I’m also interested in ring. Unfortunately, a big problem with it (reading from various reviews) for UK / EU is with its exposure to the elements leading to corrosion internally. Having the ‘gasket’ means it’s rather difficult to slide the unit into the base.
Edit: there’s DoorBird, which is made in Germany. It’s weather certified (can’t remember which standard) but pricey.
I don’t have a lot of time for anything these days but did do some brainstorming recently for something similar. I found this guide which gave me some ideas:
Z-Wave Easy Button @instructables
Obviously, I’m not recommending you take the device apart or use an “Easy Button” but you could rig it with a more traditional outdoor “doorbell” switch…
In fact, you can probably get away with using the mentioned monoprice device as is and just wire up the switch to its internal wire terminals. However, you’ll have to create/modify a custom device type to get it working…
Also, I found out that the monoprice z-wave device mentioned in the guide can be obtained in the UK under a different guise e.g. Zipato vs-zd2102.eu @AmazonUK
I spoke to an Aeotec rep at ISE and apparently the Doorbell is being released in the UK around June time!
Would it not be possible to do something mechanical with a vibration sensor? Put in a (plastic!) waterproof box, and arrange for it to move when it is pressed?
Hey freelancemark, can you explain how you were able to do this? I just purchased a SONOS Play 1 SOLEY for this purpose hahah. I can’t find a smartapp which will play a specific song (doorbell sound) when acceleration is detected on my Front Door’s SmartThings Multisensor, only apps which will do things such as play, stop, toggle play/stop, next track, etc.
Thanks for your help!!
Not a direct reply but in-case anyone else was considering it just today I’ve switched from using a Fibaro contact sensor with a normal doorbell wired to it (and triggering a sonos on contact close) to using Ring (which is now on Amazon UK). This worked without fail, very easy unfortunately my frontdoor cam broke and instead of replacing just it I went for a Ring.
I’ve had to use IFFTT to trigger on/off switches within Smartthings to keep some of the automation (such as Sonos alerts etc) but seems to be working quite well so far.
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Is there really still no option for a doorbell in the UK that is on the compatible list for Smartthings?!
Would have thought the use case for one needs no explanation!
Or is it down to hashing your own together?
http://www.smartukhome.co.uk/index.php/2016/02/17/z-wave-door-bell-uk-for-under-50-pounds/
Hi Chris
how did you set up the Ring to work with Smartthings - which type of device do you choose during adding a thing to Smart Things?
What Smart Apps do you use with it?
Thanks
Hi Richard,
I’m afraid I’ve just left it as a IFTTT item where if pressed the IFTTT channel sets a virtual switch to Yes. I have it alert me via Sonos and flicker a couple lights in the house to get my attention.
Great device, little lagged in letting me know it’s rung but people don’t seem to mind waiting a minute for me to answer.
Chris
That’s useful thanks.
I don’t have a multipurpose sensor so am not familiar with how you can set it up within a rule but interested in how you isolate a door knock from the opening and closing of the door as wouldnt want the doorbell sound every time someone comes and goes?
you could buy a door sensor and stick the two components on the same panel, they would detect vibration then but would not serve any purpose as a door sensor?
I see Ring is now for sale in the UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Wi-Fi-Enabled-Video-Doorbell-Satin-Chrome/dp/B00N2ZDXW2#Ask
Do you know of an official integration?
That’s one expensive doorbell !
There is always Amazon Warehouse - currently £20 cheaper.
It may be worth a punt.
Personally only had only good experiences with warehouse.
Last one was a Kindle Fire HD 6 normal price around £79.99 bought from Warehouse for £23 as it came in a plain brown box. Very slight scuffing on back but otherwise pristine.
Installed Play Store and am currently using it as a SmartThings control panel.
I have just setup a smart Doorbell using my existing 1byone Easy Chime Wireless Doorbell by simply removing the LED light from the receiver and wiring it to the Fibaro FGK-103 Door and Window Sensor.
Works a treat and I get instant notifications to my phone as soon as the doorbell is pressed.
Could you do a brief documentation on this with pictures if possible?! Interested in doing similar.
Me too, thanks
Vesternet has an article on how to do this, with photographs: