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  • High performance video: Best-in-class sensor provides the highest resolution of any battery-powered doorbell camera at 1440p - 33% more pixels than full 1080p HD.
  • Capture every detail: With minimal fisheye distortion, August View provides the most realistic view of your doorstep of any battery-powered doorbell.
  • Protect your home: Zoom able high-resolution video helps you identify package thieves and unwanted visitors. The August app shows a live stream of your doorstep at any time.
  • Real time conversation: Answer the door from your phone and have a real time conversation with your visitor.
  • All-in-one solution: August View comes ready to use out of the box with a video doorbell, wireless chime, rechargeable battery and August app.
  • Free video previews: August View provides free high resolution clips of all the activity at your door.
  • Let guests in from anywhere: August View can be connected to an August Smart Lock via August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge so you can let in guests from anywhere. (August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, August Smart Locks, and Connected by August Smart Locks sold separately).

Customer ratings by feature

Easy to install
4.6 4.6
Picture quality
3.8 3.8
Night vision
3.4 3.4
Motion detection
2.7 2.7
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Introducing August View, Wire-Free Doorbell Camera + Chime

August View, Wire-Free Doorbell Camera + Chime

Home even when you're not.

Answer your door from anywhere with August View, the advanced wire-free doorbell camera that streams crisp, realistic video of your doorstep to your phone.

August View’s advanced image sensor and 2-way audio let you speak with visitors at your door as if you were home.

Secure your home with instant motion alerts anytime someone approaches your doorstep. August View records all motion, so you can review every moment in detail.

The slim wire-free design is powered by a swappable, rechargeable battery, which makes installation simple. Customizable faceplates let you match August View to your home.

A complete solution with the doorbell chime, swappable rechargeable battery, and August App included.

Pair with any August Smart Lock to let guests in from anywhere.

High performance video, with a premium sensor

High performance video

Advanced sensor:

Provides the highest resolution of any battery-powered doorbell camera at 1440p -33% more pixels than full 1080p HD.

Capture every detail:

With minimal fisheye distortion, August View provides the most realistic view of your doorstep of any battery-powered doorbell.

Protect your home:

Zoomable high-resolution video helps you identify package thieves and unwanted visitors.

See and speak with visitors via the August App, pair with an august smart lock to let them in

See and speak with visitors and let them in

Real time conversation:

Answer the door from your phone and have a real time conversation with your visitor. From anywhere.

Let them in, even if you are not there:

August View can be connected to an August Smart Lock via August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge so you can let in guests from anywhere.

(August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge sold separately).

August View Features

See who comes and goes with the activity tracker

All in One Solution, with a Wireless Chime included in box

Wire-Free Doorbell Camera installs anywhere, with swappable, re-chargable batteries

Keep Track of Who Comes & Goes

See who comes and goes, motion alerts and more via the August App's Activity Tracker.

Review a live stream of your doorstep with the August app at any time.

All-in-One Solution

August View comes ready to use out of the box with a video doorbell, wireless chime, rechargeable battery and August app.

Installs Anywhere

DIY installation without worrying about doorbell wires or calling an electrician.

With a sleek design, it’s at home, anywhere.

Includes a slim rechargeable battery doorbell installs easily on almost any entryway and can be quickly recharged via include Micro-USB cable.

Playback video from visits

August View Video Recording Services

Video Previews: August View provides high resolution clips of all the activity at your door without charge. Cloud video recording: Private & secure storage of all the moments at your door. Review any missed moment with an August Video Recording subscription.

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Wire-Free Doorbell Camera + Chime

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Customer reviews

2.7 out of 5 stars
2.7 out of 5
98 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the video quality of the doorbell, saying the picture quality is awesome and clear. They also say the setup is easy and straightforward. However, some customers have reported issues with performance, quality and connectivity. They say the video takes a long time to connect and the live stream takes about 25 seconds to load. Some customers also mention that the product is a complete waste of time and money.

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15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the video quality of the product. For example, they mention the picture quality is awesome, the video is good, and the night images look good. The hardware seems nice and the sound is both very good quality.

"...The quality of the video was nice though whenever it did connect.I have returned the product and will try the Ring wireless version...." Read more

"...The picture quality is awesome! Daytime and IR. I am truly impressed...." Read more

"...THE GOOD:The unit looks nice, and the night vision is very good. And when it works (which is hardly ever), it's great!..." Read more

"The camera is terrible as far as what it sees versus original ring that I have...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the ease of installation of the hardware. For example, they mention that the setup was easy enough, the table top was easy and straightforward, and the design and installation are almost flawless.

