How Do You Program a Doorbell?
Doorbells have gotten a lot more exciting in the last few years. Gone are the days of just ringing the bell and waiting for someone to open up. These devices can now be linked to your computer or smartphone so that if someone rings your doorbell, it can alert you on any device you have with online access.
The only problem is that most people know nothing about programming their doorbells. A doorbell is an electronic device that makes a sound when someone pushes a button on the outside of their house. If you're wondering how to program your doorbell, Auto Home Hub will tell you it's not that hard at all!
Programming doorbells is surprisingly easy and takes relatively little time. In this article, we’ll show you how to program your doorbell with a few simple steps. But first, the installation process!
Installing a Wireless Doorbell
The installation of a wireless doorbell is one of those tasks that you can tackle by yourself. Here’s how it can be done.
Placement. Determine where you want to place your wireless doorbell. You want to make sure it's close enough to the door so that anyone who goes up to your front door can easily see it.
Grab a Drill. Use a drill bit that's slightly smaller than the screws included with your wireless doorbell kit so that they don't go all the way through the wall or door frame when you install them.
Make Holes. Drill holes through the wall or door frame into which you will insert screws to mount the wireless doorbell unit itself onto the surface of your choice (i.e., wall or door). Make sure these holes are big enough for both screws!
Location. Find a spot in your home where you can place the chime receiver. Ideally, this will be somewhere near an electrical outlet if you have the plug-in type. It should also be out of reach of pets or children who might accidentally knock it over.
Syncing Your Wireless Doorbell
Congratulations! You’ve finally installed your new wireless doorbell. It's time to get your doorbell synced up.
Your wireless doorbell is a great way to keep tabs on your home when you're away, but it's only as useful as it is connected. If you want to use your wireless doorbell to its full potential, then you will need to sync it with your smartphone.
This will allow you to see who's at the door, even if they don't ring the bell. It also allows you to receive push notifications when someone rings, so you can answer right away or ignore them if they're not important.
Put the batteries into the receiver and connect them to the transmitter according to the manufacturer's instructions. You may push the chime button, then select the desired chime, and then hit the transmitter button. If you are setting up multiple receivers, repeat this process with each one in order to synchronize them all.
With multiple receivers installed, make sure to choose different chimes for each one, so you don't get confused. Your front door should have a different chime than the back door; otherwise, you'll end up going back and forth! A receiver may be a battery-operated or plug-in type.
Download the Ring app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Open up the app and enter your address information so that it can find your home.
Once the app has found your location and displayed it on a map, click on "Add Device." This will bring up a list of all compatible devices within range of your phone's Bluetooth connection—typically about 30 feet. Choose "Add Device" next to "Doorbell" from this list (or if there are multiple doorbells at your address, they'll appear here too).
The app will walk you through setting up a new doorbell so that it works seamlessly with your phone!
Test Your Wireless Doorbell
It's now time to put the wireless doorbell to the test. Ask someone to press the doorbell button. If a chime can be heard, the installation is a success; otherwise, move the receiver closer to the transmitter or increase the range by installing more receivers.
You may also try moving your furniture around to ensure that it's not blocking the signals. Change the frequency or channel of your wireless doorbell if it is triggered by another device's remote control.
The Takeaway
So there you have it! You have now learned all about the best ways to install and sync a wireless doorbell.
The process is not as complicated as it may seem, and once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to do it with your eyes closed (or at least while watching TV).
We hope this guide has been helpful to you and that you have a great time using your new wireless doorbell!
