The Vivint doorbell camera is a good idea if you want to make your Home Security System more secure. It is an excellent feature that lets you see who is at your door even when you are not home. The Vivint wireless doorbell camera is available, and the cameras come with self-installation features. See below for guidelines on how to install a Vivint doorbell camera.

What You Need?

Before starting the installation, make sure you have all of the necessary supplies: 

  • Vivint Doorbell Camera
  • Vivint Mobile Tech App is another noteworthy product of the company which helps the users to communicate with their loved ones while staying connected to the Home Security System.
  • Power Drill
  • If the Masonry Drill Bit is being used to install on brick, stone, and other similar surfaces, then it should be labeled as such.
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • Small Flathead Screwdriver
  • Pencil
  • Tape Measure
  • Level
  • WiFi Connection

Pick an Installation Location

When choosing where to install your Vivint doorbell camera, there are a few things to consider:

  • The camera should be mounted to the eye line level or at about five feet above the ground. This gives you the best view of the visitors’ and there is no way you would not see them even if they are behind the counter because their position puts them in front of the visitors.
  • If you have existing doorbell wires, it should be a few inches away from your existing doorbell wires. Vivint's doorbell camera can be wired so that it will help it ring through a chime that is installed in the house.
  • Select a spot within your range of the router’s WiFi connection signal so that the connection remains strong. The beauty of the doorbell camera is that it has built-in WiFi that is required to offer the best performance.

However, if you do not have any doorbell wiring already installed, the Vivint Smart Doorbell Camera can also function as a wireless device. It comes packed with a rechargeable battery that is charged by an indoor charging panel that is connected to a power source.

Prepare the Installation Area

Once you've chosen the ideal location, prep the installation area by: 

  • Removing any cobwebs or dust from the wall area.
  • Using a pencil and a tape measure, one identifies marks that help in the drilling process.
  • To guarantee the camera will be positioned vertically, the operator traced vertical lines with his hands.

They suggested a good tip as the placement of the base plate of a camera and using this to draw around it on the wall. This ensures that the holes that are marked on the mount are well aligned for secure positioning.

Install the Mounting Bracket

Vivint doorbell cameras are designed such that all the screws and anchors that a user may require are included. 

  1. Position the bracket base with the flange end over the pencil markings on the wall.
  2. Make holes approximately with a diameter slightly less than the external diameter of the screw anchors.
  3. Strike the anchors the remaining distance until they rest snugly against the wall.
  4. Position the bracket correctly and then screw it onto the anchors by passing the screws through the holes.
  5. Finally, tighten all the screws, to fasten the bracket with the use of a screwdriver.

Connect Existing Doorbell Wires

In cases where you already have installed doorbell wires in the area that you choose for the Vivint doorbell camera, the next process is to connect the doorbell wires to the camera.

  1. Find the two doorbell wires that are coming out from the wall and then, take off half an inch of the insulation of the ends.
  2. Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to unscrew the two terminal screws on the camera wiring connector block.
  3. Slide one wire under each of these camera wiring terminals and then tighten the screw on the terminal to secure it.
  4. This includes tucking wires back into the wall or concealing them from sight.

Since wired connections to a doorbell are now done, your camera can chime through your existing mechanical or digital chime box when the button is pressed.

If you haven’t had wires before, then just omit this step – the wireless Vivint doorbell camera will interface with the charging panel.

Mount the Doorbell Camera

Almost done! It’s now time to securely mount the doorbell camera itself: Make the recessed part of the rear camera notch reach the locking bracket and slide the camera down.

  1. Locking arms in the bracket lock when the two sections of the bracket are aligned properly.
  2. Tow the fascia ring to the left and clockwise to click it into the button
  3. Slide on the security screw and use the bit provided to fasten it to the required tightening to enhance its security.

We are glad to inform everyone that the cameras have now been installed. The only thing left is the Wi-Fi connection configuration and checking.

Connect to Wi-Fi

The Vivint doorbell camera requires Wi-Fi to facilitate the transmission of videos and clips. There are a few ways to handle wireless configuration: There are a few ways to handle wireless configuration:

  1. Connect the camera to the Vivint mobile tech app – To locate this, open the app to search for the camera’s serial number and plug it into the WiFi immediately.
  2. Wireless configuration through the touch panel of SkyControl home automation panel: If equipped with the SkyControl home automation panel, it can configure Wi-Fi through the touch panel.

In any case, you will need information like the WiFi SSID and wireless password prepared as part of your network details. You will be prompted on the screen on how to have your camera functional.

Test the Doorbell Camera

Once WiFi is configured, do a quick test to ensure everything is working correctly:

  1. Put your finger on the doorbell button and wait for the ringing tone you expect to hear
  2. Go into the Vivint mobile app tab on the top that says Cameras – live video feed should begin.
  3. It will also be interesting to move around in front of the camera while watching the app to test the motion-tracking features.
  4. On the app, you can speak through the microphone to provide the app with clear sound in both ways.
  5. Ensure that the camera reconnects as appropriate to WiFi in case of disabling and enabling it on the router temporarily.

In the unlikely event that all the tests pass, then congrats, your Vivint video doorbell camera is now fully functional. High-quality video transmission along with real-time alerts on any movement around your property. These and other additional settings, including the motion zones and sharing access, can also be adjusted through the Vivint app if needed.

So that brings the end of how to correctly install a Vivint video doorbell camera all on your own. Although it goes through several phases, it is well feasible for an individual intending to fix it without professional help. Screw the base through the back panel and follow instructions to carefully drill pilot holes while connecting wires tightly. Soon you will be benefiting from all the features that are associated with smart video doorbells.

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