My new place has a ring doorbell camera and, for now, I can’t get rid of it. What are my options for keeping it operable but not streaming to big brother 24/7? The easier the better.

I’ve heard you can flash and self host some models but I’d be happy with something as crude as a remote privacy flap that I can cover/uncover independently.

Edit: Removing/modifying it isn’t an issue, but my household wants to use it since it’s there.

I’m not personally opposed to a camera but would need to be in full control of the feed. My main goal is keeping it simple and cheap for now, so not replacing a functional camera is very tempting. Later on I can look into real alternatives but an afternoon project will do for now.

  • TurkeyDurkey@piefed.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    I was in this situation with family. I ended up doing the expensive-ish option and setting up some cameras through the roof and replacing the front ring doorbell with a reolink doorbell camera.

    Idiots use these doorbell cameras. Soon I’m going to just have a regular doorbell and an actual good camera on the front porch ceiling.

    I suggest Reolink local only, sd card, and if you can have a small Frigate or something server so they can access at least the video. I only suggest reolink because that’s what I’ve only ever used.