You do not necessarily need an iOS device. If you can get your hands on a device with a feature similar to iOS's Guided Access, then that device will do.

Right now it isn’t open-source, so it’s really just FS. To build your own from scratch you just need to couple a database system, a server, and the camera API on your browser(s) of choice.

In order to minimize SnipVia’s complexity, and increase its maintainability, data-collection has been minimized. Your images are stored ephemerally and purged once they have been sent to the email address you provided.

Currently, SnipVia stores your IP address, the device name, dates of activity, times of activity, some cookies, and your email address. This data is used to provide you with best experience possible. You can choose to disable cookies via your device settings, however the site may not work as intended.

If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to Privacy@SnipVia.com

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A doorbell remains active for 3 days after the last interaction with the doorbell.

SnipVia is only a platform to ease your device's transformation into a smart doorbell. The durability of your new smart doorbell will depend entirely on the device you're using and its durability, the case that the doorbell is in, the location of the doorbell, etc. SnipVia does not increase a device's resistance to damage.

There are! There are a few interesting features currently being developed for future updates. If you have an idea for a feature you'd like to see implemented, bring it up.

It's not allowed unless you give out the pin. Applying your pin to the doorbell associated with your email address marks your consent to receive notifications, and ties your email address to that device. Should two people go to the same URL and enter the correct pin, the second device that receives the correct pin will override the first device to become the doorbell.

If you cannot wait until you're automatically disconnected, then you can disconnect yourself manually. To do so, visit your email inbox. Any email delivered in regards to a SnipVia doorbell to your email address will have a "Disconnect this Doorbell" link at the bottom. Click the link to disconnect your email address from that doorbell.

This app captures a quick snippet of the folks who come to your door, and then deliver them via email. The name seems simple enough to remember.