"...The design and installation are almost flawless...." Read more

"...Set up was easy. Follow the instructions on the app...." Read more

"While the doorbell is very easy to install and set up..." Read more

"...What a disappointment. It was quick and easy to install......everything else is a disaster...." Read more

11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the picture quality of the August View. Some find it great when it's working, while others say it'll connect live but never connect in real time. Some say the view only sees straight ahead and is unreliable.

"...It basically only sees straight ahead unless you use this wedge that it comes with which makes it look unappealing ...." Read more

"...As much as I don't want visitors, the functionality seemed sound and I could just continue to ignore people as I did with my dumb doorbell...." Read more

"...with the doorbell was sporadic at best, and the video would show an accurate preview picture but refuse to connect live after "loading" for minutes...." Read more

"...Lock still works fine and the doorbell does ring and notify you that someone is there, but you may never actually see them since it never does..." Read more

32 customers mention6 positive26 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the video doorbell. They mention that it has a long connection lag, the video takes a lot of time to connect, and the live stream takes about 25 seconds to load. They also say that the app is not always responding to the doorbell being rung and that the motion alarms are slow to react.

"...Once it was set-up, I found it extremely unsecure. It's locked to the wall base using only small flat head screw on the bottom...." Read more

"...The motion detecting can be late. It can be so sluggish and late that generally you get a quick view of someone leaving because it takes so long to..." Read more

"...OUTSIDE ON THE UNIT.It takes forever to get an image when the notification comes in...." Read more

"...They are professional and hard-working and almost make up for the serious flaws in the product." Read more

23 customers mention5 positive18 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the doorbell. They say it's a terrible product, worthless, and not worth the hype. Some customers also say that the device is inferior to Ring in every way and the keypad is worthless.

"...So as a doorbell, it's basically useless when it doesn't work 90% of the time......" Read more

"...In short, its awful. It connects once in ten tries and never when someone actually rings the bell...." Read more

"...As far as being a doorbell, it’s worthless. You either can’t connect to live video or you have to wait 30 seconds to connect...." Read more

"...They are professional and hard-working and almost make up for the serious flaws in the product." Read more

15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the doorbell. They mention that it fails to connect to a WiFi network, has major issues with mobile connection, and has occasional problems connecting to the live view. Some customers also report that the door bell loses connection to WiFi and buzzes all day.

"...It usually fails to connect (even with a strong WiFi signal) to get a live feed and usually takes 3-4 tries...." Read more

"...My guess is that this is largely due to it losing internet connection (?) but even this doesn't really make sense...." Read more

"...Their efforts also failed to connect the device or fix the issue - and after about 40 minute on the phone and discussion with their engineers, they..." Read more

"...In short, its awful. It connects once in ten tries and never when someone actually rings the bell...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the hardware. They mention that it doesn't hold a charge, wifi cuts out all the time, and the first charge lasted less than 24 hours. The battery seems to be drained every few days, and after charging the device will no longer power on.

"...The battery was also completely empty and took about 3 hours to get a full charge.Once it was set-up, I found it extremely unsecure...." Read more

"...At the last update the battery was full. It is now dying. There is also a lovely small red light that indicates when the battery is dying...." Read more

"...This doorbell has exceeded expectations. The battery seems to be drained every few days, so if I run into someone who tried to come over, I have a..." Read more

"...And it seems like you will be charging your battery constantly, which takes about 4 hours each time...." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers find the hardware frustrating, annoying, and disappointing. They say the set-up process does not let them view what the camera sees.

"...The set-up process was annoying because they don't let you view what the camera sees when finding the position...." Read more

"...When it’s working, it’s great, when it’s not, it’s a bit frustrating. The design and installation are almost flawless...." Read more

"Everything about this product, accessories, and app is disappointing. The video quality is good. The motion detection is good...." Read more

"...But soon after, the troubles began, unlike the 5 August locks I have installed in my house.The camera goes offline at a scary frequency...." Read more

