The video doorbell and chime is one of its latest home security combos.
Easy to install, it lets you talk remotely to whoever comes to the door via your smartphone.
Or, if you prefer, you might answer the door conventionally when hearing the indoor chime.
An additional wedge-shaped mounting plate lets you mount the doorbell at an angle, if necessary
Then, once charged, clip the video doorbell into the bracket.
Two recording options are available, either medium (720p) or high (1080p).
Two subscriptions are available, both free for the first month.
The doorbell is supplied with screws and wall plugs, plus double-sided tape
Here, Yale fares quite well too.
This compares to $4.99 / 4.99 / AU$4.95 for the basic Ring subscription plan.
Thankfully this is minimal with the Yale video doorbell given its wireless design.
Adding the Yale Doorbell Chime lets you hear when a visitor calls from elsewhere in your house, and offers different chime options
Just one thing you better be careful of and thats to mount the video doorbell at the right height.
Best play around with the doorbell first before installing the bracket.
Thankfully the Yale isnt overly sensitive.
Clip length can be adjusted between 10 seconds and one minute, or ended as soon as motion stops.
Recordings can be downloaded onto your equipment or a snapshot taken from them.
However, there can be a slight delay waking the camera up before talking to someone at the door.
The Yale Smart Video Doorbell is easy to install, and comes with all the fittings you need
Should I buy the Yale Smart Video Doorbell and Doorbell Chime?
Here are two alternatives you should consider.
However, on a few we were out.
We recommend adjusting the motion detection settings to avoid accidental triggers from passing pedestrians and traffic
First tested: September 2024
You can review footage from the doorbell in the mobile app
Video quality is good, but there’s a noticeable lag if you want to speak to a caller
