Custom Voice-Recording Doorbell Build
Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR
I want a doorbell that greets visitors in my own words rather than a stock chime. The idea is simple: when someone presses the wired push-button out front, a short voice message I have recorded should play through an internal speaker. I would like the device to let me change that message whenever I wish—ideally by holding a record button or by uploading a small audio file—so I can cycle between holiday greetings, personalised welcomes, or even funny reminders.
Because the trigger is just a standard, hard-wired bell button, please keep the electronics compact enough to mount near the chime transformer. Low-voltage power from the existing doorbell circuit is available, but I am open to adding a small DC adaptor if that simplifies things or gives cleaner audio.
What I need from you
• A working prototype that plays a clear, custom voice recording on each press
• An easy method for me to re-record or swap messages (onboard mic, micro-SD, or any straightforward approach you prefer)
• Schematics, parts list, and simple installation notes so I can reproduce or service the unit later
If you already have experience with Arduino, ESP32, or dedicated voice ICs, feel free to choose the platform you trust most; reliability and audio clarity matter more to me than brand names. Let me know how you plan to tackle the power, amplification, and storage, and roughly how long you’ll need to deliver a tested unit ready to bolt onto my existing wiring.
Because the trigger is just a standard, hard-wired bell button, please keep the electronics compact enough to mount near the chime transformer. Low-voltage power from the existing doorbell circuit is available, but I am open to adding a small DC adaptor if that simplifies things or gives cleaner audio.
What I need from you
• A working prototype that plays a clear, custom voice recording on each press
• An easy method for me to re-record or swap messages (onboard mic, micro-SD, or any straightforward approach you prefer)
• Schematics, parts list, and simple installation notes so I can reproduce or service the unit later
If you already have experience with Arduino, ESP32, or dedicated voice ICs, feel free to choose the platform you trust most; reliability and audio clarity matter more to me than brand names. Let me know how you plan to tackle the power, amplification, and storage, and roughly how long you’ll need to deliver a tested unit ready to bolt onto my existing wiring.