Thank you .I've watched a few videos from other sites, you have actually shown how the bell cover separates. So many have skipped that part which renders the entire video usless if you can't mount the thing. We'll done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Few comments. First, the transformers sold today will work. Second the adapter at the chime is not needed with the doorbell 2 and other models. Third, you need to see if your chime is mechanical or digital. If you don't see the metal strike for the chime, you'll likely need the diode (read the instructions on this one). Finally, if you have an Echo or Alexa device, skip the Ring-brand doorbell chime for upstairs or other locations. You can add the Ring skill to Alexa and then it can either play the doorbell chime on any Alexa device, if you want, or I created a voice announcement, "Someone is at the front door." You can then also do it with Ring cameras, "Motion detected in ___ room," or similar. I had a Ring Chime Pro and then tossed it in a drawer once I realized the Echo did it all. Plus I don't have the Wifi 'noise traffic' a Pro extender creates. (There's two chime models: pro and standard. Pro is a wifi extender) OK, one more comment, you can also stack 2 of the adapters. If you noticed, Dustin shows the adapter that tilts forward, and then another one that tilts upward. Ring gives you longer screws to be used for up to 2 stacked adapters. So, you can angle forward and up. However, it's not recommended to use a 3rd and you'd have to buy it seperately anyway.
I can't thank you enough for this video, it was fantastic. I just installed my Ring doorbell with your excellent help. I would only add that you'll need the QR code from the device to activate the doorbell, so install the app on your phone first - easier to scan the QR code before the device is installed. MANY THANKS for your excellen help!
Be advised some video doorbells require larger transformers. I’ve had to upgrade some chime transformer that were only 10va to 30va to get, I think it was a Nest, to work properly.
Ive had the same issue when I first did one. You dont even find that you need a 30kva untill the very back of the Ring instruction manual under troubleshooting. The ring actually burnt up a 10va transformer
Was going to post saying the same thing. I'd replace the 10VA transformers on any new install, it's $20. If you have problems and contact support, one of the first things they want to validate is the power supply. And the existing transformer is likely as old as the house.
The Nest is a pain in the.... I've had to change out the transformer AND the old bell wires to get them to work. AND for some reason, if you have the Nest Thermostat, the doorbell has to pair with that to finish setting up. If your doorbell and thermostat are too far apart....you're screwed. Ring is good though, no complaints.
Great video. Can you make one showing your install of the low voltage circuit for those that don't have existing wires. I'm running on batteries and would like something permanent. Thank you again for your videos.
It's super easy. You need an AC transformer something between I don't remember the exact range but between 12 and 24 volts works great. Hope the transformer up to 120 volts to power it and then you just need 18/2 wire to go from the transformer to the doorbell and you're good to go
Most times when it's old work Ill put a 2gang old work cut in or smart box in the wall underneath a switch (100% absolutely make sure that the transformer fits inside of the box you pick out, and that the box fits inside of the wall cavity. I have made that mistake on my first ring install and I was pissed since I didn't have anything else . I'll run 14/ 2 from the switch to my new 2gang box and 18/2 from my two gang box to my doorbell. The transformer will go inside of the 2 gang box with a blank cover on it
Ditto. I’m in a 95-ish year old house with brick on the front that has never had a doorbell. So I’m curious about not only the installation of the complete system but fishing the wire with brick. Is there a wireless version? Maybe that would be easier.
@@RJR5243 Thanks for the idea, but my main entrance is under roof on the north side of the house. I think, after looking, that one of the battery powered options is my best way to go. Still wouldn’t mind seeing an installation from scratch- especially fishing the wires through/behind brick. It would be good info in case I decide to go that route. Maybe it’s not that practical, though. 🤷♂️
In my experience, you want to check for compatibility of the existing chime with the model of video doorbell first. I've followed Amazon installers and homeowners to get these things working. I've had to install a diode, upgrade Xfmrs to 30Volt Amp, replace chimes, and cut out plastic J boxes that house the xfmr behind an electronic chime to make room for the larger xfmr. The bigger xfmr is sometimes needed to provide sufficient power needed to ring the chime and, drive the video.
