Trying to choose a doorbell turned out to be harder than I thought as there are loads to choose from, and wireless systems are very much the way things are done now. I've had experience with doorbells that had a failed battery, and they're a right pain , so this battery-free model suited me perfectly. I've put one bell unit in the hall, and the other in the side garage, so people who ring the doorbell can actually hear that it's rung.
Things I like:
Fitting is as easy as sticking it to your door-frame with the sticky pad provided, and then plugging in the ringers into a convenient mains socket. The act of pressing the button provides the power for the signal, and it works just fine. (I suspect it's a piezoelectric set-up, like in some sparking gas lighters, which is good news as it's a proven technology that works and lasts well.) Choosing a tune you like can take a while as there are plenty to choose from, but it's easy enough to set, and then set the desired volume, or have no volume at all, and rely on the light on the ringer. There's a removable clear plastic plate on the button unit which allows you to put your house number on it (or some other small legend).
The ringers are pretty chunky, so if you put one in a double socket, you won't be able to use the other socket.
Things I'm not happy with:
The small clear plastic plate on the button unit comes off a bit too easily. I've taped mine in place, but if the clip was a little more secure, I'd be happier. Slimmer ringers would be nice too, so they don't hog a double mains socket while only using one socket. This doesn't bother me, but might be a deal-breaker for some.
But all in all, I'm absolutely delighted with this doorbell, and would recommend it heartily, but advise you to bear in mind the chubby ringers.
| Manufacturer | esLife |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ESHG1187_SML |
| Package Dimensions | 12.4 x 10.2 x 9.4 cm; 320 g |
| Item model number | ESHG1187_SML |
| Power Source | ac |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | No Battery Required Wireless Doorbell |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 320 g |
