DC515NBS - Chime HONEYWELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Doorbell (Chime)
Brand	Honeywell
Model	DC515NBS
Frequency	868 MHz (ActivLink)
Range (open field)	150 m
Sound Level (typical)	84 dB
Power Source (Doorbell)	Plug-in (mains) or 3 x LR6 (AA) 1.5V (portable models)
Power Source (Push Button)	CR2032 lithium battery
Battery Life (Push Button)	Up to 2 years (5 activations/day)
Battery Life (Portable Doorbell)	Up to 2 years (5 activations/day)
Number of Tunes	6 (Ding Dong, Westminster, Piano, Fantasy, Soft Alert, Smart Sax)
Halo Light Colors	7 (Light Blue, Green, White, Purple, Red, Yellow, Dark Blue)
Volume Control	Adjustable via Volume Up/Down buttons
Mute Function	Press Mute button; optional timed mute (3, 6, 9, 12 hours)
Night-Light (Plug-In Models Only)	Selectable halo color when plugged in
Secret Knock	Press push button 3 times quickly for different ring and color
Maximum Accessories	4 (additional push buttons, motion sensors, door/window sensors)
Mounting Options	Wall mount (push button bracket with screws or adhesive); doorbell wall mount or freestanding
Operating Temperature (Doorbell)	-5°C to 40°C
Operating Temperature (Push Button)	-20°C to 50°C
Rainproof (Push Button)	IP55
Reset Function	Hold Setting button while plugging in to restore factory defaults, removes all pairings
Low Battery Indication	Two beeps after tune (push button); yellow flashing halo bottom edge (portable doorbell)
Included Accessories	Doorbell, push button, mounting brackets, screws, anchors, adhesive pad, CR2032 battery (in push button)

Frequently Asked Questions - DC515NBS HONEYWELL

How do I change the tune on my Honeywell DC515NBS doorbell?

Press the Music button on the doorbell repeatedly to cycle through the 6 available tunes: Ding Dong, Westminster, Piano, Fantasy, Soft Alert, and Smart Sax. Stop pressing when you hear the desired tune.

How do I change the halo light color?

First press the push button to activate it. Within 12 seconds, press the Sunlight button repeatedly to cycle through the 7 colors: Light Blue, Green, White, Purple, Red, Yellow, and Dark Blue. Stop when you see the color you want.

How do I adjust the volume?

Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the doorbell to increase or decrease the volume.

How do I mute the doorbell temporarily?

Press the Mute button once to mute indefinitely. Press it multiple times to set a timed mute: 2 times for 3 hours, 3 times for 6 hours, 4 times for 9 hours, 5 times for 12 hours, and 6 times to unmute. You can also press and hold the Mute button until it beeps to unmute.

How do I connect a new push button to the doorbell?

Press and hold the Setting button on the doorbell for 3 seconds until the halo light circles. Within 20 seconds, press the push button you want to pair. The doorbell will confirm the connection. You can also set a specific tune and halo color for that push button by pressing the Music and Sunlight buttons within 12 seconds of the push button press.

How do I set up the Secret Knock feature?

For a paired push button, press it 3 times quickly. Within 12 seconds, press the Music button to select the secret knock ring, and the Sunlight button to select a halo color for the secret knock. The doorbell will respond differently to the rapid triple press.

How do I use the night-light feature?

This feature is available only on plug-in models. Plug the doorbell into a wall outlet, then press and hold the Night-light button until you see the desired halo color. Release the button to set it.

What should I do if my doorbell stops working?

First, check if the doorbell is muted (press Mute button until all mute lights are off). Ensure batteries are correctly installed in both push button (CR2032) and doorbell (3xAA if portable). Verify range and proximity to metal structures. Try reconnecting the push button (see 'Connect a Push Button'). Replace weak batteries. If the push button's confidence LED does not flash when pressed, the battery may be dead.

How do I reset the doorbell to factory settings?

