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Configure the chime settings for an Alarm.com Video Doorbell and Alarm.com Chime

The chime settings for Alarm.com Video Doorbells and Chimes can be configured using the Alarm.com app and Alarm.com customer website.

Adjust the chime sound and volume

The chime sound and volume can be changed to different tones using the Alarm.com app and Alarm.com customer website.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Manage Devices.
  3. Tap More.
  4. Tap Device Settings.
  5. In the Chime Sound dropdown menu, select a chime sound.
    • To adjust the chime volume, drag the Chime Volume slider to the desired volume.

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  6. Tap Test Chime Tone to test the selected chime sound.
  7. Tap Save.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Manage Devices.
  4. Click More.
  5. Click Device Settings.
  6. In the Chime Sound dropdown menu, select a chime sound.
    • To adjust the chime volume, drag the Chime Volume slider to the desired volume.

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  7. Click Test Chime Tone to test the selected chime sound.
  8. Click Save.

Enable or disable the chime LED

The chime LED is enabled by default, but can be disabled using the Alarm.com app and Alarm.com customer website.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Manage Devices.
  3. Tap More.
  4. Tap Device Settings.
  5. In Light, tap the Chime LED toggle switch to disable or enable the chime LED.

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  6. Tap Save.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Manage Devices.
  4. Click More.
  5. Click Device Settings.
  6. In Light, click the Chime LED toggle switch to disable or enable the chime LED.

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  7. Click Save.

Adjust the chime type

Configure an Alarm.com Video Doorbell's chime type so it matches the chime it is connected to. This setting can be adjusted using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website. Additionally, the ADC-VDB755P can adjust its chime type using the doorbell button as long as it is on firmware version 03008+.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Video or Doorbell Video Call.
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Tap to select the desired video doorbell.
  5. Tap Audio.
  6. Using the Chime Type dropdown menu, select the appropriate chime type.
    • If using both a wired chime and an Alarm.com Chime, select the chime type of the wired chime.
    • If using only an Alarm.com Chime, select None (or only using wireless chime).
  7. Tap Save.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select the desired video device.
  5. Click Audio.
  6. Using the Chime Type dropdown menu, select the appropriate chime type.
    • If using both a wired chime and an Alarm.com Chime, select the chime type of the wired chime.
    • If using only an Alarm.com Chime, select None (or only using wireless chime).
  7. Click Save.
  1. Press the doorbell button for about 60-65 seconds.
    • The device LED will alternate yellow and white if the initial chime type is digital or none. Let go of the doorbell button during this period to set the chime type to mechanical.
    • The device LED will alternate blinking blue and white if the initial chime type is set to mechanical. Let go of the doorbell button during this period to set the chime type to digital.

Configure the Indoor Chime setting for a wired chime

Users can configure a wired mechanical or digital chime to ring or not ring when the doorbell button is pressed using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Doorbell Video Call or Video .
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. If there are multiple video doorbells on the account, tap to select the desired device.
  5. Tap Audio.
  6. Tap the Indoor Chime toggle switch to enable the indoor chime to ring.
     
    Note: If the Chime Type is set to None (or only using wireless chime), this option will not be available.
     
  7. Tap Save.
  8. Wait 2 minutes, and then test the video doorbell.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select the desired device.
  5. Click Audio.
  6. Click the Indoor Chime toggle switch to enable the indoor chime to ring.
     
    Note: If the Chime Type is set to None (or only using wireless chime), this option will not be available.
     
  7. Click Save.
  8. Wait 2 minutes, and then test the video doorbell.

Configure the Outdoor Tone for the Video Doorbell

The Outdoor Tone setting determines whether or not a Video Doorbell will chime at the device itself when the doorbell button is pressed. Additionally, SkyBell Doorbell Cameras can adjust the Outdoor Tone volume. The Outdoor Tone can be configured using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Doorbell Video Call or Video .
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Select the desired video doorbell.
  5. Tap Audio.
  6. In Audio Settings:
    • Tap the Outdoor Tone toggle switch to enable the video doorbell to chime on a button press.
    • Use the Outdoor Tone Volume slider to select the volume of the video doorbell outside chime.
       
      Note: The Outdoor Tone Volume slider is only available for SkyBell Doorbell Cameras.
       
  7. Tap Save.
  8. Wait 2 minutes, and then test the video doorbell.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video
  3. Click Settings
  4. Select the desired video doorbell.
  5. Click Audio.
  6. In Audio Settings:
    • Click the Outdoor Tone toggle switch to enable the video doorbell to chime on a button press.
    • Use the Outdoor Tone Volume slider to select the volume of the video doorbell outside chime.
       
      Note: The Outdoor Tone Volume slider is only available for SkyBell Doorbell Cameras.
       
