Is the button for this wireless door bell weather proof? I want to mount the button on the post next to my main gate.
754203
I doubt its really "weather proof." The button is backed by a rubber membrane, but it isn't sealed in any way. To be weather proof, it would need and o-ring or gasket both around the button and the removable back. Mine are mounted outside, but in relatively sheltered locations.
754204
I have it outside my front door - in the weather and it seems to be working fine. Therefore, it appears to be water proof
754205
I have had this setup for about 7 months. It has been snowed on and rained on and no problems yet. Same batteries as new.
754206
I found that even 10 ft from the door the batteries and signal in both the button and the chimes died within a few days. I had the button outdoors but on a covered patio and I ended up returning it within a few weeks and several battery changes.
754207
There is a rubber/plastic gasket around the inside of the button case that , if seated properly when you close the case, should keep water out. Have you checked the operation at the distance from the gate? It has a limit to it's range of transmission. Sounds like it might be a stretch.
754208
We installed it on a covered poarch and are very happy with it (but we don't use it often).
410526
In our opinion, no. We live in the country, as well as a region where when it rains or snows often the wind blows as well. This has been a bad combo on doorbells we have had in the past. With this one my husband "built" a little cover out of a plastic cola bottle. It leaves the button accessible, yet shields it somewhat to attempt to keep it dry. We bought the doorbell in January 2013, so far, so good.
2238884
No. We had to get our neighbor (who is a builder) to come over and cut out a small part of the molding where the doorbell button was to be placed. I really like this doorbell button, however. It's different and adds charm to our home. I just read David B.'s response. Sounds as if we didn't have the same doorbell. We were replacing a wired doorbell, but this doorbell button would not fit into the space.
1440398
If you mean the doorbell switch, it does not look like it would hold up to adverse weather to me. Honeywell sells another switch that others have indicated have survived weather, the RPWL301A1006/A Decor Wireless Surface Mount Push Button, see their FAQ. You can always add a bead or silicon around the edges- but keep in mind you need to split the casing to change the batteries.
1719427
I would have to believe this doorbell would work in cold weather. I am sure the company has thought through on the elements. Over time, in any kind of weather either with the cold or the heat the doorbell will be effected. Sun shining on it .... bitter cold attacking it .... will cause something to happen.
266539
I have mine mounted behind a storm door. It looks like it might be weather proof, but I would not trust it for long term. In the two years since install, I have only had 2 times when it rejected my key-strokes. Both times it was a rainy, windy, everything damp kind of day, and re-entering got me in. Was it dampness or was it me, I don't know.Good luck with this lock. It's been a winner for me.
679108
With a normal installation the electronics (battery, circuit boards) are located on the interior side of the door and out of the weather. The keypad is outside. I have two installs on exterior doors that get wet when it rains. After almost 3 years of rain, shine, snow, wind, 0F - 85F, no problems or malfunction with either install. So, I would say they are weather proof. Someone else will have to comment on whether or not they are Hurricane-proof or -40F proof.
744849
It "looks" like it should fit an exterior door. I looked at my interior door where I have my electronic door lock and visually compared the width of my exterior doors, and they appear to have similar widths. The keypad does light up for use at night/in the dark. To answer the "weatherproof" question, the best I can tell you is that one of the features the manual lists is "waterproof seals protecting electronic components". As long as you don't leave fingerprints on the buttons, I suppose you could use it on an exterior door. Just consider the risk of the possibility that someone could try to figure out the code all day/night while you are away/asleep because the lock does not include a shutoff/security feature for multiple failed passcode attempts.
360072
My Honeywell doorbell is installed at the front of our house which is on the south side. In the summertime there is blistering hot sun shining on that side and it has never failed us. We bought this unit over 5 yrs ago and it still works like the day we bought it.
1423830
Sorry, your email got lost in my stack! We LOVE our bell. It does mount to the door. Your door opens inside. I think it would work if it swings out. You just need to mount it low enough on the door so it is slightly lower than the top of the door. If you leave your door open with it on, the wind will probably make it ring and I don't know how it would do if it gets rained on. But, since I love mine so much, I'd say it is worth a try.
56052
We have a small overhang by our front door, but I think the doorbell is still exposed to rain and snow--especially this year. It still looks and sounds great.
458959
If you are referring to using the device on the outside portion of the door (exposed to the elements), I can say yes, of course, but will be limited to the strength of your Wifi signal and of course the unit will be exposed to weather and it was not meant to be used that way I believe. It also lends itself to being bypassed as it is exposed.
269311
The manufacturer claims this is waterproof, but it isn't. I needed a doorbell for my front gate that would be exposed to sun and rain. I went thru 4 different wireless doorbells that claimed to be waterproof. None of them lasted thru a single rainy season. I solved the problem by mounting an electrical box (Bell, non-metalic, 1-gang, weatherproof, #MM420C, $8.44) to the gate, and installing the doorbell inside the box. This model actually got wet (before the electrical box cover), stopped working for a month, and then started working after it dried out. I've had this same doorbell for 2 years now without a problem. The price is great. The range is great. For me, that's 100 feet thru stucco and wood. The Chinese-to-English instructions were crappy, but the installation is simple enough without written instructions. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
1719422
Mine is attached to an exterior door facing the northwest where all the weather hits. It's worked fine through the 2014/2015 winter in Dayton, Ohio.
1009284
As long as there's not a lot of traffic by the door. I use mine outside and had to be creative to keep it from going off every time the wind blew anything around it. Hope this helped :)
410524
I haven't had any issues with it. It's survived through two seasons of heavy rainfall here in Virginia. I have a very short awning near the front door and without any flat base, I posted the door bell ringer on the side panel of the door itself. It's still oing on the first set of batteries.
1564760
I don't know if these are weather proof. I have mine inside my garage but I do know they sell outdoor boxes to mount timers in.