Bob The Badger Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 2 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: I was never too bothered, but got one (Doorbell/Cam) as a present. I rarely use the contact/intercom thing to be fair, but it's sometimes handy to see who's there (*When we're out). I've since added a camera (only) to the rear garden, which covers 90% of the garden, plus the all important access to the shed.** I've turned off the phone notifications for the latter, as it goes off when sheets/towels/large pants are a-blowing in the breeze! *I have never used the mobile app thingy to check and/or answer, when we're in. I just walk through "The Great Hall to the door, and open it... a bit like a human being!... Unlike a friend who will literally sit on his sofa and talk to the caller via the doorcam! Idle Bugger! **There is absolutely no need to keep a permanent eye on my shed, of course, as there is absolutely nothing of value in there. But it's such a lovely looking shed. Etc... I once considered getting a second shed and made the mistake of telling my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Just now, Bob The Badger said: I once considered getting a second shed and made the mistake of telling my friends. Now, yer see, I don't have that problem! *I've set you up nicely for the punchline there, @Bob The Badger. Go for it! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 2 hours ago, David said: £24.99 to £34.99 in 2022 £34.99 to £49.99 in 2024 Who owns Ring? Of course, Amazon. I think your cunning linguistics used in your thread title deserved so much more love 😂 On thread, it definitely is a sting though. You know their overhead isn't getting anywhere near that much dearer so it's basically a 'we want more money or we brick your device' type piece of marketing. I hadn't even realised it is a subscription service, as I thought it's just an IP camera attached to a doorbell. What service do they provide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 2 minutes ago, Comrade 86 said: I think your cunning linguistics used in your thread title deserved so much more love 😂 On thread, it definitely is a sting though. You know their overhead isn't getting anywhere near that much dearer so it's basically a 'we want more money or we brick your device' type piece of marketing. I hadn't even realised it is a subscription service, as I thought it's just an IP camera attached to a doorbell. What service do they provide? You can use the doorbell without a subscription but it’s a live view only, where as the subscription will record snapshots and any activity through the day where you can go back and look at. So basically a CCTV camera that can only be looked at in real time. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 7 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: Now, yer see, I don't have that problem! *I've set you up nicely for the punchline there, @Bob The Badger. Go for it! 😁 uttoxram75, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and Mucker1884 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 16 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: it goes off when sheets/towels/large pants are a-blowing in the breeze! Your pants are as big as sheets?. Sounds like a brag to me. Mucker1884 and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 14 minutes ago, David said: You can use the doorbell without a subscription but it’s a live view only, where as the subscription will record snapshots and any activity through the day where you can go back and look at. So basically a CCTV camera that can only be looked at in real time. Obviously folk start off paying because it was reasonably priced and convenient, but I guess those who understandably baulk at the increases could provision their own recording device to maintain the recordings without using the 'service', though there might be something in the Ring T & Cs though. Either way, I agree it's too steep a charge and will irritate existing users and put off potential new ones. You can build the functionality with OEM tech for a one off cost of about £35 or use existing home tech to mimic it. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-save-video-ring-doorbell-free/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Alph said: I've never ever thought I needed a Ring doorbell. For me it solves a problem that doesn't exist. I dunno. In my youth in London I've lived in some seriously rough old spots. If I'd been an elderly or vulnerable person, then I might have thought the security aspects were comforting, but I agree, it's not something I feel I need personally and if I did, I'd probably build it having read this thread. I guess the point is that it is a service plenty do value, but maybe not as much as Amazon do. I'd love to see the context for the hikes. Tech and rack space pricing has increased, but at nowhere near the rate the increases suggest. I'd be pretty miffed to be fair. I was actually going to suggest to my dad that he got one, but I won't bother now. Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 32 minutes ago, Wolfie said: Your pants are as big as sheets?. Sounds like a brag to me. Where TF did I mention about them being mine? There is another arse in the house, yer know! I've a good mind to ignore your offensive comment, and turn the other cheek ... so to speak! Miggins and Wolfie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Bob The Badger said: We have one too. It's a right nasty piece of work and keeps attacking the visiting birds in the summer. We call it Laurence. Completely off topic, but used to see a fox in our back garden occasionally in the middle of the day (last house). One day a magpie was mobbing it and the fox jumped about six foot in the air, grabbed and killed the bugger. Wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. Maybe I should have had a 'Ring' on the back door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 36 minutes ago, Grumpy Git said: Maybe I should have had a 'Ring' on the back door? Everyone's backdoor already has one mate 1977 Ram Raider, I know nothing, Mucker1884 and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) I thought the thread was going to be about an uncomfortable piercing in a delicate place. Ouch. That’ll make your eyes water. (Not speaking from personal experience of course). 😀 Edited February 9 by Tamworthram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Got excited when I saw the title as I thought the thread was about hot curries Bob The Badger, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and Eddie 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Nothing like a bit of ring sting to lure a new crowd into the Jim Smith Room. I’ll be here all day, try the lamb. Tyler Durden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Missus wanted a Ring thing. I've managed to avoid it so far. The nosy old bugger next door tells us who knocked on and at what time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, uttoxram75 said: Missus wanted a Ring thing. I've managed to avoid it so far. The nosy old bugger next door tells us who knocked on and at what time. EtoileSportiveDeDerby, Alph, GboroRam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/martin-lewis-issues-work-around-28605623 Martin Lewis' advice to lock in your price for the next 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB SPORTS Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 14 hours ago, Anag Ram said: There’s a wall running up to the front door. The fox jumps up and poses for the camera. We call him Michael J. Fantastic Mr. Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Ram Raider Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 10 hours ago, David said: Nothing like a bit of ring sting to lure a new crowd into the Jim Smith Room. I’ll be here all day, try the lamb. I’ll have to read Jim Smith topics more often, this thread had me in stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 @Davidditch the ring, buy a blink and a usb stick. Pays for itself in a few months. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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