Reddit mentions: The best door bell kits

I'm in the same boat. According to this guy, it doesn't look like it fits quite right.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ringdoorbell/comments/6qsi0j/video_doorbell_2_wedge_kit/

I found this one on Amazon that says it's compatible with the 2, but I'm not sold on the slide mechanism it uses and am looking for other possible options.

https://www.amazon.com/ADJUSTABLE-Doorbell-Original-Homono-Adjustment/dp/B076KRKV8Y

Edit: I called their support line, and they seemed confused that there wasn't a corner wedge in the box, and are sending me a wedge for free. Yay. But looking at the box, there clearly isn't space for a wedge. This is some newer "Ring 2 + Chime" box deal from Costco, and I'm pretty sure whoever designed it decided to just not include the wedges. I found an unboxing video online so you can compare what the standard Ring 2 box looks like compared to this:

https://imgur.com/a/XE9i0

This box wasn't very well thought out. There is a little bag of screws underneath the battery, and a little bag of screws underneath the Ring, but no screws were put in the blue hardware box that has plenty of free space.

Security: Look at it this way, How often are you opening windows, and forgetting to close and relock them? A contact sensor only works at the point of contact. IE, If the window is broken into (The glass is broken), the contact sensor will still show closed.

There goes the security argument out the window.

As far as automation, sure, sensors on windows would be a plus, but if you're doing something just checking if ANY window is open, You might try a hardwired solution and wire it to one sensor. You can get hardwired contacts for somewhere around 3 USD a pop. Combine that with one Ecolink door and window sensor (That has a hardwire port on it) and you'd be good to go.

Homeassistant supports Alarm Decoder and Envisalink (Two solutions I used just for this purpose) as well as a couple of others, but if youve already got a hardwired solution, That'd be your way to go.

Re-wiring would be expensive but definitely the neatest option. You could use the angle kits from Ring or a third party on Amazon, to angle it more towards the front. The Ring camera has a pretty wide angle lens so it wouldn't take much to still get the full view, but it wouldn't look as nice.

Here's a link for an example, the 55 degrees it allows would be more than enough. https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Compatible-Replacement-Adjustment-Screwdriver/dp/B078RD43F5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537817990&sr=8-3&keywords=ring+angle

High School Spanish

• Dry erase pockets. Absolutely my #1. I use a white sheet of paper in them to make it a mini white board, or you can slide in a worksheet and they can write on it and then erase it - fewer copies! We use these all the time to play games, practice verb conjugations and other grammar, etc. I have enough for everyone to get their own, or sometimes they work in partners or groups.
  
• Cotton make-up remover rounds. These make great erasers for the mini whiteboards.
  
• Organizer drawers. Great for however the heck you want to organize 100000 things.
  
• Multi-color Jenga sets. You can make the different blocks represent different types of challenges - I like to use the 6 colors to match the 6 personal pronouns r 6 tenses of whatever. If you pull that color block, you have to make a sentence in the corresponding form for whatever we're practicing.
  
• I put a supply box in the middle of each table (groups of 4) with pens, pencils, erasers, white=out, highlighters, paper clips, scissors, and glue. That way they don't have to ask me for things. Things don't disappear as often as you'd think - more often I find stuff the kids leave behind and throw it in.
  
• Index cards. Great for millions of things.
  
• Giant foam dice.
  
• Essential oil diffuser. Kids are smelly.
  
• Hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes. Kids are gross.
  
• My first year, I had kids make final project posters explaining concepts (present tense, preterite/imperfect, ser/estar, etc.) as review. Now I can hang them up in the classroom. They're way more artistic than I am and it's a free source of classroom decor/resources.
  
• Flyswatters - for the flyswatter game. (Look it up if you don't know it - this could be used in any subject!)
  
• A variety of balls in different sizes - a beach ball (with the 6 pronouns on it), light-up balls, etc.
  
