Doorbell Video Ring Security Camera by RCA New and Improved - with Mobile Doorbell Ring, 3MP HD Video, Live Stream, No Recording Storage Fees, Night Vision and Motion Detection

I did a lot of research before picking a doorbell cam. I picked this one for the following reasons:Hard wired into the existing doorbell. Most others I looked at had an internal battery that lasts only 3 years can not be replaced.Free video recording3MP HD video quality! Better than 1080. Ability to change the video qualityWide lens. I was concerned about my doorbell location but the lens covered a large area!Zooms, Live Feed, Mobile Alerts, Scheduling, Two Way Talk, Audible alarm upon intruder of set areaThe only CON I found was that most others have free lifetime replacement if stolen, this one does not.

Edit: Update 7/3/19So there are some minor issues I've been experiencing with this camera that can be somewhat annoying. They are enough to drop my star rating by one star (from 4 stars to 3 stars). I still think it's one of the better options for those looking to store locally, as opposed to paying for cloud service, since the positives outweigh the negatives. But here's my two annoyances:- Occasional issues with recording motion. For some strange reason, the device gets selective in what motion it records and how fully it records them. When reviewing the recorded timeline of motion detection, there will occasionally be events on the timeline that I can't access, or that will be cut short. No real rhyme or reason as to why certain events aren't accessible (it will freeze when trying to load the event).-Whenever the app on your phone requires updates (which is very often), you have to re-enter your password in the app (it won't save your password). This can get really annoying if someone rings your doorbell, and you have to try to remember your password and then enter it quickly enough in order to just see who's at the door.Original ReviewI’ve been wanting to get a doorbell camera for years now, but have put it off due to the mixed reviews of almost every camera. There were a lot of trade-offs when it came to the perfect doorbell camera. So I waited a few years for the technology to catch up.Fast forward to today, and there’s a plethora of doorbell cams to choose from, all with an abundance of features. However they each still seem to have their faults (with the majority of user reviews being three stars and under for the more popular ones).Of course, the Ring and Nest cameras were at the top of my list to research, however I couldn’t shake my annoyance at having to rely on their Cloud for storage and service. Paying a recurring fee for the life of the unit just didn’t appeal to me. And what if these companies unexpectedly go belly-up? Then I’m left with a non-functioning device (I had already been burned by my Canary security camera, which originally touted free cloud storage during its peak sales - but then a year ago decided they would start charging for their storage).There are also a lot of Chinese companies coming out of the woodwork with their own doorbell security devices, ranging from as low as $50 to as high as $300. I think we all know the security concerns we have about Chinese technology, and the safety and reliability of their devices.So my qualifications for a doorbell camera were simple: -It needs to have local storage (no cloud) -It has to be HD quality -It has to work with my existing mechanical doorbell (no batteries) -It has to have night vision and motion detection -And it has to look like a doorbell (don’t want one of those monstrosities that are the size of an iPhone Plus - since I have limited door frame space. Also, no futuristic circular dome doorbells)As I was doing my research, there were just too many options. However, I slimmed it down tremendously once I started specifically looking for local storage, and hard-wired (non-battery) doorbells. The majority of my choices were Chinese companies with strange device names. Most of these looked exactly the same, and you could tell they were all just re-branded from the same overall device manufacturer. And the reviews were all over the place. The only ones with four or five stars, all had under 10 user reviews (which is usually a big warning sign for electronics). Didn’t want to take my chances on those.I had come across this RCA early in my searching (I was looking at both models, including the earlier version that looked more similar to Ring). Honestly, the only reason I pulled the trigger on this model was because it was newer, had moderate to good reviews, was a RCA-backed US name (even though it’s a re-labeled Chinese device), and because it had all the features I needed. It was still a hard decision, because the negative reviews complained about installation, firmware problems, and failure rates.So I pulled the trigger on it since I didn’t really have many other options, and hoped for the best.PROS: -Picture quality is excellent. I record everything in Ultra-def, and it’s clear and detailed. Night vision is crisp and clear as well. -Easy installation. The instruction manual is incredibly well-written and easy to understand. Took me 10 minutes to finish installing. I didn’t run into any troubles with installing (other than an issue with the inside chime - which I outline in the “cons”). Connected to the internet easily and the app worked seamlessly on the first try. The device also came with everything you need (including screwdriver, masonry drill bit, and screw drill bit). The only thing missing was a drill. It could have used a troubleshooting section, however - for those that DO run into issues. -Looks great and not too large. Doesn’t look out of place as a doorbell. And the blue ring around the button is nice, as well as the faceplate options. It also came with a selection of angled mounting plates to help with any location constraints (angles the camera in the direction you want it to face) -Works well on my 5g (using a Netgear Nighthawk router - about 20 ft from the front door). Pretty fast connection while I’m in the house. Haven’t yet tested the connection/video speeds when I’m away from home off Wi-Fi. -SD card upgrade options. I replaced the 16gb micro-SD with a 64gb card. -The ability to manually record the door area. It also automatically records any instance of a door ring or of motion detection, so you can go back in your timeline and see who may have come by your home. -Upgraded to the newest firmware with no issues (I was hesitant at first, since there have been complaints about color saturation, image blow-outs, etc from the upgrade) -You can record audio, and also has a speaker function to talk to guests (which is loud and clear). That’s a bonus for me since I wasn’t really looking for that feature.CONS: -Chinese-made (rebadged Hikvision) makes me wonder how secure it is on my network. But really anything in your house that connects to the internet could be questionable. -Gets warm - not that worrisome right now, but during summer months I worry about failure due to overheating -Can’t turn off or adjust volume of outside doorbell sound or speaker. It is incredibly loud, and I’m sure my neighbors can hear when someone rings my doorbell. I’m also worried it could scare people not expecting it, since most people aren’t used to the actual doorbell making a sound. -The night vision dome in the center looks like a button. I‘m concerned people will accidentally press that instead of the actual doorbell button -My standard 16v doorbell transformer would not work in conjunction with this doorbell, in terms of the mechanical chime inside the house sounding when the doorbell is pressed. The inside chime just wouldn’t work at this voltage (even though the unit says it will work with lower voltage transformers). I had to purchase a 24v transformer to remedy this, and now the inside doorbell works alongside the doorbell button. Minor annoyance, and extra expenditure. -No motion detector sensitivity settings. There’s only a range of 3 ft, 5 ft, 9 ft. Which isn’t really exact. If you’re the type that wants to get notified by every instance of motion detection - it may prove annoying. I’ve had cars that drive by get recorded, and my house is at least 75 feet from the road. There is also an alarm that sounds externally from motion it captures (I have all these features turned off) -App could use work. It has to log in every time you get a notification, which can cause some delay (at least it remembers your username and password though). It’s functional, but I wish there were more set-up/tweaking options.I may have written a lot of cons - but these are mainly just nitpicks, and could probably be solved in future firmware updates. Overall, I’m actually surprised at how easy it was to set up and start using - and the quality of the camera. So far, it was a good buy and I’m happy with my purchase. I finally have a doorbell camera that fits my needs.*Disclaimer: I’ve only had this product a few days. Will update my review as I get more use out of it, and as I start to notice any issues (if there are any).

