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    Install: Doorbell camera

    Wired doorbell with HD video, motion zones, and person detection.

    Tools needed

    • • Screwdriver
    • • Voltage tester
    • • Drill (if new wiring)

    Setup time

    30 minutes

    Step-by-step

    1. 1Turn OFF the doorbell circuit at the breaker and confirm with a voltage tester.
    2. 2Remove the old button and connect the two low-voltage wires to the doorbell terminals.
    3. 3Mount the doorbell, restore power, then add it in the Alarm.com app.
    4. 4Adjust motion zones and set chime type (mechanical, digital, or app-only).

    Common mistakes

    • • Wiring live — always kill the breaker first.
    • • Skipping the wedge on angled trim.

    Troubleshooting

    • • No video: verify transformer is 16 V AC or higher.