> The Ring doorbell doesn't function as a doorbell if it loses wifi connection. Oh and when it's connected, the initial press does ring the doorbell, but subsequent presses don't ring the doorbell, and this is by design. During the brief time I had it connected
The Ring doorbell absolutely works as a mechanical doorbell if it's hard-wired into the doorbell system in the house...if there is one.
Other than that, totally agree with you re: built-in "smart home" systems. They are cheap systems builders use to drive the home price up that you don't have much control over.
If we build our own house, I'll ask for non-smart devices but replace them with my own. I LOVE our smart home stuff.
The Ring doorbell absolutely works as a mechanical doorbell if it's hard-wired into the doorbell system in the house...if there is one.
Other than that, totally agree with you re: built-in "smart home" systems. They are cheap systems builders use to drive the home price up that you don't have much control over.
If we build our own house, I'll ask for non-smart devices but replace them with my own. I LOVE our smart home stuff.