--- product_id: 24389964 title: "BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass" brand: "newhouse hardware" price: "£10.90" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Newhouse Hardware" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24389964-br5w-unlighted-doorbell-button-1-pack-brass store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Polished brass finish Easy surface mount install Universal wired compatibility BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass **Brand:** newhouse hardware **Price:** £10.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔔 Elevate your entryway with classic brass charm—because first impressions matter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass by newhouse hardware - **How much does it cost?** £10.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24389964-br5w-unlighted-doorbell-button-1-pack-brass) ## Best For - newhouse hardware enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted newhouse hardware brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Installation:** Surface-mounted design with compact 2.5-inch round profile for quick setup. - • **Stucco Surface Friendly:** Optimized for stucco exteriors, blending durability with style. - • **Timeless Brass Elegance:** Polished brass housing adds a refined, professional touch to your entryway. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with nearly all wired doorbell transformers and chimes. - • **Seamless Replacement Ready:** Fits most existing doorbell setups—no drilling needed if upgrading. ## Overview The BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button features a polished brass 2.5-inch round housing designed for easy surface mounting. Compatible with most wired doorbell transformers and chimes, it offers a seamless replacement option without the need for drilling if upgrading. Ideal for stucco surfaces, this durable button combines timeless style with universal functionality, making it a smart choice for professional homes seeking understated elegance. ## Description Door chime button - 2-1/2 inches round unlighted, polished brass - use with doorbell chimes, bells and door buzzers. Works great with as a doorbell button replacement. PLEASE NOTE: A diode is needed (not included) if you are using a digital chime (plays a melody; has a speaker for the sound). A diode is not needed is you are using a mechanical doorbell chime (2-Note sound; has a small mallet hitting a metal bar for the sound). Does not include doorbell wire WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm Review: Worked Perfectly - All those darn pesky door to door salespeople ringing my doorbell finally did my original doorbell in and it was time for a replacement. Home Depot didn't have any so I ordered it from here since it looked exactly like the one I had. Arrived fast and in good condition....and easy to install.....although it would help if you didn't have large sized clumsy hands as the parts are quite small and need a bit of care to handle. For all those who say this is a cheap piece of junk, it's not. Yes, it's made up of various loose pieces that need to be assembled together before the final step of inserting it into the wall, but once it's in, it looked as good as new and fit into the wall perfectly. Project doorbell replacement, happily done. Review: Nice finish and is lighted. See below before you buy - If your doorbell isn’t working it might be as easy as replacing your doorbell with something like presented here. If you are handy with tools and you have a multimeter check for a minimum of 10 volts AC at the wire contacts first (You will see once you pull out the doorbell). Polarity doesn’t matter. If you have 10 volts AC or more you are good to go!. If there is no reading or (ie 0.001 volts AC) then you need an electrician. Cheers ## Features - Unlighted surface mounted door bell button - Plastic wired doorbell button with 2. 5-inch round metal housing - Drilling may not be required if you are replacing an existing button - Will work with almost any doorbell transformer and wired chimes - Door bell push button is best used on stucco surfaces - PLEASE NOTE: A diode is needed (not included) if you are using a digital chime (plays a melody; has a speaker for the sound). A diode is not needed is you are using a mechanical chime (2-Note sound; has a small mallet hitting a metal bar for the sound). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B019BW9UGM | | Additional Features | Easy to Install | | Best Sellers Rank | #32,092 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #24 in Door Bell Push Buttons | | Brand | Newhouse Hardware | | Brand Name | Newhouse Hardware | | Color | Brass | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,455 Reviews | | Exterior Finish | Brass | | Finish Types | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00726843008422 | | Handle Attachment Mechanism | Push Button | | Handle Material | Brass | | Handle Type | Push Button | | Included Components | Door-Chime | | Item Depth | 2.5 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 1"L x 2.5"W | | Item Type Name | doorbell push buttons | | Lock Type | Push Button Lock | | Manufacturer | Adamax | | Manufacturer Part Number | BR5W | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-Year Limited Warranty | | Material | Brass | | Material Type | Brass | | Metal Type | Brass | | Model Number | SN5WL | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 1"L x 2.5"W | | Projection Distance | 2.5 Inches | | Shape | Round | | Style | Lighted | | Style Name | Lighted | | UPC | 034481194941 726843008422 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Newhouse Hardware - **Color:** Brass - **Material:** Brass - **Product Dimensions:** 1"L x 2.5"W - **Style:** Lighted ## Images ![BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516hjnT25lL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this plastic that’s been painted a brass color or is it actually brass?