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How To Install A Ring Doorbell On A Narrow Door Frame
Ring Doorbells are a great addition to any smart home because they add loads of extra convenience (especially when we're out) - plus they increase our home's security. HOWEVER they are much bigger than old push doorbells, meaning that some Ring Doorbells just can't be installed on narrow door frames.
As a result, I run through seven different options if you're struggling to install your Ring Doorbell. I cover everything from alternative install locations, to alternative Ring products - and more. I also discuss a few really nifty (and cheap) products that can allow you to install your Ring Doorbell almost anywhere.
Read More On Our Blog: www.smarthomepoint.com/ring-doorbell-narrow-install/
00:00 Intro
00:35 1 - Install On A Different Wall
01:34 2 - Corner Kit
02:10 3 - Slimline Mount
02:56 4 - Thinner Ring Doorbells
03:38 5 - Mount On Door Itself
04:04 6 - Ring Peephole Cam
04:26 7 - Don't Install On Door/Doorframe
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10 Things That REALLY Annoy Me About Smart Homes!
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Smart home tech can be REALLY useful and cool, especially when it genuinely improves our home lives. But sometimes it just fails to work properly OR the companies who sell the gadgets hike prices and remove useful features - which is really annoying. So in this video I discuss the top 10 things that annoy me most about smart homes, and how to fix/workaround each one. You can read more about the...
Hue Labs Has Shut! How To 'Fix' Philips Hue App Lighting Effects
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I have spoken a lot on this channel about how I dislike that the Philips Hue app is split into two: the overly simple (and feature light!) Hue app, and the feature rich but buggy Hue Labs areas. Luckily Philips Hue have been working hard to move various dynamic lighting features into the main Hue app. So can we now FINALLY create a range of funky, dynamic smart lighting effects from the Hue app...
Which Smart Plug Brand To Buy In 2024 & Beyond?
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Smart plugs are REALLY useful devices, but there seems to be too much choice out there right now. For example a quick Amazon search showed me smart plugs from Philips Hue, Amazon, EIGHTREE, Leviton, TP-Link Kasa, Tapo and more. Which should you choose? Well I discuss the most important buying factors in this video. I also mention a few helpful articles on the Smart Home Point blog, and you can ...
Cancel Your Ring Subscription NOW (And Do This Instead)
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Ring have recently announced that they are increasing the price of the popular Ring Protect Basic subscription fee. Again. No this isn't deja vu: Ring hiked the price massively in 2022, and are hiking it AGAIN in March 2024. These latest price increases mean that Ring's Protect Basic plan now costs double compared to just two years ago, and it's almost double in America too. As a result, I disc...
Tapo Vs Kasa: What's The Difference? Why Do TP-Link Sell Both?!
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Whenever I go shopping for new smart home products, I start to get confused by the fact that TP-Link sell products under two DIFFERENT brands: Kasa and Tapo. To make matters worse, both Kasa and Tapo seem to sell the same type of products, meaning that they are competing with each other. But why is this? And are there any real-world differences between Kasa and Tapo? I discuss all this (and mor...
Do I Still Recommend Philips Hue In 2023 & Beyond? (Are They Future Proofed?)
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I published some videos two years ago, where I discussed why I love Philips Hue and recommend them to people. But has my opinion changed since then? After all, some quality rivals (including Kasa bulbs) have been released, as has Matter and Thread. Does Philips Hue still stack up in 2023, 2024 and beyond? I discuss all this in today's video. 00:00 Intro (Why I Liked Hue) 01:07 What I Dislike Ab...
Too Many Ring Motion Alerts? 10 Options Explained
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Sometimes you will receive too many motion alerts for your Ring camera or doorbell. The good news is that Ring offers LOADS of options to reduce the number of false motion detections that you receive. The bad news is that with TEN different options, it can get confusing. This video explains exactly what each option is, and how to use it. The different sections of the video are: 00:00 Intro 00:2...
Are Amazon Smart Home Users Doomed
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Brandon Jackson - a previous fan of Amazon's Alexa smart home devices - had a terrible experience in May 2023, whereby they got locked out of their Amazon smart devices due to a misunderstanding. This story naturally got smart home enthusiasts worried, and asking whether it's safe to keep using Amazon Echo devices. I discuss these points (and more) in this video. The news reports/articles I ref...