• Play-Doh - can be used as sculpting pictionary and the kids love it.
  
• Playing cards.
  
• An electronic doorbell. This one gets weird looks from the kids, but it's great. You plug it in wherever, and if you need kids to STFU or stop what they're doing, rather than try to make yourself heard, you just hit the button and the tone goes off.
  
• Anything that helps you color code. I had a different color folder for each section and I put all their work in there so I never had to spend time searching - I could tell at a glance.
  
• Binder clips of all sizes.
  
• An emergency kit - mine had bandaids, Advil, make-up remover wipes, a lint roller, contact solution, cough drops, floss, a toothbrush and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, etc. I avoided a lot of kids going to the nurse for band-aids and cough drops, and the rest was for me. I kept it all in a box behind my desk.
  
• A clicker/pointer for my computer/projector.
  
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  I think that's it... I had other stuff for decoration but those are the functional things!

For what you are trying to achieve, z-wave and/or zigbee will do you best. The first thing you are going to need is a smart hub that has z-wave and/or zigbee radios. I use Samsung SmartThings, and it's decent and has both radios. There are other options on the market, but I think SmartThings is probably the most popular one on the market.

I can link you some products that I have in my house that work great with my SmartThings hub, and will work with various other hubs on the market.

Fan Control (speed only, not light)

Motion sensor (You can normally find these for $30 or less)

Door/window sensor

Dimmer switch

Garage door opener

Plug in outlet

If the issue persists, may I offer the advice of a motion detector of a sort? Will definitely help so you don’t have to actively wait for the little one to come crawling out for food/water. Good luck, thanks for the update!

So the main level has every door pre-wired and all windows that open on the main level pre-wired as well. Pre-wired door photos.

I assume you were talking about these Ecolink sensors? Just curious why go for a z-wave sensor and also hardwire it? Is this for redundancy?

I came across these that mount flush inside the door and I think would be hardwired the same way as the Ecolink sensor (GPIOs on a rPi in my case)? That way they're completely invisible and a lot less expensive to outfit every door and window. I don't know if these would work well for the front door that has the pre-wire on the hinge side of the door (depending on how far apart they need to get), but they should work for the other door that has the wires on the deadbolt side?

Again, super new to this, so I may be missing something. I really appreciate the help!

I assume the included 15 degree wedge is not enough, then.

In that case, you can order an adjustable wedge mount, like this one that will angle it up to 55 degrees. With the fish eye lens in the Pro, that us usually enough for most any application, but if you still need more, then you may be able to use the included 15 degree wedge on the wall with the adjustable one mounted over it, which would give you about 70 degrees, and should cover pretty much everything. But if you need to go further still, you'd have to likely fabricate a mount out of wood to fit the angle you're trying to get to.

I recommended that mount specifically, as many of the others you'll find were made to fit the very early versions of the Pro that had slightly different screw locations, and won't fit the current ones. This one does fit the current Pro.

I firmly believe in set it and forget it. If I have to charge the thing I have a feeling it would be discharged that time I need it to be charged, and I didn’t get around to charging it. To me it’s like intentionally installing a new chore for someone to have to do.

If you really want to go with 2 then I would only do it with this solar accessory:

https://shop.ring.com/products/solar-charger-2-for-video-doorbell-2

I think Pro is better for two reasons:

1. video quality
   
2. wired into existing doorbell wiring
   
   I have a similar door/walkway/doorbell setup.
   
   I used the following accessory to place in the original doorbell location with a better viewing angle. Basically mine is installed in the corner between your door and the current location of your doorbell.
   
   Adjustable Ring Video Doorbell Pro Angle Mount (30 to 55 degree),CAVN Angle Adapter Mounting Plate Bracket Wedge Corner Kit for Ring Video Doorbell Pro ( Released in 2016), White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078RKKXMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_hoJdBb4VMN9QH
   
   Works great in my opinion and it is very economical.
   
