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Smart button as a connected doorbell? (self.homeassistant)

submitted 1 year ago by obsolete29 to c/homeassistant

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Hello. Can anyone recommend a smart button that I could use as a connected doorbell? We already have camera coverage on the front porch so no need for video doorbell. Would prefer zwave but am open to zigbee as well. Our front porch is covered but am concerned about using an indoor button outside, mostly because of temps, esp in winter.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Make people strike two loose wires together to close the contact instead of a button :D

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I'm using a SmartThings IM6001-BTP01 (zigbee) to do this. Works well. Has been in operation for about 12 months.

[–] dinosoup 2 points 1 year ago

Since this is pretty straight forward, I think most any “single click” Zwave switch would work? I love IKEAs stuff but I think it’s mostly Zigbee.

[–] kith151 2 points 1 year ago

I'm using a zigbee button and it works great, no issues with the device over the winter, though I probably change the battery more than if it was indoors. I would link to the one I'm using, but apparently it is no longer for sale.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I've seen a few people use an Aqara button

[–] kurikai 1 points 1 year ago

Shelly button is waterproof. But uses wifi