I'm looking to create a two-bell system for my doorbell. I have one button and currently one bell (Edwards-Signaling-340-4G5 Bell, 24VAC, 0.250A) already installed. I want the first bell to ring during certain hours and the second bell to ring at other times. The first bell is up and running, and I'm planning to add a second bell around 150-200 feet away. I have a few questions: Is there a cheap, ready-made solution for this? Can I use an ESP32 over that distance, and if so, what kind of signal booster would work? I'm also wondering if connecting it to public Wi-Fi would help with time synchronization. Any alternative suggestions? Thanks!
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1. Yes, there are wireless doorbells out there that support multiple bells. They're usually pretty affordable.
2. You can definitely run an ESP32 over that distance! A signal booster would help; I recommend using a transistor or a hex inverter for signal conditioning.
3. The ESP32 will work, but an ESP8266 might be more cost-effective for your needs. The mini D1 Pro has an external antenna option that can help boost the range. If you've got some basic C++ and networking skills, you can set it up to handle doorbell events over Wi-Fi—even from anywhere else in the world as long as there’s an internet connection!
Thanks for the informative reply!