21st century problems
We are probably all familiar with the frustration of missing a visit from an unexpected guest, or perhaps a package delivered to our home. While it’s impossible to be available to answer the door at all times, it can be time-consuming and extremely inconvenient to begin the arduous process of calling and rearranging an alternate delivery date for an important package.
Unfortunately, many couriers only give you an approximate delivery time frame, which can sometimes be several hours. This poses the inconvenience of being confined inside the house all day. This will often cause us to neglect other tasks that need to be done to ensure that you are ready and available to answer the door for the rescheduled delivery. The irony is that more often than not you’ll end up arriving outside of your allotted time anyway!
The Smartbel
Fortunately, there are now a couple of nifty devices to help put an end to such problems. The Smartbel doorbell is a new and innovative intercom system that has been created to connect your doorbell to your phone, which means you will never miss visitors again. This solution means that you can talk to whoever knocks on your door at any time of the day, regardless of whether you are at home, in the office or on a business trip. Being able to speak to a courier at the time of delivery also gives you the opportunity to reschedule another visit as soon as possible or arrange for the package to be left at an alternate address on the day it arrives. The Smartbel has the ability to be routed to any phone number you choose (as long as you get the recipient’s permission!), allowing a friend, family member or neighbor to “answer” your door if you’re not there.
How does it work?
When your visitor presses the Smartbel button from outside, the mobile SIM inside the device simultaneously calls the phone it is connected to, allowing you to have a two-way conversation with the caller. You also have the option to personalize your device by setting the incoming call ringtone to a specific sound so you know it’s a Smartbel call.
In addition to keeping you informed, this device acts as a great security product and discovers; No stranger who knocks on his door will know if he is in the house or not! This makes it the perfect investment for those who work long hours or whose job involves regular business travel.
Where to buy?
I recently bought this interesting device as a gift for my elderly grandmother. It’s the perfect solution for those who don’t like opening the door for strangers or who struggle to get to the door on time. The Smartbel allows you to answer her phone and let the visitor know that she will be with him shortly, thus reducing the chance of injury from having to run for the door. Better yet, this device doesn’t just have to be connected to a mobile device (my grandmother is a bit of a technophobe); it also easily connects to a landline phone. You can also adjust the volume settings for those who are hard of hearing; this is truly a revolutionary piece of technology that is suitable for everyone.