Unplug the doorbell (or remove batteries for portable models). While holding the Setting button, plug it back in. The halo light will circle, indicating the doorbell has been reset to default settings, removing all paired accessories.

How do I replace the push button battery?

Open the push button battery cover (use a small screwdriver to release the tab if needed). Replace the old battery with a new CR2032 lithium battery, ensuring correct polarity. The push button battery typically lasts up to 2 years.

USER MANUAL DC515NBS HONEYWELL

Installation and Operation Guide

Portable and Plug-In Wireless Doorbell

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DC515XX

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Preparation

Content will vary according to your kit

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Doorbell

Mounting Bracket

Wall Anchors

Round Head Screws

Push Button

Push Button Mounting Bracket and Adhesive Pad

CR2032 Battery

Flat Head Screws

To install you will need

Phillips Screwdriver Standard Screwdriver

The push button supplied with this kit is pre-programmed to operate with the doorbell. If it is not, see "Connect a Push Button" on page 7. Push button model may vary from the one shown above.

Overview

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Install the push button battery. Depending on the model, plug in the doorbell or install the batteries in it.
2. Set up the doorbell and your preferences.
3. Install the push button.

Doorbell for indoor use only. Do not expose to liquid, vapour or rain.

Power-up

1. Choose an outlet location that is not near a heat source, where the doorbell will be easy to see and hear and power it.
2. Open the push button battery cover and install the CR2032 battery.

Setup and Operation

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Press the push button to test whether it is paired with the doorbell. The doorbell will light up and ring. If it does not, see "Connect a Push Button" on page 7.

Change the Light Pattern

Press the Sunlight button to change the lights that flash when the doorbell rings.

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Press the Sunlight button

1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times

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Halo light and top lights

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Halo light only Top lights only

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Change the Tune

Press the Music button to change the doorbell tune.

Every time you press the Music button, the tune will change. Stop pressing the Music button when you hear the tune you want.

If you have multiple push buttons paired with the chime, you can select the melody for the last push button that was triggered.

Press the push button. (For any new push button, ensure that it is paired first. Refer to "Connect a Push Button" on page 7.)

Within 12 seconds, press the melody selection button until the desired tune is selected.

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Ding Dong

Westminster

Piano

Fantasy

Soft Alert

Smart Sax

Change the Halo Light Colour

Press the push button.

Within 12 seconds, press the Sunlight button.

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Adjust the Volume

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to adjust the volume of the Doorbell.

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Every time you press the Sunlight button, the halo light will change colour. Stop pressing the Sunlight button when you see the colour you want:

Light Blue

Green

White

Purple

Red

Yellow

Dark Blue

Mute the Doorbell

Press the Mute button to silence the doorbell.

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Set the Mute

You can also mute the doorbell for specific amounts of time.

Press the Mute button.

Mute button shows Doorbell is mute
1 time		doorbell is mute
2 times		3 hours
3 times		6 hours

Mute button shows Doorbell is mute
4 times		9 hours
5 times		12 hours
6 times		no longer mute

It is also easier to unmute the doorbell by pressing and holding the mute

button - × until it beeps.

Install Push Button

1. Mount the push button bracket in the desired location. Use the screws. -OR- Use the adhesive backing. If using the adhesive backing, clean the surface first.

2. Snap the push button onto the mounting bracket.

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Note: If you need to remove the push button, use a small screwdriver to release the tab.

Wall Mount Installation (Portable Models Only)

Choose a location that is not near a heat source or on something that moves (like a door). For non-mounting locations, choose a place where the doorbell will be easy to see and hear.

Install Doorbell

If you are not mounting the doorbell to the wall, place the doorbell where you want it.

1. Screw the doorbell wall mounting bracket to the wall using the

included screws and anchors (if necessary).

Drill 1/4-inch holes for the anchors.

