**ANOTHER UPDATE REVIEW** the physical part of the installation was easy. door bell rings
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*ANOTHER UPDATE REVIEW - 1/18/15*************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

I've been having problems with the video feed.  Some times i see it. Sometimes I DO NOT. Most of the time I see that damn load spinning wheel.  I thought maybe it was due to my slow internet speed.  I had 50Mbps (Download) and 5Mbps (Upload) but more realistically it was 15Mbps Download and 1.5 - 2.5Mbps Upload.

Yesterday I upgraded my internet to 300Mbps Download and 20Mbps Upload and it still have problems!!  This is getting ridiculous. I am getting so frustrated with this doorbell.  The entire reason why I got this was due to some teenage punks vandalizing my door and when i try to monitor the video feed from my home or my office it does not work.  and when it does work...it's sooo choppy!

Some times it works and when it does it feels like a miracle.  Simply I believe the technology is just poor.  DROPCAM did it right cause they only require 0.5Mbps Upload speed.  Man DropCam works sooooo good.  Works anywhere!  But with SkyBell i'm just so disappointed.  I can't believe I spent $200 on this thing.  Feel so ripped off!

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*UPDATE REVIEW* 1/5/15

Turns out my activation code was wrong. (Good job guy who's in charge of putting the correct sticker on the package)  Contacted skybell and gave me a correct ID code within an hour! Pretty impressed.  Got it to sync in roughly 2mins.

I like the idea of this doorbell but I feel it isn't worth $200. One of the problems I'm having is getting video when someone rings the doorbell.  Some times it shows up and some times it does not.  sometimes I get audio, sometimes i don't.  I can see how it can be an issue with the internet speed/router.

Router: ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router
Wifi Speed: 50Mbps (Download) and 5Mbps (Upload)

Of course these speeds vary and some days my download speed is 14Mbps (friggin TWC) and my upload speed is around 2Mbps.  And I believe the skybell requires an upload speed of at least 1.5 - 2Mbps.  I plan on upgrading my internet to 300Mbps (Download) and 20Mbps (Upload) and if I still continue to have the same problems then man...what a waste of money.

Everything about this is great except that it requires a lot of internet speed for this product to work properly.  Oh and when video does work...it's very choppy and has a huge delay.

For $200...not worth it.  maybe $100.

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it's really hard to give a rating cause i can't log in to the skybell wifi network!

the physical part of the installation was easy.  door bell rings. everything is good.  but i'm at the part where i'm trying to sync to the skybell wifi and for some reason the wifi network number is wrong.  i tried calling customer service but it's closed. I have to try tomorrow.  just to clarify....  on the skybell app (iOS) it says to connect to the wifi network "skybell-000-111-222" (i'm giving you a different number...just an example) and when i go into my "Wi-Fi settings" on my iphone 6 i see a network "skybell-000-555-999". a different set of number.  when i try to connect it says "The device is not connected to the 'skybell-000-111-222' network, please verify your settings."

so this is very annoying. i can't connect.

does anyone else have this problem?  my router setup is all good...i get b/g and it's 2.4ghz.

