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WiBell Classic Controller
WiBell Classic Controller
$249.00 USD
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This kit uses your WiFi — 2.4 GHz
The Controller and the bells talk to each other over your building’s network, and WiBell joins 2.4 GHz networks only — a 5 GHz network will not appear in the setup list. Most routers broadcast both bands; just make sure 2.4 GHz is switched on. The network never needs internet access. More on setup.
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2.4 GHz WiFi only — 5 GHz is not supported
The Controller and every bell must join the same 2.4 GHz WiFi network; a 5 GHz network will not appear in the setup list at all. Make sure your router’s 2.4 GHz band is switched on — most routers broadcast both bands. That network never needs internet access. Check your network before you order.
WiBell Classic Controller
The WiBell Classic Controller is the central management unit for multi-bell installations of WiBell Classic Programmable Bell. Discover, organize, schedule, and control multiple WiBell bells from a single web interface — accessible from any phone or computer.
All management runs on your building’s own local 2.4 GHz network — no cloud service and no subscription, and normal operation needs no internet. Create schedules once, push them to all bells simultaneously, and each bell runs autonomously from that point.
Use the Controller when you need coordinated schedules, grouped control, and consistent timing across multiple bells in schools, factories, warehouses, and large facilities. The Controller schedules WiBell bells only; it does not switch existing wired bells.
What a bell controller does, and when you need one
A bell controller is the one place where a building's bell schedule lives. Instead of setting each bell on its own, you build the schedule once on the Controller and push it to every bell, and the Controller keeps every bell on the same clock so they ring together.
One bell does not need it. Each WiBell Classic Programmable Bell holds up to 500 schedules of its own and runs on its own. Add the Controller when two or more bells must follow one schedule, or when different areas need different schedules: as a school bell controller, one group can run the elementary wing, another the middle school and a third the gym, each with up to 500 schedules and an alternate day schedule for late starts or assemblies that goes back to normal on its own.
Comparing a programmable bell controller with a plain bell timer? Our guide School bell timer vs. bell system sets them side by side, and Bell scheduler: hardware vs software explains where the schedule is stored and what happens if the network goes down.
Key capabilities
Up to 32 bells — from a single controller
4 independent groups — separate schedules per zone
2,000 total schedules — 500 per group
One-click deployment — push to all bells at once
Alternate day schedules — late start or assembly day for any group, back to normal automatically
Manual ring control — ring all bells, a group, or one device, now or later today
No cloud, no subscription — runs entirely on your network; updates only when you choose
2.4 GHz WiFi required — 5 GHz is not supported
How it works
1
Connect Controller to your 2.4 GHz building WiFi
2
Connect every bell to that same network
3
Discover, name, and group your bells
4
Create schedules and push to all bells
Once schedules are deployed, bells operate independently. 2.4 GHz WiFi is only needed when the Controller talks to the bells — pushing schedules, syncing time, or ringing them manually. If WiFi goes down, bells continue ringing on their existing schedules.
How the connection works
There is no pairing step, no proprietary radio, and no direct link between the Controller and the bells to line up. The Controller and every bell join your building’s existing 2.4 GHz WiFi network — the same network your phones and laptops use — and the Controller finds and commands the bells over it, the way any device on a network reaches another.
A local network is all it needs. Everything happens inside your building — no cloud account, no outside service, and no internet for normal operation.
2.4 GHz WiFi only. WiBell does not use 5 GHz — a 5 GHz network will not appear in the setup list at all.
Range is your WiFi coverage. There is no fixed radio distance to plan around — anywhere your WiFi reaches, a bell can go.
Multiple buildings, one Controller. Bells in separate buildings run from the same Controller as long as those buildings are on the same 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Put each building in its own group with its own schedule.
Keep the Controller and the bells on the same 2.4 GHz WiFi network. A building on its own separate network needs your WiFi extended to it, or its own Controller. On IT-managed networks, keep everything on one VLAN with client/AP isolation off; a bell that discovery can't see can be added by its IP address, and all traffic stays inside your network — no internet or inbound access needed. Setup guide.
