By Emily Rivers
Last updated 5th May 2023

Smart Doorbell Installation Cost Guide 2023

Ring doorbells and other smart doorbells are on the rise in the UK as they offer a convenient way to keep your home secure and take deliveries when you're not home. When someone rings your doorbell, you usually get a mobile notification and can see live video of the person at your door. You can get battery-powered versions, but hardwired versions exist too. It costs an average of £160 to get a smart doorbell installed, but what factors make up this cost?

How much does it cost to install a smart doorbell?

How much it costs to install a smart doorbell depends on the brand of doorbell you choose and where you are in the country. HaMuch has a large database of hourly and daily rates for electricians across the UK, but these are the average costs:

Item

Average cost

Ring Doorbell – supply only

£90

Nest Doorbell – supply only

£229

Arlo Doorbell – supply only

£130

Ring Doorbell supply and installation

£250

Nest Doorbell supply and installation

£389

Arlo Doorbell supply and installation

£290

 

It’s worth getting in touch with a few local electricians to compare quotes for smart doorbell installation as they may be able to offer a cheaper rate than these averages. Make sure you choose an electrician that is registered with a trade body like NAPIT or NICEIC.

Cost to fit a smart camera doorbell

What are the advantages of a smart doorbell?>

Doubles up as CCTV: Ring doorbells and other smart doorbells can record video all the time, not just when your doorbell rings. That means you can use it as a security camera to keep watch on the front of your property.

Take parcels when you’re not home: No more ‘sorry we missed you’ slips! Let the postie know a safe place for them to leave your parcel by using your phone to speak to them.

Potentially save on your home insurance: Insurance providers tend to look favourably upon households that have a good level of security, so having a smart doorbell could reduce your premiums. Bear in mind that they will probably state that you need to have your doorbell recording at all times, otherwise it would invalidate any claim.

What are the disadvantages of a smart doorbell?

They can be expensive: Smart doorbells are certainly a luxury when you could buy a traditional doorbell for as little as £13. Add the monthly costs if you want the premium features and they can be an expensive bit of tech.

Default settings may pick up passers-by: If your smart doorbell has a motion sensor, you may find that it picks up your neighbours walking past rather than just approaching your property, and you get inundated with mobile notifications. You can usually change these settings on more expensive models.

You should be aware of privacy laws: It’s worth remembering that people have a right to privacy. After a case in October 2021 where a homeowner was fined for installing a Ring doorbell that ‘unjustifiably invaded’ the privacy of their neighbour, the Information Commissioner’s Office stated that owners of smart doorbells “should respect people's privacy rights and take steps to minimise intrusion to neighbours and passers-by.” Consider the position of your smart doorbell and whether you need it recording at all times.

Is there a monthly charge for Ring doorbell in UK?

There isn't a compulsory monthly charge for a Ring doorbell in the UK, but Ring offers two subscription plans if you want video recording history and more: Protect Basic and Protect Plus.

Protect Basic offers up to 180-day video history for one doorbell, a 1-year warranty and 10% off selected Ring products for £3.49 per month. Protect Plus gives you up to 180-day video history and extended warranties for unlimited devices with 10% off selected Ring products for £8 per month.

Is there a monthly fee for a Nest Doorbell?

Again, there isn’t a required monthly fee for a Nest Doorbell, but you can sign up to its Nest Aware subscription. For £5 per month, you get upgraded features such as intelligent motion detection, animal detection, parcel detection and more.

Do smart doorbells require wiring?

Smart doorbells don’t necessarily require wiring. You can buy the Ring Doorbell and Nest Doorbell and run them on battery power. However, if you do have your smart doorbell wired, it means that you won’t have to worry about the battery running out. If you use your smart doorbell as a security camera as well as a doorbell, it’s certainly a comfort to know that your home is covered at all times.

Do smart doorbells work without WiFi?

Most smart doorbells will work without WiFi if you have it connected to a traditional chime. This is useful to know if your WiFi drops out for any reason, so you’ll still hear your doorbell if someone rings it.

However, to get the most out of your smart doorbell, you want to make sure it’s connected to your WiFi. Without it, you won’t get notifications to your phone and it probably won’t record video (unless you have an SD card). If you use a voice assistant, such as an Alexa, as a chime, this won’t work without WiFi either.

Make sure you read the brand’s specifications to find out the minimum internet connection requirements for the smart doorbell to work. 

Can I install a smart doorbell myself?

If you’re using a battery-powered smart doorbell and you’re handy with DIY, you can certainly install a smart doorbell yourself. However, if you want your smart doorbell to be wired, it’s best to leave this to an electrician.

If you’ve not got experience with electrics, you could shock yourself or a family member or cause a fire risk. It’s much better to get in touch with a professional so you can be sure your doorbell has been installed properly. 

Post your job on HaMuch to get quotes from qualified electricians in your area and compare prices for your smart doorbell installation.


