Smart doorbells

A doorbell is no longer just a simple button by the front door. With a smart doorbell you see and hear who's ringing, wherever you are. You get an instant notification on your smartphone or tablet, can watch live and even talk to your visitor. Whether it's a delivery driver, a neighbour or a stranger, a smart doorbell keeps you in control of your front door.

Why choose a smart doorbell?

A smart doorbell offers convenience, security and extra control. You'll never miss a delivery again and you can see whether someone is trustworthy before you open the door. A wide-angle camera with night vision gives a clear image day and night. Some models offer face recognition for personalised alerts, and motion detection near your front door works even when nobody rings.

Footage can usually be stored on an SD card, in the cloud or on a network video recorder (NVR), so you always have evidence of incidents and can easily look back at who was at the door.

Compatibility with smart platforms

Smart doorbells increasingly work with popular smart home ecosystems, such as:

• Apple HomeKit Secure Video: ideal if privacy and integration with iPhone, iPad or Mac matter to you.
• Google Home: watch live on your Nest Hub or Chromecast.
• Amazon Alexa: get alerts and see who's ringing on an Echo Show.

That way your smart doorbell links easily to the rest of your smart home, such as lighting or a smart lock. Doorbell rings? Your smart light can switch on automatically, or you can unlock your smart lock straight away.

Choice of top brands

At UMATECH you'll find a wide range of smart doorbells from trusted brands:

• Ajax – seamless integration with Ajax alarm systems, ideal for professional security.
• Hikvision – high-quality video doorbells with sharp images and extensive integration options.
• Dahua – professional doorbells and intercoms, often with PoE and NVR compatibility.
• EZVIZ – user-friendly doorbells with excellent value for money.
• Aqara – smart solutions with HomeKit support, battery or wired, often with face recognition.

So there's a suitable solution for every situation, from apartments and family homes to commercial premises and office complexes.

What to look for when choosing

✔ Power – battery or wired (e.g. via PoE or 12 V).
✔ Storage – microSD, cloud or NVR.
✔ Image quality – resolution (Full HD, 2K or 4K), night vision and viewing angle.
✔ Integration – support for HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa or connection to alarm systems.
✔ Extra features – such as face recognition, motion detection or multiple chimes.

Smart doorbells at UMATECH

Whether you choose a user-friendly doorbell that works perfectly with your smartphone or a professional solution that ties into a complete security system: at UMATECH you'll always find the right smart doorbell, with advice on the best solution for your situation.