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Another option is from Amcrest and is built as a doorbell. I got it because it doesn’t require a cloud connection to function and plugs in easily to Home Assist

Another option is from Amcrest and is built as a doorbell. I got it because it doesn’t require a cloud connection to function and plugs in easily to Home Assistant. Easy install with existing wiring and uses WiFi for data. Note: one disappointment was that the app automatically reached out to an Amcrest server by default (I assume) on the assumption that everyone wants access to their home doorbell cam from outside the network ... I could not find a setting in the app so just took care of it the usual way—blocked it with the firewall. Regardless, it still works in this config.

sliken 7y ago
If you are home, can you virtually answer the door with the amcrest without using any cloud services? From a desktop browser? From an android phone?
- hanklazard 7y ago
  As far as I can tell, no. Ever since I blocked the outgoing connection via firewall, the app now says my camera is offline. That being said, the camera feed is still working in Home Assistant, which is all I wanted. If you were using HA and wanted more functionality (audio, etc), it does appear to be available. https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/amcrest/ https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/amcrest/