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For DC515XX models

1. Hang the doorbell on the mounting bracket.

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Accessories

You can connect up to 4 accessories to your doorbell, including other push buttons, window or door opening sensors, and motion sensors.

If you try to connect more accessories than the maximum number, the doorbell will sound two beeps.

Connect a Motion Sensor

1. Press and hold the Setting button on the doorbell for three seconds. The halo light will circle.

2. Within 20 seconds of pressing the Setting button, wave or make some other kind of motion in front of the motion sensor.

Before linking your outdoor motion sensor, you will need to adjust its settings:

Turn the Dusk control and Time control fully anti-clockwise to its minimum setting.

Ensure your sensor is in Day Mode. This will be shown by the slider button being in the left position (Sun symbol).

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Connect a Push Button

Follow these steps to change the ring and halo light colour for an existing doorbell, too.

1. Press and hold the Setting button on the doorbell for three seconds. The halo light will circle.

2. Press the push button.

3. Within 12 seconds of pressing the push button, press the Music button to select the ring for that push button.

4. Within 12 seconds of pressing the doorbell, press the Sunlight button to select a halo light colour for that push button.

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Night-Light (optional - Plug-In Models Only)

Your doorbell can also be used as a night-light.

1. Plug the doorbell into a wall outlet.
2. Press and hold the Night-light button to select the halo colour.
3. Release the Night-light button when you see the colour you want.

Secret Knock

For each push button, you can set up a Secret Knock that has a different ring and halo light colour. The Secret Knock is triggered by pressing the push button quickly 3 times.

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1. Press the push button 3 times quickly.
2. Within 12 seconds of pressing the push button, press the Music button to select the ring for the Secret Knock.
3. Within 12 seconds of pressing the push button, press the Sunlight button to select a halo light colour for the Secret Knock.

Maintenance

Your doorbell and push button require no maintenance except to periodically change the battery.

If using the correct battery, its life should be approximately:

- Up to 2 years for the push button; replace with CR2032 lithium battery

Low Battery Notification

When the push button batteries are low, two beep sounds are heard after the normal tune.

When the batteries are low on the portable doorbells (battery models), the bottom edge of the halo light flashes yellow every 6 seconds until the batteries are replaced.

Reset

This process removes all pairings, including the push button that came with this doorbell:

1. Unplug the doorbell or remove the batteries from the portable model.
2. Press and hold the Setting button and plug the doorbell back in at the same time.
3. The halo light will circle and the doorbell is returned to its default factory settings.

Specifications

Doorbell Push Button
Operating Temperature -5°C to 40°C	-20°C to 50°C
Honeywell Home ActivLinkTM 868 MHz	868 MHz
Range (open field) 150 m 150 m
Sound Level (typical) 84 dB -
Battery Type	3 x LR6(AA) 1.5V - battery models only	CR2032
Battery Life (5 activations/day)	Up to 2 years - battery models only	Up to 2 years
Rain proof N/AIP55

Troubleshooting

If Then
The doorbell does not work	1. Press the Mute button until all of the Mute lights are off.2. Ensure the correct batteries are installed in both the push and doorbell with the correct polarity.3. The doorbell might be out of range; try the doorbell in a different location.4. Reconnect the doorbell. See “Connect a Push Button” on page 7.5. Check all the batteries and replace if needed.6. Check if the confidence LED on the transmitters is working when activated.7. Check if the doorbell is muted.8. Check that the transmitter is linked with the chime.*
Two ‘beep’ sounds are heard after the normal tune	Replace push button battery with a new CR2032.
Range is reduced	1. Metal structures including uPVC door frames can reduce the range. Don’t mount the doorbell or push button on or near metal structures.2. Move the doorbell closer to the push button.3. Weak batteries will reduce range. In cold conditions (below 5°C), the batteries may need to be replaced more often.

*Under these scenarios the push button is considered the “transmitter”. Other examples of transmitters are the wireless motion (PIR) sensor or wireless door window sensor.

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