Best Video Doorbells for Chime

#1

Chime volume and options are generally praised. The included chime or HomeBase speaker is described as loud, and some reviews note multiple ringtone choices and the ability to use Echo...

#2

The bundled plug-in chime is a real value add and is usually described as loud, customizable, and easy to pair. Multiple reviewers liked having tone and volume controls available without...

#3

The included chime experience is generally positive via the HomeBase or bundled plug-in chime, though some wired versions do not ring an existing mechanical chime.

#4

The chime is repeatedly described as loud and easy to customize (volume and tones). One demo highlights many selectable chime sounds and quick pairing.

#5

An included chime adapter and whole-home chime options (including Ecobee devices and, in some setups, smart speakers) are frequently praised. A couple of reviewers mention the adapter can be bulky...

#6

Existing chime support and Google speaker announcements are recurring positives, with added control over indoor chime behavior and speaker chimes.

#7

The included indoor chime is frequently described as very loud and effective, with customization options like volume control and custom ringtones in the Aqara ecosystem. Multiple reviews note it is...

#8

Chime support is strong, with adjustable tones and volume, Echo announcements, and wireless chime pairing all mentioned.

#9

Chime options are flexible: you can use Ring Chime devices and Alexa/Echo speakers/displays for announcements, and wired chimes can work when hardwired in some setups.

#10

The chime is loud, adjustable, and supports custom tones, and it doubles as a repeater and storage host. The main drawback is that the doorbell cannot ring an existing mechanical...

#11

Chime behavior is a strength: it can ring the existing chime and/or HomePods with audible announcements, but compatibility with older chimes varies and setup can take extra wiring.

#12

A plug-in chime is included and is described as loud and customizable, but Always On or 24/7 recording may require bypassing an existing mechanical chime.

#13

A plug-in indoor chime is included and can be loud with selectable tones/volume, but the system typically cannot use an existing mechanical chime and the module takes up an outlet.

#14

The included Wi-Fi/digital chime is appreciated for volume and sound customization and for motion-based chimes, but reports differ on reliability and compatibility with existing in-home chimes.

#15

Chime support is workable but fragmented: the doorbell may not include a dedicated chime, yet can use existing wired chimes, HomeBase devices, optional plug-in chimes, and Echo devices as in-home...

#16

Chime options are broad (existing mechanical chime in some cases, HomeBase as a chime, plug-in chimes, Alexa, and phone alerts). The biggest caveat is a reported wiring tradeoff where enabling...

#17

Chime support is widely discussed, including mechanical vs digital configurations and included chime adapters. Some installs required transformer upgrades or tuning to avoid unreliable ringing behavior, while others report it...

#18

Chime support is a major upgrade and can work with existing mechanical/digital chimes, but the included chime controller confuses some installs and may not fit neatly in certain chime boxes.

#19

Chime support is flexible if an existing or Google speaker/display setup is available, but the product does not include a separate remote chime.

#20

No chime is consistently included in the box; users rely on existing wired chimes, Ring Chime add-ons, or Alexa/Echo announcements.

#21

When hardwired, it can trigger a traditional chime; in battery-only mode there is no standalone plug-in chime, so most users rely on phone alerts or Nest speakers/displays for announcements.

#22

Chime behavior is flexible (in-home chime when wired, Ring Chime/Ring Chime Pro, and Alexa announcements), but several reviews point out extra cost if you need to add a chime or...

#23

An indoor chime is not typically included; users either wire into an existing chime or add an Arlo Chime 2 for indoor ringing.

#24

There is no dedicated indoor chime in the box, so most setups rely on phone alerts, Echo announcements, a wired chime, or a Blink Mini as a workaround. Wired chime...

#25

No dedicated chime is included in the box. Reviews commonly point to wiring it to an existing chime or using Echo devices or a Blink Mini as the in-home ringer...

#26

A consistent theme is that it will not ring an existing mechanical chime. Most reviewers recommend using a Ring Chime, Chime Pro, or Alexa devices for indoor alerts, which adds...