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GeoAlarm Video Doorbell Security System Kits are GAME-CHANGING!

The GeoAlarm Wireless Security, Automation and Video Doorbell System. (small kit pictured above)

The GeoAlarm Wireless Video Doorbell Security Systems are NOW AVAILABLE, on GeoArm.com, in small, medium, large and extra-large kit sizes.

The GeoAlarm Video Doorbell allows you to see and communicate with anyone at your front door, no matter where you are. It features a high-definition 1080p camera that provides crystal-clear video footage, ensuring that you can easily identify visitors. The two-way audio system allows for seamless communication, making it convenient for receiving packages or talking to guests.

One of the standout features of this kit is its wireless connectivity. The video doorbell connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network, allowing you to access live video feeds and receive notifications on your smartphone or tablet. This means you can monitor your front door even when you’re away from home, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

Installation is a breeze with the GeoAlarm Video Doorbell Wireless Security System Kit. It comes with all the necessary mounting hardware and a step-by-step guide, making it easy for anyone to set up. In terms of security features, the GeoAlarm Video Doorbell offers motion detection capabilities. This means that it can detect any movement near your front door and send you instant alerts. Additionally, it has night vision functionality, allowing you to see clearly even in low-light conditions.

The GeoAlarm Video Doorbell Wireless Security System Kit also integrates seamlessly with other Z-Wave Plus smart home automation devices. The doorbell seamlessly integrates into your GeoAlarm smart home ecosystem, enabling you to control and monitor your front door using voice commands, on the touchscreen panel or through the GeoAlarm App.

Stay in the know, with the simple-to-use GeoAlarm GeoVDBC Video Doorbell Camera.

Video Doorbell Features:

  • Live view streaming via GeoAlarm Mobile App or GeoCP Security Panel
  • Two-way Audio through GeoAlarm Mobile App or GeoCP Security Panel
  • Security RF included (Connecting the complete ecosystem: Panel, Sensor, Doorbell)
  • Expansive Field of View: 202° (Horizontal) x 119° (Vertical)
  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 2T2R Dual Band 2.4GHZ/5GHZ WIFI for improved WIFI range
  • On-Device AI (Instant analysis of each event and accurate reduction of false triggers)
  • Real Time Communication to anyone who approaches your door via 2-way Audio
  • Pre-Record Supported (Capture all actions in video clips to be stored at Amazon server)
  • As a Sensor to GeoCP Panel (Doorbell camera can send outdoor motion events to Panel)
  • Compatible with the Existing Doorbell Transformers (10-30VAC, 10VA)
  • Compatible with Mechanical and Digital Chimes

Qolsys IQ4 NS No-Screen Security Panel Introduction

Watch a sneak peak introduction of the all-new Qolsys IQ4 NS Wireless Security System Panel.

Watch a sneak peak of the all-new Qolsys IQ4 NS Wireless Security Panel with optional home automation and video surveillance capabilities powered by Alarm.com interactive platform.

Product Features:

  • Affordable Best-In-Class – Superior and economical end-to-end solutions
  • Flexible Application – Perfect for use in Residential, Builder, MDU and SMB
  • One Platform, One Solution – Join an ever-growing, seamless IQ ecosystem
  • PowerG, 319.5 MHz, 345 MHz, or 433 MHz Wireless Sensors – depending on which version of the IQ4 NS Panel is being used
  • Easy Automation – Z-Wave 800 Series for lights, locks, thermostats and more
  • Effortless Setup – Simple installation with SmartMount, IQ Installer, and Alarm.com Integration

Want to Pre-Order the Qolsys IQ4 NS Panel?

First Alert VX1 HD WiFi Video Doorbell Has Been Released

Resideo's First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell is designed for the intelligence and reliability that most customers expect for their connected home. It allows homeowners to greet visitors, keep track of package deliveries, and monitor general activity outside the doorway (from any location). With intelligent AI for meaningful notifications, the doorbell offers leading video quality and performance. Along with general-purpose motion detection, the VX1 includes people, package, vehicle, and animal detection. It also includes sound detection that alerts homeowners to a loud sound outside of the home. GeoArm can remotely add and configure the VX1 doorbell, ensuring a great homeowner experience. For fast and reliable installation, the VX1 features simple cloud-based QR code on-boarding. Dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi provides enhanced performance and simplifies installation. Additionally, the doorbell supports mechanical or digital chimes for both new and retrofit installations. Homeowners have access to all the VX1 features and capabilities using the Resideo Total Connect 2.0 app, which lets users get notified of important activity anytime, anywhere. Using the app, homeowners can view high-quality live and recorded video with three fields of view to choose from, accommodating a variety of entryways. The VX1 Video Doorbell includes a grey and white trim ring that blends well with existing home colors. Homeowners appreciate a doorbell that not only provides excellent video, but also looks good on their home. The doorbell is made of a UV-resistant material, designed to prevent environmental wear, and operates in extreme weather conditions (-40°F to 122°F).
The all-new First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell Camera has been released on GeoArm.com.


