Then we had to go through a firmware update - another 3 to 5 minutes. Pairing the Doorbell Cam Pro with our home Wi-Fi took about 3 to 5 minutes - which seemed a little long. While we had some Wi-Fi connectivity issues, there were fixed relativity quickly. GearBrain found the Doorbell Cam Pro's new setup instructions much easier to follow than those of the 1 st Generation camera. There, select "Set up a new device," and choose August Doorbell Cam, then 2 nd Generation August Doorbell Cam Pro.Īugust Home app for Doorbell Cam Pro installation If you currently own an August Home product, just go into your August Home app and open settings. If the Doorbell Cam is your first August Home device, you can go to either App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to download the app. Take the USB charging dock, which is inside the box, and and plug it into a smartphone charger - this will allow you to connect to the camera during setup without it having to be on the side of your house, making installation run more efficiently.ĭuring charging, go to the August Home app and follow the "setup up a new device" instruction. To install the Doorbell Cam Pro, start by charging the device. Need to charge August Doorbell Cam Pro before installing. Dolphin holders aren't required to connect your wires and the mounting brackets are much easier to setup and attach. We are happy to report August Home has improved the installation process with the Doorbell Cam Pro. You had to use dolphin holders to connect the wires - which were not easy - and there were also two mounting brackets that were difficult to install. In our previous review of the August Doorbell Cam, we mentioned the installation proved harder than other video doorbells. The camera also works with other August smart locks and devices that connect through the August Home app. Like its predecessor, the August Doorbell Cam, the new Doorbell Cam Pro has HD video (640x480p), 120 field of view (FOV), two-way communication, color night mode, motion detection and on-demand replay in case you miss any visitors. Recently August Home sent us their 2 nd generation smart video doorbell, the August Doorbell Cam Pro, and here are some updates we found.Īugust Home's Doorbell Cam Pro Īugust Doorbell Cam Pro is the latest smart video doorbell from August Home. GearBrain has tested many smart video doorbells, finding a few to be easy to setup, with others a little more complicated. Smart video doorbells do a good job of keeping an eye on the outside of our home - especially when no one is home - and are growing into one of the key pieces of smart home security system. Level Bolt will appeal to Alexa and HomeKit users who want a completely concealed smart lock to guard their home.Video Doorbells are an essential connected device for today's smart home, not only notifying you when someone is at the door, but letting you connect remotely from anywhere in the world - as long as you have an internet connection. ![]() Those two things aside, testing for our Level Lock review proved this to be a capable smart lock. While the Level Bolt can automatically lock itself after you’ve left, it can’t tell if your door has been left open. And while we like that it now works with Alexa, we wish you didn't need a bridge to connect it to Wi-Fi. However, there’s a few things that separate the Level Bolt from the best of the best smart locks, like the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. It works well, and syncs seamlessly with Apple HomeKit. Once the Level Bolt is installed, it disappears from sight, maintaining the aesthetics of your door from both the inside and out. But not everyone wants a high-tech looking gadget bolted to their door. ![]() Smart locks are one of the more popular smart home devices, because they add an extra layer of security and convenience to your house. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Level Lock: Verdict
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