Excited but disappointed
2 Stars
Excited but disappointed
Update 2: 4/26/2019Since the last update its been outside. I must say my husband's phone gets better notifications that mins which us weird since we are both signed into the app as "owners".At the last update the battery was full. It is now dying. There is also a lovely small red light that indicates when the battery is dying. OUTSIDE ON THE UNIT.It takes forever to get an image when the notification comes in. the notification that someone is at the door comes to us both but we cant both access the video. And the app does not tell me when he has already answered even though it still gives me the option of answering. The only solution I can see for this is to have only one person be able to answer the door.I may also need to eat my words on the IR. It's a bit grainy. Inside the house it was really sharp but I guess closer images get that resolution. Pictures attached.I'm sending it back.Update: 4/24/2019It lost a star. After playing with it for a while indoors I finally put it out today. I have charged this device 3 times in the past 11 days. The first charge lasted less than 24h. I moved it out the kitchen because I figured it was the excessive activity. I really cant control my neighborhood though, so... idk.I have to say I'm not thrilled about the lots of lights that this thing has. It's one thing to light up when its rung but there are other indicator lights that would be OUTSIDE and my phone gets no notification. I have no idea what most of it means. The pulsating green means there is no wifi - WHY WOULD I NEED TO KNOW THIS OUTSIDE?? WHY WOULD MY NEIGHBORS/VISITORS HAVE TO KNOW??!! And how the hell do you reboot it? Removing the battery doesnt work unplugging/replugging the chime doesnt work, pushing and holding the reset button on the device doesnt work. Overall, the bell isnt working if the light is not off or pulsing white when rung.The wedge is fairly well applied to the wall with 2 screws. I opted to use 2 longer screws than the ones provided since I was putting it on wood. The L bracket is... applied ok in the Wedge. Since it could only be put on with the 1/16(?) Flat head screws provided. I had no choice.I worry about putting my $250 outside when I attached to device to the bracket though because even when locked in I can easily slip it up and out of the track it slides on to. If I really wanted to I could just break it away by cracking the plastic bracket. I'm not impressed.I'm currently paying for my subscription so that I can make use of the replacement warranty if it is stolen. I still have a little time with it before I can return so will probably do update 2.I'm really hoping they have some update to the software or at least a promise to create a more secure bracket for the device. Fingers crossed.Original review: 4/13/2019Ok so I was really excited to get my doorbell. This is my experience.Unboxing was nice except I couldn't remove the battery without feeling like I would break the thing. I had to use a blunt object to hold down the pin while sliding it out. Still not sure I wont break it just because of the design. Side note: it's a whole lot easier to remove the battery from a ring with a similar set up.I charged the battery overnight just to be sure so cannot comment on how long it takes to charge (more below).Set up was easy. Follow the instructions on the app. What I did meet though was a problem for other people in the household who had permissions to get access. My husband had to sign out and sign back in, uninstall and reinstall before he could see. Everything else went well.There is a warranty for theft (havent figured out the strings attached ie if you have to subscribe to more than the free basic option) . I do like that there is a way to secure the unit in place so that it is not easily removed. I do wonder though, about the warranty, it appears that the unit would be registered to my account and therefore would not be able to be activated by anyone else (assumption).The picture quality is awesome! Daytime and IR. I am truly impressed.If you want live feed it is limited to a short time before it kicks you out (varied so it may be related to internet connection). That's cool. I also love it that the app shows a record of who looks in love and when.Back to the battery. This was the most disappointing part. The battery was put in around 10am and by midnight it was in the red. Nearly dead. I charged again in the night and will update if the battery life improves.
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Kyle Damian
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible product, don't waste your money
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
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I was extremely excited about this product since it didn't require doorbell wiring. Since we already had an august lock (which we love) we thought the doorbell would be a nice addition and wouldn't require another app like Ring. First thing I noticed was that they didn't include a USB charger connector, only the cord. While I didn't need it, it seemed cheap to me to not include. The set-up process was annoying because they don't let you view what the camera sees when finding the position. So you have to pair it, exit the setup, check the view, and then un-pair and restart the process again to have the installation instructions. The battery was also completely empty and took about 3 hours to get a full charge.

Once it was set-up, I found it extremely unsecure. It's locked to the wall base using only small flat head screw on the bottom. It could easily be ripped off the wall or even removed with a tool in 10 seconds flat. I was willing to let this slide since they do offer theft protection and replace it if you pay $3 a month and file a police report and pay $20 for shipping.

After install, we starting to see the real downfalls of the doorbell. First is it takes about 30 seconds to load the live feed (they call it waking up the doorbell). It usually fails to connect (even with a strong WiFi signal) to get a live feed and usually takes 3-4 tries.

The notifications from motion detection are not videos. They are about 3-4 images in a video file. So it is very jumpy. I got a package delivered and the pictures it took didn't even get a good look of the delivery man.

