Can this item be used as an outdoor bell?
392119
It holds up okay to the elements. But the construction of the door unit is weak and mine broke after 8 months.
698903
I do not think this is for use outdoors--I believe is is for indoor use only but you could check with the manufacturer.
633449
I don't think it's designed for outdoor use, if you are using a totally waterproof outlet cover it would probably work OK.
301058
I would not recommend it for outdoor use. I would suggest something simpler where you could just lay out if you want something for outdoors. This takes time to connect and may not handle weather.
414981
Yes. It's loud enough to play outside. I have used it for small get togethers and baroques.it works good.
1017070
The unit does have a button on the front, so yes, it would work both ways in that respect. However, there would be a couple of issues if used for both. 1.) The same chime would have to be used for both occurrences 2.) The unit is not waterproof, and shouldn't be used outdoors and 3) If you put this near a door, I don't think guests would necessarily think its a door bell. Hope this helps.
1646485
I have the bell attached to the top of a back gate (on 6' fence, appx. 30 feet from rear patio door)It has a clear tone that I can hear in the rear two rooms of the houseI believe you could hear it quite well if you put it near the door, although I'm not sure of the durability of the metal attachment rod if used for your purpose, it is light as is the bell itself, the movement of the gate makes it ring easily .... I hope this is helpful to you :)
268079
Yes, but only as decoration. Power must be hooked up for this to work as a source of sound.
1291904
While the unit does work well, I would NOT use the item in an outdoor application. It is not designed for un sheltered environments.
933242
It can be used outdoors as long as you protect it from direct exposure to rain, snow, etc. I have used one successfully outdoors mounted under the overhang on a house.
1376599
While the product is sold as a "door bell" which implies an outside location, I would say, it is not completely sealed from water/weather. It is in two parts. A base, which contains the transmitter and batteries and is affixed to the structure and a cover, which snaps over the base and contains the button. While I suspect it can withstand some rain delivered by wind, I feel it should be placed in a somewhat protected location. I hope this is helpful.
816543
yes it can be use outdoor. But keep in mind its rust resistance and not rust prove. So, eventually after years of usage it will rust.
981082
I don't think this will work outside as it doesn't look like it is made for use out of doors. I use mine in the kitchen and wouldn't dream of taking it outside.
1134925
Negative it is not designed for outdoor use! Unless you enclose it somehow so the weather can't get to it! Hope it helps!
1503837
I see no reason why it can't be used outdoors. However, be aware that it's designed to hold only a few light items - I doubt the string would last long if, for example, you put large wet bath towels on it. Also, the string might quickly deteriorate from outdoor exposure to UV light, and it's not at all clear if it can be easily replaced.
1848163
It is electronic, so I wouldn't put it outdoors. However, please read all of the comments here: it doesn't work!! Don't buy it!
1482918
I would not use it anywhere, least of all, outdoors. I found the device to be completely unreliable--to the point of being useless--and returned it. It certainly did not seem like it was designed or constructed for outdoor use. Perhaps if it were under an overhang and not directly exposed to the elements it would "work"