Used for entry to office. Handy when office staff is light. Receiving unit plugs into wall outlet - no power problem there. Sending unit w/ infrared motion sensor runs on 9-volt transistor battery. Expect to change battery once or twice per year without any notice. We mounted it to a wall with Velcro tape because it needs to be removed and flipped over to remove battery cover to change battery. Has about 30 different alert sounds, although ding-dong seemed best for us for professional office. If we need more, will buy again.