For this category, a wireless doorbell is defined from the transmitter (push button) to the receiver, where radio signal passes a signal from the triggered transmitter (wireless doorbell push button) and the wireless doorbell receiver. If you are a business owner and want something high-powered, take a look at our store door chime category. A great advantage of wireless chimes is the expandability where you can add more push buttons and receivers to expand the system throughout your home or office.
Plug in Doorbells and Battery Operated Doorbells
Wireless Door Chimes typically come in one of two flavors; plug in doorbells or battery operated doorbells. All of the wireless door chimes in this category use wireless push buttons (battery operated) and when a visitor pushes the button a wireless radio signal is sent to the chime receiver.
Battery Operated Doorbells:
A battery operated doorbell uses alkaline or lithium batteries to power it. In most cases the battery life is long lasting (2-3 years) due to the fact that doorbells aren’t typically triggered very much on a daily basis. For store door bell use, most of the longer range wireless chimes use a more powerful lithium battery. Some of the battery operated door chimes, such as the LRA-D1000, are battery operated by default and have an optional plug for power. Another example of a battery operated door bell that can also use a plug is the
Plug in Doorbells:
A plug in doorbell or plugs into a standard wall outlet. Many models like the ERA-RXPG, LRA-DCRXS, and the RC3260, for example, have prongs directly on the back of the chime unit, while some uses a plugin transformer with a cord.
We carry both models with plug-in & battery operated receivers, as well as specialty chimes that are longer range doorbells, doorbells with flashing lights, and more. Wireless door chimes are used synonymously with the terms wireless doorbell.
The important thing to remember when purchasing a wireless doorbell is that the wireless push buttons and receivers only work within the brand’s eco-system. For example, if you see the popular “ERA” series by Safeguard Supply, all the wireless push buttons and wireless doorbell receivers work with one another.
The wireless range of your chime, for plugin and battery powered door bells is also an important factor to consider. The range as shown on the website is the laboratory-tested range. Real-world environmental factors will reduce the signal. For example, a concreate poured wall could cut the signal down by 40%-50%, while interior walls tend to cut the signal by 10%-20%. If you have a small home, a 150ft range will probably work. If you have a large home or business, a 1,000 ft. range wireless doorbell should suffice. A large business, warehouse, or retail store will need a plug in doorbell from the ERA series with a range of up to 4,000 ft.
With the success of the ERA-DCRX receiver with 12V outputs & the ERA-VPRX portable receiver, Safeguard Supply is happy to announce the ERA-DCKIT which includes a long-range push button & plugin receiver with a flashing strobe. Although it looks more residential in design, don’t be fooled. The kit still packs the long-range power of 4000 ft. that’s standard with all ERA products.
The ERA-PBDCR is a commercial door chime kit that features a nicely styled wireless doorbell push button and a robust desktop receiver. With a range of up to 4,000 feet, this kit is guaranteed to work in your location or your money back. Compatible with all ERA sensors & receivers, this kit is easily expandable. Choose from 12 different chime songs to fit your needs.
Our most popular Warehouse & Business Entry and Doorbell Kit. Power through the steel, concrete, and other building materials present in commercial applications with a range of 4,000 feet. This wireless warehouse door chime receiver features 4 x 12V DC outputs allowing the use of a variety of different accessories, including strobes (siren, buzzer, etc.), sirens, bells, etc., for each zone. Pair up to 12 transmitters (push buttons, door contacts, motion sensor, or outdoor driveway sensor). Use as many receiver chimes as necessary to hear the alert in multiple locations.
Our popular Warehouse Kit is back and better than ever! Now with an extended range up to 4,000 feet. The receiver chime has also been updated to feature 4 x 12V outputs allowing a different strobe (siren, buzzer, etc.) for each zone. Choose from 5 different strobe light colors.
The kit comes with one plugin chime receiver, 1 transmitter (which can be used as a push button or door contact), bell wire, and a strobe light. Add on additional receivers to hear in multiple locations, or additional transmitters for more than one door. Excellent range and a fantastic product for large or hard-to-hear areas.
The ERA-DCRX is a long-range wireless chime receiver compatible with the ERA series of products, except for the ERA-PIR-SPK which is a standalone product. Purchased as a kit, this receiver is featured in the ERA-UTDCR & the WDK-ERA-STROBE.
