It gets me crazy that small projects like this can deliver just what an user really would want, and big companies all mess around with things that don't make sense. Thanks!
Because all the projects that I do are done primarily for me :) after the tests, if everything works as it should, I assemble a small batch with the hope that someone will want to buy it.
I work for such product company. The reason for that is that these companies are driven by Marketing and sales. Features and functionality are decided by them. That leads to feature creeping and unnecessary things in the product. Engineers don’t have final say in the final product though they are closed to understanding requirements .
First of all, thanks for a woderful project. Bought it, installed in a less then two hours without any problems. I've done a very simple "auto-open" code modification for the lite version. It opens the door after 3 short rings and 1 long. The sensor section in EspHome code for it looks like that: # Doorbell Sensor - platform: gpio pin: number: 4 #inverted: true name: "DoorBell" icon: "mdi:bell" filters: delayed_on: 100ms on_multi_click: - timing: - ON for at most 1s - OFF for at most 1s - ON for at most 1s - OFF for at most 1s - ON for at most 1s - OFF for at most 1s - ON for at least 1.5s - OFF for at least 1s then: - switch.turn_on: Lock - platform: status name: "${name} Status"
I don't need this as my door and doorbell are already smart but I need to say I admire what you did here ( even if I don't understand ANYTHING you did on the electronics side). The Videoquality, sound quality and even the design of the pcb is on such a professional level it lefts me speechless. And yes: this applies to all your videos and projects. Greetings from Germany and keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your kind words and greetings from Germany! I'm glad you enjoy the quality of my videos and projects. Your support is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Your project is one of those, i want to build for some time now. I really think ithat i should give it a try very soon... Keep on making and documenting... you are awesome!
I just got my ESPBell Lite and hooked it up. The process was a bit painful, because of the lacking documentation on the wiring. After i got it working it works like a charm though! Thanks for this awesome device.
Thanks for your support, It is simply not feasible to provide documentation for every version of the interphones. basic wiring diagram on GitHub github.com/PricelessToolkit/ESPBell-MAX?tab=readme-ov-file#wiring-diagram-espbell-max-to-intercom--doorbell
Beautifully done! I built something like this myself a year ago. Only hand soldered on a perfboard. For me it runs with ESPHome on an ESP8266 (D1Mini). For this purpose I have set up an automatic door opening for example. ringing of the postman. I also put Data RGB on the bottom of the bell to recognize the status of the bell. Off/Auto opening/ON with different colors.
Wow, I just watched your ESPClicker video and both projects are cool but also your English has improved massively between the two both regarding grammar and pronunciation.
@@PricelessToolkit I have the 4+N system, that’s why I’m so exited about this product! It taught me a lot just by reading the documentation. I was trying to rectify the signal from the bell and it started to become somewhat complicated, but I never thought of using an optocoupler!
Thanks for showing how to wire it up. I've got the same intercom in new flat and were looking for a way to "smartify" it. Then I noticed name of the city in weather app on your phone... such a small world, eh? Great work, appreciate it!
Thanks. For the first version, I used small relays, but then I thought about it and changed it to SSR. I think small "signal" relay contacts might stick together due to the load.
Nice work! But wouldn't you need some revers engineering for 2 Wire intercom systems? So you know which bytes need to be sent out to open the door, for example?
@@PricelessToolkit Well, what I mean is more like an intercom system with 2 cables that communicates via a bus. Like my TCS intercom. Most smart openers don't work with this intercom, that it communicates over a single cable. So ring, open and speak. A separate protocol is used for this. In addition, serial numbers are used, and the signal is 24 volts. As we have 2 outdoor stations here in the house and then one indoor station in each apartment. When the doorbell rings, the serial number of my indoor station is sent. And when it is opened, either the serial number of outdoor station 1 or 2 is sent. The TCS protocol has already been reversed by someone. My aim now is to implement the whole thing with a NodeMCU v2. So that a push message is sent to my cell phone when the bell rings. And that I can then open my front door with a smartphone app and/or a smartwatch app. The push message is easy to implement via various push services. I then have to develop the smartphone app and smartwatch app first. I'm not yet sure what the best alternative is for sending a message to the NodeMCU in my home from outside, i.e. the Internet. At the moment I think that MQTT, with its own encryption of the commands for additional security, is probably the best alternative.
I’ve created something similar in the old apartment 4 years ago and it was working great! Now I have a „new” system that I have to reverse engineer the new „integrated” bell/intercom system.
This is exactly what I need. If I buy it from you, will it still need to be programmed with the clip? If I buy the MAX, can I still automatically open the front door using Home Assistant over the cloud?
Hi, yes you need to reprogram it "add wifi credentials". MAX version powers up only when someone rings the doorbell, and just after that you can open the door.
