The Best Video Doorbell? No Fees. No Storage Restrictions. The 3MP NSC-DB2 Unboxing & Review

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Video doorbell security cameras are all the rage. But you'll be hard pressed to find a doorbell like this one. No recurring fees. No 30 or 60 day storage restriction. No fine print or hidden costs. Exceptional video quality and field of view.
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The NSC-DB2 is the doorbell you've been looking for. Take control over your video storage with a MicroSD card (up to 128GB) or an NVR hard drive. Unlike expensive cloud storage plans that other doorbells require, you can start saving recorded videos right away with no hidden costs, no fine print, and no hassle.
Here are some of the incredible features that make this video doorbell stand out among the rest.
► Its crisp 3MP video resolution gives you more pixels than your average doorbell (most other video doorbells shoot in 1080p, or 2MP resolution)
► Its 180° Vertical Super Field of View will allow you to see a whole person, head to toe (most other video doorbells are 160° and horizontal)
► Add to your Network Video Recorder with its ONVIF compatibility
► Use as a standalone camera with its MicroSD card slot
►16 foot IR range
► Starlight sensor, so you may not even need the 16' IR range!
► PIR motion detection (you won't get false alarms)
► Push notifications for PIR events and doorbell rings
► Full duplex 2-way talk
► Three colored faceplates and three wedge mounts for flexible configurations
► DIY installation, simply hooks into your current doorbell's wiring
► Comes with all required hardware
► Simple setup using the EZVIZ application
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[@johnmorrison5758]

Has anyone tried to record video to a Synology RAID? I successfully configured this doorbell camera to record to a Synology 1515+ RAID. I'm using Synology's Surveillance Station software. It took several attempts to create the profile, meaning the first few attempts failed (not sure why). The software finally accepted the profile after several tries so don't give up if the first few attempts fail. I'm loving that I can record 24/7 to my own storage device!! Thank you Nelly's Security for this camera! You're saving money for a lot of people!

[@LEO1WOLF]

Thank you for your idea - - this might actually be the very path I take!

[@aarem01]

Can you use surveillance station’s recording settings (assign the sensitive area to trigger recording?)

[@ShinyTechThings]

How is the integrated WiFi antenna? The one on my ring sucks and it's maybe 30' from the AP in my house. Been thinking about cracking it open and modding the antenna but the latest firmware improved things but is still slow to notify and respond. Ideally I'd love a PoE option.

[@NellysSecurity]

this one is actually pretty decent

[@johnp9807]

Seems like a step in the right direction, but to really get to the pro level, it should allow wired (Cat6) connection to a PoE switch and play nice with popular home automation and vms options.

[@DR0CK]

And screw 3mp. 2mp is fine id rather have 60fps than 30fps

[@bobkoss280]

I don't think a lot of people can pull Cat6 to their doorbell location.

[@miguel4063]

I totally agree. It's a shame there are no PoE options out there. I was hoping Hikvision would be the first...

[@morten5557]

@@miguel4063 Checkout Doorbid

[@project.jericho]

@@bobkoss280 I don't think a lot of people do DIY home security. Those that do, might.

[@Itsmelucky4]

I like the idea of having control over what I buy. I finished saying what you said about Ring and Nest who is owned by Amazon and Google which uses your info for whatever purposes such as marketing and who knows.

[@joeywilbur9182]

I'm glad I seen this is no longer available before watching this.. on to the next

[@CutieRingoJoy]

Omg you are the first honest seller , for the few minutes i thought it was a review haha because of the honestly

[@keamoussaoui13]

If it was without the wires it would be really perfect for those who are in apartments without doorbells.

[@99shadows66]

There are many wireless video doorbells on the market now. Check out the Eufy wireless video doorbell. It will run between three to six months on rechargeable batteries. Most will with today's battery technology.

[@tvtime1]

Then I would deal with hassle if replacing batteries. I love hardwire

[@santiagodraco]

Just ordered mine today, arrives Wednesday (2 days). Can't wait to add it to my Blue Iris NVR system. It's project week, a camera a day. :) Thanks for the helpful video. Should make the install a snap.

[@acts9531]

I use BI too and have for years. No ONVIF or RTSP stream intercept is a deal killer for me. I'm glad I stumbled across this video. The problem I have is the wireless connection. It has to be mounted on the outside of a brick wall on a metal door jamb and that really messes up the wifi connection. If you'd be so kind as to drop back and let me know how well yours connects I'd appreciate it.

