Question 1

What Are Doorbell Cameras And How Do They Work?

Accepted Answer

Simply put, a doorbell camera (sometimes called a video doorbell) is just what it sounds like—a doorbell equipped with a camera. But it's also much more than that—it's a WiFi-enabled smart device with motion detectors, recording capabilities, and a speaker that allows you to speak to the person at the door.

So how does a doorbell camera work?

A doorbell camera connects to your home's existing doorbell wiring and doorbell chimes, as well as your home's WiFi.
When someone pushes the doorbell, it chimes just like a normal doorbell. Some doorbell camera models use motion detectors to sense when someone is at your front porch and then record automatically.

A notification is sent to your smartphone via the WiFi connection, alerting you when someone is at the door.
Opening the doorbell camera's app will allow you to watch a live video feed from the camera.

Some doorbell cameras start recording video footage once the doorbell is pressed or when motion is detected, allowing you to review the footage at your convenience. Because recorded video clips require storage space, you may need cloud storage or removable storage.
Many doorbell camera models also feature a speaker, allowing you to use the app to speak through the doorbell camera to the visitor on your doorstep. If the doorbell camera also includes two-way talk functionality, you can see and have an active conversation with your visitor.

Question 2

Do Doorbell Cameras Record All The Time?

Accepted Answer

Most doorbell cameras do not record all the time; rather, they either record when the doorbell itself is pressed or when the camera detects motion or a person, depending on its artificial intelligence or lack thereof.

Question 3

Do Doorbell Cameras Need Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

If you want to Livestream footage and get motion-activated notifications, most doorbell cameras need WiFi. However, if you're okay with just viewing locally stored footage after the fact, then you can use a device that's not connected to the Internet.

Question 4

Are Video Doorbells Easy To Install?

Accepted Answer

For sure. Most doorbell cameras install in under 15 minutes, and you typically only need a screwdriver. (Some doorbells even come with screwdrivers.) We've found that even people who hate installing stuff find setting up a doorbell camera easy peasy.
What's the easiest video doorbell to install?

Wireless doorbell cameras that have rechargeable batteries are the easiest to install. There are no wires to fiddle with.

All you need is a couple of screws or a strip or two of heavy-duty two-sided tape to attach it to your door frame. We like the tape solution if you're tool-phobic. We've had a smart video doorbell attached with two-sided tape on our door for around two years, and it's still holding strong.

Question 5

How Do Doorbell Cameras Work?

Accepted Answer

Video doorbells work the same way as security cameras, capturing video, either during the day or at night, via infrared LED sensors or a spotlight, and audio through a speaker and microphone. The footage is stored locally in a built-in micro-SD card or remotely through a cloud server.

When a visitor approaches the doorbell, the device will recognize the motion and alert the user's mobile application, typically through a WiFi connection.

However, some video doorbells allow for cellular or landline backup, meaning that they communicate with the cellular towers or phone wires that stay on during power outages. In addition, some cameras use artificial intelligence to differentiate between people and other moving objects; otherwise, the camera will alert the user of motion of any kind, which can lead to many unnecessary notifications.

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