How do to reset the SkyBell doorbell

In this article, I explain how to reset the SkyBell doorbell camera.

The reset is very useful when you need to change the camera's Wi-Fi connection or if the camera is not working or not connected to the alarm system.

I will show you how to execute a hard reset, which means you need to interact with the camera and physically reset it using a button.

Let's get started.

Remove the Skybell camera from the account

Before resetting the camera is necessary to remove it from your account.

You can use a computer to visit the Alarm.com website.

Here are the steps to delete the Skybell from the account.

  • Open a web browser and go to Alarm.com;
  • At the top right side, click the "Login" button;
  • Enter your credentials to log into your account;
  • Click "video" on the left side of the screen;
  • Click on the "Settings" tab on the right side of the screen;
  • Select the camera you want to delete in the dropdown menu;
  •  Click on "Video Device Info";
  • At the bottom of the screen click "Delete this video device";
  • Click "OK" to confirm you want to delete the device.
  • Here are the pictures that show the details...

    Log into your Alarm.com Account.

    Login to Alarm com Account

    Click on Settings >> Video >> Video Device Info.

    alarm-com account

    Click "Delete this video device"

    A screen pops up to confirm you want to delete the device.

    alarm com delete camera

    And the first part is done.

    Now you are ready to go to the next step and physically reset the doorbell.

    How to reset the SkyBell doorbell to factory default

    The SkyBell doorbell camera has a pushbutton that allows you to reset the device.

    Usually, the doorbell shows an initial red/green flashing light before the reset process and after you finish it. See the details below:

    Follow the steps to reset the doorbell.

  • Press and hold the push button;
  • Keep the button pressed for 45 to 60 seconds;
  • Wait until you see a rapid yellow flashing light;
  • Release the button;
  • Wait until you see the red/green flashing light.
  • Skybell doorbell camera

    After seeing the rapid yellow flashing light, it may take one minute or two to get the camera back to the red/green flashing light state. Please be patient.

    Now your SkyBell doorbell camera is ready for re-syncing.

    Use your App and follow the instruction on how to add the SkyBell to Alarm.com

    And that's it.

    You just reset your camera and have it back working.

    I hope this article can help you; please share it with your friends.

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