[@markh8921]

Santiago Draco I current use the Maximus Answer dual cam doorbell and it works great..Not only does it have 2 cams , the top cam is 1080p with hdr and the bottom cam lets u see the bottom of your whole porch and it plays pre recorded messages when motion is detected like there floodlights ,Which is a Great deterrent for preventing crimial activity.. here’s some video footage: 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnfbqa13oLaFoLc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PMf36Xa798jas 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/np63nIiClMSFiKc

[@santiagodraco]

@@acts9531 Howdy. Mine connects great over WiFi and mine is on the other side of a brick wall as well. A big part of WiFi is the quality of your WiFi hardware and coverage. I'm using a Netgear Orbi setup and it works well. I wouldn't use WiFi if I didn't need to however but with the doorbell there's not much of a choice unfortunately.

[@santiagodraco]

​@@markh8921 It looks interesting but considering the DB2 has a vertical 180 degree view it sees the ground and vertical in one full 3mp video. I can state that the video stream is amazing quality and I would say superior to the Maximus. But the Maximus looks like a decent choice with some interesting features. As to motion detection the DB2 has this as well and has another neat feature where it dings upon detection to make the person face the camera. Not sure I'd want an announcement going off like that in my neighborhood. I doubt my neighbors would be happy :) Lastly the low light of the DB2 is also pretty stellar. How's the Maximus?

[@markh8921]

Santiago Draco The low light looks great on the Maximus.. As to the pre recorded message they can be disable at anytime..with that being said my neighbors love the fact that we have the Maximus Floodlight and doorbell cam that plays the pre recoded messages to help prevent crimial activity.. Again, its ALL about prevention...😁😁👍👍...✅

[@rawyin]

This is great. Two suggestions. First I'd want to change the led color during idle. Second I have a brick façade and had to rip open my skybell to pull the antenna and put on an extension cable to put it into the interior wall to get enough signal. Something here might be needed too.

[@cavitycreep]

except they can steal the sd card

[@IamAlwaysWatching445]

@@cavitycreep so this camera is 139.99 but no nvr included ,I think the sd card if stored all footage anyone can rip this camera out along with sd card ,is it a good deal for no subscriptions and fees?

[@whatevah666]

Me and many other home assistant fans are always looking for new doorbells that integrate really good to it, the closest i've come across is the amcrest d110. Would be nice to have one that exposes everything via some open api or mqtt.

[@TechWiz1983]

You guys did a great job here, very honest work. I’ll be placing an order soon. All the best!

[@NellysSecurity]

Thank you! feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all.

[@mencken8]

This was the most likely candidate I’d seen for a video doorbell, unfortunate it’s no longer available. With all the brands and models out there, it’s surprising no one offers something that will interface with my NAS.

[@gsawnv]

Great doorbell and easy to install. The POE option would be nice, but in my case, near impossible to route a cable to the doorbell. The app is good but could use some fine tuning. The human motion sensing works extremely well and I love that I can steam the feed to my Synology NAS using DS Cam for free!! No cloud storage monthly fees. Great product. Thank you.

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks Greg!

[@suprola7961]

Definitely going to get one of these! I currently have a ring doorbell, and it’s garbage. I constantly have to reset the power and I can’t do two way conversation anymore. When it does actually work, I can not live view which was the purpose of getting a video doorbell. Not to mention that I pay $60 a year for cloud storage!

[@stephenogara4916]

On the hard wired model, does it ring at the camera? I only want it to ring inside the house at the existing chime.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey Stephen, The DB2 does make an audible noise when the button is pressed. There isnt an option to disable that either unfortunately.

[@Bill_CBR]

So in comparing this against the competition you have to decide which is more important to you. Vertical or horizontal FOV. Do you want to see head to toe, or do you want to see what someone is doing to the left and right of your doorbell? 160 degrees horizontal is going to show much more left and right than the 105 degrees that this camera shows. Placement of your doorbell button relative to say where packages might be left by delivery services would come into play.

