Choosing the Right Wired Push Button or Wireless Doorbell Button​

Wired push buttons - these typically connect to the doorbell transformer.   With battery powered wired doorbells you would connect the button directly to the chime.  Do not use lighted buttons with battery powered chimes.  For lighted buttons, use a wired transformer.

Wired Doorbell Pushbutton - Lighted Doorbell Button or Non Lighted Push Button

Wireless Push Button Compatibility

  • In general terms, most wired buttons will work in any wired doorbell system, regardless of manufacturer.
  • Most wireless buttons (transmitters) are only compatible with other products by the same manufacturers.   Even if you are using the same manufacturer, double-check compatibility.

Please browse the sections below to choose the right wired or wireless product to fit your needs.  Call or email us for assistance.


Below are two main subcategories of push buttons, wired buttons & wireless buttons.  Click the image below to go to the respective category. Need a wired doorbell for your wired push button?  Visit or wired doorbell page.

Doorbell Replacement Button

Most wired doorbell buttons have a circular center push and are usually easy to replace with a lighted doorbell center push or a non-lighted doorbell button replacement button. 1800doorbell.com carries a couple of different styles available in different finishes. There are white doorbell replacement buttons (lighted and non-lighted available) finished with a silver or brass ring around the white button.

Other models have a metallic finish in the middle button (rather than white) and feature a LED halo that surrounds the center button.


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    UT-4000 Warehouse Door Contact or Doorbell Push Button with 5,000 ft. Range

    $49.99

    The UT-4000 is a commercial-grade, wireless push button (or door contact) compatible with the 4000 series of products from Dakota. Simply pair the push button with the receiver, mount it on the door, and it will transmit a wireless signal up to 5000 ft. Use it as a door/window contact to alert you when the door is open. Please note, that it IS NOT compatible with the Dakota Alert 2500 series or the ERA series by Safeguard Supply.