so this 3 star rating is temp.  once i get this problem resolved i will rate this again.
4432091
The doorbell plate itself is heavy & nice.  The bell unit however is a cheap plastic.  Maybe all doorbells are made this way now??  In comparison, when I took my old one off, it was solid & all metal.  I kept thinking I was going to break the new plastic one attaching the wires.  It is installed & working so we'll see how long it holds up.
4518746
The doorbell works perfectly. I installed it in mere seconds and was delighted with the ringing options (tried then all)!
222119
For an item of technology to be so easy to install and just WORK is unprecedented.
1. Take it out of the box and attach the bell to your door using the provided screws, screwdriver, drill bit, fixing plugs & even a miniature spirit level.
2. Download the app to your phone, follow the very clear and very simple prompts.
3. Hey presto, it works!
Very, very impressed with how well it works.
I have even been able to confer with a delivery man at the door when 200 miles away on a motorway doing 70mph! (I wasn't driving BTW)
1335354
Install was relatively easy, I had to order and use a Corner Kit though. The whole setup process was easy  and straightforward to follow. The mobile app isn't cluttered or clunky feeling, it is real easy to use. I would have like to have seen a template being included with the Corner Kit though. Also the masonry bit included with the doorbell for the install couldn't drill though brick, had to use a smaller masonry bit to create pilot holes. Other than that I'm loving this thing so far.
2810032
I'm excited to hook it up and finally have a working door bell in our home after 12 years.  I loved the different chimes to choose from and that its so easy to change them.  The volume control is a great item as my husband has pretty bad hearing.  Not quite sure if its selective or not.  I guess we'll find out the first time the doorbell goes off when he's home alone.
3194568
I lite the door bell,  plus the thing came quicker than I thought it would.  Our old wireless door bell finally wore out.  The Exterior buttons
that is.  We shall see how these things hold up.  Thanks.
3313046
Second ring doorbell. Easy to install works great
2862604
Arrived intact and on time.  Easy installation.  Good selection of bell tones.  Loud enough for me, but have noticed that background noises mess with my hearing it sometimes.
4803847
Installation was easy. I did however have to hire a professional as I didn't have the right drill to drill in to the brickwork.  Had to charge the camera for hours, as hooking it up to an existing doorbell only maintains a charge. I don't get any motion alerts, but hopefully it gets better in the future.  All in all, I would recommend it.
1105592
Well the ringer itself ain't the prettiest thing in the world, but bottom line it works well.

 I bought a house a year ago and the doorbell never worked. I can't for the life of me figure out what circuit it's on or how to fix it. Rather than spending more weekend time figuring it out, I opted to buy a new self powered doorbell. Ater several Youtube vides and online reviews I opted for this little guy.

Installation and set up were almost instant. Just plug in the bell, pull out the old bell, attache the ringer withe adhesive backing over the old ringer spot and it's up and running. The UPS guy is happy to not have to knock al lthe time now
3997556
The installation of this unit was definitely as easy as some have stated.

To get right to the point, though, the morning after installation I went to shower and ten seconds in I heard a minor 'thud' and had almost zero pressure.  After inspecting other faucets in the house, this was the only unit with no pressure.

I took the unit off and inspected the inside.  Water flowed from my shower pipe just fine without the unit.  I removed what appeared to be a plastic flow limiter and rubber grommet for inspection.  Everything appeared okay so I placed everything back as I found it and reinstalled.

I then had full pressure for about a second and experienced the same thing.

The unit just feels cheap overall.  I might spend upwards of $100 to get a more solid unit with a nicer head and hose.

*UPDATE*

I've since removed the little white plastic screen thingy from the unit and everything seems to work fine.  I'm not sure if I get extra GPM because of this, but at least it works.  I raised the review to two stars since it's now functional and I will continue to use it.

*UPDATE* 3-27-15

Raised to three stars because it is still running strong.  I was very annoyed that first morning which left me working on a shower head at 6am instead of getting an instant warm shower.  But after a number of years of use with no further problems, I feel a two star rating is a little harsh.
3135343
The ring door bell was easy to install along with the set up t o your cell phone.  My only issue is the cost for $199.00 it's overpriced
2983489
UPDATE: 2.5 years later and still working like the day I got it.

Great product. The bell feels like it has good quality. The button feels cheap. I have had it installed for almost 2 months and have had no problems. There are a lot of tones, but there are a few that sound like a real door bell. I would recommend and buy again.
4888744
It's nice to have a door bell that I don't have to get up and answer all the time. It's even better when I can answer it when I am not even home. At least my place feels occupied when I leave. I am still working out the sensitivity for when people are near that don't ring, but I have become used to the different chimes. I might glance, but I can now feel more secure that it's just a passerby.  I like the fact that I don't have to have a DVR at home either. This was simple to setup and link with our phones and tablets. AND lifetime insurance, who can beat that?
4238505
The unit arrived promptly. It requires very little in the way of installation: the part that sounds simply plugs into any electrical outlet; the outside button has to be attached by the door.  It may be attached either with screws or with sticky tape.  And there are numerous ring melodies from which to choose. If it lasts, then I'd say it is an excellent buy.
205260
I pushed a button on the door chime unit, chose a sound and the push button was ready to go.  These come with a set of screws and double-sided sticky foam for installation.  We went with the sticky foam to make sure the location was going to work for us.  1 month in and so far so good.  Doesn't quite look like a "typical" doorbell which is a nice thing, but we get the occasional knockers because of it.

I'd buy it again anyway.