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Alarm.com Battery Doorbell Camera (ADC-VDB781B) - Data Sheet

The ADC-VDB781B battery-powered doorbell lets you expand your market by enabling installs anywhere—no wiring needed. Advanced AI features like Familiar Face analytics and package detection create easy upsell opportunities and more recurring revenue. With a versatile, replaceable battery pack and seamless integration—no hub required—installations are simple and service is efficient. The 781B helps you win more business and deliver unmatched value to your customers.

781B left angle

Key features

  • Install at any entrance—no wires needed—plus enjoy multi-month battery life
  • Never miss a thing with smart alerts for people, vehicles, packages, and even familiar faces
  • See everything at your doorstep, with crystal-clear 2.4 MP video and an expansive 148° x 148° field of view
  • Protect your home proactively with Perimeter Guard® warning sounds and the ability to talk to visitors from anywhere
  • Easily recharge, swap batteries, or opt for wired charging and chime support

Included accessories

  • ADC Universal Battery Pack
  • ADC-VDB781B wallplate (with pre-assembled set screw and wire terminal screws)
  • 5º tilt wedge (optional)
  • Security screw tool
  • M3.5 wallplate mounting screws 20 mm length (x2)
  • M3.5 drywall anchors 25 mm length (x2)
  • Conical anchors for concrete installations (x2)
  • M3 wedge mounting screws (x2)
  • Wallplate rubber spacers (x2)
  • USB-C charging cord
  • Installation card with scannable QR code

Additional accessories

Accessory name Accessory SKU
Accessory Battery Pack for Alarm.com Indoor/Outdoor Battery Camera ADC-VACC-BAT-2LIB18650
VDB781B Wedge Mount Kit ADC-VDBA-781B-WMK

Specifications

Max resolution 1536 x 1536
Recording compression H.264
Ingress protection IP54
Field of View 148° Horizontal, 148° Vertical
Wi-Fi connectivity
  • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11b/g/n/ac)
  • Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet compatibility Incompatible
Battery capacity 6450 mAh
Charging time Approximately 5 hours
Wired charging AC transformer input at doorbell terminals:
  • ≥8 VAC @ 60 Hz or ≥10 VAC @ 50 Hz
DC power supply input at doorbell terminals:
  • ≥5 VDC
Motion detection mechanism Passive infrared sensor
Image sensor 1/3" Color CMOS
IR range Up to 15 feet (~5 meters)
Image adjustments Flip, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, exposure
Operating temperature -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C)
Operating humidity 20% – 100% non-condensing RH
Dimensions (W × L × D) 2.0 × 6.3 × 1.34" (51.3 × 160 × 34 mm)
Compliance FCC, IC, CE, RCM

LED reference guide

Note: When operating on battery power, the status LED will light up in response to motion or when the camera’s state is altered (i.e., button press events, booting on, firmware upgrades, and deterrence responses).

LED pattern Description

Off

Off.svg

Power off or standby

Solid green

LED solid green.svg

Connected to Alarm.com

Blinking green

LED blinking green.svg

Local network connection

Blinking red

LED blinking red.svg

Power on, camera booting

Solid red

LED solid red.svg

No local or internet connection

Solid blue

LED solid blue.svg

Low battery

Blinking white

LED blinking white.svg

BLE mode and AP mode (press and hold the button for 30-35 seconds)

Blinking blue

LED blinking blue.svg

WPS mode (press and hold button for 35-40 seconds)

Blinking yellow

LED blinking amber.svg

Power cycling (press and hold button for 40-45 seconds)

Blinking red and green

LED alternating red green.svg

Reverting to factory default settings (press and hold the button for 45-50 seconds)

Blinking green and blue

LED alternating blue green.svg

Firmware updating

Blinking red and blue

LED alternating red blue

Perimeter Guard camera light alert activation
Battery pack charging
LED pattern Description

Solid red

LED solid red.svg

Charging

Blinking red and blue

LED alternating red blue.svg

Charging failed

Solid blue

LED solid blue.svg

Charged and connected to Alarm.com