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Skybell HD Video Doorbell Review<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this day in age, unfortunately, the world doesn\u2019t seem to be as safe as it used to be.\u00a0 We as homeowners have been forced to take the safety of our families and possessions into our own hands.\u00a0 Thankfully technology has kept up with the security needs of today!<\/p>\n

One of the companies leading the way in home security is Skybell.\u00a0 Today, we will be doing a review of the Skybell HD Video Doorbell<\/a>. This doorbell can stream 1080p high definition video of visitors of all kind on your front steps right to your smartphone or tablet!\u00a0 That\u2019s pretty amazing, but there are lots of HD video doorbells on the market today that can take pictures of visitors at your door.\u00a0 How do you know this specific Skybell doorbell is the one for you?<\/p>\n

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What We Loved<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Skybell HD Video Doorbell<\/a>, has a lot of great qualities that set it apart from its competitors.\u00a0 Here\u2019s our list of its greatest assets:<\/p>\n

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  1. Automatic Photos \u2013 <\/strong>This is our favorite<\/em> thing about this doorbell compared to its competitors. The Skybell doorbell not only takes pictures when someone rings your doorbell, but it uses motion sensor technology to capture and stream the image of anyone (or anything) at your door.\u00a0 Now you can catch those pesky raccoons red-handed in your trash or stop a would-be burglar in his tracks without any buttons needing to be pressed.<\/li>\n
  2. 5X Zoom \u2013 <\/strong>This is an issue that to us is often overlooked but Skybell got it right. Many other doorbells on the market only zoom at 1X, which is enough to capture a face right at your door, but what about a face at your mailbox or a license plate of a suspicious vehicle?\u00a0 The 5X zoom on the Skybell HD Video Doorbell<\/a> allows for a full view of the front of your home.\u00a0 This in my opinion makes it as good a security camera!<\/li>\n
  3. Monitoring & Recording <\/strong>\u2013 Skybell strikes again! The monitoring and recording functions of this doorbell also set it apart from the rest.\u00a0 At any moment, without triggering motion sensors activating the doorbell, you can live stream the video feed right to your phone.\u00a0 This gives you complete control over your home, knowing at any time who may be in the driveway or coming up to the door.\u00a0 And if the button is pressed or motion sensor is triggered, Skybell records and stores the video on a cloud server until you are able to go over the footage yourself.<\/li>\n
  4. Night Vision <\/strong>\u2013 A simple but very useful characteristic of the Skybell HD Video Doorbell<\/a>, night vision is a no-brainer for me when it comes to home security cameras, even on the doorbell. Nighttime is when we are all more vulnerable, and it would be a waste, in our opinion, to invest in a doorbell camera without it.<\/li>\n
  5. Built-in Speaker \u2013 <\/strong>Last, but certainly not least, is the built in speaker that comes standard with this device. Now you can speak to anyone that\u2019s at your door, whether it is a complete stranger or a door-to-door salesman who won\u2019t leave you alone.\u00a0 On the flipside, it\u2019s great if the pizza deliveryman is early and you\u2019re still in your bathrobe. Not only that, but the person at your door can talk right back!\u00a0 The ability to have full exchanges with anyone at your door without opening it gives a huge boost to the overall effectiveness of this device. We give this feature a huge thumbs-up!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Skybell HD video doorbell has a lot of fantastic features, but there is one negative that you should definitely keep in mind before you purchase\u2026<\/p>\n