Doorbell Or Knocker?

[chrissa1]

My new flat is on the first floor of a house. Getting on in years and my hearing not what it was, I need to hear delivery men arriving to deliver parcels etc.

Would you advise me to get a doorbell that both me and the person at the door can hear, or would a knocker be better? Bearing in mind that I need time to get down the stairs and I don’t want him to disappear with the parcel before I can get down.

I’ve had a look on-line and some of the bells are not waterproof. Cheers.

[Zacs-Master]

I’m a knocker man, every time.

[chrissa1]

:0)

[Zacs-Master]

Why not leave a note on the door ‘My Rottweiler is a bit deaf, so could you please knock loudly’

[Mamyalynne]

I'm on the ground floor, so am a mini sorting office, have taken 4 parcels in today alone.

Your absolute ideal would be a bell/buzzer that you could answer in your flat and tell whoever is there that you are on your way down.

They may be expensive though.

[spathiphyllum]

If you have a smart phone, have you thought about an intercom system?

[ummmm]

Where are you ordering from?

Places like Tesco will phone you if you enter it in any special requirements.

Hope you're happy in your new home.

[spathiphyllum]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Metecsmart-Video-Doorbell-Intercom-7inch-Steel-Camera/dp/B07C2RT3MF?ref_=Oct_TopRatedC_1938279031_3&pf_rd_p=6f2ecd58-2a50-5112-8da6-3183ccdb8be0&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1938279031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=KBBWXQ014SRPQNQHCXY0&pf_rd_r=KBBWXQ014SRPQNQHCXY0&;pf_rd_p=6f2ecd58-2a50-5112-8da6-3183ccdb8be0

[spathiphyllum]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Doorbell-Wide-Angle-Intercom-Detection/dp/B07CVH49KK?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_1938279031_3&pf_rd_p=6f2ecd58-2a50-5112-8da6-3183ccdb8be0&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1938279031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=KBBWXQ014SRPQNQHCXY0&pf_rd_r=KBBWXQ014SRPQNQHCXY0&;pf_rd_p=6f2ecd58-2a50-5112-8da6-3183ccdb8be0

[chrissa1]

Yes I’ve seen the intercom ones, Mamya and they are, expensive.

Haven’t heard about the phone/intercom one, spath.

[tonyav]

Wireless doorbell might suit, chrissa.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wireless+doorbell+uk&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=80539258245964&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3xddpz8fj0_e

[spathiphyllum]

https://www.safewise.com/resources/smart-doorbell-buyers-guide/

[Georgiesmum]

Call me old fashioned if you like but I have a doorbell that plays a tune and it suits me fine.Its less likely for me to miss hearing it rather than the usual ding dong then it stops.

[chrissa1]

I am thank you, ummmm. My old flat on the ground floor just had me looking at the houses opposite. Here, I look out over a rooftop and can see the fields overlooking, Alnwick Castle.

It’s lovely.

[ummmm]

That's nice. You deserve it x

[Zacs-Master]

I bet Alnwick castle has a knocker.

[chrissa1]

Thanks, ummmm.

[sherrardk]

Your view sounds lush, hope you settle in quickly.

[chrissa1]

I have, sherrd.

Yes. A very big one, zacs!

[DarceyK123]

Those 'Ring' doorbells look good, thinking of getting one myself, you can see whos at the door and talk to them even when you're out.

Bit expensive, about £200 i think, but maybe worth it.

[choux]

You need to know that intercom doorbells might not be very successful if the front door is not contained within a porch, preferably with an outer door, as passing traffic noise can virtually wipe out the sound of the caller. Enjoy your new home :)