   Ring has one but I think it more expensive than this one.
   
   Here is a video that shows my angle:
   
   https://ring.com/share/6560670520123342632
   
   Good luck.
   
   
   

Go control didn't go out of business, it's just that the combo packs are a great deal for the consumer, so they aren't really available anymore. You have to buy the pieces separately.

I use the go control siren and it's great.

I also use these door and window sensors which work great and are cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HPIYJWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On second thought, it looks like IFTTT cannot push audio to an Echo:

https://www.reddit.com/r/amazonecho/comments/7oo99i/anyway_to_set_up_alexa_notifications_with_ifttt/

https://www.reddit.com/r/amazonecho/comments/4clu93/flic_wireless_button_triggering_alexa_to_play_a/

At most, notifications to Alexa can only result in lights on the Echo or a brief tone.

Another problem is that flic.io and other Bluetooth buttons require a hub. There are free-standing Internet-connected buttons, like BTTN, but it's expensive and can't force actions from Alexa.

 

Incidentally, here's an easy (non-Alexa) way to solve this:

Use a cheap wireless doorbell where you can transfer you own MP3 to play as the tone, like this:

https://smile.amazon.com/Starsea-Customizable-Transmitter-Waterproof-Pre-customized/dp/B072HC84VV

Just put the 'doorbell' on the inside frame of your front door, and hit the button when you walk in.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWLZWHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IXPNBb0ZVQBZS is the one I have. I use the Smart Life app as the central management. You can use it and other automation apps to have it set off a siren if you have one, etc. I'd also recommend a Ring or Nest camera to go nearby.

Best of luck in getting this sorted out.

So a bit more information. I took some time to check all my wires and they all look good from what I can tell.

A few notes: Our ring is pretty warm to the touch. I don't know if that's normal.

Anytime I check the device health, for voltage it's always green. I've never seen it be anything else.

Our condo is at least 30 years old and I would guess the doorbell wiring is about the same.

When we got the ring, I ended up getting a new Doorbell chime, this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VH5ILI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and even though it came with a transformer, I didn't use it. I had forgotten that til this morning when I was checking thing. The existing one was rated with enough power so I left it. But more than that, I didn't know how to replace the old one due to its location. (See photo below.) The transformer is located in our hot water heater, just outside the front door.

I'm now wondering if I need to somehow install the new transformer after all. The question is how?

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Thanks for any help.

I don't have any automation yet, still reading up. As well as a tilt sensor, you could probably also use a window/door sensor but it definitely looks like the tilt/sensor is easier to install as it is one piece.

http://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Z-Wave-Window-Sensor-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU/

The normal wireless doorbell (not motion detecting) I found one on sale even cheaper for less than $20 than actually has an even farther range (500+ feet) with 4.7/5 stars that has a great design with multiple colors here.

The motion detecting doorbell can be found here for just around $20 and has 4/5 stars with a 500+ feet range. You can choose between an "LED motion sensor doorbell", a "PIR motion sensing doorbell" (both have 50 different alert sounds) or a "recordable voice alert motion sensor doorbell" which will say whatever programmed voice you have in there (or normal alarm sound) when motion is detected. All of them list the TONS of different features each one can be used for other than just a motion sensor doorbell and are all customizable. They are all on the same page you just click on the one you want. Quite amazing for the price.

Not sure what one you were referring to so I just left both in my post.

I have the exact same setup and for $8 I got this swivel mount and it works great. It also helps with the night vision since the brick was causing issues:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07457B842

Here is what it looks like on my door:
https://i.imgur.com/6m8YSwQ.jpg

You can go with something like this, which has terminals under the cover for you to wire external sensors to. I had embedded contact sensors in my exterior doors from an old (previous owner's) home security system. I just took the existing wiring, stripped the jacket back, used a multimeter to test resistance and verify the hardwired sensors still worked (installer had used 4-wire on one of the runs, even though only 2 were used, so I also had to verify which wires), and wired it into the sensor.