This universal transmitter is compatible with the Safeguard Supply “ERA” line of products. It may be used as a door/window contact or a wireless push button. When triggered, it will transmit a wireless signal up to 4,000 ft. to an ERA receiver – the ERA-DCRX or the ERA-RXPG. The transmitter is powered by a 3-volt lithium-ion battery which comes included with purchase. To purchase the complete kit, please see the ERA-UTDCR Warehouse & Business Wireless Doorbell Kit Designed for Business Use and the WDK-ERA-STROBE Warehouse Wireless Doorbell Kit / Entry Alert & Strobe Light For Large, Loud Areas.
RC3256 Carlon Wireless Plug-in Wireless Doorbell & Nightlight Kit from Carlon features an RC3256 plugin receiver (with a small nightlight feature) and an RC4121 wireless push button. This product is compatible and virtually the same as the Carlon or Dimango RC3253. The only difference is the RC3256 has a small light, that serves as a night light on the bottom of the unit. The RC3253 is no longer in production so this is a great replacement.
By popular demand, Safeguard Supply is proud to introduce the wireless long-range plug-in receiver, the ERA-RXPG. Compatible with all the ERA series of sensors and the ERA-DCRX. Mix and match them to create a solution for your environment. This receiver provides the flexibility of simply plugging the chime into a standard wall outlet. With three modes of operation – strobe, strobe & sound, or sound only, with handy volume control, it offers a loud sound along with a bright flashing strobe to provide an audible and visual notification when the sensor is triggered by a guest, delivery or customer.
BEST SELLER! Great for large homes and businesses that need to transmit over long distances, the LRA-D1000 has the power you need to penetrate walls that typical products cannot. A selector switch on the side of the door chime can be set to “flash,” “chime,” or “flash and chime.” A great choice for use in residential applications for the hard of hearing or in noisy, commercial environments. This is a great product for homes of all sizes and mid-sized businesses. For large commercial spaces or if you need a business door chime system with external accessories such as Fire Alarm Bells, Loud Sirens, or Strobe Lights, visit the ERA-UTDCR Business Doorbell.
The LRA-DCRX is a wireless doorbell/door chime receiver compatible with the Safeguard Supply line of notification devices. Featuring loud volume control and a bright strobe that adds a visual display, this product will receive signals from up to four compatible long range transmitters/sensors. Use with the push button, door contact, motion sensor or driveway sensor.
Super Bright plug-in doorbell with flashing strobe light is Loud & is perfect for hearing impaired or noisy environments. Easy to use kit includes a push button and a chime with a bright flashing strobe on top. The chime plugs into any available outlet where the chime/strobe needs to be located. Add on additional chimes around the home or additional push buttons for a back or side door. Compatible with all products in the LRA series of products. Quick and easy setup and a 90-decibel chime make this product a must-have. Select “Chime Only”, “Strobe Only”, or “Chime & Strobe”.
Plug-in flashing strobe chime is compatible with all of the LRA Series of products. The super loud chime has a decibel rating of 85-95 depending on the sound chosen. Coupled with the flashing strobe light this chime will grab the attention. Choose between “Sound only”, “Strobe only”, or “Sound and Strobe together” to suit your specific needs. Perfect for loud areas or hard of hearing.
Extend the range of your LRA wireless system by another 1000 feet. Simply place this “repeater” between your transmitter and chime receiver for an extended range. Battery Operated, and no set up or pairing required.
You won’t find a wireless warehouse doorbell that is more reliable and easy to use than the UTDCR-4000 (LH-4000). Great for warehouses and businesses who need an extended range of products. Amazing 4000-5000 foot range from the transmitter (push button or door window contact) to the chime receiver. With the ability to expand this kit, you’ll have a wireless doorbell with multiple receivers. Never miss a customer or delivery again.
The DCR-4000 receiver by Dakota Alert is compatible with all 4000 series of products by Dakota. An effective, reliable receiver will play a selected chime sound when triggered by a transmitter/receiver. The unit plugs into a standard wall outlet and has a range (from transmitter to receiver) of up to 5,000 ft.
Our most popular strobe light doorbell. Ideal for hearing impaired or noisy environments. The doorbell flasher for deaf kit includes a push button and a chime, coupled with a bright flashing strobe. The doorbell flasher chime plugs into any available outlet where the chime/strobe needs to be located. Add on additional chimes around the home or additional push buttons for multiple doors. Quick and easy set up has the system running in a matter of minutes.
