View all items > Doorbells & Door Chimes Doorbell Transformers & Wire View all 3 items > Doorbells and Doorbell SystemsA doorbell may be the first experience a guest has with your home. Make that moment memorable with a functional doorbell that also speaks to your tastes. Want function over flash? We have doorbells with basic designs that get the job done and complement any home. However, you also have the choice to enhance the exterior of your home with a decorative doorbell. Designs that range from nautical themes to nature and more, True Value has the doorbells and doorbell systems that will perfectly complement any home.Before replacing a doorbell, you'll want to know the type of doorbell system you currently have and decide if you want to replace the same system or try a new one. Doorbell systems can be split into two groups, wired and wireless. Their function is the same, but they work in different ways. If you need help with your doorbell installation project, enlist the expert help of a Hardwarian at your local True Value store, or stop by our project library for comprehensive guides on making your house a safer, happier home.
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It is best to set up your Wi-Fi extender with a unique network name (SSID). Setting up the extender to mirror your main network creates a situation where Ring will see the same network through both access points, and may not connect to the one you want to connect to (the extender). Giving your extender a unique network names ensures that Ring will only connect to the extender.In general, you want to place your extender near the location where your Ring product is mounted. In many cases you get the best results by placing it just on the other side of the same wall. Because it is plugged into electricity at all times, the extender can reach further to your main router than Ring can on battery power. It is possible to be too far from the router though, in which case the extender may have poor signal. Experiment...try a few locations, starting close to your Ring and then trying different outlets that slowly get closer to your main router. You'll eventually find the best location to give the best picture quality from Ring.
Note: We recommend 1 Mbps or higher internet connection speeds for Ring Doorbell and Stick Up Cam. We recommend 2 Mbps or higher for Ring Doorbell Pro. Input your password for your main WiFi network. Press Next, then Finish to complete the setup. Once completed, extender should have RE and power illuminated and the wireless button should be blinking. The final step is to move your extender to a power outlet located fairly close to Ring's mounting location. Wait for the RE light to come on. Now Connect Ring to the new extender network. Open the Ring App, tap Add Device, then go through the setup process. Be sure to select the unique network name you gave the extender during step 8 above so Ring will connect to the extender. Full Manual for TP Link TL-WA850RE WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide for Netgear EX2700 WiFi Range ExtenderI do a lot of product testing at home and receive package deliveries almost every day. Occasionally I'll miss a delivery that must be signed for because I've left the house for a few minutes to drop my son off at school, or run down to the basement for something.
Thanks to the Ring Video Doorbell ($199), I haven't missed a delivery in months. This pricey digital home doorbell uses an HD (720p) camera and your home's Wi-Fi network to sound a chime and send real-time video to your smartphone when someone presses the Ring button. It installs in minutes and delivers high-quality video, though audio quality could be better and the internal battery doesn't last very long between charges. SkyBell Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Icontrol Networks Piper nv Netgear Arlo Security System (VMS3230) D-Link HD Wireless N Day/Night Outdoor Cloud Camera (DCS-2330L) Schlage Century Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock (BE469NX CEN619) Design and Features Measuring 4.9 by 2.4 by 0.8 inches (HWD), the Ring doesn't look like a typical doorbell. The upper part of the device is made of black plastic and houses a 1,280-by-720-pixel camera with a 180-degree field of view. It also holds a motion sensor. The metallic lower part of the doorbell (available in Satin Nickel, Antique Brass, Polished Brass, and Venetian Bronze) contains an LED-backlit Ring button that glows blue when you press it and sounds a loud chime that can be heard from the speaker at the bottom of the device, as well from the speaker of any connected mobile devices.
The doorbell comes with a 4.9-by-2.4-inch mounting plate that attaches to any surface including wood, cement, brick, vinyl, and stucco. The folks at Ring give you a small toolkit containing everything you'll need to mount the device, including a level, a screwdriver, a masonry drill bit, weather sealant, and mounting hardware. The doorbell is certified for outdoor use and has an operating range of -5 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit. It connects to your home Wi-Fi network and supports 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity on the 2.4GHz band. View All 5 Photos in Gallery The Ring has an internal rechargeable battery. To recharge it you have to remove the doorbell (it slides easily off the mounting plate) and connect it to a USB charger using the included cable and the mini USB port on the back of the device. It takes around 10 hours for a complete charge, which is supposed to give you a full year of battery life (more on this later). App Connectivity The Ring doorbell works with iOS and Android mobile devices, but lacks PC Web browser support.
The app isn't very flashy, but it's easy to use. When the Ring button is pressed, your smartphone will ring and notify you that someone is at the door. Tapping the notification opens a live feed that lets you see who is there and gives you the option of accepting or denying the call. If you accept the call you can use the microphone icon to initiate a two-way conversation with the caller. Denying the call ends it. The main page of the app displays a list of installed doorbells and their location (street address). This page also has a section for viewing and changing your account settings. Tapping the My Devices icon takes you to a page with a map showing the doorbell's location and links to Device and Motion Settings, Recent Activity, and Shared Users pages. The Recent Activity page lists the date and time of all accepted and missed calls as well as motion-triggered events. Tapping the arrow to the right of an event launches a video clip of the event, complete with audio. Recorded video is stored in the cloud, but you'll have to pay a yearly $30 subscription fee to use this feature.
Once the video is captured you can play it back using the app and download it to your smartphone (the cloud will hold up to six months of video). The Device Settings page is where you go to turn on call and motion alerts, check the battery level, and change your location. The Motion Setting page contains a video tutorial on how to set motion sensitivity using the Zones and Range settings. It also has three Smart Alert sensitivity settings that identify repeated or continuous motion to avoid too many (or too few) notifications. The Shared User setting lets you invite additional users, such as family members, so that they can receive call and motion alerts. Missing is an on-demand video feature that lets you use the Ring's camera to take a peek outside without waiting for a call, but there are plans to add this feature at a later date. Installation and Performance Installation was easy. First I downloaded the app and created an account with my name, email address, and a password.
I gave the doorbell a name and confirmed my address and location. Following the instructions on the app, I pressed the button on the back of device, went to my smartphone's Wi-Fi settings, and connected to the Ring's SSID. I then reconnected to my home Wi-Fi and entered my password, and the Ring was connected. I mounted the doorbell to the wood siding to left of my front door using the included wood screws. It's recommended that you use the existing wiring from your traditional doorbell (if it exists), which supplies power to the Ring and uses your existing door chime, but I bypassed this step in order to test the doorbell's internal battery. The entire setup and installation process took around 10 minutes. The Ring doorbell never failed to emit a loud chime or send a notification to my smartphone when the button was pressed. Daytime live video quality was crystal clear with sharp, well-defined colors. Black-and-white night vision video was equally as sharp out to around 20 feet, and recorded video looked every bit as good as the live feed.
The Ring's two-way audio worked reasonably well, but every now and then communications would become garbled, and on two occasions there was no audio at all. The rechargeable batteries in my doorbell lasted around 2.5 months before requiring a charge, well short of the 12-month target. The Ring is supposed to send a low-battery alert when the level dips below five percent, but that never happened. I noticed the doorbell wasn't chiming and checked the battery level to find that it was at 3 percent. To be fair, the device was subject to extremely cold temperatures for most of the month of February and I was testing it constantly, so you can expect longer battery life under more favorable conditions. Conclusions With the Ring Video Doorbell, you can see who is at your door from the safety and comfort of your couch. It lets you accept or deny visitor calls, and uses motion detection to alert you of activity on your doorstep even when the bell hasn't been rung. The 720p camera delivers sharp video with good color, but audio quality is hit or miss.