# Wireless Visual Doorbells The 'Light Bell' Doorbell Works Without Audio Prompts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-doorbell References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/20/a-doorbell-for-the-deaf/) Those who are hard-of-hearing or deaf could make use of the 'Light Bell' visual doorbell as a means of ensuring that they never miss when someone comes to their door. The 'Light Bell' consists of a specialized lightbulb that works by being installed into a [light fixture or lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light) of your choosing. The lightbulb will then work to provide visual feedback (five on and off cycles) when the doorbell is rung to let the inhabitant know that a guest is at the door or that they have a delivery. The 'Light Bell' visual doorbell is the design work of Ian Bok and takes a simple yet genius approach to creating a system for those who are [deaf or hard-of-hearing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo-system) to live a better lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Visual Doorbells:** Wireless Visual Doorbells are empowering those with hearing challenges - **Smart Home Accessibility:** Smart home accessibility plays an important role in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations - **Visual Feedback Systems:** Visual feedback systems are increasingly important in making homes more accessible ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** Home Automation industry could benefit from designing products that cater to those with physical challenges - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive Technology industry can create smart home devices that address the needs of people with disabilities - **Lighting:** Lighting industry has an opportunity to design smart bulbs that emit visual cues when the doorbell rings ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Sound-Free Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [Inviting Pebble-Shaped Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-doorbell-concept.md) - [Visual Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20.md) - [AI-Powered Entryway Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbell.md) - [Tooth-Shaped Active Doorbell Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skitter.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyfree-hello-doorbell.md) - [Smart Home Doorbell Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-chime-2.md) - [Low-Cost Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-blink-video-doorbell.md)