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Doorbot brings the front door to you (pictures)

Doorbot captures live video of anyone who rings your doorbell and lets you chat with them remotely via two-way talk.

Megan Wollerton
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Kiss your peep hole goodbye

BOT Home Automation's $199 Doorbot (converted, about £118, AU$213) lets you see who just rang your front door from your smartphone or tablet.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

It combines a doorbell, a video camera, and an intercom into one smart home device.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Doorbot has a sleek profile and a solid build.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Forget squinting through a peep hole to see who's at your front door.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Use your existing doorbell wires for installation.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Or use Doorbot's built-in rechargeable battery for a faster, hardwire-free setup.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

I used two-sided tape for a quick setup, but hardware is included for mounting Doorbot to a variety of surfaces.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

The camera captures live video of anyone who rings your Wi-Fi-connected doorbell.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Doorbot has a pleasant chime.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

The speaker lets you chat with visitors directly from the Doorbot app.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

It definitely isn't a discreet device, but it isn't an eyesore either.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

You can add multiple users to a unit so family members receive notifications, too.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

Follow the included instructions to connect Doorbot to your home Wi-Fi network.

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BOT Home Automation Doorbot

It took about 20 minutes from start to finish, including mounting it to the doorframe using two-sided tape.

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