The 7 Best Wireless Doorbells The Spruce Has Tested

Best Overall

Honeywell RDWL313P Home 3 Series Wireless Doorbell

$39 $32 at Amazon $53 at Walmart $32 at Home Depot

Honeywell Home's 3 Series Plug-in Wireless Doorbell is elegant and effective, making it our top choice for most people (even among the more high-tech alternatives we tried). Its six sound options, which include traditional chimes and even a jazzy sax tune, include something for everyone. There's also an option for an LED flashing strobe as a visual alert.

The listed 84-decibel volume isn't the loudest out there if you need the sound to carry, but in a two-story home where we tested it, we found the highest volume setting to be quite loud and easily heard from anywhere. We originally mounted ours with the included adhesive pad. While it felt reasonably secure, we ultimately swapped to the two provided screws for extra security during colder winter months (which it handled just fine).

Notably, the doorbell button also looks durable and modern and is easy for visitors to see with its white color and small circular light. Installing and pairing the two pieces took us just 17 minutes (a mounting bracket and screws are also included, giving you two choices for installation).

The speaker and light-equipped receiver box simply plug into any wall outlet within 250 feet of the doorbell button, and you can move it around as needed. The push button comes with a coin-style battery for power.

While it lacks extra smart features, the Honeywell Home 3 Series Plug-in Wireless Doorbell does support wireless connections with up to four total accessories if you want to pair it with additional doorbells or door, window, or motion sensors (we did not test additional accessories besides the included push button.) You can set a different sound and light option for each device, as well as a "secret knock" for each doorbell with its settings, helping you to differentiate notifications from each other. 

_{Dimensions: 2.75 x 1.18 x 0.63 inches (doorbell); 4.33 x 2.75 x 1.67 inches (receiver) | Power Source: 1 CR2032 battery (doorbell, included); plug-in (receiver) | Wireless Range: 250 feet | Number of Chime Options: 6}

Best Budget

Blink Video Doorbell

$60 at Amazon $42 at Walmart $60 at Target

It doesn't take a huge investment to upgrade to a smart wireless doorbell with a camera. The Blink Video Doorbell is a slim, sleek device that costs considerably less than most Ring doorbell models (both brands are owned by Amazon), while still offering a similar smart functionality.

Like most Wi-Fi doorbells, it counts on connecting to a mobile app for most interactions, so it doesn't come with a speaker to hear the chimes inside your house. You instead get notifications on your phone or paired device when someone's at the door, with plenty of sound options to choose from. You can then check the video on the Blink app and talk to your visitor through two-way audio. 

Speaking of the Blink app, depending on your settings and preferences, you may find yourself toggling between it and the Alexa app, which can feel like a minor inconvenience at times. The doorbell unit can run solely on replaceable AA batteries, but we opted for hardwired installation, which was a simpler and faster process than with its Ring counterparts. We could also easily get existing Alexa gadgets in the house to deliver basic doorbell alerts, too.

Unfortunately, the bell requires a separate sync module accessory to access live video and two-way audio at any time, as well as to store video footage locally on a USB drive. You can also subscribe to Blink's monthly plan for cloud-based storage. We opted to skip the monthly plan and stick to seeing the feed when someone rings or motion is detected, which we were still quite pleased with.

The camera itself records in clear, 1080p, high-definition resolution. While some products support higher resolutions for more detail, the Blink's video feed loaded quickly and played so smoothly, whether we were viewing the feed from home or elsewhere. We found the motion detection to work decently well, too—sometimes too well, as we did get a flurry of notifications when the lawn was being mowed!

The only other hiccup was that there is about a one-second delay from when a person speaks into the camera at the door to when it comes to your phone. However, this happens with audio on many wireless doorbells linked to a smartphone app^.

_{Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.7 x 1 inches | Power Source: 2 AA batteries (included) or hardwired | Wireless Range: Not listed (dependent on Wi-Fi signal) | Number of Chime Options: Many (app-based)}

Best With Camera

Google Wireless Nest Doorbell

$180 $147 at Amazon $180 $169 at Walmart $180 at Target

Cameras open up a new dimension of capability for doorbells, and we like what we see with the battery-powered model of Google's Nest Doorbell. The doorbell delivers video resolution less than the typical 1080p, but we found that the picture was very clear and crisp.

