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I wanted to try out the Ring security system but there is no way in hell I was going to put that hideous 1st gen keypad on the wall. I'm glad they changed it and I'll wait until Costco starts...
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Try home assistant. HomeKit does it too using homebridge. I’m using both right now trying to decide which way to go.
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I got it with 5” show and extra stickup cam
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I have the 1st gen 10-piece kit from Costco (paid $180).
Is worth returning and getting the 2nd gen instead: Aside from looks, are there any major differences between the 2?
Ring's website...
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Are they compatible? Can I have 1 new control station and the old one on bedroom? Are the sensors compatible?
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Paying 37/month but I am locked down for 5 years. 2 more dog years to go -(. Yeah to save that much money is a no brainier to go with ring. It's 100/year so less than 10 bucks a month. My brother...
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2nd Gen is better, but yeah having hard time with google integration. I setup text to speech alerts with alexa integration for all sort of things with door sensors and doorbell etc. so it will...
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its a little smaller, yeah thats honestly it
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$399 for nest secure!!!! I like google but come on. $50 for a contact sensor. That’s just mean
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Wondering whats the purpose of putting those emergency buttons on the keypad itself. If you need those buttons, chance is you are nowhere near the keypad.I have not touched my keypad since I...
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I currently use Simplisafe, which was very cheap 5 years ago at 25 bucks per month. I'm really considering to switch to Ring at 10 bucks per month.
There are a lot of people out there who are...
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1st gen setup was a pile of crap, i wasted a ton of money on it and never worked right. i wouldnt waste time on the 2nd gen. even if better the same shit company handles the customer service which is...
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ADT charges me $55/month. It was a no brainer switching to Ring :)
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Agreed, although I'm not sure this version is that much more attractive.
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If I am you, I would do a cost analysis to see if you will save money in the long run. In other words -
$37*24=$888
Ring setup:
$249+taxes + $200($100*2 yrs)
and whatever ADT charges as ETF or...
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I recently bought a home that has a ring doorbell to installed, a nest camera for above the garage installed, and three nest carbon monoxide detectors installed inside. I would like to get a system...
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When was that?
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If you need to work on somebody and don’t have time to make a call, you trigger it right from the pad. I’d say it’s more about the immediate ambulance dispatch without needing the phone. Alexa can do...
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It's significantly better but still has a way to go. If Amazon was smart they would mimic the dimensions of a typical two gang plate like the Lutron Claro so it would just disappear. The designers...
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Yea it sucks. Google just destroyed works with Nest. IFTTT used to be enough but now it sucks.
I think nest is doing a security system.
I would of went all arlo but ring covers all cams for...
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I think most people would just arm/disarm from the app and not even touch the keypad.
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It seems one can get a Costco deal + an extra 2nd generation keypad for $50 and still get ahead of this deal.
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It seems that one can get Costco deal + extra 2nd generation keypad and still come ahead of this deal. Plus Costco has 2 more contact sensors, which is worth $30. So I find it hard to see advantages...
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Switched to a Ring Alarm a year ago and have been really happy with it. A no brainer for me to cancel my hardwired alarm since I already had the doorbell and floodlights. $100 a year for all your...
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Also, you can buy the 2nd gen keypad and add it to the 1st gen kit! But like you said I don’t see much use for the keypad either ..
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Emergency buttons are added in 2nd gen keypad
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The keypad is useful for the house keeper etc.
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Pre order before the second gen came out. What I ended up doing was returning both which made it $200 for the 8 piece. My wife wouldn’t let me keep the 5” show as I have two more shrink wrapped and...
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The contact sensors feel stronger and are more compact. The keypad now has direct Police, Fire Or Para which was the big selling point.
I’m sure under the hood is faster and more reliable.
I...
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RCLP9Z
also other cameras with free echo dot
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXPNQYW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZY2F17
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Ring was good before Amazon bought them. Hate it now.
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Genuine question... can you elaborate why? The monthly cost is amazingly cheap compared to other companies, and I'm really considering to switch to Ring.
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Costco is a lot cheaper during their sale. 1st vs 2nd gen differences appear to be cosmetic.
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You are going to have a hard time integrating Amazon/Ring products with Google/Nest products. I have both for experimenting with but I would suggest you pick Amazon or Google and stick within their...
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10 piece for $219.99 in costco warehouse
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I forgot about the house keeper and the butler. Should just hide the keypad in the servant's entrance. :)