[@jacksonfev]

I have had this model for awhile. Overall, I like it. Pros: No cloud storage or fees Not tied to Amazon or some other giant Great video day/night quality (seriously) Easy setup Cons: Framerate is higher than my NVR so it really messes up my NVR playback (slows down playback of my other videos). Also can't control the camera nor use motion activated recording through my NVR. Solved by using the NSC-DB2 app separately. Requires a strong enough transformer for mechanical chimes. Purchase separately if needed. The app is TERRIBLE. -If someone rings the doorbell, it logs me out. By the time I login, most people have walked away. -The memory card gets full and even though I thought I was deleting the files, it actually wasn't. I pulled the card out and saw the files on my computer. Deleted and it worked fine again. I reformat every few weeks, that seems to delete the recordings. -Sometimes the app simply doesn't work until I restart it a couple of times. Despite the flaws, the camera itself is great. It's mainly the EZVIZ app that is absolutely terrible. In comparison, my NVR app has none of these issues.

[@kennydeals]

Try guarding vision app instead

[@markh8921]

Jackson Fever I recommend both local and cloud storage, the reasons are obvious.. I current use the Maximus Answer dual cam doorbell and it works great along with its app...Not only does it have 2 cams , the top cam is 1080p with hdr and the bottom cam lets u see the bottom of your whole porch and it plays pre recorded messages when motion is detected like there floodlights ,Which is a Great deterrent for preventing crimial activity.. here’s some video footage: 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnfbqa13oLaFoLc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PMf36Xa798jas 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/np63nIiClMSFiKc

[@NellysSecurity]

Try using guarding vision app. This is the app recommended to us by the manufacturer

[@aaronkennedy490]

Is it compatible with google home products or Amazon alexa?

[@NellysSecurity]

not at this time

[@VBugatti]

I would like to setup this bell on a gateway some distance from the house. There is NO WIFI at the gate but I have extended cables to the house, where there is good Wifi... Is there any suggestion how to get the wifi to the bell using the cables? Thanks

[@NellysSecurity]

Unfortunately not, this needs to be wired directly to your doorbell

[@VBugatti]

@@NellysSecurity Thank you for your advice.

[@sabrinavalentine397]

What if you don't have a door bell system already. I'm completely interested in this system rather than ring but ring has a chime you can buy for houses that don't have chime systems built in.

[@NellysSecurity]

You would just need to use a 24 VAC transformer and wire it directly to that. then you are all set

[@humiu4]

i was looking for something just like this! only thing that sucks is that i never had a hard wired doorbell so i have to have a battery powered one 😪 maybe one day lol

[@NellysSecurity]

Wiring this Doorbell is quite simple! You can use this plugin transformer here -> www.nellyssecurity.com/upg-single-camera-24-vac-40va-cctv-power-supply-transformer-with-led-ub2440w.html And use 18 gauge wire to wire it up!

[@ocnier]

This is a nice first offering but the future for houses that is coming (and it will be slow to come but arrive regardless) is a single cat 6 cable to the actual doorbell. I look at doing a secondary offering for the doorbell that is hard wired to the in house network.

[@helloworld8136]

ocnier couldn’t agree with you more.

[@livlee6401]

What type of cable did you use to connect the doorbell to your NVR? Have you got a guide on how to connect the 2 devices? Thanks.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey there! So the Db2 talks to your local wifi, then you take that IP address and manually assign it to a channel on your NVR that is hard wired to the same router. We have a guide on how to do this with our NVRs here -> support.nellyssecurity.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038889693-How-to-Add-Your-NSC-DB2-Video-Doorbell-to-an-H-Series-NVR

[@playuk-tiktok]

you got me at it can connect to a NVR system this is what i have been after for a while even wanted to see if i could hack a ring doorbell to connect it to a NVR system

[@ohioladybug7390]

Hikvision dvr ...I have a dumb question, what is NVR? We are late to the party and researching.

[@playuk-tiktok]

@@ohioladybug7390 it means network video recording so it records with ip cameras not the old bnc

[@ohioladybug7390]

Hikvision dvr ....is an NVR a box like a DVD player. Sorry, I’m not that tech savvy.

[@playuk-tiktok]

@@ohioladybug7390 if you look on youtube hikvision nvr it will show u morr

[@beat_g9368]

when the db1 was released, it was a total crap, but with the current firmware and app version, this is probably the best video doorbell you can get. just be aware that the 5W max power consumption from the datasheet does not include the chime so I recommend a 15w+ power supply if you connect this to a mechanical chime. I would buy it again!

[@ezequielsilveira4750]

At present...DB1 its still crap? in the distributors only get this one.

[@LEO1WOLF]

I would hope someone from Nelly's will address this issue at some point in time.

[@oldjray]

How or can this be connected to a wireless door bell? Also, can it be connected to a Reolink PoE surveillance system?

