have that at their door.
Protect in general has been a good app IMO for all the cameras we use thus far.
I will definitely get back to you in my experience with the ringing video notifications over 4G. Only played with it for a short period of time yesterday so didn't test out the 2 way comms and only tested the ring on Wifi once. Will get back to you!
Just posted a feature video here: ruclips.net/video/8drSgqht7To/видео.html
Those sold out QUICK!
next time plz show the correct way of connecting :) NEVER connect to far stripped down wired.. They may create shortage.. :( @3:24
Hey thanks a lot for the advice, you make a good point. That's how it was on the original doorbell when I took it off and was just excited to get it hooked up.
It's not as exposed once I wrapped it around the screws since I didn't end up using those adapters at 3:24 👍
Will go back to clean it up and shorten the wire
Update: I have went back and cleaned up these wires, so no worries
Warner Discovers I understand your excitement 👍 I have to wait a lot longer to get this beauty in my ubiquiti environment 😔
@@WarnerDiscovers It is amazing to see the positive way creators like yourself respond to constructive criticism. Good luck with your channel!
Christian M thank you!
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