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>Having a doorbell does not need to be complicated. I'm not sure if your and my definition of complicated are the same in this case

dirkc 2y ago
True. What are you comparing it to if I may ask - a traditional doorbell or a modern smart doorbell?
- block_dagger 2y ago
  A knock.
- themoonisachees 2y ago
  The user interface for a doorbell (smart or dumb) is a a single button that you press, with your finger. Compare that to take out my phone, find a way to scan a qr code, scan it, install an app (?!?!), press a single button with my finger, on the app. This is even supposing that I want to do that to begin with (I know for sure delivery drivers are never doing it). Good job on the project, I really mean it. It doesn't matter what you do, it matters that you've achieved it and for that, congrats. But as a practical semi-object, this has to be one of the worst ways possible to solve the problem.
  - dirkc 2y ago
    That is a valid point. The visitor does not need to install the app, but it's still more complicated than pushing a button. From the owner's perspective I imagine it's at least a little bit simpler to install an app and put up a QR code. Although if they have to print it out themselves I guess all bets are off. > Good job on the project, I really mean it. It doesn't matter what you do, it matters that you've achieved it and for that, congrats. But as a practical semi-object, this has to be one of the worst ways possible to solve the problem. Thank you, those are kind words. I doubt that this is the worst possible way in every context, but working towards better solutions is why we share stuff and ask/give feedback :)
- sebtron 2y ago
  Just curious, what does a "modern smart doorbell" do exactly?
  - nkozyra 2y ago
    Typically transmit video to phones, which is also pretty trivial with about $20 of hardware.
- thomascountz 2y ago
  A text or call on said smartphone.
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atoav 2y ago
That was my exact first thought. That seems to be a lot more complicated than a traditional bell, except for the fact that you don't have to run two wires there (a thing most places will already have there). I mean this could be a okay solution for a very certain set of circumstances, but making your visitors scan a QR-Code seems like bad UX, why not have them fill out a form while you're at it? If I had a situation where it was impossible to run wires through the wall I'd install a old-school knocker on the door and a knock sensor on the inside. UX is intuitive and the knock sensor can still send me things to the phone if I like that.
- gregmac 2y ago
  > If I had a situation where it was impossible to run wires through the wall ... Wireless doorbells can be found for tens of dollars. You can get them with multiple receivers you can place around your house.
- pepa65 2y ago
  We have a 40 yard driveway up a hill and trees in the line of sight. I am going to try this, as it will add another option of contacting us.

dirkc 2y ago

True. What are you comparing it to if I may ask - a traditional doorbell or a modern smart doorbell?

block_dagger 2y ago
A knock.
themoonisachees 2y ago
The user interface for a doorbell (smart or dumb) is a a single button that you press, with your finger. Compare that to take out my phone, find a way to scan a qr code, scan it, install an app (?!?!), press a single button with my finger, on the app. This is even supposing that I want to do that to begin with (I know for sure delivery drivers are never doing it). Good job on the project, I really mean it. It doesn't matter what you do, it matters that you've achieved it and for that, congrats. But as a practical semi-object, this has to be one of the worst ways possible to solve the problem.
- dirkc 2y ago
  That is a valid point. The visitor does not need to install the app, but it's still more complicated than pushing a button. From the owner's perspective I imagine it's at least a little bit simpler to install an app and put up a QR code. Although if they have to print it out themselves I guess all bets are off. > Good job on the project, I really mean it. It doesn't matter what you do, it matters that you've achieved it and for that, congrats. But as a practical semi-object, this has to be one of the worst ways possible to solve the problem. Thank you, those are kind words. I doubt that this is the worst possible way in every context, but working towards better solutions is why we share stuff and ask/give feedback :)
sebtron 2y ago
Just curious, what does a "modern smart doorbell" do exactly?
- nkozyra 2y ago
  Typically transmit video to phones, which is also pretty trivial with about $20 of hardware.
thomascountz 2y ago
A text or call on said smartphone.

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atoav 2y ago

That was my exact first thought. That seems to be a lot more complicated than a traditional bell, except for the fact that you don't have to run two wires there (a thing most places will already have there). I mean this could be a okay solution for a very certain set of circumstances, but making your visitors scan a QR-Code seems like bad UX, why not have them fill out a form while you're at it? If I had a situation where it was impossible to run wires through the wall I'd install a old-school knocker on the door and a knock sensor on the inside. UX is intuitive and the knock sensor can still send me things to the phone if I like that.

gregmac 2y ago
> If I had a situation where it was impossible to run wires through the wall ... Wireless doorbells can be found for tens of dollars. You can get them with multiple receivers you can place around your house.
pepa65 2y ago
We have a 40 yard driveway up a hill and trees in the line of sight. I am going to try this, as it will add another option of contacting us.