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I probably agree with your premise (it's not clear), but: Scenario 1 (QR code) puts 100% of the infrastructure on the client (visitor) side, and scenario 2 (Ne
by quesera 2y ago
I probably agree with your premise (it's not clear), but:
Scenario 1 (QR code) puts 100% of the infrastructure on the client (visitor) side, and scenario 2 (Nest, Ring, etc) puts 100% of the infrastructure on the server (resident) side. [Edit: strained metaphor perhaps, and yes both scenarios require connectivity infrastructure]
So these are completely different methods of achieving the same goal, and there are easily imaginable cases where one scenario would be preferable over the other.
Usually, server-side makes the most sense. Certainly in the case of a traditional wired or wireless dumb doorbell, it's simpler.
But there are cases where server-side is difficult or impossible, especially if you want "smart" features like photos or routing or two-way interaction. Higher cost, permission from property owner if renting, etc.
Pushing the infrastructure to client-side solves these problems. Most users will have the client infrastructure in their pocket already. No wires. No new piece of hardware to maintain, repair, keep charged, etc.
- aaronax 2y agoYou can get a wireless doorbell for $25 which will require no permission from any reasonable property owner.
- quesera 2y agoBut this gives you the functionality of a $200 system (Nest, Ring, etc) for ~zero cost, and not all property owners will approve a Nest camera on their porch.
- michaelt 2y agoThe way I see it, Nest and Ring are a $20 doorbell, plus a $10 range extender so you can hear the bell if you're out the back, plus a $170 home CCTV system because you're in a high crime area. Seems to me a QR code removes the $170 bit that was a key part of the Ring camera value proposition.
- quesera 2y agoThe "ring me even if I'm not at home" feature has some value also. And for people who do not live in high-crime areas, but might want the other features of a Ring camera, the value distribution would necessarily be different.
- rootusrootus 2y agoI'm in a very low (nonexistent, really) crime area and I like the camera on the doorbell. Not worried about anyone breaking in, but being able to tell at a glance whether it's a package, a neighbor, or a salesman ... that's valuable.
- aaronax 2y agoI wasn't thinking camera. Just a doorbell. https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/products/portable-wireless-doorbell-3-series-rdwl311a.htm https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/products/portable-wirel...
- nicolaslem 2y agoAny recommendations for a $25 wireless doorbell that actually works? I went through two of them and both stopped working after a year. The location they need to be installed in is slightly exposed to the elements and it seems cheap doorbells really don't like that.
- aaronax 2y agoNo personal experience unfortunately. I have a brass antique reproduction twist bell! I would look for something like this: https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/products/portable-wireless-doorbell-3-series-rdwl311a.htm https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/products/portable-wirel...
- beAbU 2y agoHow is scenario 1 100% on the client side?
- quesera 2y agoBad metaphor perhaps. Attempted to clarify above.
- c22 2y agoIf I'm already holding my phone in my hand why wouldn't I just call you?
- mikedelfino 2y agoThe pizza guy, your neighbor, and firefighters don't always have direct access to your phone number.
- akerl_ 2y agoThe pizza guy and firefighters are not going to scan a QR code on your door.