What do the LEDs on the SkyBell Doorbell Camera mean?
Oct 02, 2025
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SkyBell Doorbell Camera LED Patterns & Troubleshooting Guide
Use this reference to understand SkyBell Doorbell Camera LED cycles for setup, troubleshooting, and normal operation. Covers SkyBell HD and Slim Line models.
Typical LED Cycles by Process
First Bootup
- Solid yellow
- Blue/red (Charging)
- Green/red (AP mode ready)
Enrollment
- Green/red
- Blinking orange (at 10% of install)
- Blue/green
- Solid green (Connected)
Button Hold
- Blinking green → release → enters AP mode
- Green/red → release → stays in AP mode
- Blinking blue → release → power cycle
- Blinking yellow → release → factory reset
Factory Reset
- Blinking yellow
- Blinking orange
- Solid yellow
- Green/red (AP mode ready)
Normal Power Cycle
- Blinking blue
- Solid yellow
- Blinking orange or Blue/green
- Solid green (Connected)
SkyBell HD Wi-Fi Doorbell LED Reference
Normal Operation
| LED Pattern | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solid green | Ready | Can be customized in the app. |
| Blue/green | In Call mode | A call is active or motion detected. |
| Yellow | Starting up | Booting process. |
| Blue/red | Charging | Battery charging after install. |
| Orange | Wi-Fi connected | Waiting for server connection. |
| Flashing | Firmware update | Update in progress. |
Requires Attention
| LED Pattern | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Red | No Wi-Fi | Re-add via Access Point mode. |
| Off | Power issue | Check transformer and wiring. |
Troubleshooting Holds
- ~60 sec → Wi-Fi AP mode
- ~70 sec → Power cycle
- ~80 sec → Factory reset
Slim Line Doorbell LED Reference
Normal Operation
| LED Pattern | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solid green | Ready | Customizable in app. |
| Blue/green | In Call mode | A call is active. |
| Yellow | Starting up | Booting process. |
| Blue/red | Charging | Battery charging (~30 minutes). |
| Orange | Wi-Fi connected | Waiting for server connection. |
| Flashing | Firmware update | Update in progress. |
In very cold weather (-10°F or below), the Slim Line chime may ring twice in a row.
Requires Attention
- No Wi-Fi connectivity → Check credentials and re-enroll.
- Power issue → Check transformer or wiring.
Troubleshooting Holds
- ~60 sec → Wi-Fi AP mode
- ~70 sec → Power cycle
- ~80 sec → Factory reset