Porch Pirates Beware!!! More homeowner’s are now watching and recording your every action. GeoArm has released Resideo’s First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell geared to the DIY home security market.

The all-new CAMW-WDB video doorbell is designed for intelligence and reliability that most customers have come to expect from their connected home. It allows homeowners to greet visitors, keep track of package deliveries, and monitor general activity outside the doorway (from any location). With intelligent AI for meaningful notifications, the doorbell offers leading video quality and performance. Along with general-purpose motion detection, the VX1 includes people, package, vehicle, and animal detection. It also includes sound detection that alerts homeowners to a loud sound outside of the home.

Resideo's First Alert VX1 video doorbell camera installed near front door of home.
Resideo’s First Alert VX1 video doorbell camera installed near front door of home.

GeoArm can remotely add and configure the VX1 doorbell, ensuring a great homeowner experience. For fast and reliable installation, the VX1 features simple cloud-based QR code on-boarding. Dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi provides enhanced performance and simplifies installation. Additionally, the doorbell supports mechanical or digital chimes for both new and retrofit installations. Homeowners have access to all the VX1 features and capabilities using the Resideo Total Connect 2.0 app, which lets users get notified of important activity anytime, anywhere.

Using the app, homeowners can view high-quality live and recorded video with three fields of view to choose from, accommodating a variety of entryways. The VX1 Video Doorbell includes a grey and white trim ring that blends well with existing home colors. Homeowners appreciate a doorbell that not only provides excellent video, but also looks good on their home. The doorbell is made of a UV-resistant material, designed to prevent environmental wear, and operates in extreme weather conditions (-40°F to 122°F).

Product Features:

  • Intelligent Event Detection – Person, package, vehicle, and animal with video clips Motion and loud sound detection with video clips
  • High-Resolution 5MP Camera with WDR – Provides vibrant, detailed video for live and recorded video
  • 2-Way Interactive Audio – Greet visitors and have a conversation before opening or remotely unlocking the door
  • Compact, Modern Design – Sleek, unobtrusive design that fits most door trims
  • Dual-Band WiFi Connectivity – Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi provides flexibility and range performance while simplifying the installation
  • Built-in LED Spotlight and Siren – Warn intruders from any location
  • See Near and Far, Day or Night – Wide angle views and color night vision for optimal visibility any time of day
  • Designed for Easy Installation – Installs in minutes using a flat or angled bracket and securely connects to the Resideo cloud
  • Resideo Total Connect 2.0 App for Homeowners – Stay connected with HD video viewing and AI-based event notifications, including a complete feature set for the connected home with built-in tutorials
  • GeoArm Remote Support – Anywhere programming, troubleshooting, account creation and management.

Alarm.com Releases ADC-VC727P Pro Series Mini Bullet Security Camera

The Alarm.com ADC-VC727P Pro Series mini-bullet security camera released by GeoArm Security.

The all-new Alarm.com ADC-VC727P which is a PoE mini-bullet security camera with two-way audio. Easy to install, the Pro Series commercial HDR camera comes with an adjustable ball joint mount that is designed for use in either indoor or outdoor environments.

As part of the commercial Pro Series line, the camera enables intelligent analytics for object detection and business activity tracking. In addition to cloud clip storage, the VC727P supports 24/7 recording to an optional onboard microSD card and/or the Commercial Stream Video Recorder.

Record encrypted, 24/7 HD footage locally on the camera with a microSD card. View live and recorded video on the Alarm.com Customer Website and Customer app from anywhere, using the Smart View video timeline to search for important events such as person detected or door accessed, and jump straight to the corresponding footage.

Safely speak with delivery personnel, guests, or unwanted visitors from anywhere using the camera’s powerful speaker and microphone. Plus, Perimeter Guard™ can proactively deter intruders with its attention-grabbing audio and flashing red LED alerts when someone is detected after hours.

Product Features:

  • 1080p HDR video
  • Business Activity Analytics
  • Two-Way Audio and Perimeter Guard™
  • Onboard Recording with Smart View
  • Video Analytics with Object Detection
  • Power over Ethernet
  • IR night vision up to 49 ft (15m)
  • IP66-rated waterproof & dust-tight

Resideo Adds 5800SMOKEV Smoke/Heat and Rate-of-Rise Temperature Detector

The 5800SMOKEV is compatible with Resideo LYNX, Lyric, ProSeries or other 345 MHz panel.

Introducing the all-new Resideo 5800SMOKEV which is a 3V lithium-powered, photoelectric multi-criteria detector that has a built-in wireless transmitter capable of detecting smoke, heat, rate-of-rise and low temperature.

