SkyBell

See and answer the door remotely

SkyBell connects compatible SkyBell video doorbells and security cameras to your Android device. It can send alerts when someone presses the doorbell or when motion is detected, then provide a live video feed so you can see what is happening at home.

With supported hardware, two-way talk lets you hear and speak to visitors from the app. That makes SkyBell useful for checking deliveries, responding when you are away, or keeping an eye on activity around the entrance in both daytime and nighttime conditions.

Useful features for connected homes

• Receive notifications for doorbell presses and detected motion.
• View live video from compatible SkyBell doorbells and cameras.
• Use two-way audio to communicate with people at the door.
• Connect supported smart-home devices, including compatible smart locks.
• Create custom motion zones to focus alerts on the areas that matter.
• Use body and facial recognition features where supported by the integrated system.

Who it suits

This is a practical fit for households already using SkyBell hardware or considering a SkyBell-based security setup. Its value depends on having compatible devices, but it brings door monitoring, visitor communication, and selected home controls into one app rather than leaving each function in a separate system.

At a glance

SkyBell is listed in House & Home and is developed by SkyBell Technologies, Inc. It has a 4.60 rating from 3,968 reviews and records 50,000+ installs. Those figures point to an established user base, while the app’s main reason to use it remains straightforward: remote access to compatible SkyBell cameras, doorbells, and connected home devices.