How to Charge the ADC-VDB780B Wireless Video Doorbell Battery

The Alarm.com Wireless Video Doorbell (ADC-VDB780B) battery can be recharged using the supplied micro USB cable and a 5V/1.5A USB wall charger. A fully depleted battery takes approximately 7 hours to charge completely.

Steps to Charge the VDB780B Battery

Unlatch the bottom of the doorbell mount.
Remove the VDB780B from the mount.
Separate the battery pack from the VDB780B body.
Plug the supplied micro USB cable into the battery pack.
Insert the USB end into a wall charger and plug it into a power outlet.
Monitor the charging LED on the top of the battery pack.

Note: The LED will be solid orange while charging and will turn solid green when fully charged.

Charging LED Behavior Guide

Mode	Top LED Behavior	Button LED Behavior
Charging Battery plugged in and charging	Solid orange	On button press: Solid green = >75% charged Solid yellow = 20–75% charged Alt. red & blue = <20% charged
Fully Charged	Solid green	On button press: Solid green
Failure Charging Plugged in too long / possible issue	Alt. orange & green	Alt. red & white
Temperature Out of Range Too hot or cold for charging	Solid green or orange	Alt. red & yellow OR alt. red & white

Best Practices

Always charge the battery pack indoors at room temperature.
If a charging failure occurs, unplug the battery, wait an hour, and retry.
Contact your provider if charging issues persist after multiple attempts.

Need More Help?

Visit our Support Center for troubleshooting, review User Guide Documents, or Contact True Protection. To explore more advanced camera solutions, see our Video Surveillance options.

FAQs

How long does it take to fully charge the VDB780B?

About 7 hours from a completely depleted battery.

Why does my charging LED alternate colors?

This may indicate charging failure or temperature-related issues. Follow troubleshooting steps or contact support.