Hey everyone! I’m on a mission to find the perfect smart doorbell for my home, and I thought I’d share my journey with you. Maybe someone out there has tackled this exact problem and can offer some advice!
So, here’s the deal: I want a smart doorbell that I can control via Home Assistant. The catch? It shouldn’t require an AC plug. My hallway doesn’t have any AC outlets, and installing one would be a bit of a hassle. Plus, I want it to be powered by the existing wiring from my current doorbell. I also don’t want to deal with extra gateways or complicated setups—I’d prefer it to work seamlessly with my Home Assistant setup using Zigbee or Thread.
I’ve been doing some research, and so far, I haven’t found anything that ticks all the boxes. Most smart doorbells either require an AC plug or come with their own gateway, which I’d rather avoid. I’d also prefer something affordable, as I don’t want to overspend on this project.
Here’s what I’m looking for in a smart doorbell:
- No AC plug required
- Works with existing wiring
- No additional gateway needed
- Compatible with Home Assistant
- Affordable
If anyone has recommendations or has successfully set up a similar system, I’d love to hear about it! Maybe there’s a clever workaround or a product I’ve overlooked. Let me know your thoughts—I’m all ears!
Thanks in advance for your help! 