Also if you try to connect when someone rings the doorbell or activates the motion detection, by the 3-5 minutes it takes to connect they will be gone.

I believe a lot of these will be fixed in the future, but I didn't feel any safer with this doorbell and it is just a frustrating experience overall. The quality of the video was nice though whenever it did connect.

I have returned the product and will try the Ring wireless version. I guess I will have another app.
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Darren K
4.0 out of 5 stars Great when it’s working, fingers crossed that updates will refine it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
Verified Purchase
I’m in the testing pool right now and as many have said, it’s a mixed bag. When it’s working, it’s great, when it’s not, it’s a bit frustrating. The design and installation are almost flawless. When additional batteries are available and when I can better understand how the locking mechanism works we will be in business (August should include a small screwdriver for the locking mechanism).
The only real issue is a big one. The motion detecting can be late. It can be so sluggish and late that generally you get a quick view of someone leaving because it takes so long to start recording. Also, as many have pointed out, the first seconds of video are often overexposed. Also, I have found that recovering footage is either a black screen or one or two frames and a black screen. This behavior occurs greater than 90% of the time.
I have found night vision and day of live video to be consistently very good.
Each update has consistently improved the product. I am hoping that through the feedback pool, and additional updates, the product will be perfected.
Overall, August has been wonderful in the way they have engaged with the early adopters in the feedback pool. I love every August product I own so I’m confident that they will get this product corrected and relaunched.
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Denise Hall
2.0 out of 5 stars Excited but disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
Verified Purchase
Update 2: 4/26/2019
Since the last update its been outside. I must say my husband's phone gets better notifications that mins which us weird since we are both signed into the app as "owners".

At the last update the battery was full. It is now dying. There is also a lovely small red light that indicates when the battery is dying. OUTSIDE ON THE UNIT.

It takes forever to get an image when the notification comes in. the notification that someone is at the door comes to us both but we cant both access the video. And the app does not tell me when he has already answered even though it still gives me the option of answering. The only solution I can see for this is to have only one person be able to answer the door.

I may also need to eat my words on the IR. It's a bit grainy. Inside the house it was really sharp but I guess closer images get that resolution. Pictures attached.

I'm sending it back.

Update: 4/24/2019
It lost a star. After playing with it for a while indoors I finally put it out today. I have charged this device 3 times in the past 11 days. The first charge lasted less than 24h. I moved it out the kitchen because I figured it was the excessive activity. I really cant control my neighborhood though, so... idk.

I have to say I'm not thrilled about the lots of lights that this thing has. It's one thing to light up when its rung but there are other indicator lights that would be OUTSIDE and my phone gets no notification. I have no idea what most of it means. The pulsating green means there is no wifi - WHY WOULD I NEED TO KNOW THIS OUTSIDE?? WHY WOULD MY NEIGHBORS/VISITORS HAVE TO KNOW??!! And how the hell do you reboot it? Removing the battery doesnt work unplugging/replugging the chime doesnt work, pushing and holding the reset button on the device doesnt work. Overall, the bell isnt working if the light is not off or pulsing white when rung.

The wedge is fairly well applied to the wall with 2 screws. I opted to use 2 longer screws than the ones provided since I was putting it on wood. The L bracket is... applied ok in the Wedge. Since it could only be put on with the 1/16(?) Flat head screws provided. I had no choice.

I worry about putting my $250 outside when I attached to device to the bracket though because even when locked in I can easily slip it up and out of the track it slides on to. If I really wanted to I could just break it away by cracking the plastic bracket. I'm not impressed.

I'm currently paying for my subscription so that I can make use of the replacement warranty if it is stolen. I still have a little time with it before I can return so will probably do update 2.

I'm really hoping they have some update to the software or at least a promise to create a more secure bracket for the device. Fingers crossed.

Original review: 4/13/2019
Ok so I was really excited to get my doorbell. This is my experience.

Unboxing was nice except I couldn't remove the battery without feeling like I would break the thing. I had to use a blunt object to hold down the pin while sliding it out. Still not sure I wont break it just because of the design. Side note: it's a whole lot easier to remove the battery from a ring with a similar set up.

I charged the battery overnight just to be sure so cannot comment on how long it takes to charge (more below).

Set up was easy. Follow the instructions on the app. What I did meet though was a problem for other people in the household who had permissions to get access. My husband had to sign out and sign back in, uninstall and reinstall before he could see. Everything else went well.

