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[Corey]

Seems like a decent deal but:

[Tyler]

Source of the post eems like a decent deal but:

That doesn't turn me off at all.

Con:
-Not a new hardware design

Pro:
-Cheaper price
-Better firmware
-New app
-Different cloud storage

[Tyler]

I ordered one to play around with. $26 after shipping.

[Tyler]

Corey, have you ordered?

Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door
You’ll need a smart lock and Amazon’s new Cloud Cam

[ejhartman91]

Source of the post Corey, have you ordered?

Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door
You’ll need a smart lock and Amazon’s new Cloud Cam

Not Corey, but this is interesting. I know it's not available in Des Moines yet. I did throw in a vaild zip (90210) just to see how much it would be. The price varies based on the lock you choose (there are like 3 or 4 models that are supported). Looks like the camera alone is about $140.

I do want to replace our deadbolt. I was looking at "connected" options. The best option seems to be the August smart lock, which doesn't actually replace your deadbolt. So now I'm looking to buy a new deadbolt AND a smart lock to go with it.

[Tyler]

You and Corey are getting so deep into this rabbit hole!

Unless you have had packages stolen off of your front steps before I don't think this lock is necessary. Or just send all your stuff to your work address.

[ejhartman91]

You and Corey are getting so deep into this rabbit hole!

Unless you have had packages stolen off of your front steps before I don't think this lock is necessary. Or just send all your stuff to your work address.

I am thinking about getting the nest hello when it comes out in 2018.

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[wags83]

According to an article I read, it is about $250 for the kit.
Edit: And I just realized the article you posted also says that. I should read more than just headlines.

[wags83]

https://www.theonion.com/popular-new-am ... lMarketing

[Tyler]

Source of the post https://www.theonion.com/popular-new-am ... lMarketing

Is this real?!

[wags83]

Obviously, yes.

[Tyler]

Corey, you may have convinced me. I washed my comforter today and it caused my washer to overflow and I'm now mopping up water. Would your water sensors have caught this right away? Does it send a notification or what? Im guessing it was only doing this for a few minutes so maybe it wouldn't have helped that much.

[Corey]

Corey, you may have convinced me. I washed my comforter today and it caused my washer to overflow and I'm now mopping up water. Would your water sensors have caught this right away? Does it send a notification or what? Im guessing it was only doing this for a few minutes so maybe it wouldn't have helped that much.

The sensor is behind the washing machine so the sensor would have caught it when water got to it. It'd then send a notification and turn off the water main so it would stop right there. You'd put the water sensor at the low point that water would accumulate.

[Tyler]

Saving all the energy with my new Nest! I'm sure it helps that yesterday was pretty warm outside.

I wish I knew what the energy hours were before getting the nest and running a schedule.

[Blue Jackets]

Amazon buys smart doorbell maker Ring for a reported $1 billion

[Tyler]

Amazon buys smart doorbell maker Ring for a reported $1 billion

Another move to help Amazon get packages inside your house?
Move the storage to AWS and drop the subscription cost?!

[Blue Jackets]

Ring, which Amazon just bought for $1 billion, was once rejected by ‘Shark Tank’

[Tyler]

For ejhartman
2-Pack Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera $255 & More + Free S&H

[ejhartman91]

For ejhartman
2-Pack Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera $255 & More + Free S&H

I think I'm just going to get a nest hello doorbell and that should be sufficient for me external camera needs. Figuring out how to wire those outdoor cameras sounds like too much work.

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[Tyler]

I think I'm just going to get a nest hello doorbell and that should be sufficient for me external camera needs. Figuring out how to wire those outdoor cameras sounds like too much work.

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You mean this?
Nest Hello Smart Wi-Fi HD Video Doorbell w/ Night Vision $182.75