Ring Outdoor Camera Comparison - Which To Buy In 2023 (& Beyond)
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Last year I did a full comparison of all of Ring's cameras, however since then Ring have retired a bunch of them - and introduced some new ones. This means that there are now 19 different outdoor cam options to choose from! This makes the choice pretty confusing, but luckily I help to break down this decision in today's video. The individual sections of each part of this video are: 00:00 Intro ...
SwitchBot's Hub2 Is Here (With Matter Support) - SwitchBot Just Got A LOT More Powerful
มุมมอง 756ปีที่แล้ว
SwitchBot kindly sent me their brand new Hub2 (and a few other products) to test out their new Matter support. It all seems really interesting, and SwitchBot have just taken a big step forward. SwitchBot are currently offering 15% off their products with discount code 15HOMEPOINT (valid until 26th May 2023). You can buy it here: SwitchBot Store: bit.ly/42SHiyZ Amazon USA Link: www.amazon.com/dp...
The Boring Lamp: Use The Force, Tristan! (Desk & Screen Light, Wireless Charger, Music Sync & More)
มุมมอง 816ปีที่แล้ว
The Boring Lamp team sent me their upcoming lamp to test out, and I LOVE it. It has a high quality finish and a number of useful features including music sync, becoming a Jedi Knight and using it as a monitor/screen light. You can also use it as a background ambient light bar and a standard desk lamp. It supports three color temperatures and you can dim it down too. The Boring Lamp goes on sale...
3 BIG Bits Of Ring News In 3 Minutes!
มุมมอง 1.4Kปีที่แล้ว
Ring have announced three big bits of news at the start of March 2023: a new battery doorbell, further nerfing of Ring's subscription-free tier, and Ring's founder and CEO stepping down. This video takes a bitesized view of all three of these developments. 0:00 Intro 0:13 Ring Battery Doorbell Plus 1:05 Ring Removes Free Features 1:58 Ring's CEO Quits 2:41 Wrapping Up For further reading, pleas...
This Is How Much Electricity Your Smart Home Uses (My Hue Lightstrip Costs £10 Per Month!!)
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This Is How Much Electricity Your Smart Home Uses (My Hue Lightstrip Costs £10 Per Month!!)
Amazon Just BROKE Amazon Music For Echo Owners (New Prime Music "Features")
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Amazon Just BROKE Amazon Music For Echo Owners (New Prime Music "Features")
5 Smart Indoor Cameras Compared (Who Wins? Ring, eufy, SwitchBot, Tapo Or Blink?)
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5 Smart Indoor Cameras Compared (Who Wins? Ring, eufy, SwitchBot, Tapo Or Blink?)
Running Hue Lab Formulas (Or Scenes) via Alexa Routines
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Running Hue Lab Formulas (Or Scenes) via Alexa Routines
Thread and Matter Are NOT The Same: Key Differences Explained
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Thread and Matter Are NOT The Same: Key Differences Explained
Ring Just Hiked Prices 40%! What 'Protect Basic' Customers Need To Know
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Ring Just Hiked Prices 40%! What 'Protect Basic' Customers Need To Know
5 Features I WISH Ring Added To Their Products
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5 Features I WISH Ring Added To Their Products
Make YouTube Kid-Safe On The Amazon Echo Show (A Simple Tutorial Guide)
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Make TH-cam Kid-Safe On The Amazon Echo Show (A Simple Tutorial Guide)
All 14 Ring CAMERA Models Compared (Which To Buy In 2022 And Beyond)
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All 14 Ring CAMERA Models Compared (Which To Buy In 2022 And Beyond)
Why I Love This 'Hidden' Smart Lighting Feature (& How To Set It Up)
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Why I Love This 'Hidden' Smart Lighting Feature (& How To Set It Up)
5 Simple Ways to Christmas-ify Your Smart Home
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5 Simple Ways to Christmas-ify Your Smart Home
Why Everyone Needs a 4K Smart Cam (Reolink Vs Ring Image Quality Compared)
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Why Everyone Needs a 4K Smart Cam (Reolink Vs Ring Image Quality Compared)
Ring Protect Basic vs Plus vs Pro (Why, Ring, Why?!)
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Ring Protect Basic vs Plus vs Pro (Why, Ring, Why?!)
Does Ring Offer 24/7 Recording? (Ring PROMISED This In 2018...)
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Does Ring Offer 24/7 Recording? (Ring PROMISED This In 2018...)
Ring Doorbell and Camera Night Vision (What You Need To Know)
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Ring Doorbell and Camera Night Vision (What You Need To Know)
Philips Hue Will Support "Matter" (But NOT Thread): Does This Matter? (... sorry)
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Philips Hue Will Support "Matter" (But NOT Thread): Does This Matter? (... sorry)
The Difference Between Amazon Alexa and Echo (The "API Mandate" Is Alive!)
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The Difference Between Amazon Alexa and Echo (The "API Mandate" Is Alive!)

