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.
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.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
It combines a doorbell, a video camera, and an intercom into one smart home device.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Doorbot has a sleek profile and a solid build.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Forget squinting through a peep hole to see who's at your front door.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Use your existing doorbell wires for installation.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Or use Doorbot's built-in rechargeable battery for a faster, hardwire-free setup.
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.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
The camera captures live video of anyone who rings your Wi-Fi-connected doorbell.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Doorbot has a pleasant chime.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
The speaker lets you chat with visitors directly from the Doorbot app.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
It definitely isn't a discreet device, but it isn't an eyesore either.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
You can add multiple users to a unit so family members receive notifications, too.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
Follow the included instructions to connect Doorbot to your home Wi-Fi network.
BOT Home Automation Doorbot
It took about 20 minutes from start to finish, including mounting it to the doorframe using two-sided tape.