Your friend is absolutely right. The Bridge Rectifier can take straight DC or AC. Just make sure your DC doesn't go outside the voltage range, and I would keep it closer to the lower end of the range.
If you get too much IR glare at night it might be worth painting the inside of the goose neck surround matt black or something. Also on actionable notification- could add message on both notification and response I.e. open gate or standard tts response. And for open gate action result, I.e. welcome/standby/stand clear, gate opening. All good fun once working!
Those are awesome ideas Scott. I am not doing anything with TTS just yet, but have a whole video planned for it. I really love changing the message on the display though. That is neat!!
We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
I bought a cheap Photocell for the front gate that rings my door bell when anything goes past the gate. We leave our gate open during the day when we are here. It opens automatically at 7:30 am when we are home. The Photocell instructions say it can use 12 to 24V AC/DC. So it can use both as well.
That is one way of doing it. I wanted to know when it was someone else at the gate though, and also prevent people from just driving in and out, which has happened.
Yeah, I got confused and you are 100% right the dedicated package camera is on the pro version. This non-pro edition does have a very wide fisheye lens that _almost_ shows the ground 😉
@@LarsKlintTech I have a video doorbell (The google nest doorbell battery) that i have integrated into HA. I have it set so that if someone rings the doorbell and the alarmo (HACS integration) alarm system is in armed away mode then i have my google assistant near the front door increase to full volume and plays a mp3 i have stored in HA's media folder of a dog barking and growling. anyone that knows us knows to expect it, anyone else 😗
Thanks for watching John. Yeah, most Protect devices are integrated with HA. I have lost the on/off button for my floodlights, but that will probably come back 😊
Thanks Rich. There are a few online for sale here in Australia, and I don't think it is out of production as it is still listed on the UBNT store website too.
Hi! I loved your gate video and this one! I was wondering if that one solar panel and batteries runs your gate and door bell? Does it run anything else? I'd love some info on that side of the setup if you have a moment? Thanks so much
Thanks mate 😊 I have a whole video on the solar setup here: ua-cam.com/video/mbfh3e-LH_k/v-deo.html It is a little bit out of date, but still pretty accurate. I do have two solar panels now, as I have indeed added the gate and doorbell to the setup. Any questions after watching that, let me know :)
@@LarsKlintTech thanks so much! Love your work! PS I love you're in Australia! We're building rurally now you've given me heaps of ideas and can't wait to set up a server rack in the study and get automating!
@@owlytv Fantastic!! not only is great fun and tickles your inner nerd's inquisitive nature, but you also end up saving time and money, if you are intentional about your projects 😊
Thank you! Also did you happen to do a rundown on what's running home assistant e.g. an old Mac/pc or thin client.. do you have any breakout zigbee or other hubs? I'd love to send you a giant email if you wouldn't mind?
@@owlytv No, I didn't but it is super simple on a Raspberry Pi. The Home Assistant website has a full walkthrough. I have made a video on the ConBee II ZigBee controller and many ZigBee use cases. ua-cam.com/video/t_B9i9zgV60/v-deo.html Email is okay, but UA-cam comments is better, as that shares the knowledge with everyone.
Kinda. Sorta. In my case I only have 12V or 24V, or at best 24V passive PoE, so I would be in the same boat I reckon. But yes, in general PoE makes it much easier.
I am not sure as it is provided by BMGi as part of the kit for the gate openers. The product link is here: shop.bmgi.com.au/shop/swing-accessories/keypad-digital-touch/
It is doing very well. IPX4 is splash proof from any angle, also known as rain. It can't be submerged, but that is unlikely to happen 😉In addition it has a cover on the top and sides, further minimizing rain hitting it.
@@LarsKlintTech Thank for the info. Planning to do something similar my Gate is about 31 meters from the house.Only problem not sure which AC mesh best for this distance.Any idea which one is best for this distance?Thank again for the reply.
@@it9435 31 meters isn't too far for outdoor access points. I am not sure what you mean by AC mesh, but I would consider the U6 Mesh. In a straight line with no obstructions I can easily get 100-150 meter range.
