First Alert VX1 HD Vs. Alarm.com ADC-VDB750

Resideo and Alarm.com have both recently released new video doorbells. In this article, we will compare the features offered by the First Alert VX1 HD and the Alarm.com ADC-VDB750. Both companies are moving away from third-party products to offer their own video doorbells, which is good news.


In the past when third-party hardware such as the Skybell Video Doorbell was used, support could be tricky. This is due partly to the fact that Alarm.com and Resideo didn't control all of the hardware and software being used to capture and store those clips. With these new offerings, that is no longer an issue.

Feature Comparison Between the First Alert VX1 HD and the Alarm.com ADC-VDB750:

Feature VX1 HD ADC-VDB750
Video Resolution 5MP 2MP (Live View)
Recording Compression/Video Format H.264 H.264
Ingress Protection (IP Rating) IP65 IP65
Diagonal Field of View 180° Not Provided
Horizontal and Vertical Field of View Not Provided 165° horizontal, 145° vertical
Wireless Connectivity 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Supports 2.4GHz & 5Ghz 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Supports 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) No Yes
Maximum Resolution 2592 x 1944 pixels 1440 x 1440
IR Night Vision Range Up to 23' (7m) Up to 15' (5m)
Color Night Vision Up to 10' (3m) Information not provided
Deterrence Features Siren/Spotlight (LED), Manually activated. NA
Audio 2-Way Audio 2-Way Audio (Full Duplex)
Power Requirements 16VAC - 24VAC, 10VA Minimum 16VAC - 24VAC, 10VA - 40VA (16VAC, 10VA recommended)
15 - 24VDC, 6W - 20W
Speaker 93dBa @ 0.1m Information not provided
Microphone 10' (3m) Information not provided
Chime Compatibility Mechanical or Digital Chime
Digital Chime requires the use of the included chime adapter
Mechanical or Digital Chime
No power module (sold separately) is required for a mechanical chime
Also compatible with the ADC-W115C wireless smart chime
Operating Temperature -40°F - 122°F (-40°C - +50°C) Continuous Operation
-4°F - +122°F (-20°C - +50°C) Full features, including wired door chime
-58°F - 122°F (-50°C - +50°C)
Operating Relative Humidity 20% - 85% non-condensing < 95% non-condensing
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.8" x 1.8" x 1.1" (120.7mm x 44.5mm x 28.5mm) 4.81" x 1.5" x 1.18" (122mm x 38.1mm x 30mm)
Weight 5 oz. (144g) Information not provided
Monitoring Plan Requirement Total Connect 2.0 account that includes video
Alarm Grid Customers will need a Platinum Plan or Video Monitoring
Each VX1 HD counts as one camera toward the total number supported
Single Doorbell with Analytics
Any Commercial Video Service package (with Doorbell Cameras add-on)
Pro Video with Analytics 3000 (with Doorbell Cameras add-on)
Premium Video (with Doorbell Cameras add-on)
Each ADC-VDB750 counts as a camera toward the total number supported
Alarm Grid customers will need a Platinum Plan or Video Monitoring
Bandwidth Requirements 2 Mbps minimum 2.5 Mbps minimum (standard resolution & quality)

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