Cheapest I've seen it in a while! Bear in mind, this is for the doorbell only (no chime).
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Needs to be with a device that has Unifi Protect (Dream Machine for example). More can be found here.
Whilst I run Unifi/Ubiquiti network stuff, I have a Reolink Security System and Ring Doorbell. It's cheaper and more bang for the back. Ubiquiti Cameras are a bit more expensive, not a huge range and require specific hardware if you run cameras in other buildings via PtP Links (needs to be a 60GHZ bridge, not a 5GHZ Nanostation for example). I might change my Ring Doorbell for a Reolink at some point.
Just my 2 cents.
By any chance have you tried adopting them into protect? Its available now to add third party cams.
I have, I bought a couple of Reolink 4k cameras, I could add it and see a preview, but the playback was problematic.
It could be something that I have done wrong, but there are not too many options to play with.
I'll assume this will probably mature or someone will work out what needs to be changed to get it to work properly.
I might change my Ring Doorbell for a Reolink at some point.
Do it. You can probably sell the Ring for a decent price to recoup some of the upgrade cost.
I also use Ubiquiti networking gear, but their cameras are terrible value - they're 2-3x the price of competing cameras with similar performance.
Do it. You can probably sell the Ring for a decent price to recoup some of the upgrade cost.
Yeah, might just give it to a family member like the inlaws.
I also use Ubiquiti networking gear, but their cameras are terrible value - they're 2-3x the price of competing cameras with similar performance.
Agreed on the price, Reolink has a better range and is a lot easier I feel.
I'm in a similar place to @geekcohen. Ring was really easy to set up as I've got Echo devices throughout the house. However, it is hopeless at recording all motion (mostly because it won't record if motion is detected within a few minutes of the previous detection).
Will Reolink allow for continuous recording, either to a base station or a NAS (eg Surveillance Station)?
Will Reolink allow for continuous recording, either to a base station or a NAS (eg Surveillance Station)?
Yes. Using Reolink's own NVR is probably the easiest storage solution, but they're pretty flexible and you can roll your own software NVR or use Surveillance Station if you prefer.
Reolink can output video to Echo and Google displays using voice commands as well.
and require specific hardware if you run cameras in other buildings via PtP Links (needs to be a 60GHZ bridge, not a 5GHZ Nanostation for example)
How does it know what link you're using?
You can also use this for individual cameras (or more if you add a switch).
Not sure, but I tried a setup before using Nanostation ACs and it didn't work. I asked on a forum (cannot find the link right now) and was told it needed to be a 60GHz PtP Bridge for Cameras to work.
Yet, Reolink works fine over my Nanostation ACs (haven't tested into the Dream machine yet).
Not sure, but I tried a setup before using Nanostation ACs and it didn't work. I asked on a forum (cannot find the link right now) and was told it needed to be a 60GHz PtP Bridge for Cameras to work.
How many cameras were there? How were the nanostations configured? I have a UniFi camera running off a meshed old UAP-AC-Pro and it works flawlessly.
@eug: Only 1 at the time. PtP into 8 Port Ubiquiti POE switch and it wouldn’t find it so we could adopt it. Plugged in Ethernet and it worked.
@geekcohen: Any VLANs involved? Were the Nanostations in WDS mode? Connecting a camera is a pretty standard use case so I'm surprised it didn't work for you.
FWIW my Protect doorbell is connected to a NanoStation M5 over wifi and it works flawlessly. A 60GHz PtP bridge certainly isn't required. I'd be interested to read that forum post if you can find it.
@eug: No VLANs. Unsure about WDS mode.
Good to know a 60GHz PtP isn't required. It was a once-off for a customer, and they resolved it by running CAT6 between their buildings that they trenched the 5 meters.
I would like to find a solution but I would be recommending a Reolink solution based on pricing.
Cheapest entry point is CloudKey Gen2 Plus as UniFi Protect host.
At least now, you can't host UniFi Protect on your own hardware/VM. Has to be one of the official hardware. You don't need anything else, though. Networking doesn't have to be UniFi.
It's cheaper than it usually is, so I'm not going to neg. But it's hardly a bargain when you're paying $500 for a video doorbell (without a chime!). The excellent Reolink doorbell is frequently under $100.
I know they're not directly equivalent due to the secondary package camera, but it's close enough to question the sanity of those who buy these.
And with UniFi’s 3rd party camera support available now, I wonder if they’ll add support for 3rd party doorbells too at some point
$500 for a doorbell! The sales people at Ubiquiti were all sitting around a campfire laughing their heads off stoned.
Ubiquiti was founded by ex-Apple staff. They know who they are targeting and how much they will pay.
They also don’t have official distribution in Australia. So Australia relies on parallel importing, and misses out on some of the sharper pricing and discounting they have in the US.
They also don’t have official distribution in Australia. So Australia relies on parallel importing, and misses out on some of the sharper pricing and discounting they have in the US.
This is not true. Their distributors are listed here.
Right. It’s not parallel importing, but Ubiquiti don’t operate in Australia themselves.
@guidedlight: Yup, that's the standard way smaller companies (and some big ones) sell products globally.
It doesn't always make financial sense to set up a whole distribution chain in every country in the world, so instead they sell to local distributors who already have all the logistics set up.
Once you sell over a certain volume it starts to make sense so large companies will be more likely to have a local presence. Niche products more likely won't.
It sucks that UniFi gives TWO years warranty in many countries if you buy direct. For us in Oz, we only get ONE year warranty.
