For K–12 schools & campuses
Programmable school bell system.
Automate class change, lunch, and dismissal from your phone. 500 schedules, RTC backup, 2.4 GHz WiFi, no internet needed. No subscription. Made in USA with imported components.
- Free US shipping
- 30-day returns
- POs & net-30 accepted
- Made in USAwith imported components
- Free US shippingShips in 1–2 days
- 30-day returnsNo restocking fee
- 1-year warrantyHardware + firmware
- No subscriptionOne-time purchase
No subscription. No wiring. Set up from your phone in 5 minutes.
Used by K-12 schools, churches, and weekend programs across the United States
Free US shipping | 30-day returns | 1-year warranty | US-based support
Configure from any phone
Built-in web interface. No app. No software to install.
500 scheduled events
Different bells for each day. Custom labels like "Period 1."
Accurate through outages
RTC battery keeps time. Schedules resume automatically.
Plug in and done
12V adapter included. Mount on wall. No electrician.
Setup in 3 steps
Mount and plug in
Connect the 12V adapter. LED lights up in 15 seconds.
Connect from your phone
Join the WiBell WiFi (2.4 GHz). Open browser to 192.168.4.1
Set your schedule
Pick day, time, and label. Up to 500 events. Done.
Real schedule interface — set bell times for each day from any browser
Built for
K-12 schools
Automate class change bells, period transitions, lunch, and dismissal. Different schedules for each day of the week, plus alternate day schedules for late starts and assembly days. Disable bells during holidays with one tap.
Weekend schools and religious programs
Churches, mosques, and community centers that need bells for a few hours each week. No need to pay institutional pricing for a system you use on weekends only.
Multi-building campuses
Add a WiBell Controller to manage up to 32 bells across buildings that share one 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Organize into groups (elementary wing, middle school wing) with independent schedules.
WiBell Controller — manage up to 32 bells in groups with independent schedules
From one classroom to a full campus
You do not need a campus-wide rollout to get started. A single WiBell works as a standalone classroom bell system for one room, a portable building, or a small annex: mount it, plug it into a standard outlet, and set the schedule from your phone in about five minutes. At 85 dB it covers roughly 8,000 square feet, so one unit typically handles a classroom wing that shares a hallway. There is no wiring, no software to install, and no subscription — the bell keeps its own time with a battery-backed clock, so schedules survive power outages. See how it works from unboxing to first bell.
When one bell is not enough, the same hardware grows into a full wireless school bell system. Add bells in the hallways, gym, and cafeteria, then add a WiBell Controller to run up to 32 synchronized bells from a single dashboard. There is no radio pairing: the Controller and every bell join the school's 2.4 GHz WiFi and talk over it, so the working range is simply your WiFi coverage — every zone rings at the same moment, so dismissal in the gym matches dismissal in the main building. Group bells by wing or building with independent schedules, and change everything from any browser without walking the campus. Schools usually start with one or two bells and add more each semester as budget allows. See multi-bell deployment examples for common layouts.
WiBell vs. commercial systems
If you are evaluating a bell system for schools, the short version: WiBell does what the big commercial panels do without the rewiring project or the IT ticket. The table below shows how the two approaches differ. For a broader market view, compare the top school bell systems, or read our head-to-head how WiBell compares to other bell systems breakdown. For a step-by-step decision framework, see the school bell system buyer’s guide.
| Feature | WiBell | Typical commercial system |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4 GHz WiFi — no cables needed; one bell needs no network at all | Ethernet cable + network switch |
| Setup | Phone browser, 5 minutes | PC required, network configuration |
| IT involvement | None | Network setup required |
| Subscription | None, ever | None (typically) |
| Schedules | 500 per device | 500 |
| Power outage recovery | RTC battery — automatic | Varies |
| Multi-bell control | Up to 32 (with Controller) | Varies by model |
| Sound coverage | 85 dB — up to 8,000 sq ft | Similar |
| Made in USA | Yes — with imported components | Varies by vendor |
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is internet required?
No. A single bell runs standalone on its own 2.4 GHz WiFi hotspot with no building network and no internet. 2.4 GHz WiFi is optional for one bell — it keeps the clock set automatically — and required only when running multiple bells from a Controller — and even then only a local network is needed; day-to-day operation never uses the internet. The one exception: optional firmware updates use the internet — you start them yourself, and nothing installs itself. WiBell is 2.4 GHz only; 5 GHz networks are not supported and will not appear during setup.
Can I set different schedules for different days?
Yes. Unique schedules for every day of the week — different bell times for Monday vs Friday, weekday vs weekend, or any combination. The schedule tabs also include alternate days for late starts, assemblies, and early release: build the alternate schedule once and switch to it on the day you need it. With a WiBell Controller, one tap runs an alternate schedule for just that day — only the group you pick switches, and it turns itself off automatically at the end of the day.