Stylish, petite, and multi-functional, this wireless kit by Safeguard Supply has everything you need! With 52 ringtones to choose from and 4 levels of adjustable volume, you could easily plug a receiver into any room in your home. The SS110 has a wireless signal of up to 1000 feet, an LED visual alert, a completely weatherproof push button, and is compatible with multiple receivers and/or transmitters. Have push buttons at multiple doors and chimes in every room!
The wireless “touch” doorbell kit comes with a smooth, diamond finish push button and a plug-in chime receiver. LOUD ringtone can be adjusted up to 110dB – the loudest that we carry! 900 ft. range makes this kit ideal for home or business use. The easy setup and 52 different chimes sounds make it a fantastic buy!
Imagine never having to change batteries again! This incredible wireless doorbell converts the energy of pushing the doorbell button into electricity that transmits to the receiver! This system has a range of up to 600 feet in open air and up to 300 with doors and walls. There are 52 chimes to choose from and a decibel rating of 110, making this our loudest wireless system.
The RC3500D allows you to extend the listening range of your existing doorbell and add battery-operated receivers through your home. The portable, outdoor-rated receiver can be mounted to the wall or carried to other areas of your home.
The RC3423 is a great choice for a wireless door chime. Not only does it look sleek and modern, but also plays 13 different chime sounds. Hang it vertically or horizontally to fit your style. The kit features a wireless push button and wireless door chime receiver. Add more push buttons or receivers if you have multiple doors, or want to hear the chime in several locations throughout your home.
The RC8523R is a battery-operated wireless door chime receiver compatible with the Thomas & Betts (Carlon/Dimango) brand of wireless door chime products. Use this receiver to expand your Carlon / Dimango wireless door chime products or a replacement.
White is back in and better than ever! This stylish white cover has brass-finish tubes down the side and a 4″ speaker for superior sound. The sound is loud, crisp and clear! Mounted on the wall this battery door chime looks attractive and gives you the look of real brass doorbell tubes, at a steal!
Are you looking for a wireless door chime that is simple, wireless, and battery-powered? If the answer is “Yes”, then the Carlon RC3530 is just what you need! Carlon makes only the best and most reliable chimes, but this one also carries a 1-year warranty should anything go wrong! A great chime that comes with peace of mind…perfect!
This Wireless Door Chimes You Can Wallpaper & Paint is a decorator’s delight! Would you like to wallpaper your chime to blend in – or stand out – from the wall? This easy-to-pull-out front panel can be decorated with your favorite wallpaper and reinserted back onto the chime for instant charm and pizazz!
With thirteen sound options, 32 changeable codes to avoid interference and a 150-foot range, this beautiful oak doorbell is hard to beat. Both button and chime take batteries, allowing for easy setup.
How to Select the Right Wireless Doorbell Product for Your Needs
There are several factors you need to know before selecting the right wireless products. The best thing you can do is give us a call and we would be happy to help you. Below are some items you need to consider when choosing your chime.
Step 1: determine the wireless chime range you need?
The most important thing to consider is the distance from the transmitter (push button) to the receiver (speaker). Most manufacturers publish a range when tested in ideal environments, which usually means line-of-site and no interference. Any walls will diminish the signal by 20%-30%.
Standard chimes have a range of up to 150 ft. For standard chimes, you should feel comfortable selecting any of the products in the plug-in or battery-operated products.
Long-range chimes: have distances up to 5,000 ft. (depending on the model). We have a good article you can read regarding long-range chimes.
Step 2: Are there any special requirements such as a need for a doorbell for the hard of hearing?
We covered long-range chimes above, but we would also consider that to be a specialty type of chime. If so, we recommend you select the long-range category.
If you are hard of hearing or in a loud environment, you might want to consider a wireless chime with some sort of visual indicator. For standard chimes, we have the WC180 flashing chime. If you need a long-range chime and also a flashing light, there are two choices, the DC-1000 with a range of 1,000 ft., and the WDK-ERA-STROBE, which has a range of up to4000 ft. For a standard chime with a visual indicator, you can also choose the RC4120 which is compatible with other Carlon chimes.
Step 3: Battery Operated Doorbell or plug-in Doorbell?
The only real difference between these two different categories is whether the receiver is battery powered or plugs into a wall outlet. Other than that, the functionality is the same.
Battery operated door chime kits usually operate using C-sized or D-sized alkaline batteries. The DC-1000 is battery operated, however, a plug-in transformer is available for additional purchase. Battery-operated chimes may either be hung on the wall, while some models can sit on a desk or flat surface.
Plug-in chimes plug into a standard wall outlet.
