Your Alarm.com Doorbell Camera uses LED light patterns to communicate its status. Whether it’s starting up, charging, reconnecting, or signaling an issue, this page will help you quickly understand what the flashing lights mean — and what to do next.
Normal Operation Lights
| LED Color | Flash Pattern | What It Means | What To Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Solid | Camera is connected and working normally | No action needed — system is good |
| White | Solid | Call mode active (someone pressed the doorbell) | You’re in a live call or it just rang |
| Yellow | Solid | Doorbell is starting up | Wait 1–2 minutes while it boots |
| Blue/Green | Alternating Flash | Wi-Fi connected, waiting on server response | Wait for full connection — it should turn green soon |
| Blue/Yellow | Alternating Flash | Firmware is updating | Do not power off — wait for update to complete |
| Red/Blue | Alternating Flash | Entering troubleshooting mode | Only appears if you’ve initiated a reset |
Requires Attention
| LED Color | Pattern | Meaning | How to Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | Rapid Double Flash | No Wi-Fi connection | Check Wi-Fi settings, then re-add via the app |
| Red | Rapid Double Flash | Power issue — transformer may be failing | Contact your installer to check power supply |
Troubleshooting with LED Patterns
The LED also helps guide you through manual resets and troubleshooting actions. These happen when you press and hold the doorbell button for a specific amount of time.
Power Cycle (Soft Reboot)
- Blue flashing after ~70 seconds of holding
- Releases to reboot the camera
Factory Reset
- Yellow flashing after ~80 seconds
- Releases to erase all settings and Wi-Fi info
- Use only when reinstalling or starting fresh
Enter Wi-Fi Access Point Mode
- Red/Green alternating flash after ~60 seconds
- Releases to allow app-based reconfiguration
- Use when reconnecting to a new Wi-Fi network
Battery Charging
After installation or a restart, the internal battery may charge for about 30 minutes. During this time:
- The LED may alternate between colors like Blue, Yellow, or Green
- Do not unplug or remove the device while charging
Quick Reference Chart
| LED Pattern | Action |
|---|---|
| Blue Flashing | Reboot (after 70s hold) |
| Yellow Flashing | Factory Reset (after 80s hold) |
| Alternating Flash | Wi-Fi setup mode (after 60s hold) |
| Rapid Flash | Power issue |
| Rapid Flash | No Wi-Fi |
| Solid | Ready to go |
| Solid | In a call |
| Alternating | Firmware update in progress |
Still Seeing Problems?
If the LED stays stuck in an error pattern or doesn’t change after trying these steps:
- Ensure your Wi-Fi is working
- Try a reboot or reconfiguration via the app
- Contact your provider or installer for deeper support
Use connect Alarm.com doorbell camera to complete installation after checking status lights. Check ADC doorbell flashing orange fix when the status light remains orange. Check Alarm.com doorbell troubleshooting after reviewing LED behavior.
You can also refer to ADC Doorbell Camera LED Guide PDF File for additional information.
