
DB-270 I QUICK START GUIDE

ITEM NO.: ALT-268
WHAT’S INCLUDED
1.
Mechanical Chime Kit
Reset Pin
DB-270
Wireless Video Doorbell Wireless Chime
Mounting Screws Screwdriver
Quick Start Guide
with Warranty Information
Angled Wall Mount
A x 2 B x 2
C x 2
D x 1
DB-270 I QUICK START GUIDE

Front View
Interior View
Bottom View (Interior)
Micro SD
Card Slot
A QUICK LOOK
2.
Microphone
Ringer
LED Light Ring
Camera
External
Power Port
Speaker
Reset Button
Micro USB Port

General Installation
MOUNTING
3.
AC 12V~24V
or
To mount your doorbell to a wall, follow the steps below.
1. Use the wall mount attached to the rear of your doorbell, to mark
the precise points on your wall to drill holes.
2. Drill holes into your wall at the marked points, then insert the
included mounting anchors into holes.
3. Use the included screws to attach the wall mount to the wall,
making sure the screws go through the mounting anchors. If desired
you can also attach the included angled wall mount to the wall, and
then attach the wall mount to the angled wall mount.
4. To power your doorbell, connect your home’s corresponding
electrical cables to the external power ports on your doorbell. It does
not matter which cable goes to which port. Then attach the doorbell
to the wall mount. If you are unfamiliar or inexperienced with your
home’s electrical systems, contact a certified electrician for
assistance.

Before setting up your doorbell’s chime kit, first turn o the power
breaker at your fuse box for your existing doorbell and mechanical
chime. Ring your doorbell again to confirm it is now powered o.
Both a mechanical chime kit and wireless chime are included with your
doorbell. The mechanical chime kit can be connected to your home’s
existing doorbell chime. The wireless chime can be used
independently. For more information on setting up your wireless
chime, view the “Wireless Chime” section of this guide.
MECHANICAL CHIME KIT
4.
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Find your home’s mechanical chime: it is typically a rectangular box
that produces the sound when your doorbell is pressed. It may(or
may not) be mounted immediately inside your FRONT door. Remove
the cover.
(Example of a
Mechanical Chime)

MECHANICAL CHIME KIT
5.
Slightly unscrew both of the mechanical chime’s screw terminals.
Locate the Chime Kit included in the smart doorbell's packaging,
and the terminals on the inside of the chime. Connect one of the
Chime Kit's prongs to the transformer terminal(usually labeled
TRANS, T, AC, or 0).Connect the other prong to the chime's front
terminal (usually labeled FRONT, F, 1, or C1).Either prong on the
Chime Kit can be connected to either of the terminals on the
chime.

MECHANICAL CHIME KIT
6.
Using double sided tape, ax the Chime Kit to your chime wherever
there is space and replace the cover. Be careful not to interfere with
any of the chime's moving parts.
Ensure that the Chime Kit and wires DO NOT interfere with the
mechanical parts of the chime. Mount on the outside of the
chime if there is not enough room to mount inside. Then replace
your chime's cover.

APP INSTALLATION
7.
In order to use your plug, you will first need to download the Vivitar
Smart Security 2 App, which is available on the Google Play Store and
on the iPhone App Store.
OR
iPhone Android
Install
Vivitar
Smart
Security 2
App

To successfully use the Vivitar Smart Security 2 App, you will first
need to create an account. To do so, follow the steps below.
Open the Vivitar
Smart Security 2 App
and press “Register.”
Enter your e-mail
address or phone
number to create an
account.
You will receive a verification
code over email or text
message. Enter it here.
Setup a password for your
account. Once finished,
you can login to your
account.
Agree to the terms of
the privacy policy.
APP REGISTRATION
8.

