can it be used with doorbell chimes
251817
Yes. There are two screws on the side of the unit (in the picture on Amazon it is on the left side) that allow you to connect your door bell wiring.
251818
As long as the current draw doesn't exceed the ability of the transformer, which is 40 VA ( not the same as wattage but close), it should be OK. Besides a doorbell is seldom used and for very short periods, should be OK.
251819
Yes, it can. Converting the 'va' to amps gives: 40va / 24v = 1.6 amps. Converting to watts gives: 1.6 x 24 = 38.4 watts.So as long as your total load (the doorbell chimes) does not exceed 1.6A or 38.4W (depending on how your load is listed), the rating of the xfmr will not be exceeded.The current draw (A) or wattage (W) of the chimes should be listed on the chimes themselves.
251820
It isn't designed as a doorbell transformer but it is a very heavy duty unit. It can handle the load of a doorbell without any problem. I used it to control a gas furnace. You may need to change the wiring a little to run two doorbells but it certainly will work.
1582556
It worked with the transformer from my chime. You will need to add a diode (supplied) to one of the door push buttons.
2220575
No, this unit will not work without an existing doorbell. Search for Wireless Doorbell and you can purchase wireless doorbells that have batteries in the button, and do not require wires.
1019103
Yes, I believe you can. My order came with two chime units and one bell button. Both chimes work with the one button. Then I ordered two more chime units and one bell button. All the chimes work with either button. I'm using two chimes and one button at my mother's and saving the others.
2132911
It has the expanded functionality to do so, but is not included in this purchase. This doorbell will work with this particular motion detector, supposedly: RCA902N1004/N
846565
If you mean to use the button as a call or alarm button, with the chime unit elsewhere, should be fine. The distance is severely limited by metal, ie my apartment front door, which cuts the range to about 25 ft. But if you're in a normal wood-frame house, you should be fine. Clever idea! Doorbell button does have to be pressed firmly--you'd want to go over it several times with practice runs if you're dealing with frail or confused person. Best of luck!
1854333
This is only the button. If your existing chime is functioning to your liking, this button will not affect it positively or negatively.
1751442
Yes it chimes for each door with a differant ring . You can designate number of rings to the door ..
557057
Any wired doorbell will work fine. I had no problem using the existing wired doorbell (also, this is a great product. very happy with it!)
2168145
I do not know whether it will work on a metal door frame. I can confirm though that it works where a single button push will activate multiple chimes placed in different locations of the house.We are close to trashing ours after just a year of use. The batteries are very quick to drain down. In addition, it will simply let out a chime at random times a couple times a month. I can't recall what rating I gave this product, but can tell you I will never buy another one.
2029942
Yes it can. I believe we bought another element door buzzer? To make this happen. We have two entrances and each has own sound. It is a good product.
1411914
It is only loud if you play a higher pitch chime sound but not any louder than most other doorbells. If want to play audio or music it will not resolve your issue.
1385870
I don't think so, but it may. The instructions recommend that you remove all existing buttons and use the ones supplied with the new unit. The wall control that comes with it is pretty sophisticated with a sensor eye and several buttons on it. It does only have two screws to attach the wires, so it is possible an ordinary button would work. It also comes with the keypad and two remotes that are quite small, so you may be able to just use one of those instead of an ordinary doorbell button. Sorry, I can't say for sure. You can probably ask Chamberlain Tech Support.
668161
Yes, it could. In fact, the orange one makes a doorbell sound. I'm not sure how you would mount it, though.
1815317
I don't see why not. It's small, portable, and volume adjustable, and the basic chime is not overwhelming.
1361142
You can use an existing doorbell. That is what I did and it works beautifully.
1200651
I guess it is possible electrically? You could go into the printed circuit board (PCB) of the button, and wire in your doorbell? The common house doorbell is just a closed wire connection, made by the button after all. But, that would take someone who designs PCB's, and really knew what they were doing. I guess you could do it mechanically too? But, realistically, it isn't made to do that and no one is going to link this product to an existing doorbell. It would be difficult.