There is a warranty for theft (havent figured out the strings attached ie if you have to subscribe to more than the free basic option) . I do like that there is a way to secure the unit in place so that it is not easily removed. I do wonder though, about the warranty, it appears that the unit would be registered to my account and therefore would not be able to be activated by anyone else (assumption).

The picture quality is awesome! Daytime and IR. I am truly impressed.

If you want live feed it is limited to a short time before it kicks you out (varied so it may be related to internet connection). That's cool. I also love it that the app shows a record of who looks in love and when.

Back to the battery. This was the most disappointing part. The battery was put in around 10am and by midnight it was in the red. Nearly dead. I charged again in the night and will update if the battery life improves.
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Denise Hall
2.0 out of 5 stars Excited but disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
Update 2: 4/26/2019
Since the last update its been outside. I must say my husband's phone gets better notifications that mins which us weird since we are both signed into the app as "owners".

At the last update the battery was full. It is now dying. There is also a lovely small red light that indicates when the battery is dying. OUTSIDE ON THE UNIT.

It takes forever to get an image when the notification comes in. the notification that someone is at the door comes to us both but we cant both access the video. And the app does not tell me when he has already answered even though it still gives me the option of answering. The only solution I can see for this is to have only one person be able to answer the door.

I may also need to eat my words on the IR. It's a bit grainy. Inside the house it was really sharp but I guess closer images get that resolution. Pictures attached.

I'm sending it back.

Update: 4/24/2019
It lost a star. After playing with it for a while indoors I finally put it out today. I have charged this device 3 times in the past 11 days. The first charge lasted less than 24h. I moved it out the kitchen because I figured it was the excessive activity. I really cant control my neighborhood though, so... idk.

I have to say I'm not thrilled about the lots of lights that this thing has. It's one thing to light up when its rung but there are other indicator lights that would be OUTSIDE and my phone gets no notification. I have no idea what most of it means. The pulsating green means there is no wifi - WHY WOULD I NEED TO KNOW THIS OUTSIDE?? WHY WOULD MY NEIGHBORS/VISITORS HAVE TO KNOW??!! And how the hell do you reboot it? Removing the battery doesnt work unplugging/replugging the chime doesnt work, pushing and holding the reset button on the device doesnt work. Overall, the bell isnt working if the light is not off or pulsing white when rung.

The wedge is fairly well applied to the wall with 2 screws. I opted to use 2 longer screws than the ones provided since I was putting it on wood. The L bracket is... applied ok in the Wedge. Since it could only be put on with the 1/16(?) Flat head screws provided. I had no choice.

I worry about putting my $250 outside when I attached to device to the bracket though because even when locked in I can easily slip it up and out of the track it slides on to. If I really wanted to I could just break it away by cracking the plastic bracket. I'm not impressed.

I'm currently paying for my subscription so that I can make use of the replacement warranty if it is stolen. I still have a little time with it before I can return so will probably do update 2.

I'm really hoping they have some update to the software or at least a promise to create a more secure bracket for the device. Fingers crossed.

Original review: 4/13/2019
Ok so I was really excited to get my doorbell. This is my experience.

Unboxing was nice except I couldn't remove the battery without feeling like I would break the thing. I had to use a blunt object to hold down the pin while sliding it out. Still not sure I wont break it just because of the design. Side note: it's a whole lot easier to remove the battery from a ring with a similar set up.

I charged the battery overnight just to be sure so cannot comment on how long it takes to charge (more below).

Set up was easy. Follow the instructions on the app. What I did meet though was a problem for other people in the household who had permissions to get access. My husband had to sign out and sign back in, uninstall and reinstall before he could see. Everything else went well.

There is a warranty for theft (havent figured out the strings attached ie if you have to subscribe to more than the free basic option) . I do like that there is a way to secure the unit in place so that it is not easily removed. I do wonder though, about the warranty, it appears that the unit would be registered to my account and therefore would not be able to be activated by anyone else (assumption).

The picture quality is awesome! Daytime and IR. I am truly impressed.

If you want live feed it is limited to a short time before it kicks you out (varied so it may be related to internet connection). That's cool. I also love it that the app shows a record of who looks in love and when.

Back to the battery. This was the most disappointing part. The battery was put in around 10am and by midnight it was in the red. Nearly dead. I charged again in the night and will update if the battery life improves.
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Felipe Slva
3.0 out of 5 stars Alta calidad, poco tiempo de respuesta
Reviewed in Mexico on April 29, 2019
Verified Purchase
Muy buena calidad de video solo que dura poco la pila y no se conecta tan rápido y algunas veces no se conecta al video
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