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  • @DJS100
    @DJS100 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. I might get 3 wired floodlight cams. However, I don’t like that they rely on wifi so I might just go with a local security company that don’t rely on wifi. What do you think? Thanks! 👍

  • @WeezND89
    @WeezND89 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you use the loop or repeat contact for anything other than playing music? I want to create a timer to turn a smart bulb a specific color or turn on and off or blink a few times after the timer ends. Or, if I find a one minute sound file can around Alexa repeat it "X" times with a routine. Or is there already a command in Alexa that does this?

  • @ashleightdagondonofficial7906
    @ashleightdagondonofficial7906 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1:56 charge gwiyomi by hari #gwiyomi

  • @jalaljanjua
    @jalaljanjua 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Left me more confused

  • @melanietrueman8713
    @melanietrueman8713 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you have a door bell cámara if you havent a door bell

  • @Polad83
    @Polad83 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This record just a waste of time!! 👎👎

  • @otheremotionmusic
    @otheremotionmusic 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ring is Trash. There are thousands of Chinese Video doorbells on ebay that record on your phone via the app or on an SD card at no cost. I wasted my money buying this scam product.

  • @TurboTroller
    @TurboTroller 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was anyone able to get the Python Ring Doorbell solution working? I can't get past the setup, I keep getting an auth error but i've confirmed my pw, user, and 2fa are all correct. Assuming I'm using the correct 2fa; right now i'm using the number from "authorize a new device" since i wasn't getting a text or anything where my 2fa code normally goes

  • @sakinaproductions
    @sakinaproductions 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hands down this is the best video out here on this topic! My question is for method 6 (running an etherent cable). I am running a 50 meter cat 6 cable underground from my Sky router to my outbuilding. What kind of router do i buy to plug it into. Ive heard people say access points and some people saying a basic router is fine. Just a little confused as to what would be best? Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

  • @nikmills
    @nikmills 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now, 2024, it's $5 per month.

  • @wendyjones1422
    @wendyjones1422 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My plan just run out tried ti get basic plan £4.99 then when i went to pay it went up to £99 i dident proceed with payment tho im hoping it dident take money from my account still thats awful what all these corrupt companies are doing its all about making profit & they dont give a shit about there customers !

  • @spam4407
    @spam4407 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Before you buy it, make sure you have new enough phone, otherwise you gonna miss all action in front of camera (very big delay), make sure your wifi router close enough to doorbell, thats also gives delays. So new doorbell camera + monthly subscribe + new phone + extra work to get router close to bell makes it very, very expensive.

  • @deancarpenter2122
    @deancarpenter2122 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yeah, I won't be giving ring any extra $ especially when it will just keep going up. I already have cameras & a security system with a DVR so I do need it anyways. It will just remain a fancy doorbell. Won't buy ring products again & I'll let it be known to everyone I know as well.