The G4 Pro has a fingerprint reader, but is missing a pin code entry pad. Ubiquity doe Access Pro, but that's missing the fingerprint reader. Where it's quite useful for front doors w/ multi versatile access inc Pin code, Fingerprint, Mobile phone app button via wifi/4-5g and bluetooth, or NFC card.
Yeah, it is tricky to fit it all in I suspect. I need to get the opening event into Home Assistant anyway, which I can't do from the Doorbell, so this setup works okay. Having said that I am keen to try out the G4 Doorbell Pro 😁
@@LarsKlintTech I decided on Eufy for thier Doorbell and Front Door lock, which work together beautifully. But downside is I've not figured out Smarthings and smarthome integrations yet. Also the Eufy door lock is just a in-door deadbolt, not relay. But I wanted to upgrade external doors/gates at the farm to another smarthome friendly access control system like Ubiquiti. But Fingerprint and Pin code is critical.
Yeah or you could have just gotten the Poe version or their Poe adapter. There are plenty of Poe battery powered solar charge controller adapters. But I didn’t know about that they’d accept dc. They say no so I never tried. Been fighting that issue for years with doorbells having only put a cat6 cable to the front door on a recent build. Figured I’d find a POE doorbell or at least one with a DC input where I could use a splitter. Instead i just use a ac 24v transformer with resistor and double up the cat6a pairs to send power to it. A better system here would to just use their door access products. Put the module in a locked box behind the gate and wire a relay to the gate, and the intercom to the gate podium with cat6. That also has their rfid nfc reader. Has a camera on it too. And get a point to point bridge to get connectivity from the house to gate. Use their solar controller charger. All that is unifi. And you could also enter a code with the door access so it would all look cleaner and no need for the second keypad. I wonder if there is a LPR plug-in for home assistant. Automate a camera seeing your tags and auto open the gate when it matches. Some security cameras have that built in. Will trigger a relay. Also there is a company that makes nice boxes for doorbells like ring. Not sure if they make unifi ones. Like a metal machined plate engraved sized for a gate pole. But with what we internal bits you want. Ones with a built in Knoxbox keyway.
Oooh, a lot to unpack here. Considering I already have a solar charge controller, and it puts out 24VDC, I chose the simplest solution. PoE is also DC in any case, so it would have made it more complicated with my current setup. PoE adaptors then basically take the DC output from the CAT6 and channels that to a USB-C (usually). I use the Unifi Access on a different door, and it requires a very large controller unit, which wouldn't fit anywhere at the gate. It is very much a product designed for indoor use mostly, so I am not sure it would work as well outside at my gate. Also, I can't get the "door unlock" event out of the Unifi system, so I couldn't open the gate with it anyway, unless I hook it up to the Access controller, which wouldn't fit. It isn't a bad idea though, and definitely a solution for someone. I already use the NanoStation PtP as well as the SolarPoint at the gate so that is already there. I am keen to see what you mean by the doorbell box. Got a link?
Question. Do you think it'd be possible to set up an automation similar to this utilizing they Unifi Access Reader Pro? (Are you even able to integrate the access line of products into Home Assistant?)
Hi Beth. Currently, there is no integration into HA for Unifi Access unfortunately. I would love that as well, so I could get the door bell on the Pro reader into HA too.
I'm glad I found this. So I had an idea I'm about to verify. RequestToEnter input on access controller should accept rectified and relayed output from unifi g4 adapter. Tldr turning the doorbell button into a dumb entrance button for Unifi Access
Hi, I currently have a gate operated by a dumb intercom with SIM card inside it, which calls my phone when someone's pressing the buzzer. I can open the gate by pressing a specific button on my phone's keypad. If I wanted to use the unifi doorbell to open the gate instead, would I still have to do the wiring, or are you aware of a way I could leverage my existing intercom?
Good question Marek. The G4 doorbell doesn't have any way to trigger an external event natively, which is why I go through Home Assistant. In your case, you'd need to see if there is a way you can attach a third party relay that can open the gate. It is hard to tell without seeing your entire setup. There is usually always a way, but it might be too much work as well.
@@LarsKlintTech I really appreciate your reply, thank you Yes, it will come down to whether on not it can be done in a way that is not too complicated to do. We have a paved courtyard, so excessive cabling is not really an option. And also I need to keep the wife happy, by it not being an eyesore either.
