Santa doorbell camera
Santa on the doorbell camera: catch him at your own front door
Doorbell cameras catch everyone who comes to the door, so why not Santa? Upload a photo of your front door, porch or hallway and get a fisheye doorbell shot of Santa arriving on Christmas Eve, complete with a timestamp.
Your first photo is free.
Why the doorbell camera is so convincing
Kids know the doorbell camera records whoever comes to the door. A Christmas Eve shot of Santa on the porch fits right into a world they already understand.
The fisheye lens, the slight blur and the timestamp in the corner make it look like a real recording.
What photo to take
Stand where the doorbell camera hangs and take a photo of the porch, front door or entryway. Hold the phone at chest height and point it slightly down.
Evening photos with the porch light on look most like real doorbell footage. Leave people and cars out of the shot.
How to make it
1. Upload the photo and choose Doorbell cam.
2. Download the photo, or turn it into a five second video of Santa at your door.
3. Show it on Christmas morning: the doorbell camera caught a visitor last night.
Ideas for Christmas morning
Open the doorbell app on your phone first, then show the photo as if you just found the recording.
Pair it with snowy boot prints on the doormat or a jingle bell left on the steps.
Questions parents ask
Do I need a real doorbell camera?
No. Any phone photo of your door works. We make it look like a doorbell camera recording.
Can Santa be inside the house instead?
Yes. Upload a photo of a hallway or living room. Security cam and night vision also work well indoors.
What does the timestamp show?
The camera overlay shows a Christmas Eve date and a late-night time, like a real recording from that night.
How much does it cost?
Your first photo is free when you sign up. After that, packs start at $4.99 for 5 credits. A photo uses 1 credit and a video 4.
Your first photo is free.