Hark! How the doorbell rings

With the festive season approaching, homes around the world are preparing for a flurry of online orders, with one unlikely device playing an important role: the doorbell.  With millions of parcels expected on doorsteps from dawn till dusk, Ultralife Corporation, a leading battery manufacturer, says this Christmas could be the biggest test yet for the humble doorbell and the power source that keeps the chimes ringing.

What began life as a simple metal switch has become a seasonal essential.  Since the first smart doorbell appeared in 2013, the device has evolved into a fully connected sentinel, offering cloud recording, motion detection and instant smartphone alerts.  ‘70% of online shoppers plan to use home delivery this holiday season’, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.  During the dark winter days when deliveries stack up faster than stockings on Christmas Eve, people rely on their doorbells working to keep track of the steady stream of visitors.

Modern households want convenience and safety, especially during the busy festive period.   A reliable power source keeps doorbells – both smart and traditional – performing when they’re needed most.

For example, these devices are especially valuable to vulnerable and elderly residents who want extra reassurance of who's at the front door.

It's not just the smart models, either.  Traditional non-video doorbells will also be getting lots of use as we prepare for the festivities.  Whatever doorbell they have, everyone will want the same thing: quick, wire-free installation.  Nobody wants to be spending a frosty afternoon drilling into brickwork while the heat escapes!

Most wireless doorbells are powered by batteries, however not all batteries offer the same level of performance and quality.  Ultralife, a battery manufacturer that has served the safety and security industry for over 30 years, has developed reliable batteries to help doorbell owners and manufacturers this Christmas. 

For example, the XR123A cell, built using Ultralife’s pioneering hybrid Lithium Carbon Monofluoride Manganese Dioxide chemistry, offers 30% greater run-time than CR123A-size batteries from competitors.  This reduces the frequency with which batteries need to be replaced.  An excellent choice for a manufacturer to supply with their doorbell.

Meanwhile, for video-enabled smart models, rechargeable battery packs like Ultralife’s UBBL25 Lithium-ion Soft Pack offer the high power needed for streaming, recording and rapid sensor activation.

With Christmas on the horizon and delivery vans preparing for as many visits as Santa’s sleigh, one thing is certain: doorbells are gearing up for their busiest holiday season yet.  Powered by Ultralife technology, they can help to keep homeowners merry, bright and secure.

Don’t wait for the festivities to think about your power supply: