The Abode Video Doorbell is a wireless doorbell camera with a built-in PIR motion sensor, color night vision, and a separate Chime Base unit that handles your Wi-Fi connection. It works as a standalone device or paired with an existing Abode Hub.
! | NOTE The Doorbell requires a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. The Chime Base must be connected via Ethernet for initial setup, then can be moved to Wi-Fi. |
What is in the box
• Wireless Video Doorbell unit
• Chime Base (with speaker and status lights)
• Flat doorbell mount
• Angled doorbell mount
• USB-C charging cable
• Ethernet cable
• Chime Base power adapter
• Screws, anchors, and SIM card ejector tool
Parts overview
Part | What it does |
1. Chime: Speaker | Sounds the doorbell chime when button is pressed |
2. Chime: Status lights | 3 blue lights solid = internet connected; flashing blue = no internet; alternating blue and orange = sync mode |
3. Chime: Sync button | Used to sync the doorbell and chime |
4. Chime: Factory Reset | Resets the Chime Base |
5. Power Port | Connect the Power Cable here |
6. Chime: Ethernet port | Connect to router for setup |
7. USB Port | Can be used to charged Camera unit |
1. Doorbell: Lens | Camera with color night vision |
2/ Doorbell: PIR Sensor | Detects motion to trigger clips |
3. Doorbell: Doorbell Button | Press to ring chime and trigger a notification |
4. Doorbell: USB-C Port | Charges the doorbell battery |
5. Doorbell: On/Off Switch | Powers the doorbell unit on or off |
6. Doorbell: Sync Button | Used to pair with Chime Base |
Doorbell light guide
Light | What it means |
No light | In sleep mode |
Orange to solid blue | Operational and connected |
Alternating orange and blue (unplugged) | In sync mode |
Alternating orange and blue (on charger) | Charging |
Solid orange (on charger) | Fully charged |
Setting up as a standalone device (no Hub)
Before pairing, fully charge the doorbell unit using the included USB-C cable. The light turns solid orange when fully charged. Also plug the Chime Base into both power and Ethernet. All three blue lights should be solid.
1. Open the Abode app and create a new account.
2. After verifying your account, select I have another device, then select Video Doorbell.
3. Follow the in-app prompts to add the doorbell to your account.
4. Once paired, the Chime Base can be moved to Wi-Fi and positioned in a suitable location. The doorbell unit can then be installed at the door.
Adding to an existing Abode system
Before pairing, fully charge the doorbell unit using the included USB-C cable.
1. Open the Abode app and log in to your account.
2. Go to the Devices tab, tap +, then Add Device.
3. Navigate to Security Cameras, then select Video Doorbell.
4. Follow the in-app prompts to complete pairing.
5. Once added, install the doorbell at the door and position the Chime Base on Wi-Fi in a suitable location.
Chime Base placement
The Chime Base must be powered at all times and needs to stay within normal Wi-Fi range of the doorbell. If you find the live feed is slow to load or the doorbell button is not sounding the chime, try moving the Chime Base closer to the front door.
Using your Video Doorbell
Live stream
From the Abode app Dashboard, tap the doorbell thumbnail for instant access to the live video feed. You can also find it in the Devices tab.
Clip recording
Clips are recorded automatically when the PIR sensor detects motion, when the doorbell button is pressed, or manually from the live stream view. Clips can also be triggered by CUE automations.
Motion detection settings
Setting | How it works |
Off | No clips recorded from motion |
All Motion | Records a clip when the PIR sensor detects movement |
Smart Detect | Same as All Motion but only reports events where a human is detected, reducing unnecessary clips |
Color night vision
The doorbell automatically switches between full-color and monochrome night modes depending on the ambient light available.