Skip to main content

The RemoBell is a smart doorbell that lets you answer the door no matter where you are

remobell smart doorbell screen shot 2017 04 23 at 4 29 34 pm
Image used with permission by copyright holder
Don’t wonder who’s at the door — instead, give yourself the gift of certainty with RemoBell, a 21st century doorbell for your 21st century lifestyle. The smart, wireless doorbell comes with a built-in motion sensor that streams live video (in HD) as well as an audio feed via Wi-Fi to your phone. That means that when someone’s at the door, you can see who it is no matter where you are.

“RemoBell brings you the convenience, security and control you have always wanted,” the company said in a press release. Now, even if you’re not at home, you can answer your door by way of your smartphone (as long as you have an internet connection). With the RemoBell companion app, you can communicate with whomever may be outside — there’s avideo feed and two-way communication, as well as night vision for later calls. You can also have the RemoBell send you push notifications or record footage when someone comes calling. And the smart device’s Activity Log will display a timeline of all your recorded videos (stored in the cloud).

While the RemoBell relies on 6 AA batteries, because the device only turns on when someone rings your doorbell (or motion is detected), it promises to be power efficient and maintain a long battery life. Moreover, RemoBell claims to have better optical lenses, which are wide-angle rather than fish-eye. That means that you’ll get a 120-degree viewing angle, giving you a more complete sense of the scene at your front door.

Finally, the RemoBell mobile app lets you control just about everything you need from your smartphone. You can check out the Recent Activities log, change the doorbell’s settings, and otherwise maintain control over your domain from the palm of your hand (regardless of whether you’re an iPhone or Android user). The RemoBell comes with a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty, and starts at $199.

Lulu Chang
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Fascinated by the effects of technology on human interaction, Lulu believes that if her parents can use your new app…
Wemo expands its home security lineup with a smart video doorbell
The Wemo Video Doorbell works with HomeKit Secure Video.

Wemo is known for easy-to-use smart home products, but its lineup has always been on the smaller side compared to the competition. The Wemo Smart Plug has earned a spot on our list of best smart plugs, but the company never focused heavily on home security -- until now. Today at CES 2022, Wemo announced the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell.

This video doorbell has a 178-degree field of view combined with a 4-megapixel camera. Throw in the enhanced night vision and zoom functionality, and you can keep an eye on what's happening not just at your door, but in your yard, too. The Wemo Smart Video Doorbell works exclusively with HomeKit Secure Video, which also means it's easy to set up and manage through the Home App.

Read more
Which Ring Doorbell should you buy on Black Friday 2021?
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 installed near a door.

On Black Friday, we’ve all come to expect the beset Black Friday deals on technology, and Ring products are no exception. So if you’re surfing around trying to decide which Ring Doorbell to buy, we’re here to help and have rounded up the best Black Friday Ring Video Doorbell deals.

Ring Video Doorbells are the most popular video doorbell on the market. They are ultra-easy to set up and use, and you get all kinds of customizable alerts from simple notifications when someone rings your doorbell, to motion alerts if someone is lurking near your door, and even (on some Ring Doorbells) package detection. We love the Ring Video Doorbell 4 for its vast array of features, high-quality video, and versatility of installation (learn more below). There’s a lot of different video doorbell choices out there. We’ll round up some of the best and most popular. First, here are some popular deals you can get now.

Read more
This smart mug literally glows to let you know how hot it is
glowstone smart mug 2 glows when its hot lifestyle

Do you feel like your coffee gets cold too quickly, or that your coffee just tastes weird in certain mugs? You might be right -- some materials cool more quickly or retain the flavor of previous drinks, even after they're washed. The Glowstone Smart Mug 2 is made out of fine bone china, which means it doesn't absorb the odor or aroma of other beverages. Your coffee or tea will taste exactly as it's supposed to, at exactly the temperature it's supposed to be. And best of all, it glows to let you know it's warm.

The mug keeps your drink at exactly 145 degrees Fahrenheit for up to an hour. When the mug reaches the ideal temperature, it starts to glow. The Glowstone Smart Mug 2 charges through a Qi charging pad, but all of the electronic components and heating elements are inside the mug. It's dishwasher safe, so you won't have to worry about only hand-washing it.

Read more