Biggest pitfall with installing Ring doorbells (done 3 now) is not starting out with a big enough transformer. Old NuTone 12 volts transformers in old houses just won’t do it. Buy a cheap voltmeter, like USD $20, set to DC and check out what you have already. A new, Hampton Bay 16VAC/30VA Transformer At HomeDepot costs USD $20, and will power two doorbell units easily. Learning that single lesson saved me on the next two installs. Just do it 👍
Is there anyway to wire the Ring Doorbell into the wires so that the already installed doorbell chime rings when when the Ring Doorbell is pressed? or do you absolutely have to buy the Ring Chime to hear the doorbell inside the house?
The old chime will not work with the ring doorbell. The ring doorbell is a digital doorbell that connects wirelessly to a chime. You can use your phone as the chime or you can purchase any other brand digital chime that has wireless connectivity doesn’t have to be ring brand. You can share your doorbell with other houses hold members that way everyone’s phone will alert when somebody rings the doorbell. The person setting up the doorbell for the first time will be the “admin” and can grant limited access to the doorbell to any other phone.
You can, actually, but not with this specific model. The ring doorbell wired is, I think, the only ring doorbell that you cannot use with your house's chime kit. Infact, this doorbell, in order to work correctly, came with a jumper cable that you may attach to your chime kit so that it does not work as it's intended and your device doesn't get damaged.
can the chime device be set to make a different sound for the doorbell than motion detection? To differentiate between someone ringing the doorbell versus walking by?
I am assuming you are interested to know how far the chime can be installed from the doorbell. The doorbell and chime are connected through your WiFi Network. So if you have WiFi throughout the whole house you can install it anywhere.
does this wired model have a built in battery? What is the model number? this one looks like the one that came with the house (but I don't have any idea what is the model. I got a notification that battery needed replacement. No clue where or if there is a battery in the wired door ring or how to replace it and since I have no idea of the model to start with I have not been able to find the correct instructions.
Could I simply remove the chime completely and connect the trans and front wires with a nut, shove it all back inside the wall, spackle and paint so its like the chime was never there?
If you don’t have an existing doorbell you probably don’t have a power source (wires). You will have to purchase the battery operated ring doorbell or equivalent. Or if you are handy you can run wires from a 24V power source like a plug in power supply.
Make sure you install the jumper between the correct points and that the jumper terminal ends are not touching anything else. If you still have your old doorbell installed make sure is not stuck, if the doorbell is removed make sure the exposed wires are not touching.
@@csabi770 I have it in contact with the trans and front terminals. I did make sure they aren't touching on the ring outside and the doorbell inside. For some reason it's still triggering a constant chime.
Make sure your transformer is not faulty. You can also disconnect the wires from front and trans, and connect them with a wire nut completely bypassing your old chime.
@@csabi770 On that thought if I have a front and back doorbell can I wire nut those and the trans wire (3 total) together and by pass the chimes? Thanks in advance.
So my doorbell chime has 4 screws instead of 3. One is labeled comm, trans, bell 1, and bell 2. I only have one doorbell. Is it safe to assume that comm and trans is what I need to use for jumper wire?
Hi, great video! I have two questions: I don't want a chime box indoors. Can I set it so my phone alerts me when the doorbell is pressed? Can you set the parameters of where the motion detectors pickup movement? I don't want it triggered by my next door neighbor going into their house.
You don’t need a chime your phone will at like a chime. The motion zones are highly customizable in my opinion so you can definitely set it up in a way that your neighbor will not trigger a notification. You phone will send you notification alerts when motion is detected and it will ring or act like a chime when somebody pressed the doorbell.
That door bell doesn't work I ordered it and it work for 2 hours and stopped working. Called ring and they sent a replacement door bell and it didn’t work either
Don’t need a subscription to use it BUT you need a subscription to store your videos. There is a 30day free trial after that you can only see live feed. With subscription ring will store your videos for 60days. I think subscription is $30/year.
Maybe you can help me, I’m trying to upgrade to this ring models, my doorbell works at 12Volts is that the correct or maybe I have it wrong on my old one
The required voltage is between 16 -24V. if you already have a doorbell system there should be a transformer that steps down your 120V to 24V. You can check the voltage at the door with a multimeter.