As a life long electrician usually not allow to cut parts of flimsy electrical boxes. At a continuimg education class guy from UL stated that even though every sparky has made a knockout in a PVC box to extend a circuit its not legal. Have to ne extra carefull and cover your butt due to some sum bag ambulance chasing lawyers who would sue their own mother. Had bosses that wanted me to do serious violations. Told them to please placebitbin writing and I want a witness to sign it so I could cover my own butt. They always backed down.
Definitely with the ring pro needed to upgrade my transformer to 30va. And further depending on the vintage your wiring might not support the current for that. I had voltage errors on my ring even after upgrading it. Turns out when my house was built they ran a standard Ethernet cable from the transformer in the garage to the chime to the bell button at the door and split the cable in the middle at the chime to make the additional pairs - super tiny gauge wires. Ring's tech support advised me to double up the pairs on each side to carry the extra current but took a fair bit of detective work with a toner to figure out how it was wired to begin with. Once the aha light bulb went off a quick diagram of what actually went to what from where made it easy to do what Ring was suggesting and it's worked perfect ever since, but definitely not the easy install and you're done shown here unfortunately. In an ideal world I would have been able to run new doorbell wire but the way my home is that simply was not practical. Just know the wired smart doorbells can turn into more of a project than you'd expect..
I work for a home security company and I install about a hundred doorbell cams a year. The old cams we had only required 12-24vac and worked fine on the 16vac/10va transformers but the new ones require 1 amp of power and need the 16vac/30va transformers. I’m not a licensed electrician so I have to tell customers to get the transformer replaced by a pro even tho it’s easy enough for me I can’t take on the liability. Otherwise we have to bypass a transformer to run a wire to a plug in transformer to a receptacle. (Which I think looks ghetto but I can only do so much, I always recommend to get the transformer replaced, but some customers are too cheap) You should show how to swap a transformer or how a dual button system or dual chime box works too.
Common places it find the transformer is in the basement, attic, garage, entry closet, hall closet, furnace closet, utility room, and when you’re all out of places to look, check behind the chime box. Lots of newer houses use a double gang box behind the chime and stuff a transformer in it. I’m curious where else have you guys found transformers? When all else fails I have to fish an 18/2 wire to the nearest receptacle into a plug-in transformer. But you’ll need that chime extender.
I like to put some scotch 2228 moisture sealing electrical tape over the terminals especially if there's aluminum siding your installing it on or flashing for a door. I find it helps keep the moisture at bay from corroding the terminals as you find with most 10 plus year old push buttons and being the reason they commonly fail.
Great video. We didn't see you go to the breaker box to switch off breaker. Is that necessary or just more of belts and suspenders type precaution? Thanks
I didn't switch anything off, no problems. Also, I tried the Ring w/o the power pack and it worked but the motion sensor was erratic and a dull hum could be heard from the chime box. Installed the power pack (just loosened the two screws and slid the connectors in, didn't turn off breakers). Everything works perfectly.
EXCELLENT VIDEO>... The BEST I have seen yet... Now I won't be so scared to do this... Thank you for sharing this great video... NOTE: The background noise/music is unnecessary... it just gets in the way of hearing you talk. All we want to do is HEAR YOU TALK...
What's required if I do not have a doorbell currently? Can I tap off an existing branch circuit, use a transformer and hit the chime and then to the ring? Do I need a chime if there isn't an existing system?2nd year Apprentice electrician here
I was hoping you would show more about the installation of the doorbell wiring and the transformer. For the life of me, I couldn't find the transformer in my condo, but I finally found in a box in the wall behind the doorbell chime. I'm pretty sure it's not up to code, but I can't find an electrician to touch it, and I'm not sure how easy it would be to move the transformer to another location and pull new doorbell wiring. Signed, an IT guy who has enjoyed learning electrical from your videos
Two questions: 1. What does the power pack actually do? 2. If the doorbell button simply closes a circuit, then how does the Ring button get its DC power?
Thank you, beautifully explained. You missed how to connect the power pack to an already existing chime. Is it mandatory? What if i dont do it? How do I connect it?
