House Method reviews save you time, save you money, and are always free. Here we compare home security systems and explain why we choose Vivint for home security and automation. Advertiser Disclosure.
House Method reviews save you time, save you money, and are always free. Here we compare home security systems and explain why we choose Vivint for home security and automation. Advertiser Disclosure.
If you’re a parent and your kids beat you home from work, you don’t want them waiting for you on the front porch, especially in rain or snow. If you’re traveling for work and someone arrives with a delivery, you want to be able to address them face to face. If you’re a homeowner, you want to prevent package theft, especially during the holiday season.
With a smart doorbell camera, you get to enjoy these perks from anywhere inside the house, the country, and if connected by a network, the world. Gone are the days of relying on a tiny peephole or rushing home from work to let your kids inside.
Not all home security system companies are created equal, though. Vivint uses high-quality technology to connect their doorbell camera to a cellular network and their central home security system, so you can track your front-porch activity from the comfort of your living room or office, and talk in real-time with your friends, your neighbors, or the delivery person.
Read on to learn why House Method prefers the Vivint Doorbell Camera, how it works, and how much it costs. For a free quote from Vivint, call 888.841.5276.
We’ve compared Vivint’s Doorbell Camera to the other smart doorbell cameras on the market, including Ring Video Doorbells and the August Doorbell Cam Pro, and here’s what we found: Vivint’s product doesn’t use hardwired installation, but is instead setup through a wireless connection.
Why is this better? Wired doorbells require drilling for the wires, are not always battery operated, and once set up, they don’t move. One of the few perks to a wired doorbell camera is the variety of design options, but wireless doorbell cameras are sleek and simple, so they blend in with the front of your home. You can also move them at any time. Best of all, they don’t disconnect in the event of a power outage.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera takes 30-second smart clips of video footage, and those clips are saved for two weeks so that you don’t miss any activity.
Other perks: Vivint requires a professional installation, so you don’t have to waste your time attempting a DIY project. Vivint professionals are trained to set up your camera successfully and teach you how to use your system.
As you consider a smart doorbell camera, it’s important to compare Vivint and Ring. Both offer smart doorbell cameras, but what makes them different?
The Vivint Doorbell Camera includes professional installation, multiple user notifications, on-demand video, and a strong wireless connection. You can also add on cameras, including the Vivint Ping Camera for indoor use with a two-way talk function and an outdoor camera.
While Ring allows you to choose from different doorbell camera options, both have issues. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro, for instance, does not come with batteries and must be set up through hardwiring. It also doesn’t come with storage. The Ring Video Doorbell 2, in contrast, uses both batteries and a wired connection, but doesn’t have a high video quality or a strong connection like Vivint’s Doorbell Camera. The field of view is also 160 degrees, compared to Vivint’s 180 degrees.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera, unlike other cameras on the market, has high-quality features. Even though it only comes in one color—silver—it is sleek and unassuming. Best of all, it is part of Vivint’s smart home security system which offers security, home automation, and professional 24/7 monitoring. The system is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa, as well as Google Home, and doesn’t require a 5-year contract if you purchase the equipment up front.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera features are compatible with the Vivint Smart Hub™, which comes with your security system package. Here’s what you can expect from the Vivint Doorbell Camera:
When your Vivint Doorbell Camera is set up to your panel and app, you can be sure that if anybody arrives at your door front, you will be notified. When the app is downloaded and you’re logged on, here’s what you can expect:
Talking through the doorbell camera without receiving a notification is also available.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera is easy to manage and use, but we recommend testing it out as soon it’s set up, so you know how to operate it when someone arrives. When the professional comes to install it, make sure to ask them your questions.
With a smart doorbell camera, you don’t have to be home when a package is supposed to arrive or when relatives show up unannounced. With the Vivint Doorbell Camera, you are notified of any arrivals, can unlock and lock doors, and talk with visitors through the Vivint Smart Home app.
The app itself is free, easy to manage, and ranked highly (over 4 out of 5 stars) on the app stores. Once you download the app (available on iTunes and Android), you can login to your account and start monitoring your smart home system.
To access the Vivint Doorbell Camera from the app:
App management is extremely helpful for those who are often away from home. It’s always stressful to arrive at the airport, get to your gate, and suddenly think, “Did I forget to lock the front door?” With a Vivint Smart Home system, connected to the app, you don’t have to wonder. Now, you can know by checking through the app, and if you did forget, you can easily lock the door.
When Vivint professionals install your Vivint Doorbell Camera, they can set it up to the panel, but it always helps to know how it works and how to resolve potential issues.
If you want to know how to connect the doorbell camera to the panel, follow these steps:
When the Vivint Doorbell Camera is offline, you will need to follow the troubleshooting steps on support.vivint.com to fix. If this doesn’t work, you may need to delete and re-add the camera to your Smart Hub™. Here’s what you can do:
You will have access to motion sensitivity and person detection sensitivity. Keeping the box smaller and focused on the area where somebody would stand helps to avoid receiving false notifications. If you receive too many false visitor detection notifications, you can lower the sensitivity settings.
You will receive a Vivint Doorbell Camera Manual with your purchase, which gives you directions on how to use the product. However, if you are struggling with any of these issues, you can call customer support. Vivint customer support specialists are happy to assist with Vivint Doorbell Camera issues.
If you’re a busy parent, jet-setting entrepreneur, or pet owner, or if you live alone and want to feel protected, then having a Vivint doorbell camera is beneficial.
We’ve looked at other doorbell camera options. Some may be less expensive, but here’s what we love about Vivint:
Unfortunately, you can’t buy the Vivint Doorbell Camera on its own. You must have a Vivint Smart Home system, but that also means you can take advantage of the home automation or home safety features that come with Vivint plans. We still feel the Vivint Doorbell Camera cost is reasonable, considering the quality technology, convenience, and accessibility.
Similar products include outdoor cameras, indoor cameras, as well as video playback and storage.
Homes without a security system are 300% more likely to be burglarized, so investing in Vivint’s home security system not only protects your family, but allows you to enjoy home automation services.
Vivint has a variety of packages, many of which include the doorbell camera. In addition, you can customize any of your smart home packages by adding standard smart home services such as the Vivint Doorbell Camera. You cannot buy the Vivint Doorbell Camera, however, on its own. Without the panel or app, it isn’t usable.
Benefits of choosing Vivint for your smart home security include:
Vivint lets you monitor your house from afar, engage with visitors, and let friends or family members inside with smart locks so if you’re one of the million Americans who travel abroad every year, know that you can still monitor your front door, even while you’re away. Best of all, customer service is reliable and available 24/7.
When reading Vivint Doorbell Camera reviews, we found that many customers agreed with our recommendation.
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We recently upgraded our Vivint Smart Home system with new interior cameras, a doorbell camera, and outdoor camera. The new cameras are terrific and the system overall is exceptional. We have had security systems from other providers. You will get the very best service and features from Vivint. There is simply no comparison between Vivint and the competitors. Trust your home security and automation to Vivint. You'll be so glad you did.”
Now you know how the Vivint Doorbell Camera works and why we recommend it. Learn more about Vivint’s products and get a free quote by calling 888.841.5276. You can also ask about ongoing promotions and deals.
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