DIY friendly alarm companies, such as GeoArm, make it simple for the end user to add 5800SMOKEV detectors to any compatible security system, which supports 5800-Series sensors. The following control panels (e.g. VISTA®, LYNX, Lyric®, ProSeries, Qolsys IQ Panel 4, Qolsys IQ4 Hub) can accept 345 MHz wireless RF frequency sensors, including the 5800SMOKEV sensor.

The 5800SMOKEV meets UL 268 7th Edition requirements, which provides early detection, while also reducing nuisance alarms from everyday cooking. The 5800SMOKEV has improved detection of smoke from common synthetic materials found in many modern home furnishings, which typically burn faster and hotter.

This comprehensive detector is particularly ideal for hard-to-wire locations or where hazardous materials exist, and features a small, sleek design for locations where aesthetics are of utmost importance. The built-in sounder provides clear, audible annunciation during potential incidents and low battery conditions.

This photoelectric 3V lithium battery-powered detector protects against smoke, heat and more!

Product Features:

  • Minimize Nuisance Alarms: Mathematical calculations smooth out short term spikes from dust/smoke and drift compensation adjusts the detector’s sensitivity to minimize false alarms
  • Easy to Install: Sturdy, versatile mounting base and quick battery pull tabs allows for hassle-free installations
  • LED Status Indicators: Easily visible LEDs indicate power, sensor trouble, alarm and low battery status
  • Supports High/Low Maintenance: Monitors the smoke chamber and alerts when maintenance is needed
  • Quickly Check Unit Functionality: Easily accessible test button to check unit functionality
  • Residential and Commercial Applications: Meets both residential and commercial installation requirements
  • Smoke Detection: Alarms when smoke is detected
  • Heat Detection: Alarms when detected temperature is 135°F (57°C) or greater
  • Rate-of-Rise: Alarms when temperature is >104°F (40°C) @ 15°F/minute (8.33°C/minute)
  • Low Temperature Sensing: Senses ambient temperature and reports if temperature drops below 41°F (5°C)
  • Tamper Mode: Activates when the detector is removed from the mounting base or the tamper switch is closed and opened
  • Supervision: The detector will transmits its status every 60 to 70 minutes

Qolsys IQ4 Hub Panel Has Been Released by GeoArm

The Qolsys IQ4 Hub (from Johnson Controls) all-in-one wireless 7″ touchscreen smart security system with automation has been released to the DIY security marketplace. The affordable IQ4 Hub contains a built-in Alarm.com dual-path wifi/cellular Verizon LTE communicator and either a S-Line/legacy 319.5 MHz wireless receiver, legacy 345 MHz, legacy 433 MHz or PowerG receiver and all the bells and whistles.

The IQ4 Hub also includes other key features such as; Bluetooth, Z-Wave 800-Series automation module, smash and grab reporting. It features a SmartMount system, all internal antennas and an easy on-screen installation wizard. With a built-in front speaker the IQ4 Hub allows for 85dB piezo audible siren to alert nearby individuals of an alarm initiating event. It has a dual panel and wall tamper with spring release and smash and grab reporting. Additionally, the panel has a single wake/sleep button for added user convenience.

Johnson Control’s Qolsys IQ4 Hub is simple to wall-mount in minutes and even easier to use.

The touchscreen panel also includes Live View which is the ability to view Alarm.com video cameras on the screen, and Live Answer. Live Answer give the user the ability to answer their Alarm.com video doorbell from the IQ4 Hub inside the property, such as the Alarm.com ADC-VDB770 touchless video doorbell. Live Answer will also work with Live View cameras that have voice capability, such as the Alarm.com ADC-V515 indoor security camera. With Alarm.com’s video monitoring solutions in place you can view and respond through the interactive app, and you can also see who is at the front door by just looking at the IQ4 Hub touchscreen.

The IQ4 Hub leverages the power of it’s Android 9 operating system with a QualComm Snapdragon 8 core SOM (System on a Module) processor having 16GB NAND Flash internal memory. The IQ4 Hub has an aesthetically pleasing and elegant modern user interface that keeps you connected to an entire ecosystem of smart devices, giving you complete control over your entire apartment, home or small business.

Product Features:

  • Affordable All-in-One : 8-Core Processor, LTE and WiFi Dual-Path, 7″ Touchscreen
  • Choose Your Version : PowerG or S-Line or Interlogix or 2GIG or DSC or Honeywell
  • Video : Live View, Live Answer doorbell and cameras on screen
  • Bluetooth : Touchless disarming, music streaming
  • Easy Installation : SmartMount, Install Wizard, on-screen diagnostics

IQ4 Hub Model Numbers: IQPH051, IQPH052, IQPH053 and IQPH054

New Alarm.com Smart Thermostat HD Released

The Alarm.com ADC-T40K-HD Smart Thermostat HD for both business and home security.

