Video doorbells are great, but they do have one drawback – what if you're too far from your front door to hear the bell and don't have your phone to hand? That's where video doorbell chimes come in. These small units connect to your doorbell wirelessly and emit a loud alert when someone rings the bell, so you never miss a visitor. Great for large homes, and for households where not everyone can install and use the appropriate app.
Most of the doorbells we test here at TechRadar are compatible with chimes, but usually you have to buy them separately. Most Ring doorbells, for example, can be linked to a wireless chime, but it's not included as standard with the doorbell.
