How to Set Up My SkyBell Doorbell

To set up the SkyBell doorbell, first put it in Sync mode by pressing the button on the doorbell for 10 seconds, then open the SkyBell app and complete the process.

After you have installed the SkyBell Doorbell in your home, the next step is to set it up on a WiFi network. If you have not yet installed the SkyBell Doorbell, check out our guide here.

In this article, we will provide steps to set up the SkyBell doorbell on either the SkyBell app, alarm.com app, or the Cove Security app.

How to Set Up My SkyBell Doorbell

You can set up your SkyBell Doorbell either with the Alarm.com app, the Cove Security app, or the SkyBell HD app on your smartphone.

Whichever option you choose, you will need to put the doorbell in Sync Mode before it can be connected to the app. This mode creates a temporary ad-hoc Wi-Fi network for SkyBell to be linked to the app.

How to Set Up My SkyBell Doorbell on the Alarm.com App

Follow the steps below to connect the SkyBell Doorbell to the alarm.com app.

1. First, press and hold the doorbell button for 10 seconds until it starts flashing red and green.
2. Open the alarm.com app on your smartphone.
3. Tap on the menu icon at the top of the screen, and select Doorbell Cameras.
   
4. Tap on the Settings icon in the top right corner.
   
5. Scroll down and tap Add Camera.
   
6. Select Skybell HD.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and click next.
8. Add a name for the doorbell.
9. Now, you will need to connect the app to your SkyBell Doorbell WiFi network. To do that, go to the WiFi settings on your phone and select Skybell Doorbell WiFi from the list of available networks.
   
10. Next, select your home WiFi network and its password.
11. After that, complete the additional setup instructions on the app.

You will know that the connection was successful when the LED indicator light on the doorbell changes to solid green.

How to Set Up My SkyBell Doorbell on the SkyBell HD App

1. First, open the SkyBell HD app on your smartphone.
2. Create a new account or log in to your existing account.
3. Tap the Continue button on the Add a SkyBell screen. If you don’t see this screen after you sign in, tap on Account, and then tap on the Add New SkyBell button right under the My Devices section.
4. Put the SkyBell doorbell into Sync Mode. To do that, press and hold the doorbell button for 10 seconds until the LED starts blinking red and green.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions on the SkyBell app.
6. Go to the WiFi settings on your smartphone and select the SkyBell WiFi network. You can identify the WiFi with a name similar to “SkyBellHD_XXXXXXXX.”
7. Go back into the app and tap the Continue button.
8. Next, select your home WiFi network and enter its password.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Once the SkyBell doorbell is successfully configured, its LED indicator light will change from blinking orange to blinking blue and green, and then finally to solid green.

How to Set Up My SkyBell Doorbell on the Cove Security App

1. First, open the Cove Security app on your smartphone.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Tap on Cameras. It is located on the bottom right.
4. Tap on the Plus icon to add a new camera.
5. Select the Skybell Camera.
6. Enter a name for the camera, and then click on Continue.
7. On the next screen, tap on Begin to start the setup process.
8. Press and hold the button on the doorbell for 10 seconds to put it in sync mode. You will know it is in sync mode when it starts blinking red and green.
9. On the Cove Security app, tap on Continue when the doorbell is in sync mode.
10. Go to your phone’s WiFi network settings and connect to the Skybell network. The name usually looks like this: “Skybell HD_XXXXXXXXXX.”
11. Go back to the app, and on the next screen, select your home WiFi network and enter its password.
12. Connect your phone to the same home WiFi network you selected for your doorbell in the previous step.
13. Wait for the doorbell to be connected to the app.

You will know that the doorbell has been successfully added to the app when you see a successful or ready-to-use prompt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is my SkyBell not connecting to Wi-Fi?

If your SkyBell is not connecting to WiFi, you need to make sure you have entered the correct WiFi password while following the setup instructions, and the router should be within range of your phone and doorbell.

How do I connect my SkyBell doorbell?

To connect your SkyBell doorbell, first put it in Sync Mode by pressing the doorbell button for 10 seconds. Once the doorbell is in sync mode, connect it to the app.

Final Thoughts

This article covers the steps to connect the SkyBell doorbell on either the SkyBell HD, alarm.com, or Cove Security app. At this point, you must have successfully linked your doorbell to either of those apps.

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Louis Ojibe

Hey! I’m Louis, a Java Developer and Mobile App Developer who has an interest in smart home automation.