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Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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Anyone is probably a hyperbole here, regardless its accessible via internet, it is always in the category of relatively secure. Applies to pretty much every device connected to internet. Absolute security is a myth, it does not exists.

One can argue that a particular manufacturer is relatively more secure than other, however as long as the software is changing/evolving, eventually it will opens up the possibility/window to hack it

Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

#34

That would be impressive as my doorbell is hardwired from a button to a transformer and bell in a closet.

This is a security concern as well. I'd argue even worse than the internet connected ones. Anyone at your front door (or where the button is) can easily know if you're at home, and take advantage if you're not. With the internet connected ones, you can always pretend.

Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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post #34

That would be impressive as my doorbell is hardwired from a button to a transformer and bell in a closet.

This is a security concern as well. I'd argue even worse than the internet connected ones. Anyone at your front door (or where the button is) can easily know if you're at home, and take advantage if you're not. With the internet connected ones, you can always pretend.

There are way more indicators than just a doorbell. Closed curtains, car not in driveway, lights out ...

Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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Anyone is probably a hyperbole here, regardless its accessible via internet, it is always in the category of relatively secure. Applies to pretty much every device connected to internet. Absolute security is a myth, it does not exists. One can argue that a particular manufacturer is relatively more secure than other, however as long as the software is changing/evolving, eventually it will opens up the possibility/win…

While true in general, this devices approach to security is an open doorway with a curtain in it to prevent access with they key hanging next to it in case there accidentally is a door. The security footprint is so low it should be called out as non existent.

Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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post #34

That would be impressive as my doorbell is hardwired from a button to a transformer and bell in a closet.

This is a security concern as well. I'd argue even worse than the internet connected ones. Anyone at your front door (or where the button is) can easily know if you're at home, and take advantage if you're not. With the internet connected ones, you can always pretend.

I don’t think anyone is fooled into thinking people are home when the home owner “answers the door” via their internet connected doorbell.

If anything, I’d say that’s a bigger give away than someone not answering a traditional door bell given people used to not hear them even when home, all the time (particularly in bigger houses).

Re: Anyone on the Internet Can Ring Your Doorbell

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post #39
post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is a security concern as well. I'd argue even worse than the internet connected ones. Anyone at your front door (or where the button is) can easily know if you're at home, and take advantage if you're not. With the internet connected ones, you can always pretend.

I don’t think anyone is fooled into thinking people are home when the home owner “answers the door” via their internet connected doorbell. If anything, I’d say that’s a bigger give away than someone not answering a traditional door bell given people used to not hear them even when home, all the time (particularly in bigger houses).

I would have thought this but was amazed at the number of times people would think I was home while talking to them via my doorbell. I have neighbor that told people I was rude to not come to the door and didn’t know I was talking to her from work.
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