Here's a video I found of the terminals for external sensors.

Now I have a sleek z-wave door sensor install, with the wireless sensors tucked out of sight. Hopefully that helps!

you can't buy the old "private eye" motion detector that calls your phone anymore (there are equivalents I've heard).

The long distance detector is .... https://www.guardlinesecurity.com/products/1-4-mile-wireless-driveway-alarm .... this is the best model (expensive), you can buy a cheaper one that does not reach 1/4th of a mile for less money. Also... you can buy refurbished ones on ebay (sold by guardline). I installed a switch on the sensor so when I am not using it I can turn it off (saves on batteries).

This is REALLY cheap but it works. Just not long distances... https://www.amazon.com/Business-Outdoor-Doorbell-Wireless-Driveway/dp/B078Z7R9B3 . I bought mine (I bought one with two sensors) for about $16 I think on ebay. Be sure to shop around for a better price. They are from china and sold at a lot of different places.

The guardline driveway detector isnt available at a lot of places.

I'm a miserably cheap SOB who has to get THE cheapest price.

Edit: the guardline you can add more sensors, BUT the 1/4th mile home base units have to go with the 1/4th mile sensors. You can't use a 1/4th mile sensor on a non-1/4th mile base unit.

The cheap doorway alert you cannot add extra sensors to. Each sensor is tuned the the base unit. If you want more sensors... you are out of luck, but you CAN buy a unit that has up to 4 sensors (or more I think?) tuned to the base unit

I think your most elegant solution would be to use this door sensor. It has 2 contacts inside that can be hooked up to preexisting wiring (aka already installed door sensor). I think one contact wired to each side of the contacts of the doorbell would work. When the button is pressed, it completes the circuit. You could also get creative and mount this back by the chime, just figure out which wires to hook it up to.

EcoLink Door sensor on Amazon for $29 works great. You add it as a Z-Wave sensor and it works fast and consistently.

Ecolink Intelligent Technology Z-Wave Door & Window Sensor, White & Brown (DWZWAVE2-ECO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ufrnyb2JP9NZN

AI-cluster WiFi Door and Windows Sensor Magnets Smart Phone APP Control Doorbell Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT,Wireless Security Alarm Door Open Chime for Home Bussiness Burglar Alert https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWLZWHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_XFV9BbT6A5VCE
The interesting thing is the app recognizes the sensors and I am able to create the routines, they just never work.

1. https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Intelligent-Technology-Z-Wave-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1479555866&sr=1-1&keywords=zwave+window+sensor
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Everspring-Z-Wave-Water-Flood-Sensor/dp/B006TG9W4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1479555890&sr=1-1&keywords=water+leak+zwave
   
   
3. Same sensor as one, just seal it with silicone
   
   
4. It's natively supported by ST.
   
   
5. Personal opinion, throwing it out before it gets the best of you.

You'd need window and door sensors, like these, a hub to interpret (I recommend hass.io or SmartThings) and an IFTTT recipe to interact with your thermostat.

You'd be better off asking this question in /r/HomeAutomation.

Ecolink Intelligent Technology Z-Wave Easy Install, Battery Operated, White & Brown (DWZWAVE2-ECO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wGXvybTMAV6VJ is what I have for a door sensor. But you'll just have to keep looking for something a bit cheaper.

I looked for this about a year ago and never found anything reliable. Ended up using several ecolink door sensors which have a dry contact port if you open them up. Works pretty reliably fortunately.

https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Z-Wave-Window-Sensor-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU

Should be noted that I combined many of the individual sensors in to zones, like all the upstairs windows are 1 zone, all downstairs windows... Doors are individual.

