One thing we’ve learned from our many years of helping clients design automation systems is that a smart home is different things to different people. For some, convenience is the main objective; others want the absolute latest and greatest for their home. However, most everyone agrees on safety and security being a top priority. Of course, there are lots of products designed to protect one’s family and property, such as video surveillance cameras and alarm monitoring systems, but recently, video doorbells have dominated the category. The new Control4 Chime Video Doorbell is the perfect addition to your smart home.
Beauty and Brains in the Control4 Chime Video Doorbell
The doorbell is one of the first things visitors to your home notice. Make a good first impression with the minimalist, modern Chime available in beautiful black or satin-nickel finishes. This doorbell measures approximately 5 inches high by 1.5 inches wide.
The 5-megapixel camera delivers a clear video experience, and the built-in night mode allows for visibility in low-light. The camera’s wide 180-degree field view lets you monitor beyond just the immediate doorway. The sensitive microphone facilitates two-way communication.
One of our favorite features of the Chime is the amount of customization available for the homeowner. Set up to five separate zones to monitor for motion, decide when to capture events, enable push notifications to a mobile device, and determine who is called when the doorbell is pressed. Save recordings for up to seven days and easily access an activity history.
Complete Integration for a True Smart Home Experience
At this point, we realize you may be thinking the Chime sounds remarkably similar to other video doorbells. Those other doorbells allow you to see and talk with visitors at the door, but that’s where their usefulness ends. The Control4 Chime Video Doorbell also allows you to do, and that’s exactly what sets it apart from the others. For example,
- If a guest arrives before you do, simply unlock the door, disarm the alarm, and turn on the living room lights.
- Motion on the porch after dark can automatically trigger the porch lights to turn on, the door to lock, and the alarm to arm.
- If a delivery driver rings the doorbell, you can answer the call, unlock the door to allow for package delivery, and then lock the door behind them.
Best of all, these actions can be initiated from just one, single app. Download the app on mobile devices, tablets, and centrally-located Control4 touch panels throughout your house. A true smart home completely integrates the various systems in your home, including security, lighting, comfort, A/V, and more. Stop fumbling between different apps for your numerous smart devices!
The Chime is fully compatible with Control4’s OS 3 and fan-favorite, customizable if/then command programming. OS 3 also features Intercom Anywhere (IA) for answering audio and video calls from Control4 touchscreens and calling touchscreens from mobile devices. Some features do require an annual 4sight subscription.
Experience Chime at Stereo East Home Theater, a Control4 Certified Showroom
As a Control4 Certified Showroom, a visit to Stereo East Home Theater is the best place to explore the possibilities of true home automation. Our expert design consultants are able to answer questions regarding product specifications, wiring requirements, and network needs. Whether you’re looking to expand your existing Control4 Home Automation system or are planning a project, the team Stereo East Home Theater is ready to help!