Video Doorbell
Pre-Install Check List:
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Slim Line WiFi Doorbell Camera (ADC-VDB105/106) or SkyBell HD WiFi Doorbell
Camera (ADC-VDB101/102)
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Wall mounting bracket
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Wall screws
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Masonry anchors
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Internet - Wireless (2.4 or 5GHz)
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Alarm.com login credentials
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A computer, tablet or smartphone with WiFi
Important:
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The video doorbell is only compatible with existing wired doorbells.
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Upload speed minimum of 2 mbps where the video doorbell will be installed is required.
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The mounting plate affxes to a fat surface and uses the existing doorbell wiring.
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You may need a power drill to complete this install.
Pre-Install Assessment:
Wired Doorbell:
Verify the existing wired doorbell is working and visually inspect the doorbell button for wires. If
necessary, you can remove the doorbell from the wall to check for wiring.
Note:
If there is a power issue or the doorbell does not ring indoors, the issue must be resolved
before installing the video doorbell.
Visually inspect the doorbell button for wires. You can also inspect inside the home – the chime
plugged into a power outlet may indicate an incompatible doorbell system is present.
Chime:
Locate the chime inside the home and remove the faceplate. Identify if the chime is compatible:
Compatible:
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Mechanical: metal bars and a striker pin.
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No Chime: you will only get alerts on your phone.
Incompatible (may require additional hardware):
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Digital: a speaker that plays a tone when pressed (will require a digital doorbell
adapter and enabling to the digital doorbell setting to work in the app).
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Tube Chime: series of tubular bells and is incompatible with the video doorbell.
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Intercom system: button fxture includes a speaker that is incompatible with the
video doorbell.
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