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SkyBell Digital Doorbell Adapter for Digital Chime Compatibility

SKU ADC-VACC-DB-A Model ADC-VACC-DB-A

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SkyBell doorbell cameras are not compatible with digital chimes out of the box. This adapter is what makes that install work, and without it a digital chime site produces the classic symptoms: a doorbell that buzzes, rings constantly, or will not ring at all.

Built for the installer

Identify the chime type before the visit, not after. A mechanical chime has a physical striker and a clear metallic ring; a digital chime plays a tone through a speaker. If it is digital, this adapter goes on the order alongside the doorbell.

Separately, a transformer with no doorbell chime in the circuit at all needs a 10 watt 10 ohm resistor rather than this adapter. Those are two different problems with two different parts, and mixing them up is a common cause of a return visit.

Key features

  • Makes digital chimes compatible with SkyBell doorbell cameras, which they are not by default
  • Prevents the classic digital chime symptoms of buzzing, constant ringing, or no ring at all
  • Mounting bracket, screws and masonry anchors included

System requirements

Required for SkyBell doorbell camera installations that use a digital chime. Installations with a transformer and no chime in circuit require a 10 watt 10 ohm resistor instead, which is a different part.

Specifications

SKUADC-VACC-DB-A
BrandAlarm.com
Form factorDigital doorbell adapter
CompatibilitySkyBell doorbell cameras on digital chime installations
FunctionMakes digital chimes compatible with the doorbell camera
Included accessoriesWall mounting bracket, wall screws, masonry anchors

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FAQs

When is this adapter required?
Whenever a SkyBell doorbell camera is installed on a digital chime. Alarm.com states digital chimes require a digital doorbell adapter to be compatible.
How do I tell a digital chime from a mechanical one?
A mechanical chime has a physical striker and a metallic ring. A digital chime plays a tone through a speaker. Only the digital type needs this adapter.
Is this the same as the 10 ohm resistor?
No. The resistor is for a transformer with no doorbell chime in the circuit at all. The adapter is for a circuit that does have a digital chime. They solve different problems.