The Secrets Behind Our $25 Doorbell Camera
With a $25 price tag, it’s understandable that our Doorbell Camera might raise a few eyebrows, and maybe even make you second-guess what product you’re getting. After all, when you’re surrounded by $500 security systems that promise state-of-the-art features, a $25 Doorbell Camera can seem too good to be true, right? But don’t let its affordability fool you; our Doorbell Camera is just as thoughtfully designed, efficient, and built to cater to a wide variety of homes. Whether you’re living in a solo apartment or mid-sized family house, this nifty device deserves a spot on your wall. It may not come with many bells and whistles, but that’s exactly what makes it a great product: it’s simple and gets the job done.
Let’s take a look at some key features of this best-selling Kangaroo device that we thought through with thoughtfulness every step of the way. Basically, we’re letting you in on how and why we did it.
Hub-less solution
Ever pick up a gadget you love and want to purchase, only to find out you need 5 other accessories to make it work? It’s a surefire way to make you want to retreat from the shelf. With our Doorbell Camera, what you see is what you get. It can be used as a standalone product — no extra hubs, hidden fees, or sneaky add-ons. Ever. This way, anybody can enjoy home security at an accessible price point. Should you want additional features, like the Siren + Keypad or Porch Protection Plan, you can always add whenever you need it.
WiFi-based
Wondering how the Doorbell Camera functions without a hub? Fortunately, with WiFi becoming more reliable everywhere, this allows us to ditch the hub completely. It also means that the Doorbell Camera can go beyond your front door. Use it on a gate entrance, in the garage, or inside the house — wherever there’s WiFi connection!
Why battery-operated?
Confusing manuals and messy wires are never fun to deal with. To ensure the device is as foolproof as possible, our Doorbell Camera features a unique peel and stick installation. You can set it up in 2 minutes, in between watching your favorite show or while waiting for dinner to cook. No more spending extra dollars on professional installation (who has time for that?), as you can just stick the Doorbell Camera anywhere you need a second pair of eyes. We opted for this because we want the setup to be as seamless as possible with the opportunity to place the device wherever you’d like, rather than having to deal with wiring and plugs. But if you do want your doorbell to feel more secure, you also have the option to use included screws to securely mount it on your wall.
Why HQ image captures over video?
Our Doorbell Camera sends you a recorded photo-stitch of whoever’s at the door — straight to your phone, via the Kangaroo app. This is ideal for ID-ing guests or deliveries, and it helps you decide whether to open the door or not… And many wonder, why stitches and not video? If you’re getting notified when there’s someone at your door, that’s all you need to really see who’s there.
And beyond that, we actually interviewed video doorbell customers to understand what they use their devices for. Yep, we did our homework. Most said they used the two-way talk and live stream at the beginning, but after two weeks, they simply wanted to know who’s at the door and when. Based on that, we decided to narrow down the features to the essentials, so that we are serving the same use case but with a photo stitch. Stitches are all you need combined with notifications to deliver the info to be aware of what’s happening outside your home, for an affordable price versus those other guys.
