Recommended doorbell camera

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I wanted a wireless doorbell camera with a chime, RTSP, and Alexa support.
Tried Eufy - the GUI was bad, hard to get connected and no RTSP support.
This device WORKS and for $85 bux.

AOSU Doorbell Camera Wireless, Battery-Powered Video Doorbell with Chime, 2K Resolution, No Monthly Fees, 166° Ultra Wide Angle, 180-Day Battery Life, AI Detection, Work with Alexa & Google Assistant

I've two virtual switches - one for motion and one for doorbell - Alexa triggers them perfectly. And without Alexa, I still have LOCAL rtsp viewing on TV and dashboard - and the chime is loud enough I can now hear someone at the door if I'm not watching (I'm hearing impaired).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SFQ5V16/ref=emc_b_5_t?th=1

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That looks really nice. But I have 2 questions

  1. Can it be powered or charged from an existing doorbell wire?
  2. Can it be used with an existing door chime?
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Not sure - I believe there are 2 models, one with usb charger and one with house wiring - but that might be a different vendor! sorry.

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I have since learned there is an actual weakness to this - the Eufy I tried to use previously could be an alexa trigger in 2 different ways - on motion, and on doorbell push. this one send image to your phone on motion, but doesn't tell Alexa and their support staff said 'sorry - possibly in the future'. Only the doorbell push is an alexa trigger. which - to be honest, is all I need. I get copies of the image snap from motions to the android app perfectly, but no way to really take advantage of it.

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