Home security company Vivint has a new video doorbell camera that promises to capture wide-angle footage, including visitors who are exceptionally tall.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro can capture 180-degree footage horizontally and vertically. It can also record footage at 1080p HDR with an imaging sensor that’s capable of night vision.
Another standout feature is how the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro can recognize when a package is delivered to your home’s doorstep. If someone comes by to steal it, the doorbell will be smart enough to recognize the act of theft, and try to stop it by flashing a red LED light or blaring a warning tone to tell the culprit they’ve been spotted. At the same time, the camera will send an alert to your smartphone.
“Customers want us to do more than just record and report crime—they expect us to help prevent it,” Vivint VP Matt Mahar said in today’s announcement.
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Worried about false alarms from passing cars and pets? The Doorbell Camera Pro will be smart enough to differentiate between package thieves and passing cars and pets, Vivint says. You can also customize the doorbell to send an alert to your smartphone when a visitor approaches your front door or when someone rings the doorbell. And the doorbell lets you speak to visitors through its microphone.
The Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro will display video at a 1,664-by-1,664 resolution with a 1:1 aspect ratio. Access all footage on the company’s mobile app, which offers 30 days of continuous recording, if you’re subscribed to the Vivint Smart Drive system.
The doorbell itself costs $249. However, Vivint isn’t selling the device as a standalone product. Instead, you can buy it as part of the company’s home security package, which can include other outdoor cameras and smart home appliances to add to your residence. The minimum monthly service cost starts at $39.99, which also requires a minimum $599.99 equipment purchase.
Interested customers should call the number on the company’s website to receive a quote. Vivint will then send staff to install the setup.
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