  • @Yves95128
    @Yves95128 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was very helpful, thank you👍🏻 Do you know if the powerline adapter works if the secondary house is on a different electricity company meter? (I don't think so as it's not on the same electrical circuit). One annoying thing is that when searching for repeater or booster, internet gives results mostly for extenders that works on a different network, meaning you have to choose between your house network or the extender network, it's not the same thing, plus the one I tried was a fraction of speed, even in the same room as my router, I returned it. I think I'll use either a cable or a bridge system but it requires a second router in both cases, so the most efficient and economical is running a cable, not the easiest tho☹.👋🏻

    • @samioy.
      @samioy. 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hey, im currently using a powerline adapter from a different building, and the internet sucks, I know its not an issue with the system itself because its the same one I used in my last house where it worked fine. Id really suggest another alternative

    • @Yves95128
      @Yves95128 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@samioy. I ended up running an ethernet cable from my modem/router to an access point (on the same network) , in the secondary house, the speed is now great there but I get disconnected very often in the main house, I might need to upgrade my internet service, or perhaps it's a coincidence.👋🏻

  • @aryehelectricalltd7247
    @aryehelectricalltd7247 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just wasted 5 minutes of my life with this video

  • @everydaygo-ogling6369
    @everydaygo-ogling6369 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I see this video was recorded 4y ago and my new indoors Cam "has a siren". I guess 4y ago they didn't.

  • @josevela2943
    @josevela2943 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job. Was looking forward to seeing your kitchen with lights installed. Thank you for the video, it was helpful as im starting to get into hone lighting and im gonna in your footsteps.

  • @SleepyOx2023
    @SleepyOx2023 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In short, throw away all your dumb always onnappliances and buy new smart zigbee enabled devices and aplliances at all times.

  • @SleepyOx2023
    @SleepyOx2023 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In other words, the always-on devices are too stupid to work with home automation.

  • @marinaortiz2974
    @marinaortiz2974 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wanna pay but don’t see a payment plan

  • @marinaortiz2974
    @marinaortiz2974 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How can I get to protect plan n it’s not showing in my ring app

  • @youngNhung187
    @youngNhung187 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When you say buy another WiFi point and connect it , do you mean buy another router and have 2 connected?

  • @Ownage4lif31
    @Ownage4lif31 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not sure if you're still active but does the RGB Hue lights let you change to the ambience color temps as well? I noticed on the top right corner there's 2 options, rgb and seems like ambience? I'd have to assume yes, but would like a confirmation to be sure

  • @JohannGambolputty22
    @JohannGambolputty22 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wyze doorbell is only $47 and requires no subscription. Only caveat is you'll need onboard SD card to record but it's nice because it can record every minute of every day and not just motion detection which my old Ring Pro (2016 model) couldn't do and the camera is outdated anyway. I could see the price increase justified if they offer me a free camera upgrade but no, I have to buy a new/better camera on top of that. I've had the Wyze doorbell for 5 months now and it's been great.

  • @joyace9674
    @joyace9674 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I returned it before I get stuck with a bill i don’t want this all about making money the device itself should be enough for the price you pay on it so glad I returned it plus I live in a community that is toxic so it wouldn’t last long they will steal it no matter if they took your picture or not cops don’t care anymore 😜

  • @JamesBrown-js3lm
    @JamesBrown-js3lm หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I had known that there was going to be these shenanigans I would’ve never bought RING.

  • @Manc-fh5we
    @Manc-fh5we หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m already paying for Amazon prime. Now I can’t use music because they’ve made anything half decent shuffle only! 🤬Time to cancel that direct debit and shop elsewhere. F you Amazon! 🤬 I urge EVERYONE to do the same. Only then will they take notice.

  • @weakcannow
    @weakcannow หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does your phone have to be connected to the Wi-Fi in order for it to continue the loop your song or playlist?

