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Because I can check my door when I'm not even home and even talk to those at my door to pretend like there is someone home. Because it will record the porch pirate stealing off my porch. It's for security and evidence, not so much an actual doorbell.
if i wanted security like that, id get a closed loop camera system, all stored locally.
Same. Which is the only reason I don't use Ring. But I was interested in it until I went looking for a good option to buy. Absolutely no reason hardware in my possession should require a subscription to utilize.
why not make more money from you?