Video Doorbell Chime Add-On: Do You Need an Extra Chime?
By eufy - Built with Care | Home Security System & Robovacs | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Buying Guides
Decide if a video doorbell chime add-on makes sense for your home. Learn how multi-room alerts work and when one extra chime is enough.
Quick answer
Buy one add-on chime if a single indoor chime cannot be heard in the rooms where you spend the most time. Skip it if your doorbell already rings loudly on your phone or existing chime in those areas.
What an add-on chime actually adds
An add-on chime is a plug-in speaker that extends your doorbell's indoor ring coverage. It does not replace your doorbell or its main chime; it simply plays the same ringtone in another location. The practical benefit is hearing visitors when you are in the basement, backyard, or upstairs bedroom without carrying your phone.
When one chime is enough—and when it isn't
If your home is small and your phone is always with you, the doorbell's app notification may be sufficient. But if you often leave your phone charging in another room, or if household members rely on hearing a chime rather than checking an app, an add-on chime fills that gap. The trade-off is an extra device to plug in and occasional ringtone overlap if multiple chimes are active.
Compatibility check before you buy
Not every add-on chime works with every doorbell. The eufy Video Doorbell Chime Add-on Chime, for example, requires eufyBase 2 and is designed for the eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (Battery Powered). If you own a different eufy doorbell model, verify compatibility first—buying an incompatible chime is the most common mistake. Also note that the add-on chime does not include a doorbell; it is strictly an accessory.
Decision rules for adding a chime
- Rule 1: Map your daily locations: List the two or three rooms where you spend the most time and whether you can hear the doorbell there. If you cannot hear it in at least one key room, an add-on chime is worth considering.
- Rule 2: Check compatibility first: Confirm your doorbell model and base station support the add-on chime. For the eufy Video Doorbell Chime Add-on Chime, you need eufyBase 2 and the eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (Battery Powered). If your model is not listed, do not buy this chime; look for a compatible accessory instead.
- Rule 3: Decide how many chimes: Start with one add-on chime for the room where missed visitors are most likely. Add more only if you have multiple distant zones (e.g., basement and garage) and need coverage in each.
- Rule 4: Weigh the trade-offs: An add-on chime means another device to plug in and potentially more ringtone noise. If you rely primarily on phone notifications, you may not need one.
Product facts
- Video Doorbell Chime Add-on Chime: Works with eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (Battery Powered) and requires eufyBase 2. Check your doorbell model and base before buying; this chime will not work with other systems.
Video Doorbell Chime Add-on Chime - Video Doorbell Chime Add-on Chime: Plays ringtones at multiple locations simultaneously and offers 8 ringtones with 3 volume levels. You can cover another room and adjust the sound to suit your home without changing your main chime.
Who should add a chime
Best for
- Homes where the doorbell cannot be heard in a frequently used room
- Households with members who do not always carry a phone
- Anyone using a compatible eufy doorbell and eufyBase 2 who wants multi-room alerts
Not for
- Users who always have their phone nearby and are satisfied with app alerts
- Doorbell models other than the eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (Battery Powered) or systems without eufyBase 2
- Homes where adding another audible device would cause confusion or unnecessary noise