Thanks for this. You made an elegant solution for what I made myself before with an ESP powered relay. But would you be so kind to take it a step further? There are ESP32 boards that have audio in and out. Would you please make a version of this, that also connects to the microphone and speaker and leads the audio part to your phone through either WIFI or even abroad? This would finally resolve my issue that I have no way to install a video doorbel in my condo and would make it possible to at least talk to people when I am not at home or not able to go to the door. If an ESP32 would not be capable, maybe you could do it with a raspberry pi? If it would be done through a mobile website served on the device, one could even talk and open the door through a computer. I really don't understand why I have not seen any device for this as I must not be the only one in the world that lives in a condo and cannot install a personal video intercom at the entrance.
I am looking for something similar as well. I have a wired intercom and I was searching for a wireless handset where the base unit could replace the current wired handset. After hours of searching I had to give up as it doesn't look like such a tool exists.
To make a new version of "hardware" with esp32 that is audio capable it's not too hard but not fast, problem for me is the software part. I am not a pro programmer. I think server-side and phone software are necessary "not just Arduino stuff"
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@@PricelessToolkitgreat content, subscribed
Thank you!!!
of course done, great content !!
@@martygeorgiev6086 thank you!!
It gets me crazy that small projects like this can deliver just what an user really would want, and big companies all mess around with things that don't make sense. Thanks!
Because all the projects that I do are done primarily for me :) after the tests, if everything works as it should, I assemble a small batch with the hope that someone will want to buy it.
I work for such product company. The reason for that is that these companies are driven by Marketing and sales. Features and functionality are decided by them. That leads to feature creeping and unnecessary things in the product. Engineers don’t have final say in the final product though they are closed to understanding requirements .
I like it. It's small, feature packed and doesn't require a subscription to use. Great job!
Glad you like it!
First of all, thanks for a woderful project.
Bought it, installed in a less then two hours without any problems.
I've done a very simple "auto-open" code modification for the lite version.
It opens the door after 3 short rings and 1 long. The sensor section in EspHome code for it looks like that:
# Doorbell Sensor
- platform: gpio
pin:
number: 4
#inverted: true
name: "DoorBell"
icon: "mdi:bell"
filters:
delayed_on: 100ms
on_multi_click:
- timing:
- ON for at most 1s
- OFF for at most 1s
- ON for at most 1s
- OFF for at most 1s
- ON for at most 1s
- OFF for at most 1s
- ON for at least 1.5s
- OFF for at least 1s
then:
- switch.turn_on: Lock
- platform: status
name: "${name} Status"
Thank you for supporting my work!!!
I don't need this as my door and doorbell are already smart but I need to say I admire what you did here ( even if I don't understand ANYTHING you did on the electronics side). The Videoquality, sound quality and even the design of the pcb is on such a professional level it lefts me speechless. And yes: this applies to all your videos and projects. Greetings from Germany and keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your kind words and greetings from Germany! I'm glad you enjoy the quality of my videos and projects. Your support is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
What a good execution, Home Assistant doorbell trigger and PC notification support is GOD TIER STUFF
Thanks pc notification is "HASS Agent"
every time you upload new project i get so excited!
Wow thank you!!!
Your project is one of those, i want to build for some time now.
I really think ithat i should give it a try very soon...
Keep on making and documenting... you are awesome!
Thank you, your support motivates me.
Good DIY project using ESP32... small, with great features. Great job!
Thank you!! ( ESP8266 )
Finally someone that makes useful projects!
Thank you very much.
Love the level of documentation for all your projects!
Thanks so much!
I just got my ESPBell Lite and hooked it up. The process was a bit painful, because of the lacking documentation on the wiring.
After i got it working it works like a charm though!
Thanks for this awesome device.
Thanks for your support, It is simply not feasible to provide documentation for every version of the interphones. basic wiring diagram on GitHub github.com/PricelessToolkit/ESPBell-MAX?tab=readme-ov-file#wiring-diagram-espbell-max-to-intercom--doorbell
Brillient because its simple! Keep up your work!
@@kieranwilliams3052 Thank you!
Beautifully done! I built something like this myself a year ago. Only hand soldered on a perfboard. For me it runs with ESPHome on an ESP8266 (D1Mini). For this purpose I have set up an automatic door opening for example. ringing of the postman. I also put Data RGB on the bottom of the bell to recognize the status of the bell. Off/Auto opening/ON with different colors.
Thank you, it's a good idea to have an automatic door opening "I will try to add that" Thanks!!
I am envious of people with electrical engineerng experience! Nice project!
Thanks!
Truly professional level work! Great concept executed with utmost beauty!