An important note is that “most” brands are compatible with one another, regardless of whether they are plug-in or battery operated. The exception to this rule is the Honeywell brand, which has A, B, C, and D versions you need to consider.
I need a replacement part for an existing wireless chime product?
If you have an existing product, your choices are a little more limiting. First, determine the brand. In most cases you can purchase additional receivers, plugins or battery operated. There is a compatibility issue with older models, so we encourage you to give us a call.
For example, if you have the Dimango, Carlon, or Lamson & Sessions brand names, the technology changed in 2000 making the older models non-compatible with the more recent models.
More About Different Wireless Chimes
Plugin Door Chime Models:
Installation is a snap with plug-in doorbell kits. Simply mount the push button transmitter to the outside door and plug the door chime receiver into a standard wall outlet. With most manufacturers, you can mix and match battery-powered and plug-in receivers.
Battery Operated Door Bell Models:
These chime kits typically contain a transmitter and a receiver. The difference between these kits and the plug-in versions is that the receivers in these doorbell kits are powered by batteries.
Don’t let the fact that these are battery-powered worry you. Typically, the batteries will last 12-24 months, depending on usage and environmental factors. Battery operation allows you to mount these chimes higher in the wall and allows the manufacturer to design a more aesthetic design than seen in most plug-in models. As with the plug-in version, if you stay with a particular manufacturer, like Carlon, you can mix and match plug-in and battery-operated receivers.
Flashing Strobe Light Doorbell Products:
Whether you’re hard of hearing or need to hear a door chime in a loud area, our flashing wireless chimes are an inexpensive way to ensure you never miss a visitor to your door. We carry a line of products designed for residential and commercial use that are easy to install, easy to maintain, and work great.
Plug-In Receivers: Simply it into a Wall Outlet
This category shows our “plug-in” wireless door chime products. All of these products are wireless from the transmitter (a.k.a. push button) to the receiver. The receivers in this category plug into a standard wall outlet.
Choosing the Right Wireless Doorbell
Do you need a certain brand for compatibility reasons?
What range do you need? (push button to receiver)
Do you need additional push buttons and receivers to expand the kit?
Cost
Do You Need A Particular Brand
Most products from the same manufacturer will be compatible, except when it comes to the Honeywell brand of door chimes. Honeywell brands are listed as “A.B, C, D, or E” compatibility. All other brands on this page are compatible with one another. If compatibility is not a factor, then choose the model you want to be based on other factors.
Wireless Range of Wireless Chimes & Wireless Doorbells
This is one of the most important factors when choosing your wireless doorbells & door chime. When the range of a product is listed on a website, it’s typically the published range the manufacturer provides. This wireless range is typically “line of sight,” in an unobstructed environment, meaning no interference.
Many of plug in wireless door chimes, in this category, are the Carlon, Thomas and Betts brands of cordless door chimes. If you are looking for the “Dimango” or “Lamson & Sessions” brands, they are now known as Carlon or Thomas and Betts. All the Wireless Doorbells from Dimango are compatible with Dimango doorbells and most Dimango products work together. We also offer Dakota Alert, Safeguard Supply, Broan and Honeywell wireless doorbell systems.
Please note: Most wireless door chime manufacturers make their products cross-compatible. Meaning, a Carlon RC3253 receiver will work with all other wireless door chime products by Carlon. The Honeywell chimes listed on this site are also cross-compatible with one another, which allows you to mix and match battery and plug-in operated models, as well as plug-in door alarms, door alarms, and plug in door sensors.
Battery & Plugin Operated Door Chimes
Battery Operated Door Chimes
Do you need a new doorbell but don’t want to run expensive wiring? Maybe you just have trouble hearing your existing chime? Using a battery operated wireless unit is something to consider. Some folks have a negative view of wireless products like this, but more often than not, it’s because the products they have used in the past are of the highest quality. The truth is, the products you find at most local hardware stores, the major box store retailers won’t have the features and power they need to operate effectively in your home or business. Even some online stores will sell cheap models that are not effective. At 1800Doorbell, we’ve done a good job vetting products to ensure they do what they say they will do. Feel confident when you shop on our website based on our experience and the fact that we stand behind our products with a complete 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Easy to set up and install wireless products allow for more mounting options
Most products play more than one melody or note, allowing you to add wireless buttons on other doors
Easily add additional receivers to expand the listening range of your current system
Many modern and beautiful styles to choose from
New technology means a longer transmission range to ensure the product is reliable
Battery draw is not as high as you would expect. Most systems will work for 1-2 years prior to a battery change