** A: Thank you for your inquiry. Please be advised that our Newhouse Hardware BR5WL 2-1/2″ Round Polished Brass Lighted Bronze Door Chime Button is only coated in brass color **Q: Hello: Is the 7.1 inch dimension the overall diameter? Is the 2.8 inch dimension the button feature size? Is the 0.2 dimension the back thickness?** A: Yes, 7.1 inches is the overall diameter. 2.8 inches is the button size. And, 0.2 inches is the thickness at the outer most edge of the plate. It being somewhat thicker in the middle. **Q: Just installed mine, is the button ok/supposed to be a little warm?** A: It does get pretty warm to the touch, and you can expect the light to burn out in about 18 months. Not sure why an LED replacement is not available. **Q: Light bulb is out. What’s the replacement number for the tiny bulb?** A: It would be easier to replace the whole doorbell button for $9.99 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked Perfectly *by H***K on July 18, 2021* All those darn pesky door to door salespeople ringing my doorbell finally did my original doorbell in and it was time for a replacement. Home Depot didn't have any so I ordered it from here since it looked exactly like the one I had. Arrived fast and in good condition....and easy to install.....although it would help if you didn't have large sized clumsy hands as the parts are quite small and need a bit of care to handle. For all those who say this is a cheap piece of junk, it's not. Yes, it's made up of various loose pieces that need to be assembled together before the final step of inserting it into the wall, but once it's in, it looked as good as new and fit into the wall perfectly. Project doorbell replacement, happily done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice finish and is lighted. See below before you buy *by K***. on May 23, 2026* If your doorbell isn’t working it might be as easy as replacing your doorbell with something like presented here. If you are handy with tools and you have a multimeter check for a minimum of 10 volts AC at the wire contacts first (You will see once you pull out the doorbell). Polarity doesn’t matter. If you have 10 volts AC or more you are good to go!. If there is no reading or (ie 0.001 volts AC) then you need an electrician. Cheers ### ⭐ Where's the quality control? *by N***L on February 16, 2025* Our house uses this round style doorbell with pushbutton activation - after many years of wear and tear the mechanical parts stopped functioning. Checking all the major home improvement stores turned out to be futile, I could only find the small rectangular type which would not fit my application, and I didn't want to install an electronic doorbell since we already have a perfectly functioning Outdoor Blink camera which works great. So I ordered this item hoping it would be an easy replacement, turns out I was wrong. When I took the doorbell out of the plastic bag it seemed to be fine, and appeared to be a good form/fit/function for my busted one. Once I started unscrewing the screws in order to wire it in, that's when the parts started to fall apart - there are essentially three functional pieces (I don't count the round plate or the bracket): the pushbutton itself, the small bulb, and the housing which is supposed to hold the bulb and interface with the pushbutton. Well, as some reviewers have noted, those three pieces just fall apart. You can put everything back in its place but when you try and wire it up and push it back into the stucco hole, it won't hold. This is totally unlike the broken doorbell I have - even though it is broken, the entire doorbell holds together as a single unit. I shouldn't have to figure out how to epoxy or otherwise keep all the pieces together in order to install it. Funny thing is that is comes with a sticker that says, "QC passed". After reading the reviews here, I am led to believe that there are two different kits that are being shipped: one which holds together, and one which falls apart. Needless to say, I'm in the second camp and am returning it ASAP, and hoping my replacement will be better - going to look for another brand, though. Update: I bought a Nu-tone version of this doorbell which only came in a silver polish as opposed to the more attractive rubbed bronze. I noticed that the design was pretty much identical, except the two-prong metal bracket, which is needed to hold the doorbell in place, gripped more tightly on the housing compared to this Newhouse. The Newhouse bracket was loose and allowed the housing to freely rotate/come loose, and the tension on this bracket is the only thing that keeps the housing in place. So now I know, the variability in reviews is likely due to how tightly the bracket grips onto the plastic housing, and this is not something you can adjust. You might get lucky and that bracket will grip just fine, or you might get unlucky like me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Newhouse Hardware BR5W Unlighted Doorbell Button, 1-Pack, Brass - Newhouse Hardware Chm1 Door Bell Chime, White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24389964-br5w-unlighted-doorbell-button-1-pack-brass](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/24389964-br5w-unlighted-doorbell-button-1-pack-brass) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-29*