Wireless Door Chimes

Your wireless door chime guide.

Introduction

It seems that we are waging a war against wires. Everything now is wireless. Cellphones, computer keyboards, wireless phones, wireless everything, and now even doorbell chimes are wireless.

The arrival of wireless door chimes can be credited for the renewed interest in this rather old idea. There are many advantages to using a wireless doorbell over a wired one. It also made the selection process more difficult as more and more different models are released. This article aims to inform you about the many options available and how to choose the right one for you.

The Many Flavors of Wireless Doorbells

Wireless doorbells can further be classified into several sub-categories.

Long Range - Most modern models will give you a decent range of 500 feet. The higher end models can reach 1000 to 3000 feet.

Weatherproof - If you live in an area where weather conditions can be considered extreme, these types of weather chimes are for you. They are designed to withstand harsh weather so you'll know if someone's outside even if there's a blizzard.

CD Quality Sound - You don't have to settle with the old tones. You can choose from CD quality tunes. Want to play the full orchestra version of Ode to Joy whenever the FEDEX guy shows up? No problemo.

Decorative - Decorative wireless doorbells may not be as varied as the wired counterparts but we're getting there. They are more expensive than the standard models but they sure do look impressive.

Here are some things you definitely should know about wireless door chimes...

They're more expensive than wired doorbells.

The price difference on lower end models are negligible but for the higher end models, the price difference is significant.

How Far Will You Go?

The range of the wireless doorbell is very important. Consider the size of your abode when choosing the your door chime. Obviously, a bigger house will require a model with longer range. Keep in mind that the long range models are also more expensive than the standard models.

Easy Installation

Wireless doorbells are very easy to install and uninstall. It's just like putting picture fram on your wall. You can use a double sided tape to mount the outside piece or you can use screws. The receiver is portable and you can place it anywhere in the house as long as it is within the range of the unit. Most models also come with a belt clip so you can take it with you conveniently.

Power It Up

Most wireless door chimes are battery powered. Some can be plugged into a power outlet but this limits the portability of the device. However, using batteries would mean that you will need to periodically replace them. The models that are powered by size D batteries are preferable over the ones powered by triple A batteries.

Personalized Tones

Like cellphones, you can customize the chimes of your wireless doorbell. You can use practically any sound you like. You can record voice or songs. You can use music files stored in you computer. You imagination is the limit.

Interference

Wireless devices are prone to interference. Sometimes a wireless door chime may go off even if no one is near your door. The higher end models are better at getting rid of false alarms.

Conclusion

Wireless door chimes are portable, easy to install, and very customizable. You can choose between battery powered or one that plugs in to an electrical outlet. Buy the higher end models to avoid false alarms.