WIFI Doorbell Camera

Overview

Notes on installing WIFI doorbell cameras.

Required specs

• Ethernet cable
• PoE
• 1080p video or better, e.g. 2K or 3K
• Compatible with Synology Surveillance Station, most likely with ONVIF
• A phone app with push notifications when doorbell is pressed providing video in front of the door
• (Optional) some sort of physical door chime triggered by the button on the doorbell unit

Previously installed

DoorBird IP Video Door Station D101

Drawbacks

• Hard-wired ethernet Cat5, i.e. there is no plug, so it cannot be reinstalled. Also Cat5, not Cat6.