Thanks a lot 😊
Wow, I just watched your ESPClicker video and both projects are cool but also your English has improved massively between the two both regarding grammar and pronunciation.
Thanks! "we live in AI times"
I love all the ESP32 projects I'm seeing I'm feeling inspired to build some automation into my old house
why not!
A new subscriber from Australia
I'm always looking for channels that give a good depth of technical description
Thank you very much!!
Wow what a polished product. Thanks for sharing
glad you like it!
Amazing project! looks great, and the documentation is super in-depth too, well done!
Thanks a lot! I did my best
Very nice project. Loved to try the doorbell kit.
Thank you
Awesome work! I will definitely order the LITE tomorrow!!
Thank you for your support!!
I'm genuinely excited for this!
Thanks, On GitHub you can find all the files for self-assembly.
Spotted your video on the youtube dashboard and I really like your projects👍
Thank you very much!!
I just got a new home and this would be a very nice addition to have ! Well done project as always! I love it!
Thank you very mutch!
that is a relly nice project! would be a nice addition to my smarthome
Thank you!
Thank you and please keeping going on this kind of projects
Thanks, i will
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas, really need this for my doorbell. Again, thanks for engineering devices that are useful for the everyday life.
Happy to help!
This and the mailbox guard are really cool projects!👍
Thank you very much!
Awesome project and such a high quality video and documentation! Keep it up!
Thank you i will!
Really nice project! Thanks for sharing the process!!
Thank you very much!!
cool project - might have to build a pair for myself - much better than the crappy doorbells I have at the moment
Thanks, If you need help, let me know.
this popped up in my feed and peaked my interest. Cool Stuff.
Thank you.
These kind of projects are what makes me want to be an engineer!
wow, Thank you!
great project, im looking for exactly this 👏
Thank you
I’ve been trying to make something similar for almost a year without results. This is a lifesaver 😮
First, check which type of intercom system you have
@@PricelessToolkit I have the 4+N system, that’s why I’m so exited about this product! It taught me a lot just by reading the documentation. I was trying to rectify the signal from the bell and it started to become somewhat complicated, but I never thought of using an optocoupler!
yeah, working with 4+N is simple, the doorbell and lock wires are separate.
Wow! Great tool, something I've been locking for a long time...
I'm glad you find it useful
Yay a new video from one of my fav peeps on youtube
Thanks :)
Impressive work and a impressive documentation. That's what i'm looking for. Thank you. ❤❤❤
Thank you!
looks amazing, keep it up!
Thank you!!
Been looking for something like this! Realt Nice product!
Thank you
OMG THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
I'm glad you liked it
This looks incredible!
Thanks!
thats exactly what we talked about in my home, and we were thinking about diying it, but now you made it^^
Glad you liked it
Great project! Still happy with my Mailbox Guard!
Thank you!!!
Very professional looking result. Thanks for providing the resources to try it myself.
My pleasure!
Thanks for showing how to wire it up. I've got the same intercom in new flat and were looking for a way to "smartify" it. Then I noticed name of the city in weather app on your phone... such a small world, eh?
Great work, appreciate it!
Thank you for watching! yep, very small.
Really well thought out project!
Thank you!
I just love esp ❤😂
Nice Video!
Thanks, me too 😊
Nice! Adding to things I didn't know I needed.
Thanks :)
What a genius idea
Thank you!
Great work looking forward to one of these babies:)
Fingers crossed!
Great project👍 liked and subscribed😎
Awesome, thank you!
Fascinating project - need to instigate my bell system
Thank you, glad you liked it
Nice project I just move to an apartment and will be great to have one
Best of luck!
Many thanks for sharing this. Cheers from OZ
Glad you enjoyed it
I like the compact design and integration with HA❤
Thank you
I definitely need this for my flat. I tried making something similar myself a year ago but failed 😅
👍
Looks awesome. I hacked mine together with some relays etc.
Thanks. For the first version, I used small relays, but then I thought about it and changed it to SSR. I think small "signal" relay contacts might stick together due to the load.
Un super projet, et un ingenering Made In France, en plus sa marche avec HA, que demander de plus :)
Merci beaucoup!
High quality video, love the project, subscribed! ❤ Looking forward to the next project
Awesome! Thank you!
Amazing project. Keep it up.
Thanks, i will!
Nice video, I like the disign of the small version!
I'm glad you like it
Nice design dude!
Thanks!
could have built it but honestly not in that size and price, will be looking here in the future. extremely happy with my purchase
Thank you very much for supporting my work!!
Wow. What a great idea. I need to implement it to my HA.
Thank you
I Built something simpler which gives you a notification and you can open, but i will give it a Look, nice work!
Thanks.
