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How to Install a Wireless Doorbell

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When you need a doorbell system in your home, nothing installs faster than a wireless doorbell system. Basic kits are available online that contain a wireless push button and wireless receiver. Also, there are additional transmitters and receivers available to extend the listening range of your system and to cover more doors.
Products like “doorbell extenders” are available which allow you to keep your wired system and add wireless elements to it. Take a moment to read this article if you would like more information on wireless systems or feel free to call or email us with any questions.

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Top 10 Most Decorative Doorbell Chime Covers & Buttons

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A doorbell isn’t just about the sound it makes, or the technical aspects of the chime. A doorbell is a decorative accent to your home. When people enter your home, one of the first things they see is your doorbell.
You’ve spent a ton of money decorating your home with nice drapes, furniture, and art work, but left that “plain Jane,” builder-grade doorbell in your foyer…you’re not builder grade! Take down that doorbell and install something that reflects who you are.
This article reviews our “Top 5 Decorative Doorbell Covers,” and “Top 5 Doorbell Buttons.” Although these may not be what you are specifically looking for, we hope this article inspires you to find exactly what you want.

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The History of the Doorbell: Who Invented the Doorbell

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We take it for granted…that thing you don’t appreciate when it is working and hate when it’s not….the lonely doorbell. Doorbells and door chimes, or forms of them, have been around for a very long time. In Roman times, home owners had wind chimes, knockers, and other devices visitors could use to announce their presence.
This article covers a brief outline of doorbells and their history. It’s a fun article with pictures and other information you might find useful. We would also like to thank the photographers who own these pictures for letting us use them in this article.

Doorbells for Hearing Impaired & Elderly – Never Miss a Visitor

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As we age, one of the first things “to go” is our hearing. Things we took for granted in our younger years like hearing the phone ring, the television, or the front doorbell buzz are all things we miss dearly in our older years.
It’s not just a convenience factor, there are safety reason we need to have products we can hear or see. Fire alarms, visitors at the door, or emergency phone calls are just a few examples. We carry over 100 products at 1800doorbell.com designed with the hard of hearing in mind. From simple door chimes with a bright flashing strobe light, to alarm clocks that vibrate your pillow, they are all designed for ease of use and effectiveness. This article outlines a few basic points when choosing the right doorbell for the hard of hearing.

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Doorbell Repair – How to Fix a Broken Doorbell or Doorbell Button

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As we age, one of the first things “to go” is our hearing. Things we took for granted in our younger years like hearing the phone ring, the television, or the front doorbell buzz are all things we miss dearly in our older years.
This article reviews the basic steps necessary to install a wired doorbell. Let’s face it, not everyone wants, or has the home improvement skills necessary to install a low-voltage electrical component in their home. This article also has recommendations on alternatives to wired doorbells you may want to consider if the install of a wired door chimes seems daunting to you.

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How Does a Doorbell Really Work?

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The technology behind a doorbell hasn’t really changed that much over the last 100 years. As a matter of fact, most of your traditional wired doorbells are pretty much the same, while wireless door chimes offer complex circuit boards to emit gorgeous melodies and sound at long ranges.
This article describes the basic functionality of both wired doorbells and wireless door chimes. By understanding the basic concepts of your product, you can often troubleshoot basic problems and/or identify the replacement parts you need.

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Reviews & Advice on Choosing the Best Wireless Doorbell

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We know it might feel a little overwhelming when you’re trying to select a doorbell for your home or office. Wireless doorbells have come a long way over the years.
Most “residential” grade wireless product top out with a range at the 150 ft., with some models hitting 300 ft. While this is fine for most homes, offices and commercial applications have too many environmental factors that will degrade a wireless signal. For that, you need something with more “punch,” with ranges of 500ft or more.
This article explains many of our residential and commercial wireless door chime products in a review format to give you information on how to choose a wireless door chime and reviews of some of the wireless door chimes we recommend.

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How to Avoid Interference with Your Neighbor’s Doorbell

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When we refer to interference when talking about entrance alerts, wireless doorbells, and driveway alarms, we are referencing nearby devices activating your products. A good example would be a wireless door chime ringing, you go to the door, and no one is there. Often times this happens when a nearby device, within range, is on the same frequency of your wireless device.

Privacy codes enable you to modify the frequency, eliminating this interference. This article covers, in detail, how to change the privacy codes on your wireless doorbells.