12/21/20 update...The device died! It just locked up with no video feed to app so I took the faceplate off and pushed the "reset" button for 15 seconds and NOTHING...I did that same thing several more times just to make sure and it never did anything at all. Interestingly, the power was still on and the blue ring around the doorbell button was still on. I took it completely off and disconnected from AC power and, more interestingly, the blue light stayed on for about an hour (internal battery?!). I tried to reboot it again and still it didn't work. Lasted about 2 years, not a great return on investment. BUT, I ordered another one because I use the RCA camera floodlight system in the back yard and wanted to have both on the same app again. I received the new one and installed in a jiffy and I'm back up and running again. Hoping this was just a fluke. FYI, my RCA camera doorbell is mounted inside my front porch and it not in any weather except mild winters...no rain touches it, etc. I support RCA/Vioxx because there are no monthly charges but I won't do it again if this one dies in 2 years.6/21/19 Update...It works as advertised...great picture, great sounds, ability to talk with people at the front door. Never had a problem getting it to sync with my wifi system and never had a problem with it restarting automatically after a power outage. Works so well I'm buying a RCA floodlight/Camera for the back yard so I can put it on same app! I'll review that when I get it.I replaced my Ring video doorbell with this one because the Ring always had a bad lag on video and I could never talk 2 way without the app crashing. Contacted customer support several times and no help. So I got this one. It installed just Lomé the instructions said except it wouldn’t scan the QR code in the instr book but then I found QR code on the outside of instr booklet and voila everything worked. You do have to push reset button on the doorbell so don’t screw in the faceplate too soon like I did. The app works great. It even works my old door chime too!I’ve had the doorbell for over a week and it works so much more smoothly than the Ring video doorbell that I had for over a year! I can talk 2 ways, I can take pictures, I can record videos and monitor live anytime and no charges at all! It has no lag video at about 50% WiFi strength. I couldn’t be happier. I hope it lasts

Supuestamente es el mas sencillo de instalar y hasta trae opción por si no tienes la caja de la campana, pero en cuanto enciendo el switch de la luz el timbre se queda pegado, no deja de sonar y hasta el momento nadie de soporte me ha contestado, si no logro instalarlo tendré que devolverlo y no quisiera tener que gastar en un electricista solo para conectar los cables que aparentemente es muy sencillo. En caso de lograrlo ya les avisaré de su funcionamiento.

J'ai eu un peu de difficulté avec l'installation mais depuis qu'elle est installée ça fonctionne super bien