Abstract:
Some aspects of the present embodiments provide a mounting bracket for automatically charging one or more rechargeable batteries of an audio/video (A/V) recording and communication device. The mounting bracket of some of the present embodiments includes one or more integrated solar panels that generate the electrical power for charging the rechargeable battery(ies) of the A/V recording and communication device.
Abstract:
An audio/video recording and communication device configured as a doorbell has a housing with a support structure and a removable faceplate. A flexible translucent membrane of the faceplate supports a button aligned with a mechanical switch when the removable faceplate is attached to the housing such that a plurality of light emitting elements are positioned around the mechanical switch transmit light through the translucent membrane. A removable battery casing is configured to hold at least one battery and has a release button physically coupling with a detent of the support structure to retain the removable battery casing within the support structure. The removable battery casing may be removed from the device for recharging without removing the device from a surface on which it is mounted.
Abstract:
Audio/video (A/V) recording and communication devices for flush mounting within a junction box in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In one embodiment, an A/V recording and communication device is provided, comprising a housing defining an enclosure having a front opening, the housing having a rearward portion configured to fit within a single-gang junction box, a camera located at least partially within the enclosure, the camera having a field of view extending outwardly of the front opening of the enclosure, a speaker located at least partially within the enclosure adjacent the front opening, a microphone located at least partially within the enclosure adjacent the front opening, and a front button located at least partially within the enclosure and protruding outwardly from the front opening.