[@NellysSecurity]

no sir, this connects to your existing doorbell wiring. Yes as long as your Reolink is Onvif compatible, it will work

[@ambientartphotography2245]

Thanks for your help thus far. Mine is not recording video. Just 1 or 2 photos. I have an SD card in it and setup the motion sensitivity and area.

[@NellysSecurity]

You may check the Recording Schedule in the Guarding Vision app and ensure you have it sat up to how you would like to record. If you purchased this unit from us, definitely contact our tech support - [e-mail] / 855-340-9999

[@soniamartinez8426]

Does this have different doorbell rings other than the usual ding dong?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hello, The sound coming from the Db2 itself cannot be changed. However you can use chimes with different sounds if you'd like!

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

Ok I wish these will come with a wireless chime. Ring has it. And this is the only thing that it's not selling it to me. Cause I don't wanna run the wire to the chime. Some houses don't have wire ran through.

[@mikewhite9818]

PABLO ESCOBAR Order Eufy on Amazon. I just installed works great. Chime is wireless. No fees of any kind.

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

@@mikewhite9818 all right thank you miguel blanco. I been looking for something like this but my house don't have the wire throughout the house and I don't wanna struggle in running it.

[@mikewhite9818]

PABLO ESCOBAR This one is battery powered no wires. See link: www.amazon.com/dp/product/B081C4JN51?tag=battery_doorbell_amazon-20&ref_=maas_adg_57E75460CDFBCFB1DCB91C2BFF8617CF_afap_abs&ref=mm_d3380136-534c-438a-b052-61968f54e587

[@0Teef]

Considering it "Works with Alexa" it would make sense to be able to allow my Echo Dots to serve as digital chimes, but can't figure a way. Will look at an IFTTT workaround but native ability to play nice with Echo seems like a no brainer, and frustrating it doesn't seem to support it.

[@kc8hnz]

I like what I see but what is the OEM on this? Looks like a Hikvision, which I'm leary about trusting. Do you use completely custom firmware?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey Jason! Yes, our H-series line is OEM Hikvision. While there are bans for installation of Hikvision products on federal facilities, we do carry them with trust! There was a hack back in 2018 on IP cameras, and they sent us a patch almost immediately to fix it.

[@kc8hnz]

Ok, I'll bite. Or rather, my wife informs me I 'may or not be getting a door bell for Fathers Day' 😁😁

[@tcmixman]

This is a White Box HIKVISION DS-HD1. Nice camera. Note to all, make sure your transformer is a min of 16V for this to work. A lower powered transformer will power up but your cam will malfunction and loose connection.

[@maxbarko8717]

Tony, I have the Hikvision and want to install it. However the cables to the chime are thicker cables than shown in this video. Is this an indication that the voltage is too high?

[@tcmixman]

@@maxbarko8717 not necessarily. As long as the transformer has 16v printed on it. If in doubt check it with a volt meter. Thickness of the wire depends on many factors but doesn’t affect the performance at this level.

[@maxbarko8717]

@@tcmixman Thank you Tony for your quick reply. I will check with volt meter. What can I do if voltage is too high?

[@erict7867]

It can’t run on battery or solar?

[@NellysSecurity]

no sir

[@jamisonwarrick6804]

I know Ring has different back plates so you can have it pointing at a different angle, especially if the doorbell is on the right or left wall of the door. Does Nelly's have anything like this. If not I'm sure their is a way to make a wooden wedge so it can do the same thing. Thanks.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey there! The DB2 comes with 2 different wedge mounts. One vertically and another horizontally.

[@deanjagger1190]

Can you watch the video from the dorrbell from your cell ph? To much chainging the wires around

[@blam1328]

PIR motion detection is better than Ring's pixel based detection? Now I learned something new. :-)

[@unlock-er]

If you can please do a video of the walk through for the android app then that'd be great. Curious to see how it accesses the recorded videos on the on board storage.

[@NellysSecurity]

here is our entire guides: support.nellyssecurity.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002599194-NSC-DB2

[@3lgring0]

If she's gonna come ring my doorbell, sign me up!

[@rdefender2685]

Brick? Hopefully the old doorbell wiring comes out on a vertical masonry line between bricks because you need to chiseling out space for new wiring. Video doorbell screw holes can line up (just barely) over a horizontal brick above and horizontal brick below.

[@LEO1WOLF]

Thanks for your input!

