First impressions count, and one of the first things people will notice when they visit your home is your doorbell. Wireless doorbells offer tons of handy features, making it easier – and often more fun – to know when someone is at your door. If you like the idea of volume control, customised ringtone chimes or simply improving your home security, they can do that too!
Whether it's a doorbell with camera or video, a long range, or a battery powered design, we have you covered with the lowdown on the best you can buy in the UK. Plus, we’ve rounded up the top models from brands like Tecknet and Honeywell, and will offer tips on online retailers such as Amazon, eBay and Argos to get you set up quickly and easily.
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Wireless doorbells work on wireless signals being transmitted from the pushbutton transmitter to the chime receiver. Different models offer different ranges, although the minimum is generally 100 m. This range refers to the maximum straight-line distance the signal can reach but bear in mind that thick walls and other objects can affect the signal.
If you are concerned about this, or if you have a large home, look for a model with a larger range of over 100 m or for a model that offers range boosters. Adding extra plug-in chimes will also mean that you will be able to hear your doorbell from anywhere in the house.
Many wireless doorbells also offer a visual display that will flash a coloured light from your chime to alert you when the doorbell rings, or look for a doorbell that will connect to a phone and vibrate.
It is a really handy feature to look for if you have difficulty hearing if you have a fairly noisy or busy home, or for when you’re vacuuming! You can also get bells that will alert your smart speaker.
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The ability to set the volume level on your chime unit is another very useful feature, so it’s well worth ensuring that the model you choose enables this. Whether you need the volume a little higher to hear it better or want the mute feature for when your baby is napping, it's a must for most users!
Many wireless doorbells also offer a wide range of ringtones to allow you to customise your visitor alerts. Although this can be useful for noisier homes, this is mostly a “nice to have” feature but is quite fun nonetheless. Kids, particularly, love changing the ringtones.
Motion sensors can be a great addition to your home security set-up, and some of the latest wireless doorbells available do offer this feature. These can be set up to trigger a light at night or a warning chime to let you know that someone is approaching your front door – which is also very handy if you need a bit of extra time to answer it!
In addition, some of the higher-end doorbells incorporate a camera, giving them a range of video functions that are really useful. This will allow you to see who it is before answering your door, usually via a dedicated app on your phone or device, which lets you access the video feed, answer the ring, control the volume or even turn your chimes on or off.
You'll even be able to keep an eye on it while you’re out and about, so you can check to see if the postie is coming with that long-awaited Amazon parcel. Also consider whether recordings are made from video footage and if they are, how these are stored for security purposes. Many offer cloud storage (usually for a small subscription cost) for added peace of mind.
More and more households are now using home security and virtual personal assistant systems such as Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant, and to keep up, some wireless doorbells can now integrate with these systems.
This allows you to answer your doorbell remotely and alter its settings using voice commands through these systems. This feature is not only really handy, but a must for any serious technophile!
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While wireless doorbells save you having to wire your push-button module into your electrics, they still have an energy requirement as they send wireless signals to the door chime and/or your smartphone app.
Many models use a rechargeable battery, so don't forget to stock up before you buy to ensure you don't miss a visitor. Alternatively, you could go for a self-powered module, saving you the hassle of recharging your battery.
If you don’t have a porch or covered area over your doorbell, it’s worth ensuring that you choose a wireless doorbell that is waterproof. Waterproof, or at least weatherproof, doorbells will last longer as they are better suited to bearing up under adverse conditions.
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus | ![]() | Packed Full of Advanced Security and Video Features | |
2 | 1byOne Easy Chime Wireless Doorbell Set | ![]() | A Maintenance-Free Doorbell That's Superb Value for Money | |
3 | KAMEP Video Doorbell Wireless 1080P|KBT-C104WX | ![]() | For 24/7 Video Surveillance Through Your Doorbell! | |
4 | SadoTech White Wireless Doorbell Kit | ![]() | A Customisable, Expandable Wireless Doorbell System | |
5 | Tecknet Wireless Doorbell Kit|WA888 | ![]() | Affordable, Customisable and Easy to Set Up | |
6 | KooPower Wireless Doorbell | ![]() | A Reliable Option With 52 Different Chimes to Choose From | |
7 | esLife No Battery Required Wireless Doorbell | ![]() | Dustproof, Waterproof and Has a Visual Display | |
8 | Honeywell Home Series 9 LED Doorbell|DC915NG | ![]() | Offers Nightlight Modes and Honeywell Home Activlink Integration | |
9 | Byron Wireless Doorbell with Portable and Plug-in Flashing Chime|BY535 | ![]() | Never Miss a Thing With Handy Strobe Light and Portable Receiver | |
10 | Kamep Video Doorbell Camera Wireless with Cordless Chime|YZY-J7 | ![]() | Wireless Video and Security on a Budget |
The Ring wireless doorbell is not just a wireless doorbell. With its motion sensing and video features, it can integrate with your existing security system to keep your home and family safer, as well as allowing you to see who’s at your door and even answer it from wherever you have a smartphone internet connection or access to your Alexa system.