Its a common design pattern:

https://www.amazon.com/Wisenet-SmartCam-Recognition-Hard-Wiring-Required/dp/B0771JVG63

https://www.zionssecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2504-2018-0354236609296253453.jpg

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/9hTaEfAqGiavFsIgaGeplFanvzA=/0x0:2048x1713/1200x800/filters:focal(861x694:1187x1020)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/61792643/doorbell2.0.jpg

To me the simplysafe (last image) looks pretty much like a white skin of the nest hello.

I have this RCA Doorbell (which I think might actually be a Hikvision clone) and it works great. Getting the login creds was a little tricky. I finally found in an obscure forum post (on page 37!!) that the username is ‘admin’ and the password is a 5 digit number found under the cover + ‘admin’. After I got that sorted it pulled right up via ONVIF. It’s actually faster to look at the live view on DS Cam than it is to use the app that RCA made.

There are a lot of options out there for basic home automation. None are particularly cheap, but also not outrageously expensive. As a thought, if I were going to set this up in my place, using what I have in place:


SmartThings Hub

z-wave compatible outlet

z-wave compatible door sensor


Have the outlet turn on every time the door sensor closes and turn off when it opens.

As an alternative, you could use a motion sensor in the room, but some people may find that a bit creepy.

You can definitely get outlets and various sensors cheaper in other places, such as monoprice.

I tried one of these RCA (generic really, lots of rebranded versions available) doorbells and it kind of worked.

I didn't want a closed ecosystem camera becaues i wanted it to integrate with my Blue Iris camera software, and this did...almost. Using the included and free cloud app, it worked fairly well. But the video stream that i was able to pull to Blue Iris was only about 1 frame every few seconds. it was just unusable.

But it ran off the standard doorbell power so installation was a breeze, it just wasn't for me.

The wedge works great! Here is a before and after shot of the video we get with it.
http://imgur.com/gallery/Lgy0ia9

And this was the wedge I bought
ADJUSTABLE (30 to 55 degree)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VLWLTW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Just make sure your wires are long if you have it hardwired, it can be tricky to get the wires screwed on through the wedge if you don't have a lot of play.

Edit because autocorrect never works right

Some of the window/door sensors allow you to connect a pair of wires which in this case would allow you to connect alarm wire to the sensor and trigger the z-wave part by pressing the doorbell button connected to the other end of the wire.
I used this one: https://amzn.com/B00HPIYJWU

Once you can send a z-wave command via the doorbell button then you can make it do a number of things. I trigger an MP3 using this z-wave doorbell: https://amzn.com/B0182XG27Q (note that bad reviews are related the the useless wireless button, the actual device is really useful as you can add many other sounds and trigger them with any number of z-wave devices) as well as flash the strobe on a couple of these: https://amzn.com/B00MNYSEKY. Other people have it flash lights, play sounds from their Sonos speakers etc.
This all is assuming you have some sort of HA hub as well.

Same. I've got the one below and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/SadoTech-Wireless-Doorbell-Operating-Batteries/dp/B00FR4YQYK/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1485453103&sr=1-4&keywords=wireless+doorbell

AI-Cluster WiFi Door and Windows Sensor Magnets Smart Phone Controlled Doorbell Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Wireless Security Alarm, Door Open Chime for Home Or Business Alert https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWLZWHP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SvC4DbXNDBZ1F

Like this that allows you to connect external wires, so you can connect the original switch to it.

Thanks guys! I think Im going to try the below adapter. Ill report back. I really appreciate the replies!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079MBZ38B/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B079MBZ38B&pd_rd_wg=L6foP&pd_rd_r=3VFFWAMW025SGMSB0TX1&pd_rd_w=ns3Of

What's up with all of these looking like the exact same one?

Uniden U-Bell

LaView

LTS

I HIGHLY recommend this OP (/u/ASexual-Buff-Baboon) I bought one for $20 and it's the best $20 I've spent for something I didn't think I needed. Seriously, the speakers only need an outlet and they're loud as hell.