[@59jeflew]

What degree of angle are the included angle mounts?

[@altitude1039]

Is this camera rtsp compatible?

[@NellysSecurity]

yes it is

[@djlowtek]

Chucky's dad from Rugrats. Even the voice

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

djlowtek 😂😂😂😂

[@iviaverick52]

I got an Amcrest doorbell and found out shortly after that it won't connect to my NVR and doesn't support ONVIF. Also it randomly stopped connecting to my wifi and it's non functional. Going to be getting rid of it and buying one of these soon.

[@King_TuTT]

why do you need the power booster? isn't the door bell power supply good enough?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey there, the power booster regulates voltage so that way the chime doesnt ring sporadically.

[@120mins]

Hi -Is there a chime available for the unit?

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes you can use a Mechanical chime or Digital chime. We do Not stock any chimes at this time.

[@GrimSpec]

I would like to see strike support too. The only option atm that I have is overpriced Doorbird D101S.

[@MariahFan09]

Will it work somewhere you don't have a doorbell? I don't have a doorbell. What if a thief snatches it off and steals it?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hello, if properly installed, the DB2 can be quite difficult to remove.

[@frugalgardener7921]

Even after reading your guide it's still unclear whether I can directly communicate using a an Android phone with data plan. Or I also need WiFi home internet ? PC? Or anything else.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey there! The Db2 connects to a wifi signal for communication to the cloud server. From there you'll be able to view the Db2 on your mobile phone using an app called "Guarding Vision". You can also view the DB2 from a PC using the software called IVMS-4200 and signing into the same cloud account you made on the mobile app.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

my wd readyview nvr is onvif compliant but is for wired ip cameras, is there a wireless to wired adapter I could use to hook this up? Can I just run a cable from my wireless router to the nvr and then set the nvr to the ip of the cam?

[@NellysSecurity]

As long as you have an IP channel available you can add the doorbell to your NVR over the network. Doorbell will connect to your local network over wifi and your NVR will be wired into the same network.

[@bobbif100]

I like EKEN Video Doorbell's ability to run from a removable standard battery. Do you think NSC-DB2 will ever develop a similar capability?

[@ltlpaa2973]

What is an NVR? There was another time you gave a reference to some other letters that I don't know what they mean. Please when you use letters, explain what they stand for!

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey there! NVR = Network Video Recorder It acts as a central hub where if you have multiple cams, they'll all record to that. It will allow you to view all the cams in a single place.

[@allfamyankee85]

I will give you this on the fundamentals you blow it out the water and for me with no shame to say it I'm committed to the eco system now, since I have nothing to hide, I'm as transparent as anyone safely can be, still amazing camera and if ever my eco system lets me down I will be a customer. Great stuff and thanks for reading!

[@Dunnlrs]

What about notifications to your mobile when you are out?

[@NellysSecurity]

works great!

[@williambuckley6128]

Can this doorbell be monitored by two or more smart phones?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey William! It sure can.

[@peychodimitrov4243]

I would love to see an Amazon s3 integration option for storing all the videos.

[@mjamills1]

Need to be able to open the door lock from the app

[@santiagodraco]

It would be nice but it's not necessary. There are lots of other ways to open a door lock remotely. Having it integrated would be cool but considering the poor quality options available that do that today you'd be sacrificing the important stuff (video quality, viewing angle, speed and reliability) for removing a step of opening another app on your phone. Plus if you are clever you can easily set your phone to open a door for you with just your voice when needed as I have currently both with Google Home and Amazon Echo.

[@jameslee522]

Anyway to use a wired connection for camera streaming? POE would be great.

[@NellysSecurity]

unforunately, no POE option

[@mrprezident0]

@@NellysSecurity I don't get it. This seems marketed towards the type of person who would want POE.

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

@@mrprezident0 Well a start is a start. I'm just glad to have found one that doesn't require a damn app or fee.

[@mmh7864]

Just wanted to know if I can set this doorbell to wirelessly save direct onto a DVR? I don't have an NVR, so I don't know if there is a difference. If I can add this onto my DVR, would the set up process be the same? Thanks

[@NellysSecurity]

as long as your DVR is onvif compliant you can record to your DVR. Some DVR's are Hybrids, which means you can add IP cameras to them.

[@JWEmbry-wc7qi]

Hi @Tyler Can I set motion "Zones" with the NSC-DB2? Thanks for any info.

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes you can!