@@marekmackiewicz2854 Haha, the WAF is a real thing (Wife Acceptance Factor). No worries Marek. Let me know what you figure out. I am always keen to see how "dumb" things can be automated.
Hehe, it is closed. I think... Improvements are a sensor to tell if the gate is open or closed, and possibly a car reg system too. My main hurdle is having enough power to run it as it is all solar and I keep adding hungry devices to it.
@@LarsKlintTech Really cool video! Maybe another enhancement could be to announce over the doorbell that the gate is open, and that it will close after X minutes?
@@pabloescobar9337 Thanks mate 😊 Yes, that is a great idea. I haven't really played with the speaker in the doorbell, so that could be a good addition. 👍
It doesn't matter though, as current is drawn from the device, not pushed from the battery. So if the device needs 500mA to run, that is what the draw will be. Voltage on the other hand is constant from the battery.
@@AW-yv9sq You meant the Intercom Viewer? That works with the Intercom, which kinda make sense. The doorbell is targeted at consumers, the intercom at business or enterprise, so I doubt you'll see one work with the other.
@@LarsKlintTech yeah having the doorbell only on the phone is not great for me. I want everyone in the house to have one thing for looking who is at the door. Other companies use screens.
It's Not stupid at all. You seem to be missing understanding the use case. Low voltage cable through a 6mm hole in the wall, mount bracket to wall, job done. Poe version is of course better but it's the same principle, just a slightly larger bigger hole needed.
Thanks for the feedback. I am not sure what I am saying is "stupid"? 🤔 I am fully aware of the standard use case, but I am not "standard" 😂 Hence, I use it as a gate intercom and in the process learnt about rectifying bridges and flux capacitors 🤓
@@LarsKlintTechah, yes, that was an unfortunate case of "how did i maange to cock that up" :) appolgies for that, the comment was for another video. Chap was attempting to mount the device on a wall using USBC connector then trying to stuff the poe to USBC power adaptor behind the device in to an electrical box. He didnt seem to understand that the primary usecase is a low voltage PSU, like most wired doorbells already have :) Anyhow, sorry about that. Good use of tech here :)
Interesting. I have noticed that the connection signal strength is not great, but the intercom has worked for me. I do have to kind of "press to talk" like a walking talkie, which is odd, but link works.
@@LarsKlintTech Yes, the push to talk feature makes sense, to reduce feedback. Unfortunately the intercom quality TO the doorbell is realy bad here. The other way works okay (door to app). But at the door the voice is interrupted and not loud enough. The signal strength is super weak. I have an unifi AP-M 3 meters away and it is just okay. Also, would have been nice to include a door opener contact.
Just so that I understand, rather than showing us a technical, educational video, you are showing us a trial and error, first time user video. Rather unhelpful to people who would search for this content. In addition to the power issues, the WiFi signal strength should be addressed. In most cases, it will be difficult to receive a suitable signal strength at a remote gate. The better option would be the access control reader (PoE) for a gate. With the access control option, you could then grant access to a gate through the relay. The doorbell does not have that option. It should also be mentioned that UniFi does not currently integrate with any smart home apps.
Thanks Ben for your feedback. Not every viewer and user is as experienced as you, so showing a real-world example of setting up a UniFi G4 Doorbell, especially for those who might be using it for the first time is super helpful for many. I've found that many users, especially those new to the UniFi ecosystem, have found value in seeing the setup process. The WiFi works well at the gate, so not sure what you are referring to, and interesting that you are across the signal strength at most gates. I'd be keen to see your research material. The better option for my scenario is the G4 doorbell, because it can be connected to WiFi and without a large bulky controller unit. In addition Unifi Protect does indeed integrate with a "smart home app", namely Home Assistant. Did you even watch the second half of the video, where I show the entire setup? I can help you with the definition of an integration too, if you'd like? Finally, to address your many educated and insightful points, what "technical and educational" content would you like to see? Could you outline what is missing, so I can perhaps create a follow up video now that I have covered the unhelpful parts of setting up the device, explained how a bridge rectifier works, installed the device, integrated it with Home Assistant, and programmed a custom notification for your phone?
