A door with a view
Video doorbells are a
step up from traditional
doorbell and spyhole viewer
combinations and represent
an easy entry point into
“internet of things” security
systems for both installers
and customers alike.
Burg-Wächter’s new Door
eGuard DG8500 is an easy to
fit video doorbell system for
both house and apartment
doors. Activated by either
a simple button push or the
infra-red motion detector,
this Wi-Fi enabled camera
sends a notification to the
free Tuya Smart app, which
is available for both Android
and iOS. This allows home
owners to easily see visitors
to their house via their
smartphone, even when they
enjoying their garden or out
and about.
The DG85000 features a
720P camera with 160 degree
lens along with integrated
infra-red LEDs, to give a
wide HD quality view, even
in low light conditions.
The in-built speaker and
microphone utilise noise
suppression technology to
provide crystal clear twoway
audio communication.
Convenience is further
increased as the Tuya app
is compatible with both
Amazon Alexa and Google
Home, allowing Door eGuard
to fully integrate into the
modern smart home.
Utilising the build-it PIR
sensor, the camera can
record whenever motion is
sensed for playback later via
the app – perfect for keeping
an eye on unwanted visitors.
A micro SD card slot allows
the recording of both video
and audio without the need
for expensive cloud-based
storage services.
Marking the DG8500 out
from the competition is the
separate chime box that
features 16 different ring
tones. The chime box is both
battery powered and fully
wireless with a 30m range,
so can be placed anywhere
around the home, and within
earshot of the back garden.
The external unit is IP55
rated and comes with a sunvisor/rain-cover,
ensuring
the Door eGuard 8500 can
survive the best (and worst)
of the British weather.
The Door eGuard 8500
is a direct replacement for
existing 2-wire doorbell
installations, whilst a
separate 12V power supply
is available for fresh
installations.
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