@@csabi770 i live in Sweden we have 220v but the meter when i check it shows me 12v so i imagine it’s what it’s I’ll have to try it but thanks for the response
You can also try to find existing transformer. Some transformers are adjustable usually 6v, 12v, 16v, 18v, 24v. You can also purchase the correct transformer from your local hardware or electrical supply store. AMAZON has them to , type in 887774401282011 into your Amazon search. Let me know if it worked.
Your old chime will no longer work if installing any ring doorbell. you have to purchase the ring chime or use your phone as a chime. Not sure if you can get any other brand chime to work with ring doorbell. The doorbell connects wirelessly to your chime so you have to get a wireless enabled chime.
I did some more research and you definitely need a digital wireless chime and there are a number of deferent brands that are compatible with Ring doorbells.
I just install my ring wired. works great. I thought it did not work with 5G.? The one i have does., even though it says 2.4 . anyone know why it works?
By installing the jumper you turn the circuit from a momentary circuit to a constant power circuit to power you Ring doorbell. I have a wiring diagram that explains it I will try to attach it .
@@MariaRios-ml3nb do you have wires at the doorbell? If you do, using a multimeter make sure the voltage is around 24V. If you don’t have wires at the doorbell you have to run wires if you want to install this model ring doorbell. Your other option is to purchase the rechargeable ring doorbell that runs of a rechargeable battery pack.
You have to run new wires with a transformer that converts power from 120V to 24V. Or your other option is to purchase a different model ring doorbell that is rechargeable and runs of a built in rechargeable battery pack.
@@csabi770 nice. I just got my ring wired. What are your thoughts so far? The motion sensor works well just not as far as I hoped it would. It works best when someone is walking towards the door despite changing the settings.
My camera is sensing cars diving by on the street. To me it was to sensitive, my phone was going of every 5 seconds. I finally had to adjust it to only notify me if there was a person within the camera range. Make sure there is nothing blocking the view of the camera like bushes, branches, flowers.
@@csabi770 I have answer from ring team. This All-new Ring Chime Pro plugs into standard power 110 to 240VAC outlet. Please reach us directly at amazon.advocates@ring.com should you have any other questions. Kind regards, Ring Team
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Biggest pitfall with installing Ring doorbells (done 3 now) is not starting out with a big enough transformer. Old NuTone 12 volts transformers in old houses just won’t do it. Buy a cheap voltmeter, like USD $20, set to DC and check out what you have already. A new, Hampton Bay 16VAC/30VA Transformer At HomeDepot costs USD $20, and will power two doorbell units easily. Learning that single lesson saved me on the next two installs. Just do it 👍
Thanks man, I was pretty worried about the wiring part, but after watching you... I did it in like 30 seconds.
Awesome, Thank you!
Is the faceplate svreeed on.on a pro 2camera?
@@theresachristensen1936 Yes. It snaps on and it has a small set screw on the bottom.
I love it! So worth it! Love Ring
Is there anyway to wire the Ring Doorbell into the wires so that the already installed doorbell chime rings when when the Ring Doorbell is pressed? or do you absolutely have to buy the Ring Chime to hear the doorbell inside the house?
The old chime will not work with the ring doorbell. The ring doorbell is a digital doorbell that connects wirelessly to a chime. You can use your phone as the chime or you can purchase any other brand digital chime that has wireless connectivity doesn’t have to be ring brand. You can share your doorbell with other houses hold members that way everyone’s phone will alert when somebody rings the doorbell. The person setting up the doorbell for the first time will be the “admin” and can grant limited access to the doorbell to any other phone.
You can, actually, but not with this specific model. The ring doorbell wired is, I think, the only ring doorbell that you cannot use with your house's chime kit. Infact, this doorbell, in order to work correctly, came with a jumper cable that you may attach to your chime kit so that it does not work as it's intended and your device doesn't get damaged.
Extremely helpful video - thank you so much!
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Looks like you live in a lovely place..
Yes we do. Thank you!
Hi can we save any video from the ring thanks
@@romeoperez6309 Yes you can save/share videos.
Thank you. You really just got to the task. Not a lot of meaningless talking.