Your friend is absolutely right. The Bridge Rectifier can take straight DC or AC. Just make sure your DC doesn't go outside the voltage range, and I would keep it closer to the lower end of the range.
Wow, this is such a cool setup. I have literally no need for a gate but I enjoyed the video, thanks!
Haha, thanks mate, I really appreciate you tuning in. 🙂
Did something similar when I got the doorbell camera in Aus before release, Just running off a DC 24v POE Injector. Runs like charm.
Exactly! Once I figured out the whole AC -> rectifying bridge -> DC it just made sense. Have had no issues at all.
If you get too much IR glare at night it might be worth painting the inside of the goose neck surround matt black or something. Also on actionable notification- could add message on both notification and response I.e. open gate or standard tts response. And for open gate action result, I.e. welcome/standby/stand clear, gate opening. All good fun once working!
Those are awesome ideas Scott. I am not doing anything with TTS just yet, but have a whole video planned for it. I really love changing the message on the display though. That is neat!!
I’m using this Dorbell G4 over POE 24V Ubiquiti DC adapter over 2 years.
Fantastic!! I did see someone else doing that too. I never knew until this video! 😂
We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
Efficient removal of battery anxiety 😏
I bought a cheap Photocell for the front gate that rings my door bell when anything goes past the gate. We leave our gate open during the day when we are here. It opens automatically at 7:30 am when we are home. The Photocell instructions say it can use 12 to 24V AC/DC. So it can use both as well.
That is one way of doing it. I wanted to know when it was someone else at the gate though, and also prevent people from just driving in and out, which has happened.
@@LarsKlintTech I may do something similar to what you have done if we ever put stock on the property and need to keep the gate closed.
@@ubeaut Hehehe, part of why we want them shut is to keep local farmers' stock _out_ 😂
Nice did something similar, you note there’s a camera for packages on ground although this is just the Pro
Yeah, I got confused and you are 100% right the dedicated package camera is on the pro version. This non-pro edition does have a very wide fisheye lens that _almost_ shows the ground 😉
Yet another cool video 👍Keep up the great work. I love these ideas.
Thank Larry. It works a treat and I love the actionable notifications too 🙂
@@LarsKlintTech I have a video doorbell (The google nest doorbell battery) that i have integrated into HA. I have it set so that if someone rings the doorbell and the alarmo (HACS integration) alarm system is in armed away mode then i have my google assistant near the front door increase to full volume and plays a mp3 i have stored in HA's media folder of a dog barking and growling. anyone that knows us knows to expect it, anyone else 😗
@@HATipsByLarry That is pretty neat. We don't get people to the front door with the gate there, but I like the idea.
Hi. Where did you find the keypad enclosure? I am having the hardest time finding an enclosure I can install a keypad and my G4 pro in.
I had the exact same problem. I had to have them custom made by a local metal guy and then powder coated them in white.
This was an awesome video, I didnt know there was home assistant integration.
Thanks for watching John. Yeah, most Protect devices are integrated with HA. I have lost the on/off button for my floodlights, but that will probably come back 😊
@@LarsKlintTech can't wait until I get my own place to do stuff like that !
@@TheDmankl It is both great fun and can save you time and money on top 😊
great video! i wish i could get my hands on a Solar Point they seem to be non-existent
Thanks Rich. There are a few online for sale here in Australia, and I don't think it is out of production as it is still listed on the UBNT store website too.
@@LarsKlintTech i wonder how much shipping would be from Australia to the US (Orlando, Florida)???
Hi! I loved your gate video and this one! I was wondering if that one solar panel and batteries runs your gate and door bell? Does it run anything else? I'd love some info on that side of the setup if you have a moment? Thanks so much
Thanks mate 😊 I have a whole video on the solar setup here: ua-cam.com/video/mbfh3e-LH_k/v-deo.html
It is a little bit out of date, but still pretty accurate. I do have two solar panels now, as I have indeed added the gate and doorbell to the setup. Any questions after watching that, let me know :)
@@LarsKlintTech thanks so much! Love your work! PS I love you're in Australia! We're building rurally now you've given me heaps of ideas and can't wait to set up a server rack in the study and get automating!
