Thursday, September 17, 2015

Product Review: YYGIFT Smart Video WiFi Doorbell

I felt the need to share one my Amazon Reviews because not everything turns out exactly as hoped. My goal is of course to share those 4 and 5 star things that others might be interest in. I thought this one would be one for the books as it was destined to be assume when I ordered it. But despite some people's thoughts about product reviews and reviewers, not EVERY single one is a five star or remotely close. 
I had the opportunity to review a Wireless Door Bell with built in camera. I gave it barely deserved 2   ultimately ended up returning the product. I wasn't ugly about it, and while it did have benefits, it also very much had some issues that made it...

Just a Doorbell
I was excited to get this doorbell as added security protection to my smart home in progress. My full and open self-disclosure is that with a wireless garage door opener and wireless cameras that were self-installed, I am maybe a bit more experienced in installing smart devices than a first time user.
So let me first start by saying this doorbell is bigger than an ordinary doorbell, but nonetheless very modern looking. It is one unit, not too heavy, and definitely sturdy. The instructions are a bit confusing, so take it step by step and you’ll get it. It also had multiple adapters that, well, weren’t all needed. The doorbell though is not that easy to figure out without the directions though.
The doorbell comes with everything needed to setup (EXCEPT an AC adapter and 2 AA batteries for the in house receiver, if you are going either of those routes). It also does not have a tiny screwdriver, so have one handy in addition to a regular Philips head screw driver. By tiny, I mean eyeglass screwdriver size… I wasn’t expecting that one but luckily had one accessible.
The app is pretty easy. If you have used any other smart wireless home product apps (i.e. security camera, garage openers, wireless locks), this application looks similar to all the others!
Getting down to the nitty gritty… Based on my experience, I could not recommend this product for what it should be. As a regular doorbell and maybe an Ethernet connection MAYBE… but for a wireless doorbell with built in camera, I’m sorry, it just didn’t fit the buck. From my experience, I spent maybe 20 minutes checking it out and programming it before installing outside my home and it appeared to work pretty well. Once I got it installed outside, I could not get it to hold a signal to the wifi. Having other things connected to the wifi that are further, I ruled out the fact that welp, it is too far for the signal to reach. I reset it several times, uninstalled and reinstalled and while it works on the regular receiver, it’s very finicky with being connected to the app on my phone. It works for a minute or two and then it’s not connected. This to me is no Bueno because if the camera and app don’t work, it is just yet another doorbell. I'm currently waiting on a response on it and will likely be returning this item.
I was provided this item at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback.

2 comments:

  1. Nice post.
    You can also try for the Portable Wireless Doorbell of the Liztek brand.

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