A decorative wireless doorbell can help ensure you never miss a visitor or delivery again thanks to those working in the garage or garden. In addition, a stylish doorbell with a pleasant sound says something about your home and your house. Whether it’s a simple buzzer or the traditional “Big Ben” sequence, a doorbell lets you know when someone calls – and sends you a message about how you’re feeling at home.
Parts of a doorbell
Doorbells consist of two main parts: the button that sends a signal and the receiver that triggers the chime. With today’s electronic resources, it’s easy to get a receiver that can be programmed to one or more chime options – much like a modern alarm clock. Advanced doorbell systems can include motion detection security features for doors and windows. The button that sends the signal and the receiver must have either a wired or wireless connection in order for them to communicate.
Decorative snaps
Bell buttons can range from the familiar simple push button made of elongated metal to more elaborate designs. If you’ve been given a wired model, it’s sometimes possible to tie it into a wireless system, allowing you to use a preferred design regardless of its original function. Wireless designs are convenient because they eliminate the need to run wires across ceilings or walls to get the doorbell to work.
The chime box
Regardless of whether the connection to the button is via a cable or a radio link, doorbell systems require a sound-generating device. This could be an old-fashioned box with physical chimes, or it could be an electronic receiver that can play a preselected selection of different ringtones. It’s possible that your doorbell will even play a previously recorded melody.
Put something together
Doorbells are a combination of a push button or motion sensor that communicates with a receiver that plays a tone or series of tones. Both the transmitter and the receiver can be plain or decorative. Part of the fun of finding and installing a doorbell is finding something that reflects you, your personality, and the first impression you want to make on visitors or guests. It can also be a matter of convenience and practicality whether your doorbell is wired or not, or whether it uses motion detection. Let’s examine some doorbell buttons, chimes, and systems and see if we can find something for you.
Doorbell button with toasted sienna
Brighten up your outside entrance with a Charlton square doorbell button. The curved edges add texture to the toasted sienna metal lid and really show off the white knob visually. Simple and reserved, it is still an attractive element for your entrance area. Easy assembly, even for people with moderate manual skills, with two Phillips screws.
Brass gecko doorbell button
Here’s a cheerful and charming guy to brighten up your front door! The Waterwood Gecko Lizard Doorbell is sand cast. Attach the little guy with easy-to-install screws. The central push button lights up and the entire system can be used with a wireless doorbell. Insurance sales jokes aside, this little fellow is sure to make guests smile.
Simple wireless doorbell with eight chimes
Nothing fancy to see here folks, just a basic doorbell ready to do its job. However, once you’ve settled on the tone, you’ll enjoy the added benefit of being able to choose from eight different ringtones for your wireless doorbell system. Even better, you can take the receiver with you anywhere as long as it is within 150 meters of the push button.
Brushed nickel non-illuminated button
The simple, non-illuminated doorknob in brushed Broan-Broan can be part of a set of up to three knobs. With the right WiFi setup, you can program each door in your home with a different ringtone, so you always open the right door on time. No more missed guests or deliveries when you open the wrong door!
Smart video doorbell
The doorbell button looks like any other but features advanced motion detection, 2-way audio accessible via your smartphone, tablet or PC, and HD video recording within the motion detection zone. Whether you’re avoiding Great Aunt Hepzibah with her white glove or planning a possible blind date, the Pro Video Doorbell makes it easy to open the door.
Brass Veda Doorbell
A brass Veda doorbell with stylized flower petals around the central knob will make an enchanting, supernatural addition to your front door. This offering from Waterwood can make a charming statement for your home before your guests even enter. It is made in India and is not intended for wireless use but can be connected to a wireless system for your convenience.
Wireless doorbell system
Sado Tech presents a wireless doorbell system with one button and two receivers. The system operates at depths greater than 500 feet. Users can choose from fifty different ring tones, however both receivers must be calibrated to a single tone. Practical uses include shelves with front and back walls or as a warning system for a person tied to a chair or bed.
Not just a doorbell
Here’s a DIY Father’s Day project for safety-conscious dads. This Honeywell hanging doorbell has three push buttons and can also be fitted with motion detection for doors and windows. The sleek, modern design can be easily hung or placed to fit over existing holes. Battery operated, it continues to work even if the wired transformer fails.
Decorative doorbell made of wood and brass
This modern decorative wood and brass doorbell from Carlon, Lamson & Sessions would make a great wall decoration for any home. It works with up to three doorbells, making it a good choice for homes with more than one entrance. The supplied push button is kept rather simple, but decorative covers can be attached without any problems. The receiver works at a distance of up to 150 feet.
