SkyBell Wi-Fi Doorbell with Motion Sensor

SkyBell Wi-Fi Doorbell with Motion Sensor From SkyBell Price: $199.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Average customer review:  (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

SkyBell is a WiFi-enabled doorbell that lets you answer your door no matter where you are or what you're doing - all from your smartphone or tablet. When a visitor rings the doorbell, you can See, Hear and Speak to the person at your door from the most popular iOS and Android devices. SkyBell features a video camera, speaker, microphone and motion sensor and it sends you the video feed over WiF, 3G and 4G LTE. SkyBell is beautifully designed and it provides you with exclusive features, including a motion sensor and on-demand camera access, that make it a truly smart device. SkyBell is made in the USA!.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1072 in Home Improvement
• Size: 2.8x2.8x0.8
• Color: Brushed Aluminum
• Brand: SkyBell
• Model: SB101-489
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.80" h x .80" w x 2.80" l, .12 pounds

Features

• Answer your door from Android and iOS devices - anytime, anywhere
• Exclusive Motion Sensor starts a call even when the person at your door doesn't press the button
• Quick and easy installation with your existing doorbell's wires and your home's doorbell sound will still work
• Manage multiple cameras and multiple users in the same account

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

See Who's at Your Door From Your Mobile Device

SkyBell is a Wi-Fi-enabed smart doorbell that allows you to see who is at your door no matter where you are or what you're doing. The device has a video camera, microphone and speaker that lets you see, hear and speak to your visitor from iOS and Android mobile devices.
SkyBell provides a whole new level of control and convenience while answering your door. The exclusive motion sensor allows you to receive an alert even if the person doesn't press the button and you can open the camera feed anytime. SkyBell replaces your current doorbell and it keeps you connected whether you're at home, at the office or on-the-go.

See. See your visitor — day or night, rain or shine.

Hear. Two-way audio means you hear your visitor and they hear you.

Speak. Speak to your visitor with your mobile device's microphone.

Works with both Android and iOS smartphones (view larger).

The App

Keep tabs on your front door — anytime, anywhere — with the free SkyBell app for iOS and Android devices. The easy to use app allows you to answer your door, open up the camera feed at any time and manage multiple users.

Motion Sensor. Exclusive motion sensor sends alerts and calls even without visitor pressing button.

Multiple Users. Add multiple users to each device so everyone gets the call.

Picture & Video. Snap a picture or record a video stream directly to your device.

Silent Mode. Turn home doorbell sound on or off from app. Perfect for sleeping babies and work time.

See, hear, and speak to the person at your door — no matter where you are (view larger).

How it Works

SkyBell is easy to use. When a visitor comes to your door, they'll press the button on the front of the device, just like your current door bell. This prompts an alert on your mobile device and you can accept or decline the call. If you accept, you'll see a video feed on your screen and you can see, hear and speak to your visitor.
At the same time, your visitor will hear you through the speaker on the SkyBell device. You can receive the feed on your mobile devices over Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G and LTE. You will also be able to hear your normal doorbell chime and you'll have the option to disable the home chime and/or the mobile alerts.

Looks Sleek on Any Surface

A soft, brushed aluminum finish looks great on any surface and the UV coating prevents rust. Stucco, metal, wood, concrete brick, stone, and more.

Peace of Mind and Convenience

Want to know who's at your door when you're not home or when you're home alone? SkyBell brings peace of mind for parents, homeowners and businesses.

Enjoy Convenience and Control

Answer your door whether you're home, at work or on-the-go... all from your mobile phone.

Relax with Silent Mode

Control your home's doorbell sound directly from the app. Turn it off for sleeping babies, work time or when you just want some peace and quiet.

Features and Benefits

• Exclusive motion sensor is only found on SkyBell. SkyBell can alert you with images or start a call when someone is in front of your door, even if they don't press the button.
  
• Exclusive on-demand access lets you open the camera feed at any time for more control and safety.
  
