Bandwidth usage is motion activated on these and low usage. I always go for 
highest resolution

Jon Langeler
Michwave Technologies, Inc.


> On Feb 17, 2020, at 12:26 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> 
> 
> Looks like the decision comes down to 720p or 1080 resolution.  That is the 
> big difference in the pricing. 
> It appears I can rig up some external power to all models.
>  
> Any opinions on resolutions?
>  
> From: [email protected]
> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 10:17 AM
> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras
>  
> Just read up  on it a bit.  Interesting.
>  
> So the ring camera sucks on doorbell power but not enough to trigger the 
> original doorbell. 
> So it is 100% backwards compatible with your existing AC powered doorbell. 
>  
> Then when you push the button on the camera it simply shorts out the original 
> doorbell circuit as the original doorbell push button would do. 
>  
> They recommend a 25 ohm 50 watt resistor to be placed in series with the 
> camera if the actual doorbell chime is not in the circuit.
>  
> Now, I wonder how low you can go with volts and VA on a powering transformer. 
>  Go low enough and the resistor will not be needed.  
>  
> From: TJ Trout
> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 9:07 AM
> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras
>  
> They do but just be aware if you hook up a doorbell transformer directly to 
> the doorbell if anybody pushes the button it will fry you need a load in 
> between the doorbell is just a momentary switch that is able to parasitically 
> draw power to maintain the doorbells battery
>  
> On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 7:42 AM Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Oh, don’t have a doorbell ( I have a magneto telephone you crank to ring 
>> other mag phones in the house). I presumed they sent you an alert on your 
>> cell phone when someone pushed the button.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 17, 2020, at 7:20 AM, TJ Trout <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Keep in mind that the ring doorbell is wired in series with a an analog 
>>> doorbell and charges the battery with a parasitic drain. Don't wire it in 
>>> parallel with a power source or you will be sad when someone tries to 
>>> 'ring' the Bell
>>>  
>>> On Sun, Feb 16, 2020, 7:26 PM Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Given where you live, what do you need security cameras for?  Woodland 
>>>> creatures nibbling on your daffodils?
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chuck McCown
>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:35 PM
>>>> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]>
>>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I am thinking that using the cheapest camera but wiring it up to a power 
>>>> supply.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 16, 2020, at 5:34 PM, Jon Langeler <[email protected]> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Battery units also have the solar port. Amazon sells a power cable that 
>>>> plugs into the solar port as well. But the solar panels themselves have 
>>>> worked fine for years on some deployed cameras. Yes batteries can be 
>>>> swapped
>>>> 
>>>> Jon Langeler
>>>> 
>>>> Michwave Technologies, Inc.
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 16, 2020, at 4:24 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I presume they all work via wifi except for the super expensive POE 
>>>> products?
>>>> 
>>>> Can you replace the cheap battery only units batts with a power supply?
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> From: Jon Langeler
>>>> 
>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:13 PM
>>>> 
>>>> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
>>>> 
>>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT Ring cameras
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I like it. Unlimited cameras for like $100/yr
>>>> 
>>>> Jon Langeler
>>>> 
>>>> Michwave Technologies, Inc.
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 16, 2020, at 12:25 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Is the $10/month plan worth it?
>>>> 
>>>> Cheap enough.  They sure have a ton of products now. 
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> I presume they all work via wifi?
>>>> 
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