Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B)

Overviews

• Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) OverviewThe Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) is an install-anywhere, battery-powered doorbell that lets you choose the perfect installation location—regardless of the existing setup. With its flexible installation options, the VDB780B allows you to expand your customer base to include residents of condos, apartments, and other multi-family units.

Data sheets

• Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) - Data Sheet

Installation guides

• Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) - Installation GuideUse this guide to install and set up the ADC-VDB780B Wireless Video Doorbell, including battery charging, power-on steps, Wi‑Fi connection, account enrollment, mounting, and LED status behavior. The guide explains how to connect the doorbell to supported access points or compatible networks, enroll it using the customer app or website, confirm battery charge, and remove or recharge the device when needed.

User guides

• Adjust the Motion Sensitivity on a battery-powered cameraThe Motion Sensitivity setting for Alarm.com battery-powered cameras controls the sensitivity of the passive infrared (PIR) sensors that are responsible for motion detection. Smaller values correspond to a smaller detection radius, while larger values correspond to a larger detection radius. This setting helps determine how likely the device is to wake up when it detects motion.
• Configure a Video Analytics ruleAlarm.com Video Analytics continuously scans a property and sends a notification when a person, vehicle, or animal is identified. Advanced detection rules enhance perimeter security by sending alerts when someone is coming or going, or even loiterin
• Create Low Battery and Depleted Battery notifications for video devices
• Create temperature notifications for video devicesYou can receive notifications when an Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell's internal temperature nears the bounds of the operational temperature range.
• View the battery status of a video device

• Adjust the Detection Sensitivity on the ADC-VDB780BThe Detection Sensitivity setting for the ADC-VDB780B determines how likely a clip will be recorded based on what the device sees in its field of view. A smaller value means that the device is less likely to record a clip due to object motion within its field of view, while a larger value means that the device is more more likely to record a clip due to object motion in its field of view.

• Charge the ADC-VDB780B batteryCharge the ADC-VDB780 Battery

• Create a Video Analytics notification for the ADC-VDB780B

• Factory reset an ADC-VDB780B to its default settings

• Supervision intervals and conditions for the ADC-VDB780B

How-to troubleshooting guides

Frequently asked questions

• Are spare batteries available for the ADC-VDB780?

• Can the ADC-VDB780B be powered by micro usb only?

• Can the ADC-VDB780B's LED stay illuminated?

• How long can the ADC-VDB780B battery last?

• Is SD Onboard Recording supported with the ADC-VDB780B?

• What do the LEDs on the ADC-VDB780B mean?

• Why is motion for the ADC-VDB780B unavailable on the Notifications page?

• Why is the camera name and timestamp missing from the initial ADC-VDB780B footage?

Videos

Training

General Information

• Adjust how long to request clip uploads during an alarmVideo devices can be configured to upload back-to-back clips during an alarm for 1 to 15 minutes using the website.
• Adjust saved video resolution, image quality, or frame rateVideo settings can be customized for each camera and video device.
• Adjust the live image quality of a cameraLive video image quality can be changed to improve either motion clarity. Increasing the video image quality improves the fine details in the picture — decreasing the video image quality reduces the amount of bandwidth the video device needs.
• Change the video alert format
• Configure the chime settings for an Alarm.com Video Doorbell and Alarm.com Chime
• Create/edit a camera group
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) for video devicesCameras equipped with High Dynamic Range (HDR) can show more detail in the dark shadows and bright highlights of an image. HDR is especially useful for capturing clear video in areas with harsh lighting conditions (e.g., a camera on a covered porch, under an awning, facing a bright light source, etc.).
• Interact with visitors and devices using the doorbell camera call screenUsing Alarm.com doorbell cameras one can talk to individuals at their door using the Customer app or a compatible panel. This article provides more details about this interaction.
• Two-Way Audio Installation and User GuideTwo-Way Audio lets users talk and listen remotely through compatible video devices and hear recorded audio in saved clips. It works in the Customer app, Customer website, and on some supported panels when live video streaming is enabled. Supported cameras use either Half-Duplex audio, which requires pressing and holding to talk, or Full-Duplex audio, which allows simultaneous speaking and listening.
• What is the difference between Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex audio?♦ Half-Duplex audio allows only one communication channel to be used at a time, similar to a walkie-talkie or traditional two-way radio. These devices require the user to manually enable and disable the camera's microphone and speaker. ♦ Full-Duplex audio allows both communication channels to speak and listen simultaneously, similar to a telephone call. These devices require the user to tap or click the microphone icon once to toggle on microphone and speaker functionality during a stream.
• What is the supported American Wire Gauge (AWG) for a video doorbell camera?18-20 gauge wire (AWG) is supported for all video doorbell camera installations. 18-20 AWG provides the correct amount of resistance needed to power an Alarm.com Video Doorbell camera. Gauges outside of these recommendations affect the resistance of the wire and may deliver incorrect power to the device.
• When does live or saved video contain audio?