The vertical orientation plus a wide, 145-degree viewing angle puts visitors and the front door area well into view, too; and the two-way audio came through in similar high quality for us. We even relied on the camera to monitor a passing tornado!

The physical doorbell sports a minimal design with four understated color variations for you to choose from (snow, linen, ivy, and ash). We went with a wireless installation via the rechargeable battery (which needs to be recharged roughly every two weeks).

There is the option to hardwire it, and you need the wired model if you want the potential for 24/7 recording. The battery version only records clips from motion or doorbell events over the past three hours (up to 30 or 60 days of history with different levels of Nest Aware subscriptions). 

Setting up the doorbell on the Wi-Fi network took a bit more time than the hardware, but was still simple enough. The device was able to easily connect with other smart devices we owned, like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Having it connected to these devices made it easier to hear the doorbell, whenever motion was detected or someone was at the front door. We noticed that the doorbell will start to recognize familiar faces, and say things like, “Marisa is at the front door.” 

While many smart devices only support the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band, the Nest doorbell offers the option to use the faster (but shorter-range) 5 GHz band. We also found it seamless to pick fun chimes for the holidays—like a howling wolf for Halloween or holiday music for Christmas.

_{Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.8 x 0.95 inches | Power Source: Rechargeable battery or hardwired | Wireless Range: Not listed (dependent on Wi-Fi signal) | Number of Chime Options: Many (app-based)}

Best Without Subscription

Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell

$260 $180 at Amazon $260 at Walmart View on Eufy.com

Eufy’s Security Dual Camera Video Doorbell comes at a rather steep upfront cost, but unlike most cloud-based wireless doorbells, it provides all video storage and several unique features for no additional monthly fee.

One downside is that, while those options tend to operate hub-free, the S330 does require the included HomeBase to make all its wireless connectivity and local network capabilities possible. Its ample 16 gigabytes of built-in storage can hold an estimated 180 days of recorded video clips, though (after six months of usage, we had just passed 1.7 gigs, so there's still lots of room there).

Setup for the hub involves plugging its power cord into an outlet and connecting to Wi-Fi, while the doorbell runs on a battery that you can recharge or hardwire. For our use, we went the hardwired route, using existing doorbell wires; installation took about 10 minutes. 

The doorbell camera itself has an extra-high, 2K resolution for its wide-angle camera. That's already rare, but the camera also adds a second, downward-tilted camera that is dedicated to monitoring your porch surface. Notably, it has a “delivery guard” feature that, when set up, lets you know if someone is approaching that package you haven’t retrieved from your doorstep yet, adding a layer of security to your front porch.

The S330 further one-ups competitors by incorporating a passive infrared (PIR) sensor that aids the regular motion sensor in more accurately detecting when someone is at your door. The motion sensor is so adept that it even picked up heavy rainfall. Our only complaint is that after sensing someone, it lags a bit, then takes a few seconds to load up the feed in your app. Only then can you talk back-and-forth with your visitor. Otherwise, this is a very thoughtful pick, with a lot of add-ons and zero app subscription acting as a guard between you and the advanced features.

_{Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches (doorbell); 5.1 x 3.3 x 3.3 inches (hub) | Power Source: Rechargeable battery or hardwired (doorbell); power cord (hub) | Wireless Range: Not listed (dependent on Wi-Fi signal) | Number of Chime Options: 10}

Best for Apartments

Avantek Wireless Doorbell

$18 $17 at Amazon

With their potentially tool-free installation and flexible placement, wireless doorbells are an ideal solution for apartment dwellers, and the Avantek Mini Wireless Doorbell CB-11 is an especially great example. In just a few minutes, we attached the doorbell button to our apartment's front door with its double-sided patch and plugged its receiver into an electrical outlet.