@@owlytv Fantastic!! not only is great fun and tickles your inner nerd's inquisitive nature, but you also end up saving time and money, if you are intentional about your projects 😊
Thank you! Also did you happen to do a rundown on what's running home assistant e.g. an old Mac/pc or thin client.. do you have any breakout zigbee or other hubs?
I'd love to send you a giant email if you wouldn't mind?
@@owlytv No, I didn't but it is super simple on a Raspberry Pi. The Home Assistant website has a full walkthrough. I have made a video on the ConBee II ZigBee controller and many ZigBee use cases. ua-cam.com/video/t_B9i9zgV60/v-deo.html
Email is okay, but UA-cam comments is better, as that shares the knowledge with everyone.
Very nice job. This will help lots of people
You are most welcome mate. Thanks for watching. 😊
This would be even easier now with the Pro POE and chime POE
Kinda. Sorta. In my case I only have 12V or 24V, or at best 24V passive PoE, so I would be in the same boat I reckon.
But yes, in general PoE makes it much easier.
Hell yeah. Well done!
Thanks John 😊 It works so well, and is a great addition to the farm setup.
I noticed the LastPass notification. Are you aware of the recent breach and security concerns?
Yes, thanks mate. It is on my list to move to something like BitWarden. Appreciate you looking out for me 😊
been waiting for this , Cheers
You are most welcome Mark 😊
Wow, an intro to an intro to the video.
There is? In what way?
@@LarsKlintTech you have an intro before your title sequence and another after the title sequence
It comes pre-scratched. Lol.
Hehe, it looked like it 🤷♂️
Brilliant!
Thanks Jeffrey 😊 It works a treat.
What brand/model is that the keypad on your pedestal?
I am not sure as it is provided by BMGi as part of the kit for the gate openers. The product link is here: shop.bmgi.com.au/shop/swing-accessories/keypad-digital-touch/
like your video
how the doorbell holding with the rain it’s only ipx4?
It is doing very well. IPX4 is splash proof from any angle, also known as rain. It can't be submerged, but that is unlikely to happen 😉In addition it has a cover on the top and sides, further minimizing rain hitting it.
@@LarsKlintTech Thank for the info. Planning to do something similar my Gate is about 31 meters from the house.Only problem not sure which AC mesh best for this distance.Any idea which one is best for this distance?Thank again for the reply.
@@it9435 31 meters isn't too far for outdoor access points. I am not sure what you mean by AC mesh, but I would consider the U6 Mesh. In a straight line with no obstructions I can easily get 100-150 meter range.
The G4 Pro has a fingerprint reader, but is missing a pin code entry pad. Ubiquity doe Access Pro, but that's missing the fingerprint reader. Where it's quite useful for front doors w/ multi versatile access inc Pin code, Fingerprint, Mobile phone app button via wifi/4-5g and bluetooth, or NFC card.
Yeah, it is tricky to fit it all in I suspect. I need to get the opening event into Home Assistant anyway, which I can't do from the Doorbell, so this setup works okay. Having said that I am keen to try out the G4 Doorbell Pro 😁
@@LarsKlintTech I decided on Eufy for thier Doorbell and Front Door lock, which work together beautifully. But downside is I've not figured out Smarthings and smarthome integrations yet. Also the Eufy door lock is just a in-door deadbolt, not relay. But I wanted to upgrade external doors/gates at the farm to another smarthome friendly access control system like Ubiquiti. But Fingerprint and Pin code is critical.
Yeah or you could have just gotten the Poe version or their Poe adapter. There are plenty of Poe battery powered solar charge controller adapters. But I didn’t know about that they’d accept dc. They say no so I never tried. Been fighting that issue for years with doorbells having only put a cat6 cable to the front door on a recent build. Figured I’d find a POE doorbell or at least one with a DC input where I could use a splitter. Instead i just use a ac 24v transformer with resistor and double up the cat6a pairs to send power to it. A better system here would to just use their door access products. Put the module in a locked box behind the gate and wire a relay to the gate, and the intercom to the gate podium with cat6. That also has their rfid nfc reader. Has a camera on it too. And get a point to point bridge to get connectivity from the house to gate. Use their solar controller charger. All that is unifi. And you could also enter a code with the door access so it would all look cleaner and no need for the second keypad.
