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Skybell Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera Overview

Provide instant awareness at the front door

Your customers will always know who is at the front door with a SkyBell Doorbell Camera. Now with two options to choose from – our original high-powered HD Edition and our new, sleek Slim Line Edition – it’s easy to deliver front door awareness to even more customers!

Each SkyBell Doorbell Camera features a doorbell with an integrated camera, PIR motion sensor, digital microphone and speaker, enabling homeowners to answer the door and speak to visitors via two-way audio – all right from their app. Customers can also record doorbell triggered clips, set motion triggered automation rules, and receive real-time alerts.

          

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With the SkyBell Doorbell Camera, your customers will enjoy:

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Greater Control Through a Single App
Unlock the door right from the app when you receive a doorbell notification.

image Night Vision
Feel safer knowing visitors can be seen even at night.
image On-Demand Video & Recorded Clips
Check live view video feed from the app, or record clips automatically when the doorbell is pressed or motion is detected.
image Silent Mode
Remotely turn off the indoor chime when someone is asleep in the house. Receive notifications on a mobile device instead of hearing the chime.
image Two-Way Audio
Have a two-way conversation with visitors from a mobile device.
image Intelligent Lighting Integration
Set up rules to automatically turn on the porch lights when motion is detected at night.
image Motion Sensor
Get alerts when a visitor is in front of the door, even if they don't press the doorbell.
   
 
 

Requirements

Specifications

Power

Operational range is 8-36VAC, 10VA or 12VDC 0.5 to 1.0A wired to an in-home mechanical or digital doorbell chime. Digital doorbell chime compatibility requires SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter - not included.

Alarm.com recommends a minimum of 12 VAC for consistent functionality, but the recommended range for best results is 16-24 VAC.
 

Wi-Fi

Compatible with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz up to 150 Mbps.
 

Upload

Bandwidth 2 Mbps required 
 

Mounting

Mounting plate affixes to flat surface, and utilizes existing doorbell wiring.
 

 

Video Camera

180° view, auto-scaling, full-color
 

Night Vision

Full Color for HD, and Infrared for Slim Line
 

Audio

Omni-directional microphone
 

Motion Sensor

PIR detection, 180 degrees, up to 8 feet
 

Battery Life

3 to 5 years
 

Dimensions

HD EDITION (width x depth; weight): 2.8 x 0.9 in (7.1 x 2.2 cm); 1.9 oz (53.8g)

SLIM LINE EDITION (width x height x depth; weight): 1.4 x 4.8 x 1.1 in (3.65 x 12.2 x 2.86 cm); 2.0 oz (56.7 g)
 

Environment

Outdoor use, operating temp -40°F/-40°C to 140°F/60°C, water resistant, 0-100% condensing

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Visit Installation and Troubleshooting for more information.

For questions about the Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera, please contact support@alarm.com.

 

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