How to connect a call in an apartment or a home do-it-yourself

Doorbells are special devices that give a sound or light signal when a button is pressed. The very first door devices had a mechanical and electromechanical principle of operation. The rules that determine how to connect a call in the apartment are determined by the type of product and the degree of complexity of the system.

Doorbell Types

Currently, electronic doorbells are most often installed, the sound of which, after pressing a button, is emitted by the built-in speaker. Such modern devices allow you to adjust the sound volume, as well as change the melody. Depending on the type of power supply, all electronic calls are represented by wired and wireless (stand-alone) models.

Wireless

Wireless calls powered by batteries or rechargeable batteries

Wireless doorbells, as a rule, operate from batteries - batteries, but a number of models belong to the battery category. At the same time, the distance from the button to the device case should not exceed a certain number of meters (most often, the manufacturer indicates 100 meters). In addition, it is important to minimize the number of obstacles that occur between the case and the button.

The principle of operation of such a device is based on the transmission of radio waves to a device located in the apartment. Models are triggered by pressing a button. The advantages of wireless calls are presented: the ability of the device to function if frequent power outages are observed or the household electrical network is completely absent, the presence of a sealed enclosure without wires, ease of self-installation without the involvement of electricians.

The disadvantages of such devices include a deterioration in the quality of work if the button is too far from the signal housing or there are obstacles made of metal and concrete. Under conditions of sharply negative temperature conditions in winter, wireless models may fail.

Wired electric

A wired doorbell in an apartment is easier to install than in a private house

Modern wire models belong to the category of standard devices, the principle of which is based on the closure of the electrical circuit and the sound signal as a result of pressing a button. Modernization of wired models made it possible to set favorite melodies or quotes from popular movies as an audio signal.

The advantages of wired models are represented by the preservation of operability in any operating conditions, as well as by a rather simple and reliable design that rarely fails if the connection technology is observed. The disadvantages of such calls are the need to provide power, pulling wires through the walls, taking into account the requirements for the installation of volatile electrical appliances.

How to connect a call in an apartment

In addition to functionality and quality characteristics, modern manufacturers pay great attention to the design of door wired and wireless calls. The housing of such a device can be made in any color scheme, configuration and shape. Next, consider how to connect a call in the apartment (+ diagram and video).

Wireless

Independent connection of wireless models does not cause difficulties even in the absence of skills in working with electrical wiring.

1. Inspect the device configuration. Modern models are often equipped with additional modules: intercoms, video eyes, motion sensors.
2. Choose the best place for mounting the device. If the signal unit of the device is volatile, it is necessary to provide access to the mains.
   

   The best option for setting the bell is the wall closest to the door

3. Unpack all the accessories for a wireless call. At this stage, you need to make sure that all parts of the device are not damaged.
4. Mark and drill holes for dowels, with which the button will be fixed. And also to fix the button can be used adhesive or double-sided tape.
   

   To fix the button, you can use double-sided tape

5. Install the button using self-tapping screws, adhesive tape or glue.
6. Mark, drill holes and fix the signal unit. Some models do not provide for installation on the wall, so the unit can be located on a pedestal or shelf in the apartment.
   

   To fasten the signal unit, drill holes in the wall

7. At the final stage, batteries are inserted into the device, after which the performance of the entire system is checked.

Video: Overview and Using a Wireless Call

Electric

It’s more difficult to independently connect an electric wire call than to install wireless models. In this case, the installation involves connecting the phase through the button, and zero through the signal unit in accordance with the standard wiring diagram.

Standard wired call connection diagram

1. Choose the most suitable place for mounting the button and installing the main signal unit.
   

   The wired call setup process is a bit more complicated than wireless devices

2. Disconnect all input devices located in the switchboard.
3. Drill a hole in the wall for laying the cable connecting all the elements of the electrical circuit.
4. From the drilled hole, conduct the strobes to the installation site of the button and the installation of the signal unit. It is allowed to replace traditional gating by conducting open wiring inside special cable channels.
5. Remove the front cover of the device and fix all the elements on the walls, which will allow access to the inside of the device to make terminal connection of wires.
   

   Remove the cover easily, as there is a special hook on the bottom of the base

6. Make a direct zero connection to the main signal unit.
7. Connect the phase part of the button to the phase of the device.
8. Connect the phase from the doorbell to the appropriate terminal inside the junction box.

It is imperative to ground the doorbell, which will ensure the safe operation of the doorbell. After installation is complete, you need to make sure that the connection is correct, then turn on the machines in the switchboard and check the operation of the device.

Video: electric bell connection diagram

In order for the doorbell to maintain correct operation throughout the entire period of operation, it is necessary not only to choose the most suitable model and correctly connect, but also to choose the installation location correctly.The device should not be mounted close to heating appliances and open flame sources, and the street button must be reliably protected from atmospheric precipitation.