What You’ll Need Before You Begin:

  • A smartphone with the Alarm.com app installed
  • Your home Wi-Fi name and password
  • The Doorbell Camera already mounted on the wall (wired to power)
  • A strong Wi-Fi signal at your front door (2.4 GHz preferred)

Step 1: Check the LED Light on the Doorbell

After installation and powering up:

  • Look at the circular LED on the front of the doorbell camera
  • It should be flashing Red/Green — this means it’s in Pairing Mode and ready to sync

If the LED is solid red or off:
Hold down the main button for about 80 seconds until the light flashes red/green again. This resets it into pairing mode.

Step 2: Open the Alarm.com App

  1. Launch the Alarm.com app
  2. Log into your existing account (or create one if this is your first time)
  3. Tap the ☰ Menu icon in the top left corner
  4. Select Video → Doorbell Camera Settings
  5. Tap Add Doorbell Camera

You’ll be prompted to give your doorbell a nickname (e.g., “Front Porch” or “Garage Entry”) to easily identify it later.

Step 3: Connect to the Doorbell’s Temporary Wi-Fi

For iPhone (iOS):

  • Minimize the Alarm.com app (don’t close it completely)
  • Go to your phone’s Settings → Wi-Fi
  • Connect to a network that starts with SkyBellHD_########
  • Wait for it to connect, then return to the Alarm.com app

For Android:

  • You’ll stay inside the app
  • It should automatically find and connect to the SkyBell network
  • If it doesn’t, go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings and select it manually

This is a temporary connection that allows the phone to send Wi-Fi info directly to the doorbell.

Step 4: Choose Your Home Wi-Fi and Enter Password

  1. The app will now display a list of available Wi-Fi networks
  2. Tap your home network (must be 2.4 GHz)
  3. Enter your Wi-Fi password correctly
  4. Tap Continue

Double-check your password — a typo is the most common cause of setup failure!

Step 5: Wait for the Sync to Complete

This part takes about 1–2 minutes. During this time:

  • The LED will flash Double-Orange = Connecting to Wi-Fi
  • Then flash Blue/Green = Syncing with Alarm.com servers
  • Finally, it will turn Solid Green = Success! Your doorbell is now connected and active

If the light turns red again or stays on Orange for more than 2 minutes:

  • The Wi-Fi password may be incorrect
  • Your router may be out of range
  • Start over by resetting the device (hold button for 80 seconds)

Final Confirmation

When the LED turns solid green, the app will confirm:
“Setup Complete” or “Device Added Successfully”

You’re now ready to use Live View, Two-Way Talk, and receive Motion Alerts directly through the app.

You can also refer to Connecting Your Alarm.com Doorbell Camera PDF File for additional information