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Doorbell Placement
Hello, my current doorbell is not directly in front of my door, it's on the side wall facing the other entry wall. Will a camera be able to capture images enough to make this work? I see the angle it captures is 120 degrees so wondering if this would be worth it since I already have the alarm system? I don't want to have to relocate my doorbell. Thank you for your input.
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davey_d
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Hi @N2youreye ,
The Video Doorbell Pro does have a fairly wide angle, so it can catch anyone stepping up to your door. But it probably won't be able to catch anything towards your yard or street.
For reference, here's approximately what the 120º actually looks like, based on how I understand your setup:
If you do want to cover the approach to your door, you might be interested in the Wireless Outdoor Camera. Not only can it operate without any wiring at all, it can also be placed anywhere on the front of your house, and the viewing angle can be adjusted at will.
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captain11
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@N2youreye It's very difficult to say since someone reading your post can't see the actual layout you describe. Suggest you contact support ask if you can send pictures to them for review and a call back with their opinion. I send a copy of my home's floorplan to troubleshoot/investage an issue I was experiencing and it greatly assisted the SS tech to provide a solution.
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N2youreye
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Okay thank you. Probably an easier analogy is that if you're looking at my front door with your arms stretched straight out from your sides, my doorbell is at the tip of the left hand.
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