https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Protect-Smart-Home/tempted-but-heard-bad-things/m-p/5368296#M4175 <P>im tempted to get a sky doorbell but iv heard alot of bad things from needing full fibre (which is currently unavailible for a few more years) to the doorbell or chime not working properly i dont want more money added to my bill for something that wont work properly or acts slow or has a low battery life.</P> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:36:02 GMT Gamer01000 2026-09-11T15:36:02Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Protect-Smart-Home/tempted-but-heard-bad-things/m-p/5368296#M4175 <P>im tempted to get a sky doorbell but iv heard alot of bad things from needing full fibre (which is currently unavailible for a few more years) to the doorbell or chime not working properly i dont want more money added to my bill for something that wont work properly or acts slow or has a low battery life.</P> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:36:02 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Protect-Smart-Home/tempted-but-heard-bad-things/m-p/5368296#M4175 Gamer01000 2026-09-11T15:36:02Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Protect-Smart-Home/tempted-but-heard-bad-things/m-p/5368789#M4181 <P>It's definitely not a perfect product - far from It.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It doesn't require fibre broadband - it will work with most broadband services. The chime and doorbell have to be close it each other, and the chime connects to your router via an ethernet cable - no Wi-fi.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've had it for 2 years and have had very few issues with it, but others are clearly having major issues with it. Having said that if you have issues when setting up, you can cancel and return within your 31 day cooling off period&nbsp;</P> Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:21:48 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Protect-Smart-Home/tempted-but-heard-bad-things/m-p/5368789#M4181 Stottie 2026-09-12T12:21:48Z