Select your Country/Region: https://store.ui.com/us/en/country-picker
@guidedlight: Fair call and a good point.
However, you would still be at the mercy of the distributor/Reseller when they drag their feet on an RMA for repair or replacement.
I’ve just been through the RMA process with a reseller on my Synology RT6600ax Router which fortunately had TWO years warranty. Took ages to get sorted as the reseller had to ‘confirm’ it was faulty, even though I had performed all the necessary steps direct with Synology who issued the RMA.
Due to the delays, I splurged on a UDM Pro SE and now have the brand-new, boxed, replacement RT6600ax for sale (with over a year’s warranty remaining) in the classifieds. It’s easier to sell something with warranty, if you decide to go with another brand/solution!
At least Synology offers TWO years warranty – Ubiquiti should have the faith in their products to offer the same!
You've never bought a DoorBird doorbell then.
What's the range like?
How far will I be able to follow the kids run when they steal a $500 appliance off the front of the joint?
Shouldn't be stolen if it is mounted/secured right.
I have yet to hear someone have their doorbell (whether it be Ubiquiti, Ring or otherwise) stolen.
I would never condone such a thing, but it seems that stealing Unifi doorbell cameras could be a highly profitable exercise when they're apparently worth >$500 per unit.
Short answer: it's not.
Ubiquiti does have some advantages - their devices are high quality, they have a unique Protect ecosystem (some might call it a semi-walled garden) and their NVR software and app are among the best available. This device also has an extra downward-facing camera to monitor packages placed at the front door, which may or may not be a gimmick depending on your needs. And the people who are really into Ubiquiti gear are used to paying the Unifi tax, so their prices are always a little higher.
However, the above Mubview doorbell you've linked is also unremarkable - a low resolution camera, only motion-based detection and few features.
You can get a much better device for a bit extra: https://reolink.com/product/reolink-video-doorbell-wifi
If you're a more technical person you will appreciate the UI and centralised management features of a unifi system. If you only want one doorbell a unifi system isn't for you.
If you're a more technical person
I'm a fairly technical person. But Unifi cameras are nowhere near good enough to justify their premium prices, and I can get similar UI and functionality from Reolink for less than half the price, plus a much wider range of cameras to choose from.
If you only want one doorbell a unifi system isn't for you.
Totally agree.
But I would argue that even if you want 10 cameras, Unifi is probably not the right choice…..with one exception: if you already have Ubiquiti networking gear with built-in NVR capability. That's the only circumstance in which it's a sensible choice.
I'm a fairly technical person. But Unifi cameras are nowhere near good enough to justify their premium prices, and I can get similar UI and functionality from Reolink for less than half the price, plus a much wider range of cameras to choose from.
I said unifi system, not camera system. If your office (or home) needs the whole gamut - a router with more advanced capabilities than an ISP router (VLANs, guest hotspots, IDS/IPS etc), multiple wifi APs with more capabilities than consumer APs, devices like wifi bridges for remote cameras that you can also manage from the same ui, and door access control, you'll appreciate the centrally-managed UniFi system.
If you literally just want a CCTV system only, then getting a unified system would not be the most cost-effective solution.
I don't know what the ReoLink UI is like, but having used multiple systems (Milestone XProtect, Avigilon, Nest, Arlo, Blue Iris, Swann, Hikvision), the UniFi Protect app and web UI is by far the best of that bunch. Avigilon's desktop app is a close tie depending on what you want to do, but their mobile app is pretty average and licencing a little tight.
But I would argue that even if you want 10 cameras, Unifi is probably not the right choice…..with one exception: if you already have Ubiquiti networking gear with built-in NVR capability. That's the only circumstance in which it's a sensible choice.
10 cameras sounds like a business scenario. I have no qualms going UniFi in that situation; I don't think I would use a consumer-grade Reolink though. But if app notifications are not needed (e.g. the cameras are only checked if something happens), I would absolutely go with Avigilon and Hikvision cameras.
Have this and the chime is super quiet, the doorbell welcome message is buggy (whole thread on this), and the talk through is laggy.
Wouldn't recommend this.
Thought this one uses the existing door bell chime?
I have the older version. It came with a compatible transformer.
The original transformer worked but the chime was barely audible. Swapped the transformers over and Bing Bong, worked perfectly.
Some reviews suggest a higher voltage transformer is the go.
Which transformers did you get? There is also a POE version, does that mean using that with Unifi Chime will result in barely audible chime?
@netsurfer: No, older version unifi doorbell, using existing door chime. Didn't realise they had a unifi chime!
Transformer came in the box. I didn't look at it that closely, just swapped it with the existing one and the old chime worked perfectly.
Bare in mind
It's "bear in mind".
Fixed - thanks mate.
no poe on this model no deal, about time they started coming down in price
You can buy a PoE adapter but it's not exactly cheap (surprise). Plus, this model allows you to use other chimes whereas the PoE version doesn't.
There is a PoE adapter that converts this particular doorbell so it doesn't need to use WiFi?
Yep, it’s called “Ubiquiti PoE Adapter for Protect WiFi G4 Cameras”. It provides power and data transfer.
@SnappyTom00: Wow - an extra $120 on top of an already ridiculously over-priced doorbell, just to get PoE functionality. That is definitely using Apple-like mentality.
Does this work with any consumer grade router (if just after notifications) or it needs a device that supports Unifi Protect (i.e. UDR, UDM)? Can the WiFi part be done with a standard router or that needs a Unifi access point or mesh?