Here's a similar one to the one I own

I've had my eye on this RCA one for $130. I use Blue Iris and found it to be one of the only capable.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KW2T1H/?coliid=IWGRFRY9IMBNY&colid=1M6F43O373L11&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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even better https://www.amazon.com/AcePoint-Wireless-Doorbell-Function-Operating/dp/B019FB60QW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538564315&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=doorbell+motion+sensor&dpPl=1&dpID=319SqhDt4jL&ref=plSrch

A doorchain is for the appearance of security, anyway. You don't even need to kick them in, a sharp shove will break most of them.

As for the bell issue, assuming you don't get evicted, have you considered something like this? (There are plenty of others if you care about styling, but I think this was the cheapest).

I'd put a motion sensing buzzer in there or something. I have no idea how effective that would be but it's worth a shot.

Edit: There's this: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-remote-controls/dp/B002B96XWW


A some search results came up with DIY buzzer circuits built for cats, so if you wanted to DIY it there's plenty of info online.

Depends on the sensors. I moved into a house that had an ADT system with the embedded door sensors in all the exterior doors. I used the ecolink door sensors to add the z wave functionality to those sensors. https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Intelligent-Technology-Operated-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU

They have a dry contact which I used to connect the already installed door sensor wiring to. I removed the wiring from the ADT panel and installed the ecolink sensors next to the panel where the hardwired door sensors were run to.

If your home has wireless sensors on the doors then you will have to look at the protocols that it uses and supports.

Something like this should work. Similar or the same to what was installed at my house.

Broan BK125LWH NuTone Chime Kit (2 Lighted Push-Buttons, 1 Transformer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VH5ILI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Gp-0AbH2VDCZN

But there is! You just need this and this. The pressure mat is just two wires that connect to the terminals in the door sensor. I'm running ST and the default DH works fine, but I switched to a custom for a better visual aspect. It basically reverses the open/close and reports as Empty and Stepped On instead. Not sure why the mat is so much right now. When I bought mine a year ago they were only $23.

I have to say that they do work very we. Initially I got one for the dog, but after annoyance set in I picked up another and put them outside under my "welcome" mats. Sensor is inside. Now I get a notification any time someone comes to my door, whether they knock or not.

Here is what the mats look like with the custom DH.

You aren't installing a Ring doorbell by chance, are you?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C27V2H/ref=asc_df_B079C27V2H5432641/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KRKV8Y/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1

Edit: Gosh I'm a derp today. Nest. I see that.
Edit: Maybe switch to a Ring?

If this is a Ring doorbell, I have a solution for you.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KRKV8Y/ref=psdc_6291370011_t1_B07BTCXY8Z

You can buy adjustable angle mounts for Ring: https://www.amazon.com/ADJUSTABLE-Doorbell-Released-Homono-Adjustment/dp/B07457B842/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1511302791&sr=8-5&keywords=ring+doorbell+angle+mount

I believe Ring also sells their own angle mounts as well.

You will probably need to get in touch with Qolsys support. The Qolsys panel is not primarily a Z-wave Panel, so you should expect many Z-wave devices to not act as they should out of the box. Even the panels that are specifically mainly Z-wave ( Smart Things, Vera, etc.) often show these types of issues. The only controller i have found that is reliable on nearly every device has been by HomeSeer. However, the HomeSeer panel is not very user friendly and can be quite difficult to set up. As well as some of their hubs are quite expensive due to their premium nature.

it also may be possible that the older version of the sensor will work as it sends a different set of messages. (DWZWAVE2-ECO)

https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Intelligent-Technology-Operated-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ecolink+door+window&qid=1564714876&s=gateway&sr=8-3

however, these sensors are no longer manufactured, so they are a bit more expensive.

