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You can connect a door chime to a smart plug to create a rudimentary smart door chime system. Here’s how you might set it up:

1. Choose a Door Chime: Pick a traditional door chime or bell that operates on electricity. These typically have wires that connect to a power source.

2. Get a Smart Plug: Purchase a compatible smart plug that can connect to your WiFi network. Smart plugs usually allow you to control the power supply to devices plugged into them remotely via a smartphone app or through a smart home hub.

3. Connect the Door Chime to the Smart Plug: Plug the door chime into the smart plug. Whenever you want to activate the door chime remotely, you can use the smart plug's app or integrate it with your smart home hub to turn the plug on and off, thereby activating the door chime.

4. Automation (Optional): If your smart plug or smart home system allows for automation or scheduling, you might set it up to activate the chime in response to specific triggers, like when a motion sensor detects movement or when a door sensor is triggered.

5. Testing and Integration: Once connected, test the setup to ensure that remotely turning the smart plug on and off triggers the door chime effectively.

While this setup allows for basic remote control of the door chime using a smart plug, keep in mind that it might not offer the advanced features and integration capabilities of purpose-built smart doorbell systems. It's a simple DIY solution that provides remote control over the chime's activation but may not offer features like smartphone alerts, video capabilities, or sophisticated integrations with other smart home devices.