Digital doorbell: greet your visitors with no hardware
Dringbell is a digital doorbell powered by a QR code: visitors scan the code displayed at your front door and you instantly receive a notification with an audio or video call on your smartphone — no intercom, no drilling and no mandatory subscription.
What is a digital doorbell?
A digital doorbell is a fully software-based connected doorbell. It replaces the physical button and the wired intercom with a simple QR code placed near the front door and an app on your phone. When a visitor scans the code, your household receives a push notification and can reply by message, audio call or video call, wherever they are. No chime, camera or wiring is required.
How does a QR code doorbell work?
The principle comes down to three steps, with no hardware installation at all:
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1. The visitor scans
Using their smartphone camera, the visitor scans the Dringbell QR code displayed at your door. No app to install on their side.
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2. You get notified
Your household instantly receives a push notification. Several members can be alerted based on your routing rules.
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3. You answer
You open the conversation: written message, voice message, audio call or video call — from anywhere, even when you're away from home.
Digital doorbell vs. traditional doorbell: what's the difference?
Compared with a wired doorbell or a connected video doorbell with a camera, the digital doorbell removes the hardware, the installation and the subscription.
| Criterion | Dringbell digital doorbell | Wired doorbell | Connected video doorbell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | None (QR code) | Electrical wiring | Drilling + wifi |
| Hardware required | None | Chime + transformer | Camera + battery |
| Starting price | Free | €30–80 + fitting | €100–250 + subscription |
| Mobile notification | Yes, anywhere | No | Yes |
| Audio and video call | Yes | No | Yes |
| No phone number | Yes | — | Often no |
| Suitable for renters | Yes (no drilling) | No | Rarely |
| Multi-member routing | Yes | No | Limited |
Is the digital doorbell suitable for renters and apartment buildings?
Yes. Because it requires neither drilling nor wiring, the digital doorbell is ideal for renters who can't modify the door or wall, and for apartment buildings that want to avoid costly intercom work. It sets up in two minutes, moves from one home to another and also suits short-term rentals like Airbnb, where guests announce themselves with a simple scan.
How much does a digital doorbell cost?
Dringbell is free for a household: QR code doorbell, push notifications and audio/video calls included, with no hardware to buy. The Pro plan, from €4.90/month, adds HD video, multiple entrances and advanced routing rules. There is no mandatory subscription and no equipment to pay for.
Frequently asked questions about the digital doorbell
- Does the digital doorbell work without wifi?
- Yes. Dringbell works over 4G/5G as well as wifi. As long as your smartphone has an internet connection, you receive the notification, even far from home.
- Do you need a phone number?
- No. Dringbell uses email authentication and push notifications: no phone number is required, neither from the household nor from the visitor.
- Can it be used in a rented apartment?
- Yes. No installation or drilling is required: simply display the QR code near the door. It's the ideal solution for renters.
- Is the digital doorbell really free?
- The free plan covers a household with audio and video calls. The optional Pro plan adds HD video and multiple entrances from €4.90/month.
- Are my data and privacy protected?
- Yes. With no phone number, encrypted exchanges and GDPR-compliant hosting, Dringbell protects your privacy by default.
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