  • @impetiousdoom
    @impetiousdoom หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree

  • @maxie6990
    @maxie6990 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i Think this video is already outdated and should be taken down. Tapo has energy consumption feature now and Kasa product discontinued

  • @deenaxic9134
    @deenaxic9134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing shows up in The menu… I am done with google assistant…. The app is so bad compared to competitors

  • @Eludd-Eludd
    @Eludd-Eludd หลายเดือนก่อน

    The westminister one is soo creepy

  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn’t Kasa and Tapo exactly the same

  • @Pancakes037
    @Pancakes037 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks this was really helpful. Although after watching this I totally wish I could make echo sound like that funny robot helium voice you overlayed throughout this video. For some reason that was such a nice touch.

  • @MrThebigcheese123
    @MrThebigcheese123 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Ring cameras are garbage. I will install at my house the CCTV I use for me shop. It is the same price hardware wise and does not cost per month. Ring, you charge people monthly for this crap and yet I cant even read a number plate, plus the footage is jumpy. Absolute crap. OH, and this is after I bought as Linksys mesh WiFi 6 ffs. I have better speed on my desktop now yet Ring still thinks the RSI is the same. Absolute trash hardware. I go into my Annke Vision app for my shop CCTV which is 10 miles away and the footage is perfect, 4K so its not my phone.

  • @metmanjeff
    @metmanjeff หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. This is a great help and just what I was after. Unfortunately I can’t make the party due to other commitments that day.

  • @MrViddude
    @MrViddude หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, your video could have been made better by simply “showing” each camera with a name beside it. If you did I grew bored waiting and moved on

  • @einsam_aber_frei
    @einsam_aber_frei 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Ring doorbell pro 2 comes with a plug-in adapter. I'm wondering if I should buy a transformer if this is the case?

  • @DCChumley
    @DCChumley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If your outbuilding is metal and is on a separate electrical meter what's the best method.

  • @Plazman
    @Plazman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you SO MUCH for clearing that up!! Really insightful. Aside from Tapo focusing on more niche products, I wonder if there's any 'philisophical' differences between the companies. For instance, does one embrace Matter/Thread more than the other? Sounds like the Kasa stuff isn't good for mesh networks, which is funny, because TP-Link sells a LOT of mesh routers! lol

  • @naraniaga.5759
    @naraniaga.5759 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eufy 👌

  • @aceofhearts4265
    @aceofhearts4265 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 2 ring cameras in the front of the house on each end facing the front both cameras cover the front yard just different side how come I only get one notification on one camera for a motion then there’s time the other camera notifies me and the other doesn’t

  • @bprathe3205
    @bprathe3205 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    F Amazon. I’m done. I pay for prime I should not have to pay for music unlimited. Bunch of bullshit.

  • @chriskozma5301
    @chriskozma5301 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there a better device to buy other then ring?

  • @chriskozma5301
    @chriskozma5301 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ring sucks. Half the time it doesn't catch things and takes way to long to start recording

  • @raffinataonline
    @raffinataonline 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazon always has its hand out. 👎

  • @disconnectpub
    @disconnectpub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, thank you for describing a disgusting change of service from Amazon. I pay monthly and I can’t control Alexa to do what I pay her for. Hey Alexis, stop putting songs I don’t want to listen to tracks other than what I requested. I’m discontinuing paying for this service. It’s a disservice to allow Alexa and Amazon to screw up our listening to music. Amazon, you guys need to think about all the other people who are gonna bail out of your $12 a month plan. Rip off you can’t even deliver the songs I wanna hear anymore. I hate you. I hate you, Alexa.

  • @disconnectpub
    @disconnectpub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, thank you for describing a disgusting change of service from Amazon. I pay monthly and I can’t control Alexa to do what I pay her for. Hey Alexia- stop putting songs I don’t want to listen to tracks other than what I requested.

  • @SteveHudson-o9q
    @SteveHudson-o9q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid.

  • @dillonmahaffey2976
    @dillonmahaffey2976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your voice is painful to listen to no offense