• Take back control over answering your by knowing who is there before you answer it.
  
• Convenience in knowing who is there before you stop what you're doing or when you're away from home.
  
• Enjoy convenience of knowing who is there before you stop what you're doing to answer the door or when you're away.
  
• Latest Wi-Fi chipset means the strongest connection range and speeds. Also works with 802.11b/g/n wireless networks.
  
• Rugged — Works from -40 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
  

Designed and manufactured in the USA.

Motion Sensor

Exclusive feature sends you alerts, calls, and images even if the button is not pressed.

On-Demand Access

Exclusive feature lets you access camera feed whether or not someone presses button.

Multiple Users

Send calls to multiple users for the same camera.

Night Vision

Infrared camera can see in the dark. Perfect for night time visitors.

Secure

SSL and encryption means only you see your camera feed.

Wi-Fi Enabled

Connects to home's WiFi network. Compatible with B/G/N networks.

Easy Installation

All you need is a screwdriver for easy step-by-step installation.

2-Way Audio

You see and hear them. They hear you.

Rugged

Will survive the rain, wind and cold all year round.

Easy Setup

Replace current doorbell. Connect to Wi-Fi. Create account. That's it!

Picture & Video

Snap a picture or record video of the stream directly to your device.

No Batteries

Direct power means no need to worry about changing batteries.

Specifications

Wireless Network	802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
System Requirements	Wi-Fi network; Internet access; iPhone and iPad with iOS 5 or later; Android 4 or later; free SkyBell account
Installation	Wall Mount: Wall mount and 4 screws Cover Mount: Locking plastic and set screw	Power: Two wires (same as current doorbell) Accessories: Anchor screws, quick connectors, special tool
Components	Light ring: LED (Green) Motion Sensor: 2 meters maximum Night Vision: Infrared LED Camera: VGA (640 x 480) Motion JPEG Video	Materials: Hardened plastics with UV coating Finish: Brushed Aluminum Battery: Built-in reserve battery
Environmental	Storage Temperature: -40 to 170 F (-40 to 76 C) Operating Temperature: -40 to 160 F (-40 to 71 C)	Weather-proof: IP51; 0 to 100 percent condensing; water resistant
Dimensions & Weight	2.8 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches (WxD); 1.9 ounces

From the Manufacturer
SkyBell is a WiFi-enabled doorbell that lets you answer your door no matter where you are or what you're doing - all from your smartphone or tablet. When a visitor rings the doorbell, you can See, Hear and Speak to the person at your door from the most popular iOS and Android devices. SkyBell features a video camera, speaker, microphone and motion sensor and it sends you the video feed over WiF, 3G and 4G LTE. SkyBell is beautifully designed and it provides you with exclusive features, including a motion sensor and on-demand camera access, that make it a truly smart device. SkyBell is made in the USA!

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
64 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Definitely a Version 1 Product, More Work Required
By Trevor K. White
OK, well here it is. Ordering from Amazon.com, I received one of the first Skybell orders off their production line and felt obligated to write a review.

1) Installation of this device is a pain. The mounting plate is easy to use and screw into your existing wall or wood outside of your door, and so is connecting the wires to your existing doorbell connection. Unfortunately, the ease of use for installation stops there. The Skybell team instructs you to use their "special tool" to secure your doorbell to the mounting plate, as well as adjust the camera. There is a major problem with this. The "special tool" that they provide is really a very tiny hex wrench that is VERY difficult to use during installation. The tool is so small that it is easily lost, and the camera, while they claim is adjustable is very difficult to move as well. In the course of trying to move the camera, I actually bent the tool. Separately, the whole process is a bit awkward, since you're trying to work with the tool at a bad angle.

2) Once fully installed, the setup of the device was flawless. It only took approximately 5 minutes to charge the battery at which point the device glowed bright red indicating it was ready for setup. Once the device was in setup mode, I was required to enter the serial number of the device, and then enter credentials for the Wi-Fi network I was currently connected to. This took a few minutes and things went well after that.

