Collected FAQ for Foscam Video Doorbell Camera VD1/DBW5

Overview: This is a collected FAQ for Foscam Video Doorbell Camera VD1/DBW5.

Q：Does the video doorbell require existing doorbell wiring?

A：Yes, the video doorbell draws power from existing doorbell wiring. The voltage of transformer requirement is 8-24V AC and the output power of transformer is 8VA or above, which is very common in most house doorbell wiring.

Q：Is the video doorbell powered by battery?

A：No, the wired video doorbell has more advanced features, like the 3s pre-buffer and no wake-up time. Also, the doorbell dimensions can be very slim, fitting into narrow door frames.

Q：Is the video doorbell compatible with existing doorbell chime?

A：Yes，we are well compatible with existing mechanical chime or digtal chime. When you connect existing chime, please remember to connect our power kit. You can also choose Foscam's WiFi Chime if you don't have mechanical chime or digtal chime at home.

Q：What’s the wireless range of the video doorbell?

A：The video doorbell connects to your home WiFi. It works with any 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless router, mesh system or modems. Depending on your WiFi transmit power, distance and walls in between, the doorbell range varies. In outfield test in the US, it works well in most 3000sqft houses.

Q：How does the video doorbell detect the motions?

A：The built-in camera of video doorbell system is triggered to start recording through the full-image pixel contrast, followed by which the system will further undergo a face detection. The triggering mechanism for the current video doorbell system requires users to adjust the settings of activity zone and the sensitivity level of detection accordingly due to various user scenarios.

Q：How many Foscam WiFi repeater chimes can be linked up to the video doorbell?

A：At the current stage, each video doorbell can link up with 4 chimes. We are going to release the add-on chime to the market in the following a few months, so please stay tuned!

Q：Does the current video doorbell system support AI?

A：Yes, face detection and face recognition are supported. Face recognition can only be turned on after the corresponding cloud service is purchased.

Q：Is it possible to extend the USB-c cable?

A：Yes, but has better not exceed 2 meters. Please note if you use extension USB-c cable, it will make the RJ45 port fail to work.

Q：How to add Doorbell to Foscam app?

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Q：How to install Doorbell with an existing old doorbell?

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Q：Foscam Doorbell Video Power Kit Installation Guide

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Q:  What is the type of your existing Chime?

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