SkyBell also works with digital doorbell chimes, but you will need to install a Digital Doorbell Adapter Accessory, which SkyBell sells for $12.95 on its website. (It was.) But the pre-installation checklist was a nice touch from SkyBell, and helped affirm our mechanical doorbell chime would work with the device. We had to make sure our existing doorbell's setup was compatible with SkyBell HD. Once you've turned off power to your existing doorbell, download the mobile app and create an account. SkyBell HD Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Installation You can also refer to SkyBell's website but we found the mobile app's step-by-step directions easier to follow.
The SkyBell mobile app works with both iOS and Android devices, and walks you through all the instructions you need to install your video doorbell. Finding the breaker on our electrical panel (to turn off the power to our existing doorbell) took longer than installing SkyBell HD. When we opened the box, we found a SkyBell HD unit along with its Quick Start Guide, a mounting plate and an installation tool kit which includes a drill bit and screw driver. SkyBell also comes with two-way audio and a built-in motion sensor to trigger the camera and provide extra security.Ĭontents inside SkyBell HD Wi-Fi Video Doorbell box. The camera delivers 120 to 130-degree field of view in high-definition video, and also supports night vision which allows you to see visitors clearly even if your porch light is off for the evening. SkyBell HD is a Wi-Fi video doorbell that proves this point-the device is both easy to install and easy to control from your smartphone. These front door add-ons are also extremely simple to install, provided you have an existing doorbell. Most good video doorbells are a combination doorbell, security camera and intercom, letting you see, and talk with the person at your door. GearBrain believes one of the must-haves for today's smart home is a video doorbell, a device that offers convenience-plus safety-when you're at home and also away. SkyBell offered up one its the latest, the SkyBell HD Wi-Fi video doorbell, and we put the gadget through its paces. I posted a ticket with SkyBell support and hopefully they have a solution but sounds like I won’t get one till tomorrow.How often does your family look at each other when the doorbell rings, hoping someone else will get up to answer the door? Video doorbells are the answer-letting you check from a smartphone or mobile device without moving from the couch. I’ve retried it about five times before giving up.
When I tried to set it up with the phone app, unfortunately, it keeps failing at the registration stage which is the last of five steps. I don’t think this affects its functioning but it looks sloppy. The bottom protrudes a fraction more than the top however.
Luckily it comes with a spare set screw (I assume this is a common issue) and I used my own screw driver with a rounded handle and got it back up. I removed it from the base and bent the electrical contacts out a little for a consistent connection. I had to use pointed nose pliers to reverse it out. The supplied screw driver has a square handle making it difficult to get the correct angle. I tried snugging up the set screw, but since it is plastic, the head got stripped out. SkyBell was not close enough to the base to make electrical contact.
I went for the $60.00 discount for existing customers and received my SkyBell HD today.Īfter installing SkyBell to its base, it wasn’t consistently getting power until I pushed on it. However, since it is not available on Amazon yet, it is hard to get first hand reviews.Īnyone have first hand experience with this unit yet. In another post, indicated a SmartThings interface some time this year.
Please contact our customer service team by sending an email to for more details” “ Effective February 1st, existing SkyBell 1.0 and 2.0 customers can receive $40 off a new SkyBell HD. –You can turn off your indoor chime from ringing (good for quiet time, sleeping babies and napping dogs!)Īccording to their Facebook page they have a discount for existing customers:
–Up to 1080p camera without the fishbowl or periscope effect –Free cloud recording and activity history so you can watch video later SkyBell HD is the same size as SkyBell 2.0, yet is a major improvement across the board. SkyBell HD also records when the motion sensor is triggered, even if you don’t answer it. You can do it from the app or any of the IFTTT/SmartThings devices can trigger SkyBell HD to turn on and start recording. With SkyBell HD, you can start, view and record live video from the SkyBell HD at any time.
The New SkyBell HD is here and our new IFTTT Channel has launched.