Video Doorbell

I own the doorbell 1 so I can’t comment on your specific model but I live in northern ontario where it hasn’t been above -20C for like two weeks now and my batteries are still going strong! Make sure you buy the energizer ultimate lithium, they are expensive BUT last way longer than anything else I’ve tried :)

The reason you are seeing varying information is because there are two versions on the doorbell camera, each with different situations. Original (Gen 1) doorbell does not require a Sync Module, but without the Sync Module the doorbell will be in "event response mode" if not connected to a hardwired chime. Also, the doorbell will require a subscription for clip storage without a Sync Module. "Newest" (Gen 2) doorbell does require a Sync Module. If purchased with a Sync Module, it will come with the Sync Module CORE, which does not support local storage. If the Sync Module Core is used, you will need to pay for a subscription for clip storage. If you purchase / use a Sync Module 2 or Sync Module XR (pointless to buy this one unless you need extended range on an Outdoor Gen 4 camera) you won't need a subscription for either generation of doorbell.

Yesterday I installed a leftover Blink Gen 1 Doorbell on the hidden part of the Garage Door Frame. 30 years a little too late for when it would have really been used. But having a Bell and Camera there is pretty good. From the onset of the initial thought was Sun exposure. I installed early afternoon and the Sail Shades that line whole area in front of the door to where the drive meets the Circle Drive weren't covering the the Sun shining on that spot. The one spot that is not covered. I too am in Denver and although the Garage Door is facing Northwest the Doorbell is line-of-site to the Southwest, the worst Sun track you can have. So I'm now in Sun Protection mode. Which is taking the unit down for now. It's obvious that the unit can't or I won't let the it bake into a Fudge Brownie . . .

Blink. Existing chime wires right to the backplate, then camera mounts to it. There’s a small module that plugs into an interior wall outlet that has a SD card slot for recording. No subscription needed.

We went with Blink and have no regrets. Added 4 other Blink cameras, all paired to an Echo Show, no subscription necessary, and have the ability to add a SD card to record feeds, but can easily save relevant stuff right from the app.

Blink with local storage. They recently upgraded their doorbell camera and have an upgraded indoor camera with a light you can control. I love ours. I buy during Black Friday sales or amazon days.