  7. Click Save.
  8. Wait 2 minutes, and then test the video doorbell.

Enable video doorbell notifications to an Alarm.com Chime

Alarm.com Chimes use the local network to ring when a video doorbell button is pressed. If there are multiple Alarm.com Chimes on the account, by default, they all ring when the video doorbell button is pressed.

A video doorbell can be configured to ring an Alarm.com Chime using the Alarm.com app or Alarm.com customer website.

  1. Log in to the Alarm.com app.
  2. Tap Doorbell Video Call or Video .
  3. Tap Configure.
  4. Select the desired video doorbell.
  5. In Settings, tap General.
  6. Tap the Alarm.com Chime Notifications toggle switch to enable.
  1. Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
  2. Click Video.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select the desired video doorbell.
  5. Click General.
  6. Click the Alarm.com Smart Notifications toggle switch to enable.
  7. Click Save.

Configure automation rules for Alarm.com Chimes

Utilize the New Rules Builder for greater customization and awareness. Customers with multiple video doorbells can create rules for each device to play unique chime tones. Additionally, customers can create time-bound chime rules, like silencing their Smart Chime every day during their child's nap time.

Automation rules for Smart Chimes can be configured by going to the Automation section of the Alarm.com customer website and Alarm.com app.

Important: An Alarm.com Smart Chime (ADC-W115C) must be on firmware version 2.0.7+ to be compatible with the New Rules Builder.

Configure an Alarm.com Chime to work with multiple doorbells or Chimes
For systems with multiple doorbells:

If the user wants a unique Chime sound for each doorbell, each doorbell should have its own Chime automation rule created for the Chime with different tones.

For systems with multiple chimes:

If the user wants Chimes to be triggered by only one doorbell each, lower the default tone volume to 0% and only making one automation rule for that doorbell is the preferred way to configure this setup.

Default tone

The default tone setting for an Alarm.com Chime is configured during installation of the Chime. By default, any doorbell already on the account (or added at a later date) will play the default tone for the Chime upon a doorbell button-press, unless the default tone volume is lowered to 0%. It is possible to configure the default tone and volume for each Chime as desired. For the steps to configure the default tone, see Adjust the chime sound and volume.

If a Chime automation rule is configured for a doorbell, that rule will control the tone for button-press events from that doorbell instead of using the default tone.

Troubleshooting

If an Alarm.com Video Doorbell, wired chime, or Alarm.com Chime are not ringing correctly, verify the following information.

  • Verify the type of chime you have installed (e.g., mechanical chime, digital chime, tube chime, no chime, etc.).
    • If you have a mechanical door chime, verify the mechanical plungers in the chime hit their plates normally to ring the chime.
  • Verify the video doorbell's chime type is configured correctly on Alarm.com. For the steps to complete this process, proceed to Adjust the chime type.
  • For wired mechanical or digital chimes, verify the Indoor Chime setting is enabled. For the steps to complete this process, proceed to Configure the Indoor Chime setting for a wired chime.
  • For wireless Alarm.com Chimes:
    • Verify the doorbell has video doorbell notifications enabled to send to the chime. If they were already enabled, disable and re-enable them. For the steps to complete this process, proceed to Enable video doorbell notifications to an Alarm.com Chime.
    • Verify the firmware for the Alarm.com Video Doorbell and Chime are up to date. For assistance with verifying and updating the firmware for an Alarm.com Video Doorbell or Chime, contact your service provider.
    • Power cycle the Alarm.com Chime and your network router (if possible).
    • Verify your network's router settings. If the setup includes multiple Alarm.com Chimes, or the video doorbell is being connected to your home network instead of the Alarm.com Chime, additional router settings, such as Multicast Packet Forwarding/Filtering or Wi-Fi Client Isolation, may need to be adjusted.
      • For more information about and help with changing router settings, refer to the router manual, router manufacturer, or your Internet Service Provider.
  • Verify the original doorbell button works. If the chime is still not ringing after verifying the preceding settings, connect the original doorbell button back to the chime and verify that it still operates properly.
  • Verify the Outdoor Tone setting is enabled. For the steps to complete this process, see Configure the Outdoor Tone setting.
  • Verify the video doorbell is receiving enough power.

Frequently asked questions

You can silence the chime by setting the default tone volume to zero. For the steps to set a chime's default tone volume to zero, see Adjust the chime sound and volume.

Yes. A single doorbell can have multiple rules at a time.

Yes. You can apply a rule to multiple doorbells at a time.

Yes, you can select multiple chimes of the same model to ring for a single doorbell button press rule.

Example: Multiple W115Cs can be selected to ring for a single rule, but it is not possible to have a W115C and a different type of chime on the same rule.

When creating a new rule using the New Rules Builder, users can select multiple chimes. However, after saving and completing the unified flow, the devices will be separated, and a unique rule will be generated for each chime model selected. To view the rules saved for each chime device, visit the Device Settings.

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