The SkyBell Doorbell Camera is only compatible with mechanical and digital doorbell chimes. The SkyBell Doorbell Camera is incompatible with wireless chimes, intercom systems, tube chimes, or integrated video systems.

There are some known mechanical and digital chimes that are not compatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Camera. For more information about incompatible chime models, see Which chime models are incompatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Camera?. 

For information about compatible chimes, see What types of chimes are compatible with the SkyBell Doorbell Cameras?. 

Wireless chimes 

Wireless chimes are incompatible.

Identification

• Take the original doorbell button off to check for wires. If the doorbell button plugs into a standard outlet, then it is wireless only and not supported. 

Note: Wireless/wired hybrid chimes with typical doorbell leads (i.e., three leads labeled Front, Trans, and Rear) may work when wired.

Intercom systems 

Intercom systems are incompatible.

Identification

• Intercom systems typically have large speakers and a complicated wiring scheme as shown in the following image.
• Check for standard Front/Trans/Rear leads. If there are extra leads, it may indicate the chime is an intercom system. 

Tube chimes 

Tube chimes are incompatible and are also often wireless.

Identification

• Look for tubes attached to the chime that resemble a pipe organ's tubes.