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Ermmmmm . So you mean utility room door opens into kitchen as kitchen leads to escape route . Yeah ?

It’s WiFi not zigbee though does have BT . I’m waiting on matter to mature - like zigbee / z wave I think it’s gonna take time . What I do like is being ‘technology’ agnostic - so can change relatively easily as technology improves .

I can’t be arsed to google so …. Internal door goes from kitchen to ‘utility’ room . I decided to please bco to (expletive deleted) off ; I’ll make it a fire door so no chance of complaining . But should ( or need to ) open into the kitchen or into the utility room . Does it matter ? My bco might complain as before about the dead body jammed against a door so can’t open it BS ( only body might be his ) .

Had some ghosting issues - but pretty much mitigated them now - with a single person at least I.e me . Can track upto 5 people ( that will get tested over Easter weekend ) . Currently just triggers dining lights - so easy to test and no big issue if fails . Ultimately could replace my person detection frigate tpu’s for internal lighting control anyway .

Yes . Easier to test in lounge . Once satisfied can migrate to bathroom . Patience @joe90 I know you get off on these things 🤣

Not yet!. This test is in the lounge!

This is good ! This is SO good . Really impressed after an initial test setup . Detects myself and location relative to it with impressive accuracy and speed . Got SWMBO to join in ! . No probs . Get the occasional ghosting I.e a 3rd person ! - more tinkering required . Not often impressed with a cheap device - but this is so cool - can’t wait for 3rd generation .

I’m a robot . I build a house all day long . I don’t complain . I don’t get paid . I just continue endlessly as though I have no emotion attached to the task . I’m a robot

I’ve been quoted around 300 + vat ; so far . So similar ball park . Mine ain’t gonna leak nowt

What about a WiFi bridge ? https://www.4gon.co.uk/ubiquiti-rocket-m5-ac-pointtopoint-wireless-bridgebase-station-p-6258.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwh4-wBhB3EiwAeJsppAu1ypJmsw2qKT8OqJ224j83XuC2IG1755UfcVB8t7cp182gu3rJShoCRjsQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1 for example . Line of sight would be best . Buy them on Amazon , test , return if shite ( Amazon is good for these things ; test and fail …. )

No ‘edge’ to the driveway so you could duct ( above or below ground ) ? Have another internet connection installed at the garage - then it’s all cloud based 🫤😊

There I was thinking it would be at least a grand ! ( apologies messaged you before reading forum )

What is a sensible cost for this ? Does the costing take into account the size of the property ? I.e larger it is , longer to fill with air ?? ta

No chance of ‘shallow’ ducting and threading an external grade cat 5/6 cable to the location of the video doorbell . I know a pita but if you can do that and get the cable into your main build ( via loft / hole in wall ) you’ll have obviously the best connection . Power line plugs are a bit of try and hope . You might be lucky . I would suggest when you try the power line plugs you speed test at each end to see just how well they are doing relative to your isp quoted speed .

Yes ! it’s not been an issue . Only obvious limitation is if you do wish to speak to person at the door via the camera and app and are not home then a delay . For the money and size better than previous video doorbells imho .

Late as possible . Ours recently went in after 11 yrs ☺️

Now you’re talking ! Toys for boys !

It’s a new toy !

It’s not the comms ( zigbee , z wave , Bluetooth ) - it’s a presence detector . Can detect upto 5 people ; their relative positions ! . Can also detect if you fall apparently ! . All wireless comms are a solution looking for a problem by the very nature of being wireless .

That’s why I post here . Pick a subject not related to house building and post it on a house building forum . The man with 1 eye is king in kingdom of the blind - or some such BS

Because as you know from experience @joe90 - rub a dub dub 2 in the tub . Yanky yank yank 3 need a w*** 😉

SWMBO has been ill this week so stuck at home with me 🫤😵‍💫🙄 As this prevents work on the house ( good excuse ) I’ve been fiddling with HA . Lots of issues and fun . I really did want a camera in the bathroom ( not for that ! ) . But was not allowed . But now …. https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/presence-sensor-fp2/ Arriving tomorrow ! . Though not a camera I can know how many people are in the bathroom and where they are ! . Plenty of opportunities here ! It should be noted that lots of the Chinese stuff does send cloud based date ( Tuya have been especially naughty ) . But a quick router block on port / tcp etc will stop that . Currently have 55 zigbee devices functioning relatively well ( I’d say 96% reliability… ) This type of technology will ultimately replace pir based sensors in a short time .

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Please ! “ Amazon person “ . Tbf I’ve yet to experience a non Amazon man …

Nice ! New project definitely required . I’ve got a few jobs on my endless build if you’re really bored .