What is the best bridge(?) to buy without the monthly subscription? Nexia? Vera? I'm not a techie. Just want free app monitoring/remote.
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I don't know that I could tell you what the "best" bridge is, I've only used the Vera Lite. But it works very well, and interfaces with this lock perfectly. There is also a user forum that is really good for helping sort out misc. issues that you might run into with setup or operation, not sure if that is available for the other systems.The Vera that I have has been absolutely trouble free since I installed it about 8 months ago.
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I uses Smartthings. I actually bought this to work with the Smartthings. Works great. Locks and unlocks upon our arrival and departure don't have to do a thing. alerts me when the door is open when I'm not home, I can lock or unlock remotely etc etc etc
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I don't know that I could tell you what the "best" bridge is, I've only used the Vera Lite. But it works very well, and interfaces with this lock perfectly. There is also a user forum that is really good for helping sort out misc. issues that you might run into with setup or operation, not sure if that is available for the other systems. The Vera that I have has been absolutely trouble free since I installed it about 8 months ago.
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Without the bridge you can add/remover users at the deadbolt. You need the bridge to do things like send email alerts add/remove from the app or website of Nexia
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I recommend purchasing a Cisco GBIC card. I don't recommending mixing vendors unless you have no other options.
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Sorry, I can do it for vera, but not nexia. (That's the lowes proprietary system)
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Baby Monitor HD by SunshineApps is the app recommended by the WiFi Baby people and works well for us. The added benefit is that if you have a technical question or issue with the monitor's function with your mobile device, the tech help guys will be very familiar with the app and easily walk you through the correct settings, etc. I'm not sure how experienced they are with other software. Anyway, I can't imagine any other app working better, although maybe some others are cheaper. The WiFi Baby recommendation was good enough for me.
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Hi my understanding is that Vera primarily supports zwave. Revolv has multiple radios to support multiple protocols potentially for better interop
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Camera comes with several it supports, but all Chinese and think you still have to signup with them, there are plenty of free ones out there to use. I use no-ip. Use to use DNSexit but the updater crashes a lot. Love this camera tho, and I have tried them all.
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No. No subscription is required, but the Android and Apple Apps are not free. The Android app is $19.99. There is an optional subscription based service that apparently simplifies setting the apps up to communicate with the device from outside your LAN. It is not required if you know how to configure your router to handle port forwarding.
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@turnip, that's the way security plus works. It is not compatible with anyconnect essentials. Cisco licensing sucks. You might be able to re-host the license key to someone else and make some money back.
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These answers are not correct, the bridge will offer limited functions. You can control your lights and thermostat without a subscription. Please note that when you add a light module it will ask you to upgrade, logout and close your browser, then log back in.
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Yes- you need to be techie (coming from a guy who loves to tinker) - Vera keeps on pushing updates, which breaks things (and fixes few). After working for 6 months, it suddenly stopped working with IE (but connects with Chrome). If you stay with UI Rev 6, then Apps will not work. Rather than keep on rambling, I would say that if you like to spend weekends fixing things around your home, this is the unit. If you like to set and forget, then this is not your system
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It just comes with the web server that is onboard. You will either need to purchase the license for the full software from Dahua or use a third party application, if you need to view multi-cameras at one time. The free ipad app works really well as a multi-view monitor.
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I use DYNDNS. Its free. http://boomshadow.net/tech/how-to-still-get-a-free-dyndns-account/
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Ubiquiti is top shelf. Engenius is half the price and middle shelf. Most everything else is lower shelf. What really sets Ubiquiti apart is the quality of the provisioning software. But don't get me wrong, I'll buy EnGenius outdoor all day long and just do a bit more manual configuration if I need to save money.
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It will still work without Nexia. I use the VeraLite controller for my z-wave lights. I use the same controller for this lock and it's awesome. When someone enters a code you can have the controller turn lights on, etc. and I also have Honeywell wireless thermostats.
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I was just about to post the same question. I really don't want to run an ethernet line over to the player. I've looked at wireless access points but they're not much cheaper than a full blown router. I'm starting to think I'll end up with another wireless router (with 4 or more ports) to use as a bridge to my existing wireless lan. I just really don't want to spend upwards of $100 just to get bdlive.
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Yes there is a $10 monthly fee for the nexia site which includes the app but you can add on other nexia stuff to it like plug in switches and cameras though not sure if extra camera storage beyond their standard amount is extra or even possible.