{"id":6585,"date":"2021-06-25T06:03:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T06:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/?p=6585"},"modified":"2023-01-05T22:04:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T22:04:16","slug":"how-to-change-wireless-doorbell-frequency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-change-wireless-doorbell-frequency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Wireless Doorbell Frequency the Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to a wireless doorbell, you can change the frequency, and doing so will prove to be relatively straightforward. So, we will take you through the different steps you need to follow to do this successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s make one important point from the outset, how to change the frequency of a wireless doorbell may be specific to the make and model you own. However, if the steps we are about to mention don&#8217;t work, refer to the instruction manual for extra help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need to Change the Frequency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we go into how to change the frequency of a <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wireless-doorbells\/\">wireless doorbell<\/a>, why would you need to do this in the first place? Well, there are several reasons, but the main one is linked to the issue of interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interference can come <strong>in different forms<\/strong>. For example, you may have some outside interference due to other devices that use the same frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, frequency issues can lead to you hearing your doorbell ringing, and yet you go to the door, and nobody is there. That is because frequency interference can make your doorbell ring at random, which will get quite annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I just needed to replace batteries for a doorbell that needed 1xA23 and 3xC batteries and I had them all in the cupboard, and I have never felt such an exhilarating rush of dad energy in my life.<\/p>&mdash; Adam Liaw (@adamliaw) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adamliaw\/status\/1406413578819698691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 20, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even Your Neighbours Device Can Cause a Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&#8217;s another reason that may surprise you, a neighbour&#8217;s doorbell could create the same problem for you as another device at your own home. It is due to their doorbell using the<a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-sync-a-wireless-doorbell\/\"> same frequency<\/a> as your own. If you are within range, it will mean their doorbell can activate your own, so every time they get a visitor, you answer your door, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Devices Causing a Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We just mentioned other devices <strong>causing more interference<\/strong>, and as we use more and more wireless products in our homes, this is a problem that&#8217;s becoming more widespread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you need to avoid that, and this is how you do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Basics of Your Wireless Doorbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wireless-vs-wired-doorbells-which-is-better\/\">wireless doorbell<\/a> is going to have two units: the transmitter and the receiver. You need to avoid interference between the two parts to ensure that <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-does-a-wireless-doorbell-work\/\">both the transmitter and receiver will work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The doorbell was ringing this morning all by itself \ud83d\ude00\ud83d\ude00\ud83d\ude00<\/p>&mdash; Noureen (@LikeALight7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LikeALight7\/status\/1407359040762621958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 22, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone presses the button on the transmitter, it sends a radio signal which is then picked up by the receiver. You then hear the chime thanks to the<strong> frequency of that radio signal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you can see how frequencies<strong> play a major role<\/strong> in the entire workings of the doorbell that sits at your front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get on trying to change frequency to stop all of these issues from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step on Changing the Frequency of a Wireless Doorbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check if You Have This Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to check if you have the option to<strong> change the frequency<\/strong>, and this is something that should be included in the user manual. Be aware that older models may not provide this option, but the modern doorbell should have no issues whatsoever. If you have not yet bought your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-fix-wireless-doorbells\/\">wireless doorbell<\/a>, you should look out for it before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yes, ma da has bought a doorbell that plays the slosh when you press it <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XUspKEsZqW\">pic.twitter.com\/XUspKEsZqW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cal (@calrichardson9) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/calrichardson9\/status\/1405928286874710020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Undo the Back of the Chime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to undo the back of the chime box. When you do this, you should see a button that perhaps refers to different channel selectors. Exactly what this says will depend on the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Switch Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To change subfrequencies, you need to switch the number that appears on the chime box. Then, move the switch to a<strong> different setting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Dealing With the Transmitter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are two components to your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-change-the-battery-in-wireless-doorbells\/\">wireless doorbell<\/a>, you also need to repeat this process with the transmitter part to change the frequency completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As before, you need to access this switch to change the signal. In addition, you need to ensure that this device sends the same signals as the chime or receiver, so put both switches to the same number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/itslexitaylor\/status\/1405905417566363648<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Test the Device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You then need to test the device and do this before you put everything back together. Take the push button, and ring the doorbell. If you hear the chime, then you are good to go. If you don&#8217;t, then go back to the start and <strong>double-check the settings<\/strong>. It may be the case that you have both the transmitter and receiver on a different frequency. At that point, the signals are not passing between both components, so your doorbell won&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are successful and you hear the chime, you can pop the covers back on both parts of your doorbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Steps With Different Doorbells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/A-small-wireless-doorbell-near-the-front-door-500x500.png\" alt=\"A small wireless doorbell near the front door\" class=\"wp-image-18001\" width=\"494\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/A-small-wireless-doorbell-near-the-front-door-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/A-small-wireless-doorbell-near-the-front-door-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/A-small-wireless-doorbell-near-the-front-door.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a quick point, your device may be slightly different. It may be the case that you need to switch off the chime for a short period to <strong>reset the frequency effectively<\/strong>.<br>Once you turn the switch back on, you may hear a beep which indicates it&#8217;s now working on its frequency band. It is due to some doorbells now being able to locate their perfect operating frequency on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, pay attention to what your instruction manual says about your specific door chime to make sure you are doing it right. However, it should still be an easy thing to do, no matter the make or model you have in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">omg theres a butterfly on our doorbell can I\u2019m gonna scream this is so cute <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZMaJOp3Kat\">pic.twitter.com\/ZMaJOp3Kat<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ale \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfb (@alemets15) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alemets15\/status\/1405260704484057090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 16, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Display Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have a more modern wireless doorbell where it has a digital display. These wireless doorbells are the<strong> easiest to use<\/strong> when it comes to changing the frequency range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these wireless doorbells, you still have both the door chime transmitter and the door chime receiver. However, each has a display that allows you to work around the <strong>issue of doorbell interference<\/strong> via the click of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you press a button on the display of your wireless device to move through the different wireless signal options. It will alter the <a href=\"https:\/\/searchnetworking.techtarget.com\/definition\/radio-frequency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">radio frequency <\/a>used with both the wireless receiver and the doorbell button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as before, you need to check that both the chime unit and the bell push are on the same frequency bands. You can do this by looking at the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/julieatallah\/status\/1405567478328143876<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Changing the Frequency of Your Wireless Doorbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, changing the frequency with wireless doorbells is easy. It takes minutes to do so once you get the proper guide on how to change the frequency of a wireless doorbell, and you no longer have to worry about random doorbell rings or garage door openers activating your chime system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealing with interference is a common complaint, and it&#8217;s all connected to how you operate the device. However, you can resolve the problem with relatively few instructions to follow to move your doorbell to a specific frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can relax knowing that if someone comes to your door, you know they will be there, and it&#8217;s not some ghost activating the push button and then running away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to a wireless doorbell, you can change the frequency, and doing so will prove to be relatively straightforward. So, we will take you through the different steps you need to follow to do this successfully. 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