The all-new Alarm.com Smart Thermostat HD with color touchscreen display has been released to the DIY security market at GeoArm.

The Alarm.com ADC-T40K-HD (black display) and ADC-T40K-HD-W (white display) are an aesthetically pleasing smart thermostat that offers a sleek, color touchscreen display for an engaging customer experience that delivers the next-level of comfort and control. With mechanical wire detection, an easy setup wizard, and local configuration, the Smart Thermostat HD makes installation a breeze. The Smart Thermostat HD can also monitor the health of the heating and cooling system, deliver monthly performance reports, and even alert you to potential HVAC issues right on its display.

The Alarm.com Smart Thermostat is easy to wall-mount and the touchscreen is simple to use.

When installing, please keep in mind that the Smart Thermostat HD requires 24 VAC power. There is no option for a battery-powered mode. Power is supplied via a common wire, typically identified as C. Mount on an inside wall, approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) above the floor in a frequently used room. Avoid areas that are exposed to large temperature variances, such as: direct sunlight, near an AC unit, above or below auxiliary heat and air vents, and drafts from windows or exterior doors.

Product Features:

  • Touchscreen display
  • Easy to use setup wizard
  • Available in black or white diplay
  • Z-Wave SmartStart and S2 compatible
  • Full integration with the Alarm.com platform – Scenes, energy-saving schedules, and geo-fences
  • Optional local scheduling – install in a vacant home prior to account creation
  • Humidity control
  • Vent control

Alula’s CAM-DB-JS1 Smart Video Doorbell Launched at GeoArm

Alula CAM-DB-JS1 smart video doorbell is now available for sale at GeoArm Security.

GeoArm has just released the new Alula CAM-DB-JS1 smart video doorbell camera for the DIY home security market.

The Alula CAM-DB-JS1 is an 1080p HD WiFi video doorbell camera that is designed for the Connect+ control panel or BAT-CONNECT universal tri-path alarm communicator. By using the CAM-DB-JS1 camera, customers can get a clear view of their doorstep from virtually anywhere.

With Alula’s Video Doorbell Camera, featuring 1080P HD video and 16 feet of night vision, customers will be able to view real-time footage and recorded clips of activity at their doorstep. It also has two-way audio functionality, enabling interaction with visitors through the Alula Smart Security App or the Slimline Touchpad PRO control interface.

The Video Doorbell can be used as a stand alone video surveillance system or as part of a more holistic security and automation system when paired with Alula’s Connect+ panel or BAT-Connect communicator.

Product Features:

  • 1080p HD video
  • Two way audio
  • Motion Detection
  • Supports 2.4GHz WiFi
  • 140° field of view
  • 16 foot night vision
  • 2MP image sensor
  • Micro SD card included
  • Compatible with; Alula Connect+ panel (RE6100P-XX-X) and Alula’s BAT-CONNECT-A or BAT-CONNECT-V universal tri-path alarm communicators

Touchless Cover and Mat Bundle for Alarm.com VDB770 Video Doorbells!

The Alarm.com ADC-VDBA-CMBUNDLE touchless cover and front door floor mat bundle designed for the Alarm.com ADC-VDB770 video doorbell cameras has been released at GeoArm.

Achieve a 100% touchless front door entrance for all of your guests by pairing this cover and mat bundle with the Alarm.com video doorbell.

Setting up the cover/matt bundle is a breeze. Place the mat on the ground near the front door entrance that is adjacent to the ADC-VDB770 video doorbell. Then, just snap the touchless cover onto the front screen of the ADC-VDB700 video doorbell.

Product Includes:

Alula 2K HD WiFi Video Doorbell Camera Introduction

Alula CAM-DB-HS2-AI newest 2K video doorbell camera is available for purchase at GeoArm.

Alula has released it’s all-new video doorbell camera designed for DIY business and home security. The Alula CAM-DB-HS2-AI is an 2K HD WiFi video doorbell camera for the Connect+ control panel or BAT-Connect.

The Alula CAM-DB-HS2-AI video doorbell camera features 2K HD video and 16 feet of night vision. Using the Alula Video Doorbell customers will be able to view real-time footage and recorded clips of activity at their doorstep.

The Video Doorbell can be used as a stand alone video surveillance system or as part of a more holistic security and automation system when paired with Alula’s Connect+ or BAT-Connect (BAT-CONNECT-A and BAT-CONNECT-V model numbers). It also has two way audio functionality, enabling interaction with visitors at the front door through the Alula Smart Security App or the Slimline Touchpad PRO control interface.

Product Features:

  • 2K HD video
  • Two way audio
  • Motion detection
  • Dual Band WiFi
  • 170° field of view
  • 16 foot night vision
  • White exterior
  • IP65 weatherproof
  • 2MP image sensor
  • Micro SD card included