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Ring doorbell camera - what are the easiest private alternatives? (self.privacy)

submitted 1 year ago by j4k3 to c/[email protected]

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Family just got one of these dumb things and I need a quick replacement option to order and return this crap. What is there that works offline and I can set up to work with fruit phones? (Not a fruit phone/fruit salad user)

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This really isn't a helpful answer. People don't get a Ring for the doorbell, they get it for the camera. This post is requesting a good private security camera that can also record and maybe allow you to talk to whoever is at your door. Your answer is the equivalent of:

Q: Gasoline-powered car - what are the easiest hybrid alternatives?

A: A normal goddamn bicycle