3) I'm using an iPhone 5 as the client device with the Skybell. Response times from the doorbell press in my setup are excellent. It takes only 1-2 seconds to receive an alert that the doorbell has been pressed. So everyone can compare if needed, I have a 100/20 connection and N wireless - I'm not sure this affects anything, but it's worth mentioning. Unfortunately, the Skybell app has not implemented a custom notification tone like Skype. This is a huge issue, especially when you have silenced your primary doorbell like we have in an effort to only use the phones. Instead of a "doorbell" chime on the iPhones that you can easily recognize, Skybell uses the standard tone. This is a silly oversight and should have been fixed during testing. Why not use a doorbell notification tone to differentiate it from all the other apps on your phone?

If you have a hard wired doorbell already in place and will pick up your phone based upon the chime, this may be less of an issue for you.

4) A lot of the features that they claimed to have during launch are non existent. EDIT: In my original review I referenced a backup battery. Apparently this isn't an actual feature and is only used to regulate power (huh?), so if your power is out, so is Skybell. Additionally, there is no motion detection and no ability to view the Skybell when someone isn't at the door. These are features that the vendor promised would be working when it shipped. Really disappointed in this. To make matters worse, the night vision feature they claim is also absolutely non-existent. I'm happy to post a screenshot, but in the dark, you literally will see nothing of the person at the door.

5) Last but not least, video quality, etc. The video quality of the Skybell is pretty good, as is the frame rate on a good connection. You're able to clearly see the field of view of the camera in daylight (see my note about IR / night vision above) and can tell who is at the door. Unfortunately, Skybell has not accounted for the height of a typical doorbell, even with the camera at the highest position. I'm 6'0" and I would need to duck in order for my face to be seen by the Skybell unit. This is a critical design flaw. When most people press a doorbell it is at arm level, and currently the camera does not adjust enough in order to provide an angle for viewing once someone has pressed it who is over a certain height.

If you're an early adopter and really anxious, go ahead and purchase. Otherwise, wait till they fix the hardware bugs and release an updated app that does what they promised originally. I'll continue to post updates as I use it over the next few months.

Update: I've posted pics via twitter of the resolution etc that you see in three different cases. I would have posted them here, but Skybell doesn't allow customer images, or Amazon doesn't allow them - either way:

pic.twitter.com/almkeTzzBP - Daytime
pic.twitter.com/hBIUOBavn9 - Nightime with porch light
pic.twitter.com/7TjhGLGKHF - Nightime with no porch light
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Best video doorbell on the market!
By J. Abbott
I just installed my Skybell and am pleased with what it does so far. Setup and install were a breeze. I gave only 4 stars because some of the features that I look forward to using are not working yet. You can see the feature release roadmap here: [...]

If you are contemplating this or the Doorbot, I highly recommend the Skybell. I initially ordered the Doorbot and it was a big disappointment. I never did get it working to my liking. It was huge compared to the Skybell. The Skybell looks more like a doorbell and not an Intercom System.

I am using this on an Iphone 5 so I can't speak for the Android users. My phone gets alerted within a second or two of the doorbell being pushed. Video and Audio are working great. Looking forward to the motion sensor and video on demand.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Not ready for primetime.
By K. Zahoor
Syncing issues right out of the box. Went to website support -- said you may have to sync 4 or 5 times to get it working. After a frustrating hour and half and 10 sync attempts it would be stuck in "Connecting to SkyBell" mode.

Looked to get some help. But no Customer Service number, only a drop us an email and we'll get back to you when we can.

Securing the doorbell to the wall had some issues as well. There is "security screw" at the bottom, that utilizes a locking tool. The tool is flimsy and takes a lot of effort to work. It bends easy, and is poor quality.

Great concept, but let someone else be the guinea pigs while they work out the kinks.
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