Doorbells in general...

Doorbells in general…

Back in 1817 a Scottish Inventor by the name of William Murdoch; installed a number of his own inventions throughout his home. One of these inventions was a system of pipes; that when compressed air was piped through them, would produce a very loud sound to alert him that someone was at his door. That’s right folks, it was the very first Doorbell! Since then, doorbells have evolved, greatly!

Today, advanced technologies have gone beyond your standard Doorbell, which; when a button is pushed “Chimes” to alert you of a visitor. Instead, the new Smart Doorbell technology can be a Security feature; where you cannot only see who’s at your door, but interact with them as well. OR just peek in from time to time and see when your mail was delivered!

Whether you’re looking to install a smart doorbell, or your run-of-the-mill doorbell, our Technicians understand that a quality installation simply cannot be compromised.

While you might think installing a doorbell (of any kind) yourself; is probably easy peasy, the very complex parts and wiring associated with doorbells of today; should be handled by a qualified electrician who has the electrical knowledge to install or repair your doorbell, as there can be many variables to the scope of work for either project. Doorbell installation falls within the category of electrical wiring services.

The Problems associated With Doorbell DIY…

If you’ve considered purchasing a smart doorbell for your home, you’ve probably already shopped the market and decided on the best choice for you; as there are several great options out there! These doorbells are impressive and are becoming more and more popular in our world of today.

We receive many calls to install smart doorbells, and all too often, our customers call in after an attempted DIY installation. Here are a few examples of some variables you might encounter when attempting to install a smart doorbell on your own, even with online video assistance.

The Incomplete Setup…

You would think connecting your smart doorbell to your WiFi should be the easiest step in the installation process, right? Unfortunately, it is very common to go through the entire setup with the application; only to find the connection has failed and the process has to be repeated…several times. This is common and might be due to a weakened WiFi connection or a completely unrelated issue... Oh those sneaky little variables!

Wiring …

The electrical wiring for a smart doorbell is probably the most common issue most homeowners experience when opting to DIY a doorbell installation. Electrical wiring can be a very complex process; and not knowing exactly what you’re doing, it’s likely something will go awry. You also have to take into consideration that your smart doorbell will require a constant power source to function 24/7, and not be unexpectedly turned off by a Switch.

Choosing where to Install your Smart Doorbell …

Let’s say you’ve made it all the way to the end of the installation process with no hiccups. Awesome! But what happens when, you open your application to see the view; only to find your smart doorbell’s camera is obstructed? ...More variables.

As one of the more important features included in a smart doorbell installation, it’s important that your doorbell is installed in the correct spot. Considering the remarkable features included with your smart doorbell, it would be a shame for it to not to work correctly.

Bolt Electric can send a Technician out to perform an estimate to make certain your smart doorbell installation will go smoothly,

and once you’re ready, return to complete the installation process and set up for your new smart doorbell.

Whether your standard doorbell simply needs repair, or your new smart doorbell needs to be installed, Bolt Electric has you covered! Save yourself the completely avoidable hassle and problematic variables associated with DIY smart doorbell installation and give us a call!

Knock, knock…Who’s is it?

It’s Bolt Electric! We’re here to perform your doorbell installation services!

BOLT ELECTRIC

13106 Lookout Way

San Antonio, TX 45233

210-545-2658

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