The Blue by ADT Doorbell Camera enhances your doorbell experience and lets you see who is at your door, talk to your visitors, and stream live video to check in on your home! Push notifications will alert you when your doorbell camera has detected motion or someone rings your doorbell. The doorbell camera replaces your existing doorbell button and powers through your existing doorbell wires. Add your doorbell camera through the Blue by ADT app by saving your home's Wi-Fi network and then holding your phone in front of your doorbell camera to scan the QR code. After scanning the QR code, your Doorbell Camera will be connected to the Wi-Fi network and added to your account so you can use the app to stream live video, listen to audio, and use 2-way talk to speak with visitors. All live streams, snapshots, and recorded clips will be saved in the cloud for your access at any time from the Blue by ADT app. You can view saved media or download clips at any time from the app. Be sure to enable push notifications when using the doorbell camera so you can be notified any time your doorbell rings or detects motion.
Mounting a doorbell camera
First, open the Blue by ADT Doorbell Camera packaging to identify package contents and steps needed for mounting. Your package will contain:
1 Blue by ADT Doorbell Camera
1 power bracket
This will connect to your existing doorbell wiring and be the mounting bracket for the doorbell camera.
2 screws, anchors, and ¼-inch drill bit
Used to secure the power bracket into the doorframe or wall.
1 power kit
Only used with your existing in-home chimer—either mechanical or digital—and will mount insider your chimer box.
1 power kit wires & 2 wire connectors
Used to connect power kit to your chimer.
1 double-sided tape
Used to secure power kit inside your chimer box once wires are connected.
Tamper screw and hex key (Allen wrench)
Used to secure doorbell to mounting bracket, making it more difficult to remove.
Tools required
Drill
Flathead and Philips screwdrivers
Optional tools
Paper clip
On the back of the doorbell camera is an on/off toggle which will need to be turned on; oftentimes a paper clip is best for turning this switch to the “on” position.
Voltmeter
The doorbell camera required 16-24V AC power.
Wire-stripping tool
Mounting the doorbell camera
Check the voltage of the existing doorbell wiring to ensure that the voltage is between 16-24V AC.
Turn off the circuit breaker before disconnecting the existing doorbell button.
Disconnect your existing doorbell button.
Mark the mounting holes for your power bracket.
The provided level can be used for measuring angles to prevent unbalanced mounting.
Optional: Use the anchors.
Connect existing wires to the power bracket by loosening the screw, wrapping existing wires around screws and then tightening the screws.
CAUTION: Make sure power is turned OFF, before touching wires!
Secure the power bracket with screws to the wall/door frame.
Do not overtighten screws, which can cause the wires to be pinched or the power bracket to be bowed.
Turn on the switch on the rear side of the doorbell camera. It will take about 20 seconds to turn on and the LED ring will be solid blue turning this time.
On the back of the doorbell camera, open the black weather protective seal and the on/off toggle will be in the center. From left to right will be red reset button, on/off toggle, and micro USB port.
TIP: Use a paper clip to switch toggle to ON in the UP position.
Clip the doorbell cameras into the mounting bracket by first aligning the top of the doorbell camera with the top of the mounting bracket. Next, press the doorbell cameras into the bottom of the mounting bracket, until you hear it clip in.
Using the included hex key, you can secure the doorbell camera to the power bracket with the tamper screw. The screw is located at the bottom of the Doorbell Camera.
Power kit
The power kit included with the Doorbell Camera is a small device that supports doorbell chimes with different kinds of mechanical and digital chimes by going between the doorbell transformer and chime wiring. If you have an existing digital chimer, you must follow the steps below to set up the power kit.
CAUTION: Before removing or attaching wires to your original chimer, be sure that the power is turned off at the circuit breaker box. Consult a licensed electrician if needed.
Remove the cover from the indoor chimer.
Loosen the “front” and “trans” terminal screws on the indoor chimer.
Connect white wire from the power kit to the “front” terminal, and the black wire to the “trans” terminal, leaving the existing doorbell wires in place. Then, re-tighten the screws.
Position the power kit inside your indoor chimer, away from any moving parts. Use the double-sided tape on the back of the power kit to keep it in place, if desired.
Attach the cover back to the indoor chimer.
Now you can restore power at the breaker to turn power at the doorbell back on.
Connecting a doorbell camera
Now that your doorbell camera is mounted, you need to add the doorbell camera through your app to connect the doorbell camera to your home's W-iFi. You will need your Wi-Fi network name and password for this step.
Launch the app on your Android or iOS device.
On the dashboard, select Menu.
Enter “master code,” if prompted.
Select Devices > select + Add > select Doorbell Camera
Follow the in-app instructions for setup help, doorbell naming, selecting existing chime type, saving W-iFi, and setting up your motion zone.
TIP: For best performance, your Doorbell Camera requires a strong Wi-Fi signal. You can consider adding a Wi-Fi range extender if the Wi-Fi signal is weak at your door.
Configuring motion detection
The Doorbell Camera has custom options for off, motion, people detection, and/or facial recognition. Set motion detection type and set a custom zone to only receive notifications when something is detected within that set zone. You can set “people detection” within a set zone to only be notified for people. Facial recognition will allow you to get notifications from familiar or unfamiliar faces. You can also turn motion detection off and just receive notification when your doorbell rings.
Motion detection types
Motion–Turn on “motion zone” to record and notify you when any motion occurs within your motion zone.
Motion zone and sensitivity–customize your motion zone of where you want your doorbell camera to detect motion.
People–Select “people” to only detect people detection.
Motion zone and sensitivity–customize your motion zone of where you want your doorbell camera to detect people.
Facial recognition–Select “facial recognition” when you want to know be notified of who is at your door.
Familiar faces–you can save up to faces that are recognized and will send you custom notifications
Unfamiliar faces–get notified when someone is at your door who is not a frequent visitor.
Off–Select “off” to turn off motion and people detection.
LED light guide
FAQs
Where do I mount the Blue by ADT Doorbell Camera?
Your front door is the most common place to mount your Doorbell Camera. The Doorbell Camera’s dimensions are 4.90” x 1.65” x 1.36”. Make sure you have enough room next to your door for mounting. Doorbell Camera recommended placement is about 4.5ft from the ground. If you have an existing doorbell button, this is the best location for your Doorbell Camera.
How do I find out what type of in-home chimer I have?
Mechanical
Your doorbell is powered by wires and has a traditional chime doorbell sound when pressed. If you have a mechanical doorbell, using the power kit may be optional.
Digital
Your doorbell is powered by wires and when pressed makes a digital doorbell chime. You can often customize the chime sound with digital doorbells. If you have a digital doorbell, using the power kit is required.
Wireless digital
Your doorbell button is only powered by batteries and has a custom digital doorbell chime. The doorbell camera will not be compatible with type of chimer.
What is the field of view of the doorbell camera?
Lens field of view is 180°.
What is the operating temperature on the doorbell camera?
Operation temperature: -4° - 104°F.
How long are video recording saved?
Any saved media will only be saved on the cloud for as long as your camera storage plan provides and then will be automatically removed. You may also remove snapshots or video clips yourself through the app at any time. Once saved media expires or is removed, it is unable to be retrieved again.
