I think my Amcrest AD410 is finally giving up. Image is grainy, as I suspect the sunlight has gotten to it. Seeking to identify options for a decent and readily available replacement.
My requirements are as follows:
My requirements are as follows:
- No subscription and no subscription potential.
- Powered by a standard 16V/24V doorbell transformer.
- Wifi (I wish I had POE, but wifi has been stable).
- Can handle a high-sunlight installation (with respect to both video quality and durability).
- Ideally uses mechanical external chimes like the AD410.
- Has advanced event detection built in - can do motion for people/vehicles instead of just general motion detection.
- Compatible with Synology Surveillance Station.
- Decent app interface. I dislike the Amcrest app and, unfortunately, the AD410 would never link with the Dahua app, though I find it to be a better interface. Synology is good for recording footage but very poor for doorbell interface.
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With some compromises, you could go for a Reolink doorbell Wifi (not the Reolink battery-powered doorbell model!), but you really ought to read the relevant thread here - at least the last few pages. You’ll also find 