The growth of the Internet of Things and in the number of connected devices over the last few years has been tremendous. According to Statista, the global Internet of Things (IoT) market is projected to continue to grow from 2014 to 2020 at a 19.92% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). A notable portion of the IoT wave is the connected home. Whether it be Gormia and the connected kitchen to Nest and the connected Thermostat, the smart home is changing home living.
Our friends at Sunnyvale, California Arbor are hoping to help you get a foot in the door of the connected home. They have unleashed the Arbor Instant Video Doorbell that will make lives easier and more secure for consumers.
The Arbor Video Doorbell is a easy to install high tech door chime that will replace your old legacy device with a boat load of cool bells and whistles. No wiring or special installation needed. Setting it up is pretty straightforward, screw it into the wall and slot in the battery. Next simply follow the Arbor App as it takes you through setting up and connecting the Arbor Video Doorbell via your WiFi Network. The process will literally take you under 5 minutes from opening the box to going live.
Arbor has covered a lot of the gotchas of traditional Video doorbells including
- Battery Life – Arbor has provided a removable and rechargeable Li-ion battery. The battery lasts an entire year on a single charge.
- Poor home Wi-Fi – One of the traditional consumer challenges of poor WiFi network strength has been addressed on the get go by Arbor with a Wi-Fi Hub that acts as a WiFi network range extender.
- Weather Resistant – This Arbor Video Doorbell is weather resistant from -4 to 113° F.
The Arbor Video Doorbell provides the end user with a lot of cool features including two-way voice, night vision and customizable 160° motion detection. The moment Arbor detects motion outside the door, it begins recording directly to the cloud and users can view the encrypted recordings at any time from anywhere. The video quality is superior than some of its competitors , a 2-Megapixel camera at 1080p HD.
The Arbor Video Doorbell works with both iOS and Android mobile devices and has the ability to receive alarm notifications, record and alarm remotely. Great for all, the Arbor Instant Video Doorbell has the ability to trigger a 115 dB alarm siren, which will scare off the intended target and get the attention of the neighbors.
Arbor has made it easier for consumers to get into the Smart Home game with an easy to install, easier to use feature rich video doorbell. The Arbor Video Doorbell is available for pre-order now on Indiegogo with discounts for early adopters. Orders are projected to ship this summer.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Arbor Video Door Bell: 2.2 in wide x 7.1 in tall x 1.2 in deep
- Wi-Fi Hub: 4.14 in wide x 4.76 in tall x 1.68 in deep
- Weight:
- Arbor Video Door Bell: 4.4 oz,
- Arbor Doorbell battery: 4.3 oz,
- Arbor WiFi Hub: 4.9 oz
- Colors: Black, Silver
- Image Quality: 2-Megapixel camera at 1080p HD resolution
- Connectivity:
- 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connection @ 2.4 GHz,
- Range 700 feet
- Power:
- USB removable and rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Battery Life 1 year
- Features:
- Solid steel faceplate
- 115 dB Alarm
- 5x Digital zoom
- Night Vision
- Motion detection: 160° diagonal detection across 3 zones
- Two Way Audio with echo cancellation
- Compatibility: iOS and Android mobile devices
- Status: Seeking funding on Indiegogo, ETA for delivery July 2018
For more information or to acquire the: Arbor Instant Video Doorbell
About Arbor
Founded in 2016, Arbor believes that everyone deserves access to the best and most advanced technology. Arbor designs useful, simple and beautiful products that work straight out of the box, for every home and every person.