2. Once your doorbell is installed and powered on, the LED Light
Ring will illuminate and then start to flash to indicate that your
doorbell is ready for Wi-Fi Connection.
1. For best results, insert a 8-32GB Micro SD card (not included) into
the Micro SD memory card slot.
LED Light Ring
(flashing) = Ready for Wi-Fi
Connection
NOTE: If you are having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, press and hold
the reset button for approximately 5 seconds to reset your doorbell.
DOORBELL SETUP
9.
Reset Button
Micro SD
Card Slot

Wi-Fi CONNECTION
10.
Go to your phone’s
settings menu, and make
sure that your phone is
connected to a 2.4GHz
Wi-Fi network.
Open your Vivitar Smart
Security 2 app. Choose to
add a device, and In the
Add Device screen, select
to add a Smart Camera.
Confirm that the LED light ring
on your doorbell is still blinking.
NOTE: Press “other mode” for
additional setup methods. Your
App oers QR Code, AP Mode
and Smart Configure setup
options. Note that the AP Mode
option is not compatible with
your device. Switch to Smart
Configure mode if you have
issues with standard QR Code
mode.
Enter your Wi-Fi network
name and password.
Wi-Fi
MyNetwork2.4g
MyNetwork2.4g
PASSWORD

Wi-Fi CONNECTION
11.
Your app will display a QR
code. Once displayed on
the screen, hold your
phone directly in front of
your doorbell’s camera
lens.
Your doorbell should emit
a beep to indicate that it
is ready to connect to
your network.
Wait as the Wi-Fi
connection is established.
Once the connection is
established, you can use
the App to control your
doorbell.

USING THE APP
12.
On your APP’s main
screen you will see the
connection status of your
camera. Press the camera
icon to view video.
Press the Me icon to
access settings and
additional help with using
your app.
View who’s at the door at
any time.
NOTE: Screen shots displayed
in this user’s guide of the Smart
Security 2 software application
may appear dierently than
those currently featured in your
app as frequent updates and
improvements are being made
to the software.
NOTE: Keep notifications set to
ON in order to receive alerts
when someone rings the
doorbell.

USING THE APP
13.
Wi-Fi signal
strength
indicator
Press to
record video
on your phone.
Press to
access your
phone’s
microphone.
Motion alarm
settings
Press to
save
screenshot
photo on your
phone.
Video
Resolution
Video
Playback
Time/Date
Stamp
Doorbell setting
options
Maximize
Video Size
(Full Screen)
Mute

WARRANTY CARD
10.
WIRELESS CHIME
14.
1. Plug the wireless chime’s USB plug into an available USB power
adapter.
2. Press the reset button to prepare your wireless chime to be
synchronized with your phone.
3. The LED Indicator light on your wireless chime will turn blue and
flash when it is ready to be synchronized with your phone.
NOTE: If you are having troubles using your wireless chime, press
and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds to restore to
original factory default settings.
USB Plug
Reset Button
LED Indicator Light
Bottom View
Top View
Bottom View

WIRELESS CHIME
15.
Press the doorbell settings
option in your app.
Press the bell setting
menu option.
In the bell settings menu
you can choose the type
of chime you want to
access: Wireless Chime,
Mechanical Chime or
none.

WIRELESS CHIME
16.
After choosing the type of
chime you are using, go
back to the doorbell
setting menu.
Press the ring setting
menu option.
Make sure the LED light
on your wireless chime is
still blinking. Then press
“Add” to synchronize your
wireless chime with your
phone.
In the ring setting menu
you can choose the
ringtone sound emitted by
your wireless chime and
the volume of your
wireless chime.

FCC STATEMENT
17.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Keep manual and all relevant
information for future reference.

WARRANTY CARD
10.
This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not
transferable.
This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER
NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your
product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for
a period of one year.
What Is Not Covered by Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or
workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal
use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, modification or accident.
To Obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting Information:
Call 1-800-592-9541 or Visit our website at www.vivitar.com.
To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an
authorized product service center, the original consumer purchaser
must contact us for problem determination and service procedures.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice,
evidencing that the Product is within the applicable Warranty
period(s), MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send any defective
products along with a dated copy of proof of purchase, a written
explanation of the problem, and a valid return address to the
authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other
items or accessories with the defective product. Any products
received by the authorized service center that are not covered by
warranty will be returned unrepaired.
NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY
DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE.
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON,
FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON
DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASE PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTOR’S SOLE DISCRETION -ARE THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL
DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR SAKAR INT. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED BY THE USE,
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN,
NO OTHER WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE
FOREGOING, CONSUMER’S RECOVERY AGAINST DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY DISTRIBUTOR.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE
ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT
TRANSFERABLE.
Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on warranties, so
limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or
province to province. Contact your authorized retailer to determine if another
warranty applies. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold by
SAKAR International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the
respective owner, who has not sponsored, endorsed or approved this product.
WARRANTY CARD
18.

