Best Video Doorbells for Chime

#1

The chime is a strength: reviewers found it loud, usable throughout the house, inexpensive to extend through Echo devices, and adjustable enough for different rooms.

#2

Chime support was a strength, from restoring analog chimes to using Ecobee thermostats as additional chimes.

#3

Chime options were considered flexible, especially when using Chime Pro or Echo devices to provide alerts beyond the phone.

#4

The bundled chime was praised as loud and valuable, adding to the package rather than feeling like a throwaway accessory.

#5

Chime behavior was well liked, especially HomePod announcements and Apple-device alerts, with one review also praising the physical chime sound.

#6

The chime setup was a strength when using the included base station or compatible assistants, though one wired-version reviewer disliked losing the existing chime.

#7

The chime was a strength: reviewers liked its loudness, optional use, repeater/hub role, and one user noted it did not startle their dog.

#8

Chime compatibility was generally positive once wiring was completed correctly, with reviewers reporting that existing chimes worked.

#9

The optional Arlo Chime 2 was viewed positively as a convenient add-on, though reviewers did not broadly test chime performance.

#10

The chime receives positive comments for being loud, easy to adjust, and offering sounds users can play around with.

#11

The included chime is usually a strength, with several reviewers calling it loud or pleasant, though one disliked that it could not match a traditional mechanical chime.

#12

Existing chime compatibility and seasonal doorbell tones were useful, but one review noted that a chime is not included.

#13

The included chime was loud, customizable, and quick to set up, but Always On/CVR limits use of an existing chime.

#14

The included Wi-Fi chime added value and configurability, but reviewers split on audio fidelity and one considered the newer chime a step down.

#15

Chime support was mixed: it can work through existing chimes or Google speakers, but users without compatible chimes may need alternatives.

#16

Chime support was useful but context-dependent: one reviewer disliked the extra cost, while others found Ring chime options helpful or working properly.

#17

The included plug-in chime is often praised as loud or useful, but several reviewers dislike that it cannot use an existing mechanical indoor chime.

#18

Chime feedback is mixed: one user’s Ring Chime synchronized reliably, but another complained the chime is not included and must be bought or wired separately.

#19

Chime support worked but had caveats: volume may need external chimes, HomeBase could add delay, and wired setups require tradeoffs.

#20

Existing chime support was welcomed, but chime-controller setup and documentation created confusion for multiple reviewers.

#21

Chime feedback was mixed: reviewers liked the available chime options, but some noted the lack of an included or wireless indoor chime.

#22

The chime worked, but one reviewer found multiple ringing devices excessive enough to turn one off.

#23

Chime feedback was mixed: some liked the loud built-in or phone/Echo options, while others criticized missing indoor hardware or imperfect wired chime behavior.

#24

Chime support was useful through Echo or Blink Mini workarounds, but several reviewers disliked that no dedicated chime is included.

#25

Chime support was mixed: wired or hub-based announcements can work well, but reviewers criticized the lack of a separate wireless chime.

#26

Chime support was the most repeated drawback because the wired doorbell bypasses existing chimes, though add-on Ring Chimes were liked when used.