[quote=“dclloyd, post:11, topic:196125”][quote=“LibraSun, post:10, topic:196125”]From all indications, I would argue that Vera should (eventually) be able to interface somehow with the Ring Doorbell. What makes Wink – or my Ring app, or the Windows 10 applet, etc. – so special that Ring activity is only compatible with them?
Is Vera presently less adept at interacting with network-connected devices? And if so, why?
I do understand that some ecosystems (e.g. DLNA media hubs, or Network Attached Storage devices) may “make no sense” to Vera, but considering how frequently we now hear about third-party controllers and apps (not to mention Amazon Echo skills) being able to sense and control other brands’ devices in multiple ways (Bluetooth, Wifi, IR, etc.), I’d like to think Vera could adapt to do the same.
To sum up, while I don’t know the actual API or operational specifics of how Ring Doorbell sends out notifications, I do know (a) it has an API because IFTTT already provides a Ring applet, and (b) it must send out on-network messages immediately every time the doorbell rings and/or motion is sensed … how else would my Ring Chime know when to chime, or my Android phone know when to alert me?
Interested to know what the hold-up is, even if it involves licensing or similar roadblock.
THANKS! - Libra[/quote]
In another thread, someone from Vera explained that it was because Ring doesn’t include the video into the API, and they are not comfortable doing a ‘partial’ integration. Obviously Ring sees it as a threat to their video subscription service and the revenue that generates. Personally I would prefer to see partial versus none, but get where they’re coming from.[/quote]
I made the same comment too on that.