[@JWEmbry-wc7qi]

@@NellysSecurity Great! Thank you for getting back with me so soon.

[@treybeaman1444]

Can you have a still sent to your phone when motion is detected?

[@NellysSecurity]

yes, through a push notification

[@decisionsbasedontruth8595]

Q. On an older analog-wired system (Toshiba Surveillix) will horizontal lines (caused by ground loop or camera placement near light source) cause issues with motion detection? Can it cause the recorded footage to miss frames or playback unreliably? Your time is appreciated!

[@TheJerryWatson]

Will the Camera just keep looping the sd car like a dash camera does?

[@NellysSecurity]

yes

[@robertavendano3532]

What if I don’t have wiring? Need battery with access to charge like a cell phone without having to take it down

[@NellysSecurity]

We do not yet have battery option

[@DandQchannel3536]

Robert Avendano I agree...or at least a plug in power transformer option r with separate optional plug in chimes. They’d kill Ring and Nest!

[@DandQchannel3536]

I agree...or at least a plug in power transformer option with separate optional plug in chimes. You would kill Ring and Nest at this price point!

[@djerniet350]

@@DandQchannel3536 www.amazon.com/Doorbell-Transformer-800mA-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B07PJHVJ2T?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07PJHVJ2T

[@inhaleexhale]

You need a battery option with a pre-roll video (that actually works) that can be wired to keep the battery charged.

[@NellysSecurity]

This model was discontinued over a year ago now unfortunately. The manufacturer never released a battery version of this specific model either.

[@falconthree3815]

What transformer voltage is required for your door camera

[@NellysSecurity]

8-24VAC is the operating voltage. We recommend a 24V, 40VAC transformer usually. But it will also depend on your chime in the circuit as well if you have one.

[@cobblerq1]

Canada can get cold up to -40°C during winter .Can these last beyond 2 winters?

[@NellysSecurity]

we have many canadian customers that have used these

[@Safphron]

This would have been awesome if it had a battery operated peephole version for apartment or condo dwellers. This and other products like it are useless for a significant portion of households.

[@NellysSecurity]

Thats certainly an idea! Sadly im not aware of a camera like that.

[@Safphron]

Amazon recently launched the Ring Peephole Camera doorbell. It's battery operated and target's the renter or condo dweller. It doesn't have your complete 180 vertical view though. That feature is awesome. I just picked one up right before viewing your video. If I had a house I would definitely get your camera though.

[@99shadows66]

Seems like a very good video doorbell, I wonder why it was discontinued?

[@NellysSecurity]

There is a new model in the works. Stay tuned!

[@sicvic3]

@@NellysSecurity Any update on the new model ? I’m just waiting till it’s ready let me know thanks.

[@lakorai2]

@@NellysSecurity hopefully fhe new model is POE. Also who is the oem? Amcrest, Dahua, HikVision etc?

[@mondotv4216]

Does it work with any of the smart home hubs? Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit? Personally I didn’t love the image. The lens looks ordinary and very distorted to try and get around the limitations of the sensor and the video was breaking up a bit even in the test footage you showed. On the plus side it looks dead simple to install for anyone with an existing hard wired doorbell.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hello there! It does not work with the smart home stuff. The video looks better fully exported, we had to fit within the constraints of the promo video.

[@mondotv4216]

Nelly's Security Yeah it seems OK, but I think anything that doesn’t allow you to see who’s at the front door on a smart home hub is not that convenient. So it fills the role of a security camera while you’re not at home quite nicely but lacks the power and functionality of a smart home device which can be integrated with smart locks etc. For me it doesn’t work in the scenario where my wife is home alone, someone rocks up to the front door and rings the doorbell and she’s got to search for her smartphone (which could be in her handbag, or even a bedroom), call up the app just to see who’s there and potentially let them in or deny entry. As opposed to say the Eufy and a Google Home Nest hub where they’ll just pop up on the screen instantly with the ability to either talk to them or not and perhaps remotely open the front door with a voice command. Am I missing some hidden functionality?