What happens during a power outage?
The bell requires power to ring and cannot operate during an outage. The RTC backup battery maintains accurate time. When power returns, schedules resume at the correct time automatically.
What if I need bells in multiple buildings?
Add a WiBell Controller to manage up to 32 bells from one dashboard, with each building in its own group on its own schedule. The one condition: those buildings have to be on the same 2.4 GHz WiFi network. The Controller has no direct radio link to the bells — they all join your local 2.4 GHz network and communicate over it, so the working range is your WiFi coverage. A building on its own separate network needs a WiFi extension back to the main network, or its own Controller. See the network requirements and deployment examples
How loud is it?
85 dB at 10 feet — covers approximately 6,000–8,000 sq ft, or about 5 classrooms that share a hallway. Add units for larger areas.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. One-time purchase. No subscription, no cloud service, no hidden fees.
Can our district pay by purchase order?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from schools, districts, and other institutions, and net-30 terms are available for verified schools and districts. Send your requirements through the quote request form and we will return an itemized, PO-ready quote within one business day, ready to route through your business office.
Do we need IT or facilities approval to install it?
Usually not. WiBell makes no changes to your network — it joins the school’s 2.4 GHz WiFi the same way a laptop or printer does, and a single bell can run entirely standalone without any network at all. The one thing to confirm for a multi-bell system: the network is 2.4 GHz (5 GHz is not supported) and the Controller and bells are all on it. There is no wiring, no ethernet drop, and no electrical work: the bell plugs into a standard outlet and mounts with the included hardware. Most schools install it without opening a single work order. Hidden SSIDs are supported too — choose "Hidden / not listed" during setup and enter the network name and password together (the name is case-sensitive).
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Common questions
Do I need WiFi to use WiBell?
No. The bell creates its own WiFi hotspot that you connect to during setup to set the schedule — no building network and no internet needed. Connecting the bell to your building WiFi afterward is optional for a single bell (it keeps the clock set automatically) and required only when you run multiple bells from a Controller. WiBell is 2.4 GHz only — 5 GHz networks are not supported.
Will WiBell work on my 5 GHz WiFi?
No. WiBell is 2.4 GHz only — a 5 GHz network will not appear in the setup list at all. This is the one thing worth checking before you order. Most routers broadcast both bands, so make sure the 2.4 GHz band is switched on. A single bell needs no building network at all (setup runs on the bell's own 2.4 GHz hotspot), but running several bells from a Controller does need 2.4 GHz on your building WiFi.
Do I have to keep my phone or computer connected to the bell?
No. Your phone or computer is only used once, during setup, to set the schedule and the time. After that you disconnect — the bell stores the schedule in its own memory and rings on its own built-in clock. Leave the building or turn your phone off, and it keeps ringing on schedule. A single bell needs nothing but power from then on; with a Controller, the bells stay on your 2.4 GHz WiFi so the Controller can push schedule changes — but they keep ringing their saved schedule even if the network drops.
Is there a subscription?
No. One-time purchase, you own the hardware, no recurring fees.
How long is setup?
About 5 minutes. No electrician, no IT department, no special tools.
How loud is it?
85 dB at 10 feet. One bell covers ~8,000 sq ft. Larger spaces use multiple bells with one Controller.
What about power outages?
Built-in RTC battery keeps the clock running. The bell resumes the schedule when power returns.
Can I control multiple bells?
Yes. Add a WiBell Controller: the Controller and every bell join your building's local 2.4 GHz WiFi network and talk to each other over it — there is no radio pairing to set up, and no internet needed. Set the schedule once on the Controller and push it to every bell — up to 32 — with one click, optionally split into groups (production floor, office, etc.) with different schedules.
Can it handle late starts and assembly days?
Yes. Alongside the normal weekly tabs there are alternate day tabs — build your late-start or assembly-day schedule once, then run it on the day you need it. With a Controller, only the group you pick switches over, and the alternate schedule turns itself off automatically at day's end.
What's the range? Can bells be in a different building?
There's no direct radio link — the Controller and every bell join your local 2.4 GHz WiFi network, so the range is your WiFi coverage: anywhere your WiFi reaches, a bell can go. Bells in a separate building work from the same Controller as long as that building is on the same network; a building with its own separate network needs a WiFi extension or its own Controller. No internet required either way.
What's the warranty and return policy?
1-year limited hardware warranty, 30-day money-back returns with no restocking fee, US-based support.
Do you accept purchase orders (POs)?
Yes. We work with schools, districts, municipalities, and businesses — W-9 and tax-exempt handling available, with net-30 terms for verified institutions. Request a quote and we'll send an itemized, PO-ready quote within one business day.