I wonder if there is a LPR plug-in for home assistant. Automate a camera seeing your tags and auto open the gate when it matches. Some security cameras have that built in. Will trigger a relay.
Also there is a company that makes nice boxes for doorbells like ring. Not sure if they make unifi ones. Like a metal machined plate engraved sized for a gate pole. But with what we internal bits you want. Ones with a built in Knoxbox keyway.
Oooh, a lot to unpack here. Considering I already have a solar charge controller, and it puts out 24VDC, I chose the simplest solution. PoE is also DC in any case, so it would have made it more complicated with my current setup. PoE adaptors then basically take the DC output from the CAT6 and channels that to a USB-C (usually).
I use the Unifi Access on a different door, and it requires a very large controller unit, which wouldn't fit anywhere at the gate. It is very much a product designed for indoor use mostly, so I am not sure it would work as well outside at my gate. Also, I can't get the "door unlock" event out of the Unifi system, so I couldn't open the gate with it anyway, unless I hook it up to the Access controller, which wouldn't fit. It isn't a bad idea though, and definitely a solution for someone.
I already use the NanoStation PtP as well as the SolarPoint at the gate so that is already there.
I am keen to see what you mean by the doorbell box. Got a link?
Question. Do you think it'd be possible to set up an automation similar to this utilizing they Unifi Access Reader Pro? (Are you even able to integrate the access line of products into Home Assistant?)
Hi Beth. Currently, there is no integration into HA for Unifi Access unfortunately. I would love that as well, so I could get the door bell on the Pro reader into HA too.
I'm glad I found this. So I had an idea I'm about to verify. RequestToEnter input on access controller should accept rectified and relayed output from unifi g4 adapter. Tldr turning the doorbell button into a dumb entrance button for Unifi Access
hi;) a little question.. how
you integrate the keypad with HA? any model or manual to do it??
I don't. The keypad is a simple message to the gate relay to toggle it. There are no smarts in it.
Hi,
I currently have a gate operated by a dumb intercom with SIM card inside it, which calls my phone when someone's pressing the buzzer. I can open the gate by pressing a specific button on my phone's keypad.
If I wanted to use the unifi doorbell to open the gate instead, would I still have to do the wiring, or are you aware of a way I could leverage my existing intercom?
Good question Marek. The G4 doorbell doesn't have any way to trigger an external event natively, which is why I go through Home Assistant. In your case, you'd need to see if there is a way you can attach a third party relay that can open the gate. It is hard to tell without seeing your entire setup. There is usually always a way, but it might be too much work as well.
@@LarsKlintTech I really appreciate your reply, thank you
Yes, it will come down to whether on not it can be done in a way that is not too complicated to do.
We have a paved courtyard, so excessive cabling is not really an option. And also I need to keep the wife happy, by it not being an eyesore either.
@@marekmackiewicz2854 Haha, the WAF is a real thing (Wife Acceptance Factor).
No worries Marek. Let me know what you figure out. I am always keen to see how "dumb" things can be automated.
Nice. Is the next step, a car reg reading to auto open the gate for an approved list? Did you shut the gate afterwards or is it still open? 🤣
Hehe, it is closed. I think...
Improvements are a sensor to tell if the gate is open or closed, and possibly a car reg system too. My main hurdle is having enough power to run it as it is all solar and I keep adding hungry devices to it.
@@LarsKlintTech Really cool video! Maybe another enhancement could be to announce over the doorbell that the gate is open, and that it will close after X minutes?
@@pabloescobar9337 Thanks mate 😊 Yes, that is a great idea. I haven't really played with the speaker in the doorbell, so that could be a good addition. 👍
@@LarsKlintTech Would love to see a video on this in the future!!
@@pabloescobar9337 Hmmm, alright. I shall add it to the list of ideas 😊
How does it actually open the gate. Link to the gate opening
At no point do I mention it opens a gate. Not sure what you are asking?
how are you projecting your wifi signal to the gate?