[@mavgk6155]

TOPVICO TP-109WCP WIFI DOORBELL Camera I have a great idea!!! For renters who can't drill holes or put in screws. Then why don't you do some reviews of door bell cameras that use the existing peep hole in your door that most apartments have. Those "Ring" type cameras are nice BUT you either have to screw them down or use double sided sticky tape. We all know how good sticky tape works! You end up with your "Ring Type" door bell stolen. I recently found a peep hole doorbell camera that fits the renters profile at Ali-Express TOPVICO TP-109WCP WIFI DOORBELL Camera I found a few non talking videos out there but nothing in reviews. The renters market is HUGE and when you leave that apartment suite and could uninstall the doorbell camera and put the old peep hole back leaving no physical damage. Now THAT would amazing. How many apartment suites and rented homes are there in North America as opposed to owned homes? I bet it is at least 3 to 1. I found the: TOPVICO TP-109WCP WIFI DOORBELL Camera but don't know as to the quality of it. Or maybe there others that would be better. Remember the idea is to use the existing peephole to leave no permanent damage. PS -- Even if an apartment suite door has no peephole, ALMOST no owners or management companies would object to you installing a cheap standard peephole in the door anyway. Hope you can find something. Thanks Gary

[@DivaBClub]

The peep cameras are already around

[@TexasScout]

Can you do roll over recording, in other words will recording continue erasing previously recorded data on the SD card or do I have to format the card every week?

[@NellysSecurity]

yes it does!!

[@lapitona00]

Can you use this without a door chime ?

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes, a mechanical door chime

[@stephenogara4916]

Does the doorbell ring when it sees motion ? I have another brand that rings every time it sees motion. I don't want it to ring during the night every time an animal strolls past.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey Stephen, You'll get a notification on the app, and you can adjust the notification schedule to however you'd like.

[@brownpants3325]

Giving a drill bit without a drill is like selling hotdogs without rolls. But seriously if I can get a house in this market this will be the doorbell for me.

[@guerrokingpep]

Only thing I did not see is how you get notifications when someone presses the button

[@NellysSecurity]

Sorry we didnt show you that. It definetely does give you a notification though

[@johnwhitford5383]

will this work with alibi nvrs?

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes it will! Alibi NVRs are Manufactured by Hikvision and so is this doorbell. You can also use the ONVIF protocol to connect the doorbell to the NVR.

[@almazabraha]

Is this weatherproof? What the range of temperature that he can operate?

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes its IP65 rated and the operating temps is -22°F ~ +140°F

[@menz420]

No smartthings, no Google assistant. No Alexa compatibility = no purchase. Skybell has better features and no monthly subscription fees as well

[@wtdudley05]

You're right but skybell is trash from my experience.

[@santiagodraco]

It can be viewed through Amazon Echo's through Monocle. As for Skybell... really?

[@jpeterstme]

Can’t wait for your new model. Please ensure it has Poe and a 4K sensor .

[@NellysSecurity]

Unfortunately we do not have a say in what features the next model will have, but we can hope!

[@outsidr54]

Does it have ONVIF and can connect to any NVR? Or just certain ones?

[@NellysSecurity]

It does have Onvif and can record to any Onvif compliant NVR

[@outsidr54]

Nelly's Security I thought so, but I emailed Hikvision and they said that it does not have ONVIF.

[@NellysSecurity]

@@outsidr54 Their version may not, but ours does for sure. This is a Hikvision OEM, the firmware we have makes the doorbell Onvif compliant

[@SirJaiBoog]

any plans for peephole cameras like BrinnoDuo SHC1000W or LaView ONE Peek Peephole for apartments/condos living with interior or exterior doors specific to the residential unit???

[@GhamDroid]

Looks good but I believe having the option to unlock the door is STILL REQUIRED.

[@NellysSecurity]

We do carry access control options for that! Feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail] if youd like more info. The Db2 is more of a competitor to Ring, doorbird, arlo, etc.

[@GhamDroid]

@@NellysSecurity after checking with your team through the indicated email, their answer was : "Unfortunately the doorbells do Not have any relays to wire in a lock. Currently we don't have such solution" I don't know why wasting my time and putting misleading comments!!

[@ridermak4111]

Great concept, but it still hasn’t solved the problem (to me) of visually announcing itself. I’m sure that isn’t a problem for many, but I like the “invisibility” of my KUNA porch light. It has been installed for about a year and nobody has noticed it. I don’t pay for storage either. If I feel I need to save a clip, I just screen record it on my phone right away.

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks Rider, Just making sure, are you saying that you would prefer a video doorbell that doesnt look so much like a video doorbell?

[@void1754]

I subbed, Security is a huge concern of mine. I'm slightly paranoid and I don't own much : a gaming PC, a laptop and an Xbox Series X but I'm gonna invest in a doorbell like this one very soon. I don't trust my neighbors and I hate it when someone knocks on my door and I don't expect a visit. EDIT : Wait, are you making this device ?

