Doorbell Device

Device Category: doorbell

The Doorbell device represents a smart doorbell system that provides video, audio, and additional monitoring features for enhanced home security.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the doorbell:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`doorbell`	Detects doorbell press events and manages related notifications.	No	See details
`device_information`	Provides metadata about the device, such as manufacturer, model, and firmware.	No	See details

These channels are optional and provide additional features:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`battery`	Monitors the battery level and status for wireless doorbells.	No	See details
`camera`	Provides video streams and image data for visual monitoring.	No	See details
`contact`	Detects the opening or closing of an associated door.	No	See details
`light`	Controls integrated lights, such as a doorbell LED ring.	No	See details
`lock`	Manages locks associated with the doorbell for access control.	No	See details
`microphone`	Captures audio from the doorbell.	No	See details
`motion`	Detects motion near the doorbell for security purposes.	No	See details
`speaker`	Plays audio notifications or enables two-way communication.	No	See details

Doorbell Events and Monitoring:
- Detect doorbell presses using the doorbell channel.
- Monitor visitors via the camera and microphone channels.
Security and Access Control:
- Use the motion channel for detecting activity near the doorbell.
- Control or monitor locks with the lock channel for secure access.
Audio and Visual Interaction:
- Enable two-way communication using the microphone and speaker channels.
- Provide visual feedback with integrated lights using the light channel.
Battery Management:
- Monitor the doorbell’s battery status with the battery channel for wireless systems.

Channel Implementation:
- Implement all required channels for core doorbell functionality.
- Add optional channels based on the specific features of the doorbell device.
Integration:
- Ensure proper mapping of channels to the doorbell’s physical or logical components.
- The device_information channel is mandatory for device identification.
Extensibility:
- Add the camera channel for video capabilities.
- Integrate the motion channel for enhanced security features.
Use Cases:
- Suitable for home entry systems with video, audio, and motion monitoring.
- Can integrate additional security features such as locks and contact sensors.