With their exponential growth, digital technologies have appeared in almost every sector. A few decades ago, video doorbells appeared in the United States, allowing owners to increase their home security while also offering a very practical advantage! In this article, we will analyze the Somfy V300, created by the brand of the same name: Somfy.
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WHAT IS A VIDEO INTERCOM?
The purpose of a video intercom is to check who wants to enter your home. These surveillance devices are generally equipped with two parts. One part, a monitor and screen, must be placed inside the home. The second part, equipped with a camera and microphone, is placed outside the home to transmit the image and sound back to the residence.
THE SOMFY V300, SOMFY'S MID-RANGE MODEL
Before arriving at the Somfy V500 , the group released many products! But in concrete terms, how good is the Somfy V300?
THE ADVANTAGES
This wireless video intercom for the home is very sophisticated and has many advantages!
- It can store up to 100 images of your visitors when you are not at home, and an SD card (for storage) is provided!
- It is guaranteed for 2 years by the manufacturer.
- It is equipped with infrared vision, which will allow you to see very clearly even at night.
- The screen quality on the monitor is very good, 800*400 pixels, for a size of 7 inches, which is large for a videophone.
- Easy to install and use.
- Works wirelessly.
PRACTICAL DEVICE
Increasing one's level of security is far from being the only valid reason to buy a Somfy video intercom.
To be honest, you've just had a tough day; it's raining and cold outside. You're nice and warm at home when someone rings your gate! Do you really want to go out and open it? I don't think so. The Somfy V300 can give you the convenience of opening the gate with the touch of a button… and much more!
In addition to its ease of use, it's also very simple to install! Clear instructions will be provided with your order. In practice, you simply need to screw the included bracket to your wall and then place your monitor on it. The same applies to the outdoor unit! The two are then connected remotely.
THE SOMFY UNIVERSE
When you purchase one of their video intercoms, you'll receive a monitor to control your gate (to let your guests in). But Somfy isn't limited to this product category! Thanks to their RTS wireless technology, you can connect up to 5 devices from their ecosystem to your monitor. Shutters, garage, lighting, patio, heating… their services are extensive and allow you to control your entire home from a single monitor. And if you have a large house, you can add a second monitor, thus controlling your entire home from two different locations!
STORAGE CAPACITY
This isn't the case for most video doorbells, but some have the ability to store images or videos so you can see who was at your door when you get home! This is the case with the Somfy V300. Supplied with an SD card, you won't need to go to a store to take advantage of this feature; the device can store up to 100 images, which is more than enough!
WHY IS THE SOMFY V300 PROBLEM?
Despite the numerous positive points listed above, this model is not universally acclaimed. It's easy to see that many customers complain about their product, noting numerous problems, particularly with the doorbell button: sometimes it activates on its own, and conversely, it doesn't work when guests try to ring the doorbell. However, we can note that customer service is always responsive, attempting to resolve the issue and replace the product
SO, WHAT SHOULD WE THINK OF IT?
As we've seen, on paper the Somfy v300 looks promising! Good camera, good screen, leading company in the field… and so on! However, the reality is much harsher; online reviewers point out numerous design flaws and frequent malfunctions.
Currently, on Amazon, its price is listed at €281.99. The next version up, the Somfy V400 , which is newer, more powerful, and above all, less trouble-prone, is listed at just €20 more! Under these circumstances, we recommend you consider the higher-end model.
