Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to The Texting Doorbell
A doorbell that texts you "here" instead of ringing
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Texting Doorbell launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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I didn’t have a doorbell before (multiple reasons) and my house feels unwelcoming without one. So I built a doorbell app that uses a QR code - visitors scan the QR code to ring the doorbell and I get notified on my phone. Here is an example of the QR code I have on my door. You can scan it and say hello: https://www.thebacklog.net/img/2024/10/show-hn.png This was also a great excuse to build my first app for Android and iPhone. I’d love to get some feedback before I spend more time polishing the app. Please try it out and feel free to ask me any questions! No…
2024 · dingdongdoorbell.com · its alternatives →
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Location SMS▲188Locate your device with a text, even when it's offline 📱🌎
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Know who’s at the front door, even when you’re not home
2015 · august.com · its alternatives →
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Yes/No Messenger▲118The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting
2015 · its alternatives →
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2014 · smsto911.com · its alternatives →
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LeavingWork▲87Automatically text someone when you are heading home
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Statement▲141A quick way to communicate when talking isn't an option
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Text▲168Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Ex Alarm▲107An app that calls your ex if you don't get out of bed
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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