The issue is that the proper size wire to provide power to a doorbell is larger than a Cat 5 cable. So if you run Cat 5 to your doorbell, you can't actually use it as a simple doorbell. (Cat 5 is 24 gauge, but you need 16 gauge for a doorbell.)
If you are building a house and you want to leave options for the home owner what do you do? PoE Cat 5? Or standard doorbell wire?
The market seems to have decided that you do a standard 16V AC 1A power to the doorbell, and then WiFi for the data.
The issue is that the proper size wire to provide power to a doorbell is larger than a Cat 5 cable. So if you run Cat 5 to your doorbell, you can't actually use it as a simple doorbell. (Cat 5 is 24 gauge, but you need 16 gauge for a doorbell.)
If you are building a house and you want to leave options for the home owner what do you do? PoE Cat 5? Or standard doorbell wire?
The market seems to have decided that you do a standard 16V AC 1A power to the doorbell, and then WiFi for the data.
See: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041807292-Sele...