Thanks for the nice and creative idea
Most welcome 😊 "Շնորհավոր Նոր ՏարիՆ"
Cool price and great tutorial.
Thank you!!
Nice build!
I'm glad you like it
Just a fantastic idea and implementation, love it
Thank you
Very Nice Project
Thanks for watching
Really nice project !
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome build!
Glad you think so!
Wow, this is genius. Good job....
Thank you very much!
Another Great Project
Thank you very much
Great project... Love it...
Thank you! Cheers!
I’ve been looking for the ideal intercom solution and this might be it! Live audio and video feed would be the killer feature.
For live audio and video feeds unfortunately my knowledge is not enough
belle réalisation félicitation!
Merci!!
Nice work! But wouldn't you need some revers engineering for 2 Wire intercom systems? So you know which bytes need to be sent out to open the door, for example?
it supports analog systems and can be connected to digital systems in crude ways like directly to buttons.
@@PricelessToolkit Well, what I mean is more like an intercom system with 2 cables that communicates via a bus. Like my TCS intercom. Most smart openers don't work with this intercom, that it communicates over a single cable. So ring, open and speak. A separate protocol is used for this. In addition, serial numbers are used, and the signal is 24 volts. As we have 2 outdoor stations here in the house and then one indoor station in each apartment. When the doorbell rings, the serial number of my indoor station is sent. And when it is opened, either the serial number of outdoor station 1 or 2 is sent. The TCS protocol has already been reversed by someone. My aim now is to implement the whole thing with a NodeMCU v2. So that a push message is sent to my cell phone when the bell rings. And that I can then open my front door with a smartphone app and/or a smartwatch app. The push message is easy to implement via various push services. I then have to develop the smartphone app and smartwatch app first. I'm not yet sure what the best alternative is for sending a message to the NodeMCU in my home from outside, i.e. the Internet. At the moment I think that MQTT, with its own encryption of the commands for additional security, is probably the best alternative.
Very Nice!!! Thanks for sharing your work.-
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Amazing project!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very Nice! I would like to receive it. Stunning product.
Good luck!
Wow, sehr cool deine Projekte!👍🇨🇭
Vielen Dank
Very very nice idear! I think i rebuild one myself
If you have any questions about PCB assembly just ask, Good luck.
Looks like a slick device!
Thanks
Nice, this is what I need.
Enjoy it
Wow🎉🎉 this looks so much better than the custom relay i have build.
Glad you like it!
I’ve created something similar in the old apartment 4 years ago and it was working great! Now I have a „new” system that I have to reverse engineer the new „integrated” bell/intercom system.
4+wire or 2 ?
@@PricelessToolkit unfortunately 2
you can try the "easy way not smart" solder wires directly to the "open button" and to the "bell loudspeaker"
Amazing. Exaclty what I was looking for. Just Need to check if it would Work with my Intercom in Germany.
Great to hear!
Awesome design :)
Thank you! 😊
This is priceless knowledge
Thanks 😃
Amazing project. Love it.
Thank you!
This is exactly what I need. If I buy it from you, will it still need to be programmed with the clip? If I buy the MAX, can I still automatically open the front door using Home Assistant over the cloud?
Btw. amazing products! Well done 👍🏻
Hi, yes you need to reprogram it "add wifi credentials". MAX version powers up only when someone rings the doorbell, and just after that you can open the door.
Thank you!!
Very cool idea, i need one 😄
Thank you! 😀
Une fois de plus une superbe réalisation/projet : utile et accessible. L'intégration dans HA est un plus !! merci 🙂
Merci beaucoup!
Thanks for this. You made an elegant solution for what I made myself before with an ESP powered relay. But would you be so kind to take it a step further?
There are ESP32 boards that have audio in and out. Would you please make a version of this, that also connects to the microphone and speaker and leads the audio part to your phone through either WIFI or even abroad?
This would finally resolve my issue that I have no way to install a video doorbel in my condo and would make it possible to at least talk to people when I am not at home or not able to go to the door. If an ESP32 would not be capable, maybe you could do it with a raspberry pi? If it would be done through a mobile website served on the device, one could even talk and open the door through a computer.
I really don't understand why I have not seen any device for this as I must not be the only one in the world that lives in a condo and cannot install a personal video intercom at the entrance.
I am looking for something similar as well. I have a wired intercom and I was searching for a wireless handset where the base unit could replace the current wired handset. After hours of searching I had to give up as it doesn't look like such a tool exists.
To make a new version of "hardware" with esp32 that is audio capable it's not too hard but not fast, problem for me is the software part. I am not a pro programmer. I think server-side and phone software are necessary "not just Arduino stuff"
Just what I’m looking for!
Glad it helped!
Nice work!!
Thanks