I have an access point at the gate, along with a camera as shown here: studio.ua-cam.com/users/videombfh3e-LH_k/edit
that’s a lot of current from the car batteries
It doesn't matter though, as current is drawn from the device, not pushed from the battery. So if the device needs 500mA to run, that is what the draw will be. Voltage on the other hand is constant from the battery.
They need the viewer to work with the doorbell.
I am not sure what you mean 🤔
@@LarsKlintTech there is a tablet style viewer in the access family of products. I wish it was able to work with the doorbell.
@@AW-yv9sq You meant the Intercom Viewer? That works with the Intercom, which kinda make sense. The doorbell is targeted at consumers, the intercom at business or enterprise, so I doubt you'll see one work with the other.
@@LarsKlintTech yeah having the doorbell only on the phone is not great for me. I want everyone in the house to have one thing for looking who is at the door. Other companies use screens.
@@AW-yv9sq you could set up a viewing screen with an old tablet, using Home Assistant.
It's Not stupid at all. You seem to be missing understanding the use case.
Low voltage cable through a 6mm hole in the wall, mount bracket to wall, job done.
Poe version is of course better but it's the same principle, just a slightly larger bigger hole needed.
Thanks for the feedback. I am not sure what I am saying is "stupid"? 🤔
I am fully aware of the standard use case, but I am not "standard" 😂 Hence, I use it as a gate intercom and in the process learnt about rectifying bridges and flux capacitors 🤓
@@LarsKlintTechah, yes, that was an unfortunate case of "how did i maange to cock that up" :) appolgies for that, the comment was for another video. Chap was attempting to mount the device on a wall using USBC connector then trying to stuff the poe to USBC power adaptor behind the device in to an electrical box. He didnt seem to understand that the primary usecase is a low voltage PSU, like most wired doorbells already have :)
Anyhow, sorry about that. Good use of tech here :)
@@deet5072 Hahahaha, all good. You did make me rewatch my video, so that was something 😂
The Wifi connection of the g4 doorbell is pure crap.
Makes the intercom feature unusable.
Never been so disappointed by a unifi product.
Interesting. I have noticed that the connection signal strength is not great, but the intercom has worked for me. I do have to kind of "press to talk" like a walking talkie, which is odd, but link works.
@@LarsKlintTech Yes, the push to talk feature makes sense, to reduce feedback. Unfortunately the intercom quality TO the doorbell is realy bad here. The other way works okay (door to app). But at the door the voice is interrupted and not loud enough. The signal strength is super weak. I have an unifi AP-M 3 meters away and it is just okay. Also, would have been nice to include a door opener contact.
@@soeingecko6460 Yeah, that really doesn't sound amazing. Any idea if the Pro version would make any difference?
Just so that I understand, rather than showing us a technical, educational video, you are showing us a trial and error, first time user video. Rather unhelpful to people who would search for this content. In addition to the power issues, the WiFi signal strength should be addressed. In most cases, it will be difficult to receive a suitable signal strength at a remote gate. The better option would be the access control reader (PoE) for a gate. With the access control option, you could then grant access to a gate through the relay. The doorbell does not have that option. It should also be mentioned that UniFi does not currently integrate with any smart home apps.
Thanks Ben for your feedback. Not every viewer and user is as experienced as you, so showing a real-world example of setting up a UniFi G4 Doorbell, especially for those who might be using it for the first time is super helpful for many. I've found that many users, especially those new to the UniFi ecosystem, have found value in seeing the setup process.
The WiFi works well at the gate, so not sure what you are referring to, and interesting that you are across the signal strength at most gates. I'd be keen to see your research material.
The better option for my scenario is the G4 doorbell, because it can be connected to WiFi and without a large bulky controller unit. In addition Unifi Protect does indeed integrate with a "smart home app", namely Home Assistant. Did you even watch the second half of the video, where I show the entire setup? I can help you with the definition of an integration too, if you'd like?
Finally, to address your many educated and insightful points, what "technical and educational" content would you like to see? Could you outline what is missing, so I can perhaps create a follow up video now that I have covered the unhelpful parts of setting up the device, explained how a bridge rectifier works, installed the device, integrated it with Home Assistant, and programmed a custom notification for your phone?
@@BenjaminForeman thanks Karen…..