DB6 Wire-free Video Doorbell

Frequently Asked Questions

Camera Features

• Does the doorbell security camera have good night vision?
• Yes. The DB6 doorbell camera will turn on infrared LEDs in total darkness to produce black-and-white night vision up to 33ft, so that no crime slips under your radar, regardless of the lighting conditions.
• Does this doorbell surveillance camera support two-way talk?
• Yes. The DB6 doorbell camera has a built-in microphone and speaker to support two-way audio conversations via the LaView mobile App. You can easily speak to whomever is at your door from wherever you are.
• What resolution does this camera record at?
• The DB6 has the high resolution lens of 1080P, capturing detailed and vivid images of your entrance. Recording at 1920X1080, the DB6 records with 75% more detail than other leading traditional doorbell cameras.
• What is the viewing angle for this camera?
• The DB6 doorbell camera has a horizontal viewing angle of 140 degrees
• Will I get notification alerts when a motion event is triggered in the camera’s view?
• Yes, the LaView App on your IOS and Android device will send you push notification alerts when there is any human detection motion events triggered by a human.
• How will H.264 video compression benefit me?
• H.264 compression rate is the High Efficiency Video Coding codec implemented minimize the file size of recorded footage. This is essential for higher resolution cameras such as 2MP and above, since the file size can go tremendously high very easily. Compared to older technology, H.264 saves about 45% more file size for the same amount of time span.

Use of DB6 Doorbell Camera

• Can I connect the doorbell camera to an NVR/ DVR?
• No. The DB6 Doorbell camera only support recording to MicroSD Card or on the cloud storage
• Does this doorbell connect to 5GHz WiFi network?
• The DB6 doorbell camera supports 2.4GHz WiFi network.
• Does the DB6 doorbell camera work under heavy rain or snow?
• The DB6 doorbell camera is IP53 weatherproof-rated to withstand heavy rain and snow. This technology has been used in our professional IP surveillance camera lines and is a much higher weatherproof rating than most doorbell cameras in the market.
• Does the DB6 doorbell camera support Alexa devices?
• Does the DB6 doorbell camera support Alexa devices?

Mobile Apps & Software

• Can I see the doorbell camera from my iPhone /Android phone?
• Yes. For iphone/ipad and Android phone/tablet, please download the free LaView App.
• Is there any monthly fee to use the doorbell camera?
• Live view via the mobile app or a desktop program is always free with all LaView devices. Storing DB6 footage is free if you choose local storage (MicroSD card ). Recording footage on the cloud server requires a LaView Cloud subscription. The LaView Cloud subscription is a fully-encrypted Cloud server-based service to securely keep your footage on the Amazon AWS server. In case your local storage is compromised (Camera is stolen, hard drive has failed, etc.), the LaView Cloud is best method to retrieve your crucial footage. The LaView Cloud subscription starts from $3.99/ month (14-day recording).
• Can I share the camera feed with my friends and family members?
• Yes. You can share your LaView devices, including the DB5 doorbell camera, to your friends and family members as long as they create a free LaView App account. You can configure your settings to allow or restrict their use of features including: Live View/ Playback/ Alarm/ Two-way Audio/ Answer Doorbell.

Installation and Hardware Requirement

• What kind of chime does the DB6 doorbell camera support?
• The DB6 doorbell camera supports both mechanical chimes and digital chimes. If you do not have a chime, the DB6 will function with your mobile devices. The LaView USB Chime is sold separately
• What kind of warranty do I have on the DB6 doorbell camera?
• The LaView DB5 camera comes with 1-year manufacture warranty from the date of purchase.