Remo doorbell
When I load the live feed, it’s in landscape orientation, and I have to wiggle my phone or press a button in the corner to get the live feed to position to portrait orientation. You click on an image of the doorbell, as opposed to a recent still shot. The live view doesn’t load on the main screen, and there’s not even a recent still shot on the main screen to click on. The app is pretty rudimentary-it’s slow and a bit choppy.
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The person on the porch could hear me loud and clear, but they sounded quiet even when I turned the mic and speaker on full volume. The two-way audio operates on a slight delay. Lifewire / Erika Rawes Audio Quality: Could be better But, during testing on my pitch dark street, I was only able to see about 3 meters out. The night vision provides enough light to see up to 7.5 meters out according to the specs. The camera has a 180-degree field of view (horizontally and vertically), so you can see a good amount of your porch and front yard. It’s not quite as bright and clear as the picture on the Nest Hello or Arlo, but it’s more than good enough to be able to see a detailed view of someone’s face. The RemoBell S has 1536x1536 resolution at up to 30 frames per second.
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A 30-day trial subscription comes with the RemoBell S. If you purchase the $3 per month ($30 annual) subscription, you get 30 days of cloud recording.
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You can also have multiple users (up to five), and you get three days of free cloud recording without the subscription. Naturally, the RemoBell S has two-way talk, night vision, and a live feed.
You can’t customize the zone, nor can you zone off a specific area you create. But, the motion zones come in the form of large pre-positioned blocks that you can turn on or off. It has motion detection, and you can adjust the sensitivity. The RemoBell S doesn’t have some of the advanced features like package detection, person detection, or advanced motion zones. After it successfully connected to the network, it spoke again indicating it was connected. Once I had the doorbell powered, it even spoke out loud and said it was ready to connect to Wi-Fi.
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The RemoBell comes with two angled plates, which were helpful because they gave me the option to install on a 5-degree or 15-degree angle or in different directions. Before installing the RemoBell S, it’s a good idea to make sure your existing wiring meets the power requirements (16-24 VAC). If you can switch out a light fixture or wall outlet, you can install a wired video doorbell. Other than the screw terminals, faceplate, and fuse kit, the setup process was similar to that of other wired video doorbells. If you don’t install the power kit, you also have to install a fuse kit on the doorbell itself, another step I typically haven’t had to undertake with other video doorbells. The installation process was a bit of a pain, mainly because you have to connect your own terminal screws and remove the faceplate to mount the unit. Lifewire / Erika Rawes Setup: Kind of a pain It measures 5.1 by 1.8 by 0.84 inches, one of the thinnest profiles I’ve seen. The RemoBell S is similar in length to the Ring 2, but it’s thinner and slimmer. The RemoBell S has a matte silver and slate color scheme, so even though it’s plastic, the housing looks metallic. A lot of video doorbells have a glossy, plastic look, which makes the doorbell look outdated and cheap. It has a modern design, and it doesn’t look flimsy or bulky. When I first saw the unit, I actually thought the RemoBell S was a higher tier model based on its design.
I tested the RemoBell S for a week to see if its installation process, design, app, and features make it a worthwhile option compared to the numerous alternatives on the market. Although the RemoBell S doesn’t appear to have too many standout features, it’s supposed to provide security for your home and property in a fast and easy to use device. The RemoBell S is a stylish video doorbell that sells for $99, which is a small price to pay for the ability to see and speak to visitors without having to get up and answer the door. Keep reading for our full product review. We purchased the RemoBell S so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.