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What is a smart doorbell?A smart doorbell is a modern replacement for the average home's standard doorbell. Usually, there are two main components to this system- a device that can be paired with your phone and an outside camera or sensor. The second component is typically a smart device or voice assistant that alerts you every time someone rings the doorbell or approaches the entryway so you know who it is, and what their intentions are. The first component provides push notification alerts so no one ever has to miss a visitor while away from home.
By installing a smart doorbell, homeowners get to see who approaches their door via a security camera that is built into the doorbell and is notified via an app on their phone. This cutting-edge technology introduces some personal security features as well, such as real-time audio streaming of an exterior video feed and night vision capabilities like never before. A smart doorbell can provide you with notifications of visitors, and some options even offer a way to open the door without having to be present. This home automation feature is provided by our audio-visual consultant experts at Angelo Tech & A/V and can be installed quickly and easily. Contact us today to receive a free estimate, and let us help bring your home or business into the 21st century. |
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How to Use a Smart Doorbell
A smart doorbell syncs with your phone and lets you see who's at the front door, or on your porch. It also allows two-way audio so you can tell whoever it is to leave deliveries on the porch if they're delivering packages, and gives off an HD video feed of what's happening outside of your house. It gets rid of the need for wires and electricians because it's an all-in-one wireless doorbell that does everything for its user. You can get one installed in ten minutes and never worry about missing a visitor again. Just contact our team of professional audiovisual technicians to install your smart doorbell in minutes. Smart Doorbells do require a home internet connection. Once you've started the setup process by plugging your doorbell in (or connecting it wirelessly), open the designated app for all your home automation needs on your smartphone. This will be the app that allows you to control video surveillance cameras, door locks, smart garages - and any other smart devices that are connected to your home WiFi network.
Are smart doorbells worth it?A Smart Doorbell is a smart security device that allows you to see who is at the door from your smartphone. Whether it is worth it or not depends on how much monitoring and surveillance of your home you're looking to do. Our opinion is yes - depending on what you want to use your smart doorbell to accomplish. Some people like the increased security, or being able to ask someone at the doorstep who they are before letting them in. Others like increased flexibility by connecting it with other smart devices, such as lights or smart door locks. Elegant Home is one manufacturer that offers these kinds of options - check out their porch light and audio speaker platforms to find what would work best for your home. Whether or not a smart doorbell is worth it depends on the person's wants and needs. For some, a cheap way to keep track of their home might be with security cameras. Smart locks help if they want to control who comes in and out of the house, even from afar with their phone. Installing a smart doorbell can also help people monitor deliveries without needing someone at home most days.
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How Much Does a Smart Doorbell Cost?
The average smart doorbell costs between $70 and $200. The price of a smart doorbell varies depending on the features that are included in the video/audio-enabled camera, such as cloud storage and motion detection, and a two-way communication device. How much a smart doorbell costs will depend on your specific situation, of course. If you have an existing, wired doorbell that is not being used then it would only cost a few bucks to get a smart plug and power line adapter for it. However, if your existing wiring system does not service or cannot be modified for the new system or you simply want to replace your old bell with something designed with modern features like wireless connectivity and HD video streaming capabilities, there are multiple options at different price ranges. The Ring Video Kit can be had in the $199 range, while the Nest Hello Video Package starts at around $230 (you'll need one box per door).
How to set up a smart doorbell
To set up your smart doorbell, there are three things you need to do that are not included in the setup package. First, make sure WiFi is enabled on your home's wireless network and within range of where you would like the doorbell to be placed. Next, download the designated app on iOS or Android and complete a quick configuration process before pairing the Smart Doorbell with your smartphone. Some Smart Doorbells attach to your existing doorbell, allowing you to view your front door from anywhere using a smartphone. It records motion-detected events so you can view them on your phone and even share them if need be. Installation may take an hour or more if the wiring in your house is not optimal, so be sure to check the wiring and determine that it doesn't need repairing. After that, it's easy enough to figure out on one's own at home with some patience and some online tutorials.
How to use a smart doorbell
The doorbell's wireless signal reaches the inside of your house and connects to your WiFi, allowing it to communicate with your other smartphones and devices. The doorbell rings on your phone if you have set up notifications in the designated app. You can instantly talk to whoever is outside through a built-in speaker and microphone, be informed of an important package about to arrive, or know when someone has come home while you're away with a live view from the front door. And, if needed, most Smart Doorbells can dispatch emergency responders that are close by should an emergency arise. This all happens with no monthly fees or contracts required.
Most smart doorbell manufacturers offer free apps for handheld mobile devices used to view the live video feed from any location, detect activity zones near a camera, and use the device's microphone and speaker system to communicate remotely with visitors. All it takes is one easy installation process for this system by one of our expert audiovisual technicians to help improve the safety and security of your home.
Most smart doorbell manufacturers offer free apps for handheld mobile devices used to view the live video feed from any location, detect activity zones near a camera, and use the device's microphone and speaker system to communicate remotely with visitors. All it takes is one easy installation process for this system by one of our expert audiovisual technicians to help improve the safety and security of your home.