Its 1,000-foot range makes it usable even across a big building, and we had no trouble pairing the equipment and getting it to ring. One member of our team, who does not consider themselves handy whatsoever, was both relieved and impressed at the very breezy setup process. 

Both elements of the doorbell have a slim, black design that make them feel much more high-tech and premium than their under-$20 price. In reality, the device has few features for users to fuss with. There's no Wi-Fi or accounts to log into. The main settings to adjust are the chime type (we found certain tones irritating, but there's truly something for everyone out of the 52 choices) and the volume level.

The five sound levels go up to an impressively loud 115 decibels that rang clear throughout our apartment. The sound could be too loud for some people's (or pet’s) preferences, but it's easy to turn down, too—we found a good routine with adjusting the volume at times so that it didn't stir up the dog.

_{Dimensions: 3 x 1.57 x 0.6 inches (doorbell); 3.15 x 2.87 x 0.6 inches (receiver) | Power Source: 1 CR2032 battery (doorbell, included); plug-in (receiver) | Wireless Range: 1,000 feet | Number of Chime Options: 52}

Best Battery-Powered

Honeywell Series 9 Wireless Doorbell

$52 $46 at Amazon $46 at Home Depot $58 at Lowes

The 9 Series Portable Wireless Doorbell from Honeywell Home keeps things truly wire and hassle-free; it took us only 10 minutes to set up. It uses the same tiny, unobtrusive doorbell button as our best overall pick, the 3 Series Plug-in Wireless Doorbell, with a mounting bracket that's easy to install with the adhesive backing or just two screws.

We like that the 5-inch-square receiver unit is designed to go anywhere in your house, and has a long range and the ability to run on replaceable C-size batteries (not included) or a USB power cord (the cable is included, but no wall adapter plug). 

In a house with young children, we loved that the 9 Series allows for turning down the volume and moving it somewhere where the sound won’t bother any sleeping kids.

We found a suitable central location in the kitchen, with the fairly loud, 90-decibel audio turned down to about half-volume. Also, the sleep and mute modes were helpful; they silence rings for three, six, nine, or 12 hours, while everyone sleeps. The Honeywell Home 9 Series Wireless Doorbell also comes with 11 chime options, with support for custom MP3 files, like a personalized ringtone. 

On the visual side, seven-color LED lights outline the speaker. In person, they were so bright and we estimated you could see from 400 feet away, which is helpful for anyone who’s hard of hearing or has headphones on when the doorbell rings. This pick made a great impression on us, all in all, being decorative, helpful, and rather minimal. One member of our team even bought more to give as gifts!

_{Dimensions: 2.75 x 1.1875 x 0.625 inches (doorbell); 4.96 x 4.96 x 1.65 inches (receiver) | Power Source: 1 CR2032 battery (doorbell, included); USB power cable or 4 C batteries (receiver, not included) | Wireless Range: 450 feet | Number of Chime Options: 11 or upload custom option} 

Best Basic

SadoTech Wireless Doorbell

$22 at Amazon $21 at Walmart View on Newegg.com

Another budget-friendly doorbell, the SadoTech's Model C has plenty to offer if you just want a wireless doorbell that does the job and installs quickly. It comes with 52 chime options, giving you a wide range of choices to best suit your doorbell preference.

We had this doorbell up and running in five minutes; we simply stuck it to the wall outside and plugged the indoor receiver into an outlet. The sound is loud enough, and there's an LED light to go with it, but it's not bright enough to catch your attention from a distance.

In terms of design and construction, the doorbell is small, lightweight, and available in several bold colors. It's also available with one doorbell button and one chime (which we tested), a single button and two chimes, or two buttons and one chime. However, it felt less durable and less able to match your home's decor than other options. The SadoTech Model C is made of solid plastic and has no video, motion detection, or audio. It's the perfect option for those looking for a basic wireless doorbell.

_{Dimensions: 3.25 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches | Power Source: 1 A23 battery (doorbell, included); plug-in receiver | Wireless Range: 1,000 feet | Number of Chimes: 52}