The employees at Stream are continuously on the lookout for more reliable, efficient home safety systems and infrastructure. They aim to consistently deliver value to customers, and adding the Skybell HD Video Doorbell to the company’s services is another way of doing that. (PLEASE NOTE: Stream currently only offers this service to people who live in the State of Texas or Georgia).

Skybell has been on the market since 2013, but Stream doesn’t like jumping on the bandwagon every time a new gadget comes out. Before Stream invests in anything, and most importantly offers it to their customers, the company wants to make sure that the product does exactly what it says it will do.

What’s Wrong With Traditional Doorbells?

Homeowners and tenants lock their doors, or have alarm systems to protect their homes. These are great security devices, but they don’t protect you against the bold criminal who will ring the bell masquerading as a salesman and then force their way into your home once you open the door, or those who ring the bell to see if there is anyone at home before breaking in. The two main disadvantages of a traditional doorbell are as follows:

·   When the bell rings, you have to physically go to the door to find out who it is. You might want a night in to yourself without any disturbances, but going to the door lets whoever is behind it know that you are at home.

·   When you don’t respond, even if you are at home, it gives the thief the green light to break in.

 How Skybell Works

Skybell contains a high definition camera inside your doorbell that is connected to your smartphone or tablet. When someone rings the bell, it will chime as normal and send an alert to your mobile devices. A live video feed will enable you to see exactly who is at the door. It will also allow you to speak to the person without having to go to the door. Doesn’t that sound fantastic?

 What Are The Benefits of the Skybell?

·   With Skybell you are given a clear view of who is at your door, no matter what time of the day or night it is. Skybell is equipped with color night vision enabling you to see the person in the dark as well. If you don’t recognize the individual, you can take a picture of them.

·   The two-way audio system allows you to talk with the person even if you are not at home. So, if a thief has come to check whether there is anyone in, you can speak to them even if you are not in the country. The intruder will think there is someone at home and leave.

·   Regardless of whether or not there is someone at the door, you can view the live stream video for the purpose of surveying your home when you are not there.

·   If you notice anything suspicious, you can download the video and forward it to the police.

· If you have more than one home, such as a main home and a vacation home, you can monitor multiple doorbells from a single device.

·   The Skybell app is compatible with both Android smartphones and iOS devices. Therefore, you can have access to your doorbell’s features regardless of the operating system you are using.

·   Everyone in your home can download the app.

· You can turn the ringer off on the app so that the doorbell doesn’t ring out loud when people are asleep.

· A motion sensor detects movement in 180 degrees up to 15 feet away. Skybell will automatically call you within 10 seconds whether the doorbell is pressed or not when it detects significant movement.

·  Bad weather will not stop your Skybell from working. From -40 to 150 degrees, Skybell gets the job done.

Convenience Features

Security and safety are the main reasons to try out Skybell; however, consumers can also use them for minor conveniences. According to research conducted by Parks Associates, 37 percent of owners use the Skybell to see if a package was delivered while they were not at home. 43 percent of owners mainly use them to see who is at the door when they don’t feel like getting off the couch.

If you have a large garden and you won’t hear the doorbell ring when you are outside, an alert will let you know that there is someone at the door.

When the delivery man turns up while you are out, you can instruct them to leave your package in a safe location.

Why Can’t I Just Get a Security Camera?

Stream likes security cameras, since they are a great way of protecting your home. However, a security camera doesn’t send an alert to your phone when a burglar is prowling around your house. Nor does it allow you to speak to the person at your door through an intercom system. 

What is Stream Offering as part of the Skybell Plan?

·   A free Skybell worth $199.

·   A 30 month fixed rate energy plan.

·   1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

·   Around the clock access to our customer service team.

Final Thought

At Stream Energy, the desire is to see that all of the needs of customers, and potential customers, are fulfilled. Their customer service team is willing and able to answer any questions that you may have concerning the Skybell or any other other products and services.