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Alarm.Com ADC-VDB101 User Manual

Alarm.Com ADC-VDB101
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Alarm.com Wi-Fi Doorbell
Camera and Slim Line II
Installation Guide
ADCVDB101 and ADCVDB105X
ADCVDB102 and ADCVDB106X
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Alarm.Com ADC-VDB101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlarm.Com
ModelADC-VDB101
CategorySecurity Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Device Compatibility

Alarm.com Doorbell Cameras

Lists doorbell cameras fully compatible with Alarm.com.

Slim Line II Compatibility

Notes Slim Line II incompatibility with other platforms like SkyBell.

SkyBell HD Camera Compatibility

Addresses compatibility of certain SkyBell HD cameras with Alarm.com.

Older SkyBell Versions

States SkyBell V1 and V2 cameras are not compatible with Alarm.com.

Requirements

Power and Chime Type

Details required power voltage, VA, and compatible chime types.

Wi-Fi Requirements

Specifies required upload speed and compatible Wi-Fi standards.

Mounting and App Requirements

Covers mounting plate attachment and mobile app requirements.

Pre-installation Checklist

Working Doorbell Check

Verifies the existing wired doorbell is functional before proceeding with installation.

Wired Doorbell Wiring Check

Guides on visually inspecting doorbell button wiring for proper connection.

Doorbell Chime Type Identification

Instructs on identifying chime types: mechanical, digital, tube, or intercom.

Digital Doorbell Adapter

Information on the SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter availability and use.

Wi-Fi Password Verification

Emphasizes checking the Wi-Fi password before installation.

Internet Speed Test

Steps to test internet upload speed, requiring at least 2 Mbps.

Attach Doorbell Camera to Mounting Bracket

Steps for sliding the doorbell camera onto the bracket and securing it.

Connecting the SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter

Guides on connecting the SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter to a digital chime.

Hardware Installation

Alarm.com Doorbell Cameras

Specifies that Alarm.com Doorbell Camera hardware must be used.

Remove Existing Doorbell Button

Instructions on safely removing the existing doorbell button.

Attach Mounting Bracket

Steps to affix the doorbell mounting bracket to the wall.

Connect Power Wires

Guide to connecting power wires to the mounting bracket terminals.

Syncing with Alarm.com

Ready to Sync

Indicates the doorbell camera is ready to sync when the LED is alternating Red and Green.

Add New Doorbell Camera

Steps to navigate and add a new doorbell camera via the Alarm.com app.

Follow On-Screen Instructions

Guidance to follow the on-screen prompts in the app for setup.

Connect to Temporary Wi-Fi Network

Instructions to connect the mobile device to the camera's temporary Wi-Fi network.

Enter Home Wi-Fi Password

How to enter the home's Wi-Fi password for configuration.

Enable Push Notifications & Recording Schedules

Enabling notifications and setting up recording schedules for the camera.

Enable Digital Doorbell Adapter

Instructions to enable the SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter within the app.

Notifications & Recording Schedules

Notifications

Details on receiving immediate alerts for activity detected by the doorbell camera.

Importance of Push Notifications

Highlights the value of push notifications for instant visitor interaction.

Recording Schedules

Controls the times and events during which the doorbell camera records clips.

LED Colors, Button Functions & General Troubleshooting

Battery Charging Status

Explains LED indicators for battery charging and the process duration.

Wi-Fi Connectivity Status

Describes LED behavior for Wi-Fi connectivity and AP mode entry.

Enter AP Mode

Instructions to manually place the doorbell camera into AP Mode.

Power Cycle

Procedure to restart the doorbell camera by holding the main button.

Factory Reset

Steps to perform a factory reset, noting it requires re-syncing.

Power Information & Troubleshooting

Wired Power Supply Requirements

Details on the required wired power supply and standard doorbell power.

Battery for Uninterrupted Supply

Explains the role of the internal battery during chime activation.

Battery Charging Information

Information on battery charging status and typical charge duration.

Power Supply Issues

Troubleshooting common power supply issues and transformer degradation.

Transformer Replacement

Power Configurations

No Chime - With Doorbell Camera

Diagram and notes for configuration without a chime, requiring a resistor.

Mechanical Chime - Before Installation

Wiring diagram for a mechanical chime before doorbell camera installation.

Mechanical Chime - With Doorbell Camera

Wiring diagram for a mechanical chime with the doorbell camera installed.

Digital Chime - Before Installation

Wiring diagram for a digital chime before installing the doorbell camera.

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