Ring vs Skybell vs Kuna vs?

[JDRoberts]

@JoeC

I’d be super interested in a non-video doorbell that is compatible with SmartThings. Just a simple weather-proof button that actually looks like a doorbell. I don’t need or want video for a doorbell, just a notification. I think that if a supplier sold a $30-50 compatible doorbell they would have a monopoly on that niche for a while.

I have added a doorbell FAQ since there have been many doorbell topics lately:

FAQ: Networked Doorbells as of August 2015 (deprecated--see 2016 FAQ instead)

FThere are always a lot of questions about the possibility of a networked doorbell. Right now, April 2015, ring is running a lot of television commercials, and that is generating a lot of forum discussion. So here’s a FAQ on what’s currently available. I expect many things will change going forward so this FAQ will have to be either updated or may eventually just get out of date. But for August 2015, it’s current. THE BIG PROBLEM: WEATHER The biggest problem for any doorbell system is the part that outside. Obviously this is less of a problem if you live in an area with temperate climate. But if you live in an area that gets very cold or very hot, many sensors will have difficulty. So just keep that in mind when looking at the options. OPTION 1: PURPOSE BUILT ALL IN ONE UNITS LIKE SKYB…