“As a dealer that may be selling a system with monitoring and/or maintenance, adding the video doorbell may turn out to be just a few more dollars per month for the consumer. So it’s a good win win for everyone. ”Jeff Neilson, manager, purchasing and planning, AVAD, Scottsdale, Ariz. , says dealers and integrators can close the deal on video doorbells by demonstrating an immediate improvement to a customer’s ability to monitor and control their home, especially by integrating a video doorbell with other connected home devices. “By creating one versatile ecosystem, the homeowner instantly understands the capabilities and they’ll become hooked,” he says. “Similar to the original remote control, being able to answer the door, and potentially unlock it, from the comfort of your couch or office creates an immediate purchase decision.