Compatible with a whole range of Alexa-ready or Ring devices, you can adjust your doorbell and chime settings or receive notifications when your doorbell is pressed or your motion sensors are triggered right to your phone or tablet. A real winner!
While many wireless doorbells suffer from poor quality ringtones, the 1byone Easy Chime boasts 36 CD-quality tunes and a five-level adjustable volume control to ensure that you never miss a parcel. The transmitter is IP44 dustproof and waterproof for longevity even in unforgiving weather.
The power of the push is enough to generate the energy needed to transmit the doorbell signal to the receiver, so you never need to charge or change your doorbell batteries.
This feature-packed HD wireless video doorbell adds security and functionality to your home security set up, with two-way audio, pre-recorded greeting options and night vision video. There’s a 32 GB mini SD card built into the unit to record video clips, and you can also subscribe for cloud storage of your recorded footage.
In addition to a motion sensor and wide camera viewing angle, this model boasts infrared lights that can light up a 16 foot range in the dark. With a dedicated smartphone app allowing multiple users to access and control the doorbell, stalking your latest online delivery has never been more fun!
This kit allows you to connect additional receivers, transmitters, motion sensors and door sensors to build a customisable system to suit your needs, whatever the size of your home. With an operational range of 300 m, the modules included in this initial starter pack should be more than sufficient, too.
The transmitters boast an incredible 52 ringtones, and with four volume levels, you can turn your doorbell down low or up high during parties so you never need to miss a delivery. Completely waterproof and weatherproof, these quality doorbells are long-lasting, adaptable and very reasonably priced.
The Tecknet wireless doorbell offers 32 different chimes and four volume levels, enabling you to customise your ring alert and volume to suit your tastes. With an impressive operating range of just over 300 m, it's a good choice for larger homes.
Installation is easy as the chimes simply plug into a wall socket, while the weatherproof push button transmitter can be attached to your doorframe with double-sided tapes or screws. This is a cost-effective, wireless doorbell that can be set up in minutes!
The KooPower wireless doorbell has 52 different ringtone options to choose from and can be adjusted to one of three volume settings. The kit comes with one push doorbell transmitter and two plug-in chime receivers as well as the fixings required. Set up is easy and you can have your wireless doorbell installed in minutes.
Perhaps this model’s best feature is the kinetic-powered transmitter that means you’ll never need to charge the battery. The 150 m operational range is sufficient for most homes and the quality of the pairing between transmitter and receiver is reported to be excellent.
Featuring a no-maintenance kinetic energy-powered transmitter, this IP55 dustproof and waterproof wireless doorbell is a breeze to install and use. Its 150 m range is sufficient for most properties.
It offers four volume levels as well as a visual display to adapt the chimes to suit your needs, whether you’ve got (loud!) company or have a baby sleeping. Choose from one of the 58 ringtones to customise your greeting and make this system your own!
The Honeywell DC915NG wireless doorbell offers eight digitally-enhanced ringtones and adjustable volume controls up to a maximum of 90 dB. It also comes with an innovative sleep mode, ensuring any nappers in the house aren’t disturbed. The LED alert will provide visual cues for those with hearing difficulties or vacuuming duties!
The system is compatible with the Honeywell Home ActivLinkTM system, which provides a simple home security system to protect you and your family. However, it is quite expensive compared to the other doorbells with similar features, making it rank lower on our list.
This simple wire free and weatherproof doorbell is well-suited to users who have hearing difficulties, offering extra loud volume settings (up to 90 dB) as well as strobe light visual alerts. The battery-powered receiver unit can be carried with the user into the garden or around the house to ensure that you don’t miss a ring.
The downside to this set up is that you will need to purchase and maintain the batteries separately for the receiver, although its portability is a point in its favour. Some users have also found that the pairings can drop out in homes with thick walls.
This Kamep wireless video doorbell offers wide-angled view and night vision to allow you to monitor and record visitors to your home both day and night. It has a dedicated smartphone app, allowing you to adjust controls, access the camera and even answer the doorbell remotely.
This is a very reliable bit of security kit for a good price, at just under £80, but do be mindful that the the SD card loops when recording. You wouldn't want to erase anything you need to view in the future.
Written and researched by Sonata Winchester
No. 1: Ring|Video Doorbell 3 Plus
No. 2: 1byOne|Easy Chime Wireless Doorbell Set
No. 3: KAMEP|Video Doorbell Wireless 1080P|KBT-C104WX
No. 4: SadoTech |White Wireless Doorbell Kit
No. 5: Tecknet|Wireless Doorbell Kit|WA888
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