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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.