Thinking about a video doorbell for your home? You are not alone. The connected front door device is a popular item for homes.
It’s a doorbell, a video camera, and a two-way communication device all wrapped into one small device. A video doorbell can be installed as a part of your smart home security system. Here we list five useful things you can do with one.
Answer the door from anywhere
When a visitor rings your video doorbell, it functions like an ordinary doorbell by chiming but it also sends an alert to your smartphone app. When you tap the alert, you will see a live video stream of your visitor. The visitor can’t see you but you can see them, and you can have a conversation through the doorbell’s speaker and microphone.
This applies whether you’re at home or away, enabling you to answer your door from anywhere.
Secure a delivered package
Have you ever worried about having a valuable package being left on your porch when you are not there?
With a video doorbell installed as a part of your smart home security system, you won’t need to worry.
When the delivery driver rings the bell, you can ask them to leave the package inside. Accomplishing this is easy with a smart door lock, by unlocking your door with your smartphone app. When they step outside again, you can close the door and lock up just as easy.
Catch a suspicious caller in the act
Your video doorbell integrates with your alarm system and becomes a full security camera that is able to capture motion-triggered clips, alert you, and store your clips in the cloud for later viewing.
The video doorbell is a great way to keep an eye on activity around your porch and driveway. These areas of your property are the busiest outdoor areas on your property. The camera can even trigger your porch light to come on when there is motion, giving you a well-lit video clip.
If your camera does catch suspicious activity, you will be able to download the clip and share it with your local police department.
Keep up with the kids
Your video doorbell can even send you a video clip alert when your kids arrive home from school. As well as knowing they’re home safe, you can see exactly who they’re with.
You may even find that your kids may enjoy saying hi to you at work by ringing the doorbell and giving you a wave.
Sleep undisturbed
Finally, what about the one time you don’t want to hear your doorbell? We are talking about naptime, the worst time imaginable for a loud doorbell chime to reverberate through your home.
Your video doorbell has the option to be put on ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode: a mode that switches the chime off but still sends you a text alert when a visitor rings the bell.
This feature can be very helpful for people who have significant others that sleep during the day but they would still like to be alerted when a delivery arrives.
How to get the smartest home on the block
We provide you with an easy, affordable, and professionally-supported way to upgrade your home with smart home technology. With our smart home security options, you can add a smart thermostat, smart door locks, video cameras, smart lights, garage door openers, and so much more, all connected and controlled through a single smartphone app.
Ready to make your home smarter? Call now to talk to a security professional (409) 792-9212.