Thank you.
Very helpful! Thanks for posting!
The chimer is a plug-in. That's funny! 🥴😆
can the chime device be set to make a different sound for the doorbell than motion detection? To differentiate between someone ringing the doorbell versus walking by?
Yes
Can I do it without a ring chime and just a regular chime that's already installed in your house?
You have to have a digital chime, it connects to the chime wirelessly. I you have an old style chime this will not work with it.
How far does the ringdoor bell sound work inside a person's home.
I am assuming you are interested to know how far the chime can be installed from the doorbell. The doorbell and chime are connected through your WiFi Network. So if you have WiFi throughout the whole house you can install it anywhere.
does this wired model have a built in battery? What is the model number? this one looks like the one that came with the house (but I don't have any idea what is the model. I got a notification that battery needed replacement. No clue where or if there is a battery in the wired door ring or how to replace it and since I have no idea of the model to start with I have not been able to find the correct instructions.
Looks so easy the difference is mine had 3 wires and no matter where I put them it still didn't work .
Could I simply remove the chime completely and connect the trans and front wires with a nut, shove it all back inside the wall, spackle and paint so its like the chime was never there?
I don`t see why not, I am planning to do the same shortly when I am painting that hallway.
So basically chime alerts the whole house when door bell rings, like a door bell? Without the chime, it alerts your phone only right?
Correct
Helpful video, thanks! What size transformer if you have three doorbells to install?
Hi there. Totally confused. I bought this and looking at your video I don't have a existing doorbell so that means it won't work for me?
If you don’t have an existing doorbell you probably don’t have a power source (wires). You will have to purchase the battery operated ring doorbell or equivalent. Or if you are handy you can run wires from a 24V power source like a plug in power supply.
@@csabi770 thank you for this information. I will take it back and purchase another one.
When do you turn the breaker off tho🤷🏾♀️
Turning the breaker off should be the first thing you do. Sorry that didn't make it in the video.
When I install the jumper. The doorbell continuously chimes. What am I doing incorrectly?
Make sure you install the jumper between the correct points and that the jumper terminal ends are not touching anything else. If you still have your old doorbell installed make sure is not stuck, if the doorbell is removed make sure the exposed wires are not touching.
@@csabi770 I have it in contact with the trans and front terminals. I did make sure they aren't touching on the ring outside and the doorbell inside. For some reason it's still triggering a constant chime.
Make sure your transformer is not faulty. You can also disconnect the wires from front and trans, and connect them with a wire nut completely bypassing your old chime.
@@csabi770 I'll give that a shot today. Thank you!
@@csabi770 On that thought if I have a front and back doorbell can I wire nut those and the trans wire (3 total) together and by pass the chimes? Thanks in advance.
Helpfull video! Thanks!
So my doorbell chime has 4 screws instead of 3. One is labeled comm, trans, bell 1, and bell 2. I only have one doorbell. Is it safe to assume that comm and trans is what I need to use for jumper wire?
Thank you for the video
Hi, great video! I have two questions:
I don't want a chime box indoors. Can I set it so my phone alerts me when the doorbell is pressed?
Can you set the parameters of where the motion detectors pickup movement? I don't want it triggered by my next door neighbor going into their house.
You don’t need a chime your phone will at like a chime. The motion zones are highly customizable in my opinion so you can definitely set it up in a way that your neighbor will not trigger a notification. You phone will send you notification alerts when motion is detected and it will ring or act like a chime when somebody pressed the doorbell.
That door bell doesn't work I ordered it and it work for 2 hours and stopped working. Called ring and they sent a replacement door bell and it didn’t work either
I agree , the microphone on my doorbell died after a few months of installation.
So easy, a cave man could do this 😁! Thanks for the video sir.
Do i need any monthly payments to use this door bell? Like telus security system or just i need to fix it one my door?
Don’t need a subscription to use it BUT you need a subscription to store your videos. There is a 30day free trial after that you can only see live feed. With subscription ring will store your videos for 60days. I think subscription is $30/year.
