Do you have a doorbell cam?

@snowy22315 (192438)
United States
July 8, 2025 1:57pm CST
On Prime Days they are marked way down. The also have other video doorbell systems that are much less If you have one of these how useful do you find it? Rarely do people venture up here although I would be curious to see what animals do.
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@AmbiePam (100310)
• United States
8 Jul
My dad got me an off brand like the one he has. Because I live in an apartment I get a lot of cell phone notifications about who is in front of my door, but after a couple of incidents here it is worth it. I like mine and my dad and Diana like theirs. My sister and BIL have an actual Ring.
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@AmbiePam (100310)
• United States
8 Jul
@snowy22315 That’s a good deal.
@snowy22315 (192438)
• United States
8 Jul
The knock off brand is only 20 bucks
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@rakski (142571)
• Philippines
20h
Video doorbells can be surprisingly useful, even in quiet areas.
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@snowy22315 (192438)
• United States
20h
Other than seeing what animals are nearby don't know what else..Maybe keep from being startled or something
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@rakski (142571)
• Philippines
17h
@MarieCoyle yes, that is what I have in mind
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@MarieCoyle (46027)
18h
@snowy22315 I really like the feature that even if I am not home, I can see any activity through my phone and it tells me if someone is by the door.
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@NJChicaa (123544)
• United States
8 Jul
I don't. I want one but I also don't want to pay for internet. There are options but I don't have the intellect or patience to try to figure them out. Not my wheelhouse. There is already 1 up here on the 3rd floor along with 2 on the 2nd and 2 on the ground floor.
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@nela13 (59075)
• Portugal
4h
I don't have a cam but it is useful for sure.
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@snowy22315 (192438)
• United States
2h
Yeah, funds are a little tight now..so don't think I am going to buy one.
@LindaOHio (193918)
• United States
23h
I bought one about 3 years ago; and hubby never installed it.
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@LindaOHio (193918)
• United States
Just now
@MarieCoyle I bought one with a separate screen. The screen has to be plugged in and on to work. It was one of the only ones I found that didn't require a smartphone.
@MarieCoyle (46027)
14h
I am not sure how this would work without a smartphone? I mean...you could hook it to your computer, but that would have to be on to even get notifications for the camera.
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@MarieCoyle (46027)
8 Jul
My oldest son decided mom needed door cams so yes, I have them. I think in my case it gives me peace of mind.
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@snowy22315 (192438)
• United States
8 Jul
I am thinking about it
@MarieCoyle (46027)
18h
@snowy22315 I don’t live in a scary neighborhood or anything, but I want to see who is on the other side of the door. I guess I am being cautious, but it’s ok because if I don’t know them, I don’t answer the door.
@LadyDuck (478450)
• Italy
6h
I had one in Switzerland, not here.
@wolfgirl569 (118941)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jul
We like them
@Deepizzaguy (111665)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23h
My home does not have a doorbell camera.
@aninditasen (17216)
• Raurkela, India
6h
I have a CCTV but not a video door bell. I wish I had that. I should research about it.
8 Jul
No I do not. I also do not have a satellite controlled robotic lawn mower. But I do put cameras pointing out at the squirrel tree fairly often.
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22h
No We do not have a doorbell cam Don't want one to be honest. Had no problems not having one.