Installation Instructions
Installing the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro (DBC) ini
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ally requires some di
ff
erent steps depending on whether or not there is an exis
�
ng doorbell, but once the power source
is set up the procedure is essen
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ally the same. The Vivint technician should carefully read all of these installa
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on steps (and
�
ps) in order to ensure a successful installa
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on
and op
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mal performance. For addi
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onal informa
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on, refer to the
Field Service Smart Home Pros
website.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro can be added to an integrated Vivint Smart Home system, le
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ng the homeowner know
whenever a visitor comes to their door, whether that person presses the doorbell bu
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on or not, via smart no
�fi
ca
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ons.
With the doorbell camera, you can see and speak with the visitor (whether you are inside the home or away) via the control
panel and mobile apps. The doorbell camera provides live and recorded video; microphone and speaker for
audio/communica
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on capabili
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es; and an LED light ring on the doorbell bu
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on that indicates camera func
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on and status.
Professionally installed by a Vivint technician, the doorbell camera is added to the panel network either via NFC, Wi-Fi
Connect, or WPS. Once connected to the system, the doorbell camera can be used in conjunc
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on with other smart home
automa
�
on devices and features, such as remote door locks, garage door controllers, and light switches.
Other features include: Night vision with IR LEDs; 180° FOV (
fi
eld of view); Pinch-to-zoom video image; Person-triggered
and/or ring no
�fi
ca
�
ons; Speaker for two-way talk via the panel or apps.
This document includes a product descrip
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on, installa
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on and test instruc
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ons, basic func
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onality / user opera
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on
overview, as well as technical speci
fi
ca
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ons and regulatory no
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ces and declara
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ons.
Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro
(VS-DBC300-WHT)
Quick Reference (User Manual — Installa
ti
on & Opera
ti
on)
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS:
REFERENCE SHEET FOR VS-DBC300-WHT P/N 77-600028-001 REV 1.2 |
INK:
BLACK |
MATERIAL:
20 LB
MEAD BOND |
SIZE:
8.50" X 11.00" SCALE 1:1 |
FOLDS:
BI-FOLD VERTICAL, BI-FOLD HORIZONTAL (TO FIT IN BOX)
Next, follow these steps to pair and install the camera, and add it to the system:
1.
First, pair the doorbell camera to the panel via NFC
. At the panel, tap on the menu icon
(…) in the bo
�
om right corner > tap
So
�
ware version
> enter the PIN code
2203
> tap
Smart Home devices
>
Cameras
> and then tap
Add camera
.
2.
Tap
NFC
> and then tap
Add
. Align the logo on the front of the DBC with the white light on
the panel, and hold it un
�
l pairing is complete.
3.
Mount the camera
. Run the wires through the back plate's rubber grommet, and then strip
and secure each wire to a screw terminal. Polarity does not ma
�
er.
4.
A
�
ach the back plate to the wall/doorframe with two screws. Secure the rubber gaskets.
5.
If applicable, at the chime box, twist and cap the FRT and TRANS wires together.
6.
Place the doorbell unit on the back plate, by
fi
rst a
�
aching the bo
�
om on to the set screw,
and then swinging it up so that it clips securely into the top latch.
7.
Verify power is present at the DBC
. The LED light will illuminate. (See LED descrip
�
ons.)
8.
Once the doorbell camera has
fi
nished boo
�
ng (wait a few minutes), it will show online.
IMPORTANT: This process should NOT be interrupted and could take several minutes in
order to load
fi
rmware and con
fi
gure se
�
ngs.
9.
Verify that you can view live video at the panel screen and with the app.
INSTALLATION TIPS / BEST PRACTICES:
•
Push any excess wire back into the wall. No exposed wires. No exterior wire runs.
•
If the camera view is blocked, use a spacer to adjust the angle.
•
On brick/concrete/stucco/wood/vinyl: Use outdoor-rated screws only. Pre-drill if necessary.
•
Do NOT use drywall screws (or any screws that won't sit
fl
ush on the back plate).
•
Do NOT mount to metal surfaces.
•
NOTE:
Refer to the
Field Service
website for detailed guidelines on replacing an exis
�
ng
doorbell when the power source voltage is not within the 12-24V range.
Doorbell Camera Pro (assembled) —
Operation Overview / User Functionality
Once the doorbell camera is up and running, the user can perform the following func
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ons — similar
to other Vivint connected cameras — at the panel and via the apps. For detailed instruc
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ons, refer
the homeowner to the online Help resources (ar
�
cles and video tutorials) at the Vivint Support Site.
•
View a live video feed
•
View recorded video clips
•
Receive person-triggered (event)
no
�fi
ca
�
ons
•
Engage in two-way talk
Doorbell Unit (inside) —
Back Plate (inside) —
Scenario 1: IF there is an exis
�
ng doorbell
: a) Locate the chime box and remove the FRT and
TRANS wires from the screw terminals keeping the wires separated, b) Verify the doorbell no
longer has power, and c) Detach the doorbell. (NOTE: If there is a wire on the REAR terminal
for a working doorbell, remove it and cap it o
ff
. Also, if there are mul
�
ple chime boxes, you
need to locate them and remove their FRT and TRANS wires.)
Scenario 2: IF there is no exis
�
ng doorbell
: a) Consul
�
ng with the homeowner, iden
�
fy the best
loca
�
on to install the doorbell camera and also locate the nearest interior unswitched power
outlet, b) Carefully drill a hole for wiring at the moun
�
ng loca
�
on, and c) Run 18/2 wire from
the DBC to the power source. (NOTE: If running wire on the wall or
fl
oorboard, do not use
staples and always encase in wire molding. See Installa
�
on Tips below.)
For camera management and con
fi
gura
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on, at the
Devices >
Cameras
se
�
ngs page, the user can:
•
Adjust person detec
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on and video se
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ngs (app only)
•
Reboot the camera
•
Delete the camera