Estimates for common electrician jobs;

Rates for other trades

Fit a smart doorbell cost in the UK
Fit a smart doorbell cost in the UK (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKFit a smart doorbell cost
Fit a smart doorbell near Aberdeen£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Amber Valley£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Angus£57
Fit a smart doorbell near Arun£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Ashfield£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Aylesbury Vale£79
Fit a smart doorbell near Barnsley£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Basildon£85
Fit a smart doorbell near Basingstoke & Deane£83
Fit a smart doorbell near Bassetlaw£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Bath & North East Somerset£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Bedford£79
Fit a smart doorbell near Belfast£47
Fit a smart doorbell near Birmingham£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Blackburn£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Blackpool£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Bolton£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Bournemouth£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Bracknell Forest£91
Fit a smart doorbell near Bradford£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Braintree£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Breckland£73
Fit a smart doorbell near Bridgend£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Brighton£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Bristol£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Broadland£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Broxtowe£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Bury£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Caerphilly£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Calderdale£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Cambridge£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Canterbury£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Cardiff£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Carmarthenshire£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Charnwood£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Chelmsford£83
Fit a smart doorbell near Cheltenham£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Cherwell£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Chester£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Colchester£73
Fit a smart doorbell near Conway£99
Fit a smart doorbell near Coventry£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Crewe & Nantwich£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Dacorum£91
Fit a smart doorbell near Derby£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Doncaster£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Dover£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Dudley£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Dumfries & Galloway£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Dundee£63
Fit a smart doorbell near East Ayrshire£61
Fit a smart doorbell near East Devon£63
Fit a smart doorbell near East Dunbartonshire£71
Fit a smart doorbell near East Hampshire£73
Fit a smart doorbell near East Hertfordshire£85
Fit a smart doorbell near East Lindsey£53
Fit a smart doorbell near East Riding£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Eastleigh£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Edinburgh£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Elmbridge£97
Fit a smart doorbell near Epping Forest£95
Fit a smart doorbell near Erewash£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Exeter£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Falkirk£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Fife£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Flintshire£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Gateshead£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Gedling£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Glasgow£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Gloucester£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Guildford£87
Fit a smart doorbell near Gwynedd£91
Fit a smart doorbell near Halton£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Harrogate£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Havant & Waterloo£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Horsham£83
Fit a smart doorbell near Huntingdonshire£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Ipswich£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Isle of Wight£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Kings Lynn & West Norfolk£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Kingston-upon-Hull£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Kirklees£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Knowsley£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Lancaster£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Leeds£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Leicester£73
Fit a smart doorbell near Lisburn£49
Fit a smart doorbell near Liverpool£65
Fit a smart doorbell near London£97
Fit a smart doorbell near Luton£89
Fit a smart doorbell near Macclesfield£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Maidstone£85
Fit a smart doorbell near Manchester£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Mid Bedfordshire£81
Fit a smart doorbell near Mid Sussex£81
Fit a smart doorbell near Middlesbrough£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Milton Keynes£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Neath Port Talbot£61
Fit a smart doorbell near New Forest£73
Fit a smart doorbell near Newbury£81
Fit a smart doorbell near Newcastle-under-Lyme£57
Fit a smart doorbell near Newcastle-upon-Tyne£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Newport£61
Fit a smart doorbell near North Ayrshire£65
Fit a smart doorbell near North East Lincolnshire£55
Fit a smart doorbell near North Hertfordshire£85
Fit a smart doorbell near North Lanarkshire£71
Fit a smart doorbell near North Lincolnshire£61
Fit a smart doorbell near North Somerset£69
Fit a smart doorbell near North Tyneside£67
Fit a smart doorbell near North Wiltshire£79
Fit a smart doorbell near Northampton£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Norwich£73
Fit a smart doorbell near Nottingham£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Nuneaton & Bedworth£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Oldham£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Oxford£79
Fit a smart doorbell near Pembrokeshire£51
Fit a smart doorbell near Perth & Kinross£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Peterborough£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Plymouth£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Poole£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Portsmouth£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Powys£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Preston£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Reading£85
Fit a smart doorbell near Redcar & Cleveland£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Reigate & Banstead£95
Fit a smart doorbell near Renfrewshire£71
Fit a smart doorbell near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Rochdale£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Rotherham£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Salford£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Salisbury£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Sandwell£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Scarborough£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Sefton£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Sevenoaks£89
Fit a smart doorbell near Sheffield£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Slough£91
Fit a smart doorbell near Solihull£67
Fit a smart doorbell near South Ayrshire£65
Fit a smart doorbell near South Bedfordshire£79
Fit a smart doorbell near South Cambridgeshire£79
Fit a smart doorbell near South Gloucestershire£71
Fit a smart doorbell near South Kesteven£71
Fit a smart doorbell near South Lanarkshire£67
Fit a smart doorbell near South Oxfordshire£83
Fit a smart doorbell near South Somerset£69
Fit a smart doorbell near South Tyneside£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Southampton£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Southend-on-Sea£81
Fit a smart doorbell near St Albans£91
Fit a smart doorbell near St Helens£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Stafford£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Stockport£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Stockton-on-Tees£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Stoke-on-Trent£57
Fit a smart doorbell near Stratford-on-Avon£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Stroud£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Suffolk Coastal£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Sunderland£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Swale£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Swansea£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Tameside£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Teignbridge£57
Fit a smart doorbell near Tendring£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Test Valley£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Thamesdown£77
Fit a smart doorbell near Thanet£61
Fit a smart doorbell near The Wrekin£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Thurrock£89
Fit a smart doorbell near Torbay£57
Fit a smart doorbell near Trafford£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Vale of Glamorgan£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Vale of White Horse£75
Fit a smart doorbell near Vale Royal£61
Fit a smart doorbell near Wakefield£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Walsall£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Warrington£65
Fit a smart doorbell near Warwick£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Waveney£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Waverley£85
Fit a smart doorbell near Wealden£91
Fit a smart doorbell near West Lancashire£65
Fit a smart doorbell near West Lothian£67
Fit a smart doorbell near West Wiltshire£79
Fit a smart doorbell near Wigan£63
Fit a smart doorbell near Windsor & Maidenhead£91
Fit a smart doorbell near Wirral£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Wokingham£89
Fit a smart doorbell near Wolverhampton£69
Fit a smart doorbell near Wrexham Maelor£59
Fit a smart doorbell near Wychavon£67
Fit a smart doorbell near Wycombe£87
Fit a smart doorbell near York£63