What types of chimes are incompatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Cameras?
The SkyBell Doorbell Camera is only compatible with mechanical and digital doorbell chimes. The SkyBell Doorbell Camera is incompatible with:
- Third-party wireless chimes
- Intercom systems
- Tube chimes
- Integrated video systems
- Chimes with additional non-standard terminals (e.g., numbered, lettered, or +/- terminals)
Important: There are some known mechanical and digital chimes that are not compatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Camera. For more information about incompatible chime models, see Which chime models are incompatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Camera?.
If you encounter an incompatible chime, you can wire the doorbell without the chime in the circuit and utilize the ADC-W115C smart chime instead. For more information about wiring the Skybell Doorbell Camera without a chime, see Can the SkyBell Doorbell Camera be used without a chime?.
For information about compatible chimes, see What types of chimes are compatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Cameras?.
Wireless chimes
Third-party wireless chimes are incompatible.
Identification
- Take the original doorbell button off to check for wires. If the doorbell button plugs into a standard outlet, then it is wireless only and not supported.
Note: Wireless/wired hybrid chimes with typical doorbell leads (i.e., three leads labeled Front, Trans, and Rear) may work when wired.
Intercom systems
Intercom systems are incompatible.
Identification
- Intercom systems typically have large speakers and a complicated wiring scheme as shown in the following image.
- Check for standard Front/Trans/Rear leads. If there are extra leads, it may indicate the chime is an intercom system.
Tube chimes
Tube chimes are incompatible and are also often wireless.
Identification
- Look for tubes attached to the chime that resemble a pipe organ's tubes.