I used an angle wedge from Amazon. Results : https://twitter.com/azureandchill/status/1056890093938663425?s=21

Adjustable (30 to 50 Degree) Angle Mount for Ring Video Doorbell Pro (Released in 2016), Homono Angle Adjustment Adapter/Mounting Plate/Bracket/Wedge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07457B842/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_zNR8S3DtBXRPa

https://www.amazon.com/SadoTech-Wireless-Doorbell-Operating-Batteries/dp/B00FR4YQYK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5VY1WHDRWPQM7YFXJKJP

The Wisenet Smartcam D1 doorbell has an ONVIF video feed which allows you to connect to a local NVR to view and store video.

So this works in addition to the cloud based app for doorbell press notifications, motion, two way talk, etc.

I could not find it documented but I ultimately figured out to the username and password to connect to the ONVIF feed.

username: admin

password: <the password for the camera>

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FR4YQYK

I just ordered this (my first burning man 2018 purchase!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FR4YQYK

We'll see how it goes

"1 12V batteries required."

Broan BK125LWH NuTone Chime Kit (2 Lighted Push-Buttons, 1 Transformer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VH5ILI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NKI-Ab9AZX1QM

Get a new doorbell? Put a sign next to it saying "ring this doorbell, not this one"

https://www.amazon.com/SadoTech-Wireless-Doorbell-Operating-Batteries/dp/B00FR4YQYK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=doorbell&qid=1550561283&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Keep the receiver near you. I don't know how customizable this one I randomly found is. Might be able to find one with a volume.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KRKV8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_Q-tQCbKM8ZAVX

This RCA doorbell works with Blue Iris:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KW2T1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uuo4BbSE0NA1C

A zwave door sensor would be the first thing i think of
https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Intelligent-Technology-Operated-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU

Just sayin

I was able to connect my hardwired smoke detectors to my SmartThings system with a BRK RM4 Relay. I installed it in the junction box behind the detector in my basement. When the alarm sounds it will open its switch. By connecting this switch to the auxiliary contact terminals on a door sensor mounted nearby, my HA system knows that the alarms are sounding. This should also work with any other hub that supports a zwave door switch (read: all of them.)

Here's the magic:
BRK RM4 Smoke Alarm Accessory Relay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039PF21U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-HVLwb9C5KFTY

And the door switch I'm using:
Ecolink Z-Wave Door/Window Sensor (DWZWAVE2-ECO) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPIYJWU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_qKVLwbPRVRM5Y

This will do it, its also sold by another brand which sells it directly. Ill see if I can find it

https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-U-Bell-Doorbell-faceplates-DB1/dp/B075V9ZKTY

You would have to pair it with something like Blue Iris to do local recording I believe

EDIT: here is another rebrand - https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Doorbell-Security-Detection-Android/dp/B077KW2T1H

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Doorbell-Adjustment-Mounting-Included/dp/B076KRKV8Y

Idk - probably break even in terms of time of materials + design + print

Same thing happened to me. A knocker wouldn't work very well since it's not very loud. I just get one of those wireless door bell and it works great. Something like this

I know the transformer in my door bell needs to be replaced. I just can't figure out where it is. There's a wire going up to probably the attic or the middle of the wall somewhere but not sure where the damn thing is

https://www.amazon.com/AI-cluster-Doorbell-Compatible-Assistant-Bussiness/dp/B07CWLZWHP

No hub needed.

I would test the 2 wires when the door is closed and see if you get continuity, and when the door is open if it is broken. You can use these Ecolink, or Schlage ones that have a contact terminal in them and have Z-wave door sensors. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HPIYJWU

I haven't installed it yet, but when I dove in too deep about a year ago I got one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Ecolink-Intelligent-Technology-Operated-DWZWAVE2-ECO/dp/B00HPIYJWU

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There are probably cheaper options, but this one has pins to connect a physical switch, which I've just attached to a standard doorbell:

https://i.imgur.com/76KJuk7.jpg

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I remember setup in HASS being tricky because the states are reversed for what you'd want from a chime. I sent notifications to my phone with pushbullet with a doorbell chime as the notification sound. There's some annoying lag occasionally getting the notification, but there might be better methods now.

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