Wireless Doorbell Battery Buyers Guide

Most wireless doorbells need batteries to operate. Some need batteries for the push button and some need batteries for the receiver. It can be a difficult task to find which battery you need for your wireless doorbell, so we have put together this guide for choosing the correct batteries.

We have covered many of the most popular wireless doorbells, and certainly all the options on our best wireless doorbell page.

We have put together a table where you can search for your wireless doorbell below, click here to jump to it.

This post will be regularly updated with new and existing wireless doorbells, but if yours is not on here, please get in touch and we will add your doorbell battery into the table.

*This post is a guide only. You should always ensure that you select the correct battery for your doorbell.

Common batteries for wireless doorbells

Here we will take a look at the most common types of batteries used in wireless doorbells. If you want to be taken straight to the battery table guide, where you can search for your wireless doorbell, click here.

23A 12v

23A 12v batteries are commonly used in wireless doorbell transmitters.

They are rarely used in wireless doorbell receivers.

AA

AA batteries are commonly used for wireless doorbell receivers if you have a portable wireless doorbell option.

AA batteries for the push button transmitter, but if you have gone for a wireless doorbell with video, or with WiFi connectivity, you may need them. 

AAA

AAA batteries are more commonly used in wireless doorbell receivers, but they can also be used in the transmitters (push buttons).

If your receivers take these, you will probably need at least 3AAA batteries, but check the table below.

CR2032

CR2032 batteries are extremely common for use in wireless doorbell transmitters.

If your transmitter needs a CR2032 battery, it is likely that you will only need one.

Wireless Doorbell Battery Guide

Use the table below to find your wireless doorbell, and which battery you need for the push button (transmitter) or receiver (if you need batteries for this).

Wireless Doorbell Battery Guide – Conclusion

We hope this battery guide has given you all the information you need.

Choosing a battery for your doorbell button can be a challenge, especially if you do not have the manual any more. The best thing you can do is take a look at the battery that is currently installed in the button. Try and identify any markings that may indicate the battery type.

If you have a wireless doorbell and it is not covered in the table above, please get in touch or leave a comment below and we will add it in.