The 8 Best Wireless Doorbells for No-Stress Installation, Tested and Reviewed
If you want to modernize your home with a smart doorbell but aren’t keen on rewiring, there are plenty of battery-operated wireless doorbells to choose from. Anyone with a smartphone can upgrade from the standard “ding dong” to a doorbell with package detection, video recording, and audio from wherever you happen to be, even when you’re not home.
To find the best wireless doorbells, we tested 14 models in real-world conditions over six months, evaluating each wireless doorbell’s ease of setup, design, features, and value. With some help from Mark Buskuhl, owner and CEO of Ninebird Properties, we compared various doorbell options across multiple categories, considering size, functionality, subscription services offered, and price.
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You can add accessories like doors, windows, and motion sensors.
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There are no built-in features like video or two-way audio.
This straightforward wireless doorbell has an impressively easy setup—plug in the doorbell to a wall outlet, select the chime tone (from one of six options, plus a strobe option for visual notification), and set the volume. Then install the button near the front door with either adhesives or a screw. Once that's done, you're ready to go—no apps or subscriptions necessary.
The button has a battery life of approximately two years, so you won't need to replace it often. Overall, we found it very durable—after six months of use, this doorbell is still working as well as it was on day one.
We didn't test the ability to merge accessories like door, window, and motion sensors to the bell, but we do like the option to add them to increase home security. For those who want a wireless doorbell that's long lasting and easy to install with simple functionality, the Honeywell Home 3 is a great option.
Size: 4.33 by 2.75 by 1.67 inches (doorbell), 2.75 by 1.1875 by 0.625 inches (button) | Wireless Range: 250 feet | Power Source: Electrical outlet (doorbell), non-removable battery (button) | Installation Type: Adhesive or screws
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