UPDATE: For those in Canada considering buying this but are worried about freezing temperatures, it was about -41℃ (-41.8℉) in my city in Alberta last night, Dec. 28, 2021, and my doorbell is working fine. It still has been flawless since I got it in September 2021.
UPDATE 2: This lovely doorbell is now available in Canada through Apple Store or Logitech's Canadian website! 🇨🇦
I ordered one because we need a new doorbell. I have invested so much in HomeKit, and everyone in the house loves the integration in our Apple devices. I have been eyeing this one ever since Logitech launched it last year. I am in Canada, and until now, this is only available in the US—but I am glad Amazon US ships to its neighbour now. There is another HomeKit doorbell from Netatmo, but it is priced at CA$399. It's not as sexy as this, and it doesn't have HomeKit Secure Video. I am not spending that much.
The installation should be easy, as long as your existing wired doorbell system is compatible. Visit Logitech's website to check if yours is compatible. The doorbell requires a micro-USB cable; make sure you have enough power (at least 5V 2A) to set it up. Otherwise, the setup will fail. If you don't have that cable or enough power supply, you can set it up after mounting its case and connecting its Chime Kit. The power from your doorbell's transformer is enough.
I never had offline or overheating issues, even when facing direct sunlight (as you can see in my photos). I am guessing the new firmware version, 8.12.15, really helps as one of its changelogs is "faster recovery from external factors" that can cause such issues.
Its HomeKit integration is seamless. I always love it when five of our HomePods announce who is at the door when recognized.
If it's someone new, you can register their names or "train" its face recognition, so Siri will announce their names in the future. iOS 15 also has package detection now. It is nice to get notified, especially on the Apple TV, when you have a package or someone at your door.
The picture quality is excellent—way better than any of the smart doorbells my friends have. It does look amazing at night, especially when you have another light source like an outdoor wall light.
I can't say much about WiFi issues because every house varies. For example, can your router manage streaming well? How far is your access point? How many WiFi networks from your neighbours interfere with yours?
I have a mesh network using TP-Link Deco M9 routers. My HomeKit experience is flawless, even with five other cameras—one Logi Circle View and four Logi Circle 2.
This device works well as long as you have a good WiFi network. It doesn't matter if your internet provider gives you the fastest speed in the world. Still, if your local network is congested or your router cannot manage multiple devices well, you will always have issues.
If you are looking for a HomeKit doorbell, get this one already.
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