topic Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam? in Cameras and Doorbells

Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

CurryPork — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:35:18 GMT

Hello, can I take the (portable) Doorbell on vacation and use it as a spy cam inside my hotel room? Thanks

Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

Cathal_S — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:51:34 GMT

Hi CurryPork,

It would need to be connected with an WiFi network that has internet connection. While it's possible I would definitely recommend asking the hotel for permission.

Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

EmptyNester — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:04:14 GMT

Hi CurryPork, I would not recommend it. But not for the reason you might think. When you get to the hotel you would have to reconfigure the camera to use the Hotel's wifi network. Google makes it almost impossible to change the WIFI network that their cameras (and doorbells) use to connect. The headaches would not make it worth it.

Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

Brad — Tue, 17 May 2022 16:13:15 GMT

Hi there,

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Best Regards,

Brad.

Thanks for the help, Cathal_S and EmptyNester!

Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

Brad — Fri, 20 May 2022 16:39:24 GMT

Hi there,

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. We'll leave this topic open for another 24 hrs in case there are any follow up questions or comments. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards,

Brad

Re: Can the Doorbell be used as a spy cam?

Brad — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:55:13 GMT

Hey Folks.

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,

Brad.