Maybe you can help me, I’m trying to upgrade to this ring models, my doorbell works at 12Volts is that the correct or maybe I have it wrong on my old one
The required voltage is between 16 -24V. if you already have a doorbell system there should be a transformer that steps down your 120V to 24V. You can check the voltage at the door with a multimeter.
@@csabi770 i live in Sweden we have 220v but the meter when i check it shows me 12v so i imagine it’s what it’s I’ll have to try it but thanks for the response
You can also try to find existing transformer. Some transformers are adjustable usually 6v, 12v, 16v, 18v, 24v. You can also purchase the correct transformer from your local hardware or electrical supply store. AMAZON has them to , type in 887774401282011 into your Amazon search. Let me know if it worked.
Nice, good video , thanks
Thanks nice video!
Do you have to install
So you did it with the power on? Lol
Lol !
Thanks. Great video
I have an Amazon echo dot and when it said now in set up mode it’s almost the same as my echo
Old video I know.. but I am very surprised people do not research something before buying it. Actually I guess NOT surprised
Hello friend what’s that thing called where u installed the jumper
That is the OLD doorbell chime(bell).
Diode
Can I still use my old chime that came with the house?
Your old chime will no longer work if installing any ring doorbell. you have to purchase the ring chime or use your phone as a chime. Not sure if you can get any other brand chime to work with ring doorbell. The doorbell connects wirelessly to your chime so you have to get a wireless enabled chime.
I did some more research and you definitely need a digital wireless chime and there are a number of deferent brands that are compatible with Ring doorbells.
If you use the other ring products, yes. The ring wired does not allow you to however
Do I have to buy a new chime?
Old chime will not work. You have to buy a digital chime that connects to your ring doorbell wirelessly.
Is the ring chime good? Thanks
Ring chime is good and really loud. Your phone notification bell will sound before people even get to the doorbell.
I just install my ring wired. works great. I thought it did not work with 5G.? The one i have does., even though it says 2.4 . anyone know why it works?
Thanks, video helped me out alot!
Why you have to install jumper on ur old chime if you already have the new chime ?
By installing the jumper you turn the circuit from a momentary circuit to a constant power circuit to power you Ring doorbell. I have a wiring diagram that explains it I will try to attach it .
@@csabi770 wha if I don’t have an old chime?
@@MariaRios-ml3nb do you have wires at the doorbell? If you do, using a multimeter make sure the voltage is around 24V. If you don’t have wires at the doorbell you have to run wires if you want to install this model ring doorbell. Your other option is to purchase the rechargeable ring doorbell that runs of a rechargeable battery pack.
I don't have a doorbell at all so no chime box or wiring period. I would have to run wires?
You have to run new wires with a transformer that converts power from 120V to 24V. Or your other option is to purchase a different model ring doorbell that is rechargeable and runs of a built in rechargeable battery pack.
You left the factory plastic wrap on the camera 📸
Once I had the outer cover on it I removed the plastic. That was the last thing I did to protect the camera throughout the installation.
@@csabi770 nice. I just got my ring wired. What are your thoughts so far? The motion sensor works well just not as far as I hoped it would. It works best when someone is walking towards the door despite changing the settings.
My camera is sensing cars diving by on the street. To me it was to sensitive, my phone was going of every 5 seconds. I finally had to adjust it to only notify me if there was a person within the camera range. Make sure there is nothing blocking the view of the camera like bushes, branches, flowers.
So u didn't cut power off to door bell when u installed it..
No I did not. Most definitely not one of my brightest ideas, even thought I know it is low voltage I should have turned circuit breaker OFF.
@@csabi770 lol..ok, it's all good..
@@csabi770 it's such low voltage you'll be fine. I'd be more concerned about the device
chime work on 220V?
It plugs into a 120V wall outlet but it only uses 16-24V. I don’t know if you can plug it in a European 220V outlet without damaging it.
@@csabi770 I have answer from ring team.
This All-new Ring Chime Pro plugs into standard power 110 to 240VAC outlet. Please reach us directly at amazon.advocates@ring.com should you have any other questions.
Kind regards,
Ring Team
Thank you!
Si 👍
To muuch money for a tiny speaker and sound!
Is he praying?
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I am going to look into that, Thank you.
@@csabi770 No Problem
No
QC
u got bad audio dude
Sorry.