[@horrgakx]

Seems well thought out. But it looks quite wide - do you know the dimensions?

[@NellysSecurity]

here is the spec sheet with the dims www.nellyssecurity.com/pub/media/products/specsheets/nsc-db2.pdf

[@craigstrbo]

Nice Video, but is there any way you can tell me how to hook this up to an NVR system? What do I need to have 24/7 video available on my phone or ipad? Also, how do you know if the transformer I have now will work with this doorbell? Thanks for your time.

[@NellysSecurity]

This should get you going: support.nellyssecurity.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002599194-NSC-DB2

[@muxa]

Looks promising. Dies it have ability to integrate it to a local home automation system like Home Assistant or Hubitat? Would be great if it had MQTT support or an API with webhook support.

[@NellysSecurity]

The doorbell offers RTSP stream but no API unfortunately.

[@markus4979]

I'm all for local storage but compare that to the HDR quality of the nest hello in real world scenarios as well as the ease of use of the timeline and notification thumbnail previews and we talk some more :)

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks for sharing

[@Itsmelucky4]

See this is how other companies take over the bigger ones. Sure when people think of Ring and Nest since they have a bigger marketing budget to get their brand out there but where they go wrong is they nickel and dime you for great features people want but don’t want to pay in order to make it a fully functional device.

[@stevensenlacere1619]

blink was nice til they went the money grubbing cloud route.

[@gmhall551]

How many phones can you share it with.. Meaning, can I share video on other phones..thank you

[@NellysSecurity]

yes you can share the device with multiple phones!

[@IkariaPower]

Why I can’t find it in Ezviz site ??? I only found DB1 !!! And what’s the deference between the two of them ???

[@ComputerGuyAndy]

It just happens to work with the App, I don't think they have anything to do with EZVIZ.

[@zsqduke]

Andy B Nah both are made by ezviz/hikvision. Db2 is the successor to db1

[@WalkersLawn]

Does it work with Blue Iris?

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes it does!

[@tobyschmel5408]

Eufy doesn't charge you monthly fee and it is stored locally

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Video quality is pretty bad though and there is (unless it's been patched) a bug where video recording stops if any 2 way conversation is initiated.

[@bobkoss280]

How are people dealing with the wires and connectors at the doorbell? The hole behind my current doorbell is just big enough for the wire. No way to push those connectors back into the wall.

[@Lexo400GS]

How does it hold up against extreme heat or cold?

[@NellysSecurity]

Never had any issues

[@capo808]

I'm having an issue with my door chime ringing randomly and continously. It is hard wired and I disconnected it. After reinstalling it won't work at all. Is there a wireless chime I can use with this doorbell camera ? If so which one do you suggest. I like the unit just the issue with the chime is a problem.

[@NellysSecurity]

Hey Alan, unfortuantely there is not a compatible or recommended wireless chime for the DB2. For additional support, feel free to contact us - [e-mail] / 855-340-9999

[@stevewalker9066]

I don't have current doorbell wiring. Do you have a battery operated one?

[@NellysSecurity]

We do not currently

[@invisionprotectionsystems1029]

Can I wire this doorbell to a Uniview NVR. Being ONVIF compatible , I'm thinking I can. If I do that... Does the notifications come through on the Uniview app or must I still have the ezvid app. It would be worth it if the customer already has a NVR app. Just add the doorbell. Get local recording and notifications from the same app.

[@NellysSecurity]

Doorbell will work with Uniview nvr over . For full Doorbell functionality you will use Guarding vision app

[@ambientartphotography2245]

Is there a way to turn off the beep when it detects a person at the door?

[@NellysSecurity]

There sure is! And we made a guide on it - support.nellyssecurity.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037949933-How-Do-I-Disable-the-Beep-on-my-NSC-DB2-Video-Doorbell-When-Someone-Walks-By-

[@TrivialPants]

I can’t seem to get my doorbell to ring either my mechanical or another digital chime I have tried. The doorbell works fine otherwise and rings my phone when pressed. I have an analog doorbell that works on both the mechanical & digital chimes. Any ideas?

[@TrivialPants]

Never mind. I had to remove & re-add the device in the app and select to use the appropriate chime type.

[@Rostic1983]

can Ezviz DB1 record on to Hikvision NVR?

[@NellysSecurity]

yes it sure can