Wireless Classroom Doorbell: Best Teacher Ideas for Using It

Have you jumped on the classroom doorbell bandwagon yet? If not, what are you waiting for? After all, classrooms today are usually a hive of activity, making it hard to get your students’ attention. Attention-getters and clapbacks are great, but it’s nice to have another tool in your toolbox. Plus, there are so many ways to use a classroom doorbell! Here’s how to make this versatile gizmo work for you.

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1. A classroom doorbell is so easy … and affordable

Teacher using a remote to activate a wireless classroom doorbell plugged into an outlet

Source: @allyson_gill0386

Wireless doorbells are so easy to use. You plug the receiver into an outlet, set the tune and volume, and away you go! Teachers especially love the SadoTech Model C as a classroom doorbell. The basic model is less than 20 bucks and has 52 different chimes to choose from. Plus, it comes in an array of colors.

Buy it: SadoTech Model C

2. It makes transitions a breeze

Changing from station to station, or transitioning from group work to quiet time, can involve a lot of shouting. Get students’ attention with your classroom doorbell and teach them to follow a routine when they hear it.

3. You can use different chimes for different activities

Wireless doorbell remotes in different colors labeled line up, go, freeze, and clean

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SadoTech’s multiple remote model comes with five (yes, five!) remotes in different bright colors. Program each to play a different chime and teach kids the correct responses when they hear them. (Can’t find this model in stock? Buy several doorbells in different colors, and set each to a different ring.)

Buy it: SadoTech Classroom Buzzer Set

4. They make awesome game buzzers too

Four students using colorful classroom doorbell remotes to play a game

Playing a game? Use the different remotes as game buzzers! Make sure each is programmed to a different tune, so you’ll know who rings in first.

Learn more: Time 4 Kindergarten

5. A classroom doorbell is good for getting the teacher’s attention too

Wireless doorbell remote with sign reading Hi! We are often so busy learning we don't hear knocking. Please ring the doorbell one time if you need us. Thx.

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What can we say? Sometimes learning is loud! Get a wireless classroom doorbell with two remotes and attach one outside your door for visitors. The SadoTech CX wireless doorbell comes with two remotes, and you can set each to ring a different chime.

Buy it: SadoTech CX Wireless Doorbell

6. It’s great for keeping conferences on schedule

Wireless classroom doorbell remote with sign reading "Please ring the doorbell at your scheduled conference time to help us keep on schedule."

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This is a great way for parents to signal they are ready, without interrupting your conference entirely.

7. The remote is small and easy to carry with you

Mini bottle of Purell next to a doorbell remote in a plastic holder

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Once you fall in love with your classroom doorbell, you’ll always want the remote nearby. You could stick it in your pocket, but someone discovered that these little remotes fit perfectly into the jelly wraps meant for mini hand sanitizer bottles. Clip it to your lanyard, and you’re always set.

8. You can also attach the remote to your teacher ID

A doorbell remote attached to a teacher ID with velcro

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As always, Velcro is a teacher’s best friend. “So, I was not a fan of using the hand sanitizer holder for my wireless doorbell. It was too bulky for me and weighed down my lanyard. Instead, I thought to use Velcro! It’s less invasive and it stays secured to the back of my school ID!”

9. You can add a clothespin and clip it anywhere

Spring clothespin attached to the back of a doorbell remote

This is so brilliant! Just be sure not to accidentally glue the battery compartment closed.

Learn more: Kindergarten Smorgasboard

10. A classroom doorbell lets you show off your teacher personality

Teacher lanyard with ID and wireless classroom doorbell remote in a rainbow adorned holder

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With so many tunes to choose from (even this bargain model comes with 38 options), you can change up your chime to suit your mood. And the jelly wrap options available out there (check out dollar stores or everyone’s favorite bath and body chain) are so much fun!

Buy it: BO YING Wireless Doorbell

11. You can even buy custom doorbell remote cases

Classroom Doorbell holders collage

Want a little splurge that’s so much fun? Try a custom doorbell holder! You’ll find several Etsy sellers who specialize in them.

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12. Students really get into the spirit of it

Wireless doorbell with a remote in a gold sparkle holder

Source: @teachingwithmontoya

“My students came up with an idea … they told me that the student with the most Class Dojo points at the end of the week can pick the chime/music for the following week. What a great idea!”

13. It can help make special days even more special

Is it someone’s birthday today? Change the remote to play “Happy Birthday”! Or choose a special chime to indicate that it’s the day before winter break, or even just a Friday.