US 2025/0201086 A1 · SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART DOORBELL INTEGRATION

Abstract

A smart doorbell system suitable for installation within an existing conventional doorbell system is provided which controls the flow of current without any leakage using one single pole dual throw switch selecting between the doorbell chime and a bypass. By presenting current from passing through the existing chime during normal operation, the smart doorbell can be powered at almost all times using the home's existing transformer. Only when the smart doorbell's button is pressed will the current be temporarily diverted to the existing chime so as to enable it to emit the desired notification sound. A small battery can provide power to the smart doorbell during the few brief periods when the doorbell is powered and thus no power is provided to the smart doorbell from the home's transformer.

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Dependent claims

A smart doorbell system, comprising:

a smart doorbell having a button, a camera, a wireless communication module and a power bypass, wherein the smart doorbell is connected to an external power source and the button enables a visitor to sound a doorbell chime;
a chime controller including a single pole dual throw switch assembly electrically connected to the smart doorbell, the external power source and the doorbell chime, wherein the single pole dual throw switch assembly is operable between a first state and a second state;
wherein the first state provides power to the smart doorbell by supplying power from the external power source without providing power to the doorbell chime;
and
wherein the second state provides power to the doorbell chime by supplying power from the electrical power source through the power bypass of the smart doorbell.

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System and method for smart doorbell integration

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System and method for smart doorbell integration

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