Doorbell installation costs $250 to $400 on average ($300 national average, Angi), from a $150 wireless swap to $650 for a smart doorbell with a camera in 2026.1,2 Labor runs $100 to $250; the doorbell unit itself is $15 to $250 for most models.1 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the doorbell type, existing wiring, and whether the transformer needs replacing.
$300
average, Angi
$250 – $400
typical installed
$100 – $250
labor
$3 – $10
monthly subscription
Cost by doorbell type (Angi, installed)
| Type | Installed cost | Unit price alone |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | $150 – $275 | $20 – $80 |
| Wired | $175 – $375 | $15 – $50 |
| Smart / video | $150 – $650 | $50 – $250 |
Wired systems cost the most in labor, wireless the least; smart doorbells with intercoms and multiple monitors reach $500 or more, and biometric models up to $800.1
Labor, repair and transformer (Angi)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Installation labor | $100 – $250 (up to $350 complex) |
| Doorbell repair | $150 – $275 (labor) |
| New transformer (part) | $20 – $35 |
| Transformer installation | $150 – $250 (labor) |
If wiring and a working transformer are already in place, Angi notes a wired doorbell swap is a realistic DIY that saves most of the labor.1
Smart doorbell units and subscriptions
Taking Ring as the category leader: doorbells run $49.99 to $349.99 depending on model and battery vs wired, with optional professional installation at $129.99 to $259.99 and Ring Protect video storage at $4.99 to $20 per month.2 Angi puts basic video-storage subscriptions across brands at $3 to $10 per month and 24/7 monitoring plans at $20 to $40.1 Without a subscription, Ring doorbells only show live view — no saved clips.2
Related upgrades (Bob Vila)
Bob Vila’s doorbell pricing restates Angi’s figures, so treat it as the same dataset; its useful additions: wiring extra intercoms averages about $500, and bundling security cameras runs $125 to $2,040.3
DIY or hire
A wireless or battery smart doorbell is one of the easiest DIY installs there is (our view); wired replacements onto existing wiring are also DIY-friendly per Angi.1 New wiring, transformer work, or anything at the electrical panel belongs to an electrician. Home Depot’s doorbell section covers wired, wireless and smart models (plain link, not affiliate).
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Sources
1. Angi — Doorbell Installation Cost
2. HomeGuide — Ring Doorbell Cost
3. Bob Vila — Doorbell Installation Cost (restates Angi’s figures)