diff --git a/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua b/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
index f3543a3b..5989da07 100644
--- a/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
+++ b/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
@@ -1150,7 +1150,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:doorbell", {
 	on_punch = function(pos, node, puncher, pointed_thing)
 		minetest.sound_play("homedecor_doorbell", {
 			gain = 1.0,
-			max_hear_distance = 32
+			max_hear_distance = 15
 		}) 
 	end
 })