Deployment examples
School campus — 3 buildings: 8 bells + 1 Controller. Group 1: Elementary. Group 2: Middle School. Group 3: Gymnasium. All managed from the front office.
Manufacturing plant — 2 shifts: 4 bells + 1 Controller. Group 1: Production Floor. Group 2: Shipping. Different break schedules managed from operations office.
Warehouse — multi-zone: 6 bells + 1 Controller. Group 1: Receiving. Group 2: Assembly. Group 3: Dispatch. Each zone's break schedule coordinated from one dashboard.
Specifications
| Devices supported | Up to 32 WiBell bells |
| Groups | Up to 4 independent groups |
| Schedules per group | Up to 500 |
| Total schedules | Up to 2,000 across all groups |
| Network | 2.4 GHz WiFi only — required (5 GHz not supported) |
| Internet | Not needed for normal operation; only firmware updates need it, and only when you choose |
| Range | Your WiFi network’s coverage — no fixed radio distance |
| Power | 12V DC adapter (included) |
| Control interface | Any web browser (phone, tablet, or PC) |
| Device discovery | Automatic on local network |
| Time management | Centralized — the Controller keeps every bell on the same clock |
Requirement: The WiBell Controller manages WiBell Programmable Bells (sold separately). Both the Controller and all bells must be connected to the same 2.4 GHz WiFi network — 5 GHz is not supported, and that network does not need internet access. The Controller is not compatible with third-party devices.
What's included
WiBell Controller | 12V DC power adapter | Quick start guide
Frequently asked questions
How many bells can one WiBell Controller manage?
One WiBell Controller manages up to 32 WiBell bells in up to 4 groups. Each group can hold up to 500 schedules, for 2,000 schedules in total.
Does the Controller need the internet or a cloud account?
No. The Controller runs entirely on your local network. There is no cloud service and no subscription, and normal operation needs no internet. Checking for and installing firmware updates does need internet, and it happens only when you choose.
What happens to the bells if the Wi-Fi drops or the Controller is off?
The bells keep ringing. Once schedules are deployed, each bell runs on its own stored schedule. Wi-Fi is only needed when the Controller sends schedules, syncs time or rings bells manually.
Does the Controller work on a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network?
No. The Controller and every bell need the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. A 5 GHz network will not appear in the setup list. That network does not need internet access.
Can the Controller run my existing wired bells?
No. The WiBell Controller schedules WiBell bells only. It does not switch existing wired bells and is not compatible with third-party devices.
Do I need a Controller for a single bell?
No. Each WiBell holds up to 500 schedules and runs on its own. Add the Controller when two or more bells must follow one schedule, or when different areas need different schedules.
How do I set up and use the Controller?
Join the Controller's own Wi-Fi hotspot, open its page in a browser, and connect it to your 2.4 GHz network. After that you manage every bell from a browser on a phone, tablet or computer on the same network. There is no app to install.
Can one Controller cover more than one building?
Yes, if the buildings share the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Put each building in its own group with its own schedule. A building on a separate network needs the Wi-Fi extended to it, or its own Controller.
Documentation
WiBell Controller Manual (PDF)
Includes setup, device discovery, group configuration, schedule deployment, alternate day schedules, network administrator guidance, and troubleshooting.
Full support page — setup video, step-by-step guide, and troubleshooting for the Controller.
Need help planning your multi-bell deployment? | Phone: (501) 570-6543 | Email: support@wibell.net
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How to set up your WiBell
One controller, all your bells
Discover, name, group, schedule, push — every bell in sync from one page.
Controller: groups and daily operations
Move bells between groups, ring a group, alternate days, copy a day, ring later, pause everything.
What WiBell customers say
★★★★★
4.8 out of 5
Based on 9 verified reviews across the WiBell system
Perfect!!!!!
Great alarm for the price!
Instructions couldn't be any more clearer. Smooth setup, great sound and it's perfect for what our little school needs!
Simple and works
Very easy to set up. Just plug it in, connect with your phone, and set the schedules. No app or internet connection needed. The bell is loud and easy to hear throughout the building. Simple system and does exactly what we needed.
WiBell Classic Controller