Just wanted to share this silly combination of old and new. To prevent the switch being crushed by pulling too hard it has been mounted so it's released when the bell is pulled.
#Networked pull-style doorbell
royal imp
knotty flax
video?
wooden shale
Oh dang, you're using an actual bell, like it's 1923! Why the bell and all that jazz stuck on the wall instead of just using a speaker that plays a "ding-dong" sound and simultaneously sends alerts? There wouldnt be any reason worry about being pulled too hard, hell it wouldn't even need pulled, only a button required.
hybrid raptor
I get the impression that they wanted to know when the existing bell was rung, even if they aren’t home, rather than replacing the working bell with something more modern. This kind of retrofitting is where esphome shines. Take something not smart and make it smart. love this!
lapis lagoon
@royal imp definitely need to post a short video of you ringing this bell
dry peak
Oh dang, you're using an actual bell, like it's 1923! Why the bell and all that ...
That's actually pretty simple: Authenticity. I have a 1930's house with many details still authentic (include a bell like this!). It suits the house.