Just an FYI. The reason your screws aren't flush on the angle bracket is you've got the bracket on the wrong way. The flat part should be on the wall with the open side exposed. They don't tell you that on the included instructions.
In this particular video the installer shows the angle bracket mounted with the exposed side facing in too the building and the flat side out. Which is it and does it really matter
After looking at the video a few times it is kind of deceiving. At 3:45 it looks like the angle bracket is exposed side facing into the house . Then at around 4:06 it almost looks like there is 2 parts to the bracket and the flat side is flush to the house. Deceiving.
@allenandlaurendarie5607 just pointing it out. I have the same unit and it does matter if details are important. In person you will feel the ring rock on the screws because they aren't flush. I found this out when I installed it.
One tip distin is to add the ring pro transformer because usually the transformer the people have is only a 10v. And the ring needs atleast a 16v but the universal trans they sell at home depot offers the 16-24v. But not the VA required so I have found you need to use the ring trans it will give you the required VA. 👍
@Electrician U, thanks for the Vid! i followed this exact procedure but with the power kit v3. however, the chime isn't working, instead it just keeps ringing non stop! when i use the jumper to bypass the chime, no issues, but i want to be able to use the chime. any ideas?
Hey this is great but what if I don’t want my chime to ring when someone pushes the ring doorbell? Is there a way to use the powered wires from the doorbell without the chime ringing?
I have 2 chimes. One upstairs and one downstairs. We can hear a buzzing from the one downstairs. Do we need another jumper for the downstairs chime or can I just bug the two wires together downstairs. Thanks
Followed your instructions to a T. When I turned my breaker back on the chime would not stop ringing. Turned it back off, checked all wires and connections. Turned breaker back on and chime would not stop ringing constantly so ran around to the front of the house to see if the doorbell had power, by the time I got there my chime stopped(thought that was good) but no power at the doorbell. So I uninstalled everything and put original doorbell back on and now there is no power at the doorbell. Did I burn out the transformer? Kind of at a loss here as the house is only 6 months old.
Im not an electrician but he mentions that touching the wires (after removing the doorbell) signals the chime to go off And to be careful not to accidently make them touching when connecting the wires to the ring.
Question for you. I installed one of these correctly but there's a second doorbell when pushed causes the ring to restart like its stealing power from the ring. How do I correct this?
Probably causing too high of a voltage drop most likely cut to undersized transformer. Would try a larger VA ( SIMILAR TO WATTS ) transformer and use the highest voltage recommended for system. Using a higher voltage provides more VA'S and a lower voltage drop.
Hey question?! So I install mine just as you did I do have an older Ring but it keeps loosing battery to my understanding isn’t this considered hardwire? So it shouldn’t be looking charge should it?
Question: What if my doorbell closes a 120V circuit (no transformer) is it the same installation procedure? Or do I have to install a transformer in order to make it work? I don't wnat to burn this thing
Great video! Thanks, I am looking into installing a mini split for my shed, do you have any videos out there, I currently have a 10/3 wired buried bro shed, can a 10/3 handle basic devices and a mini split?
I saw this bid a month after a friend hooked my ring 4 to my doorbell and just realized by watching your video that i can hookit up to my indoor chime. Is is too late to do it now? I understand you need to have it hooked prior to activating your ring. 😢
I tried hooking up my first ring doorbell and it fried. I had it replaced but now I’m afraid the same thing will happen? Any advice you could give me before moving forward?
I put the ring video camera on a really old doorbell but it doesn’t seem to be getting power.. I also don’t see a chime anywhere..any tips on what I should do?
Thank you for your video but I have a problem, I did everything right but now I have a buzzing noise and it got very hot I disconnected it call a electrician and he can’t fix my problem either. Do you have any suggestions?
In your install example in this video was there already an existing Transformer? If so how were you able to add that Ring add-on do-dad? or did you have the remove the old transformer first and then you added that Ring voltage item? This was not clear? I dont want to fry my box out if you cant install that Ring add on item in combo with an existing transformer? I want to have my Ring video doorbell4 work along with the original chime currently.
Question: If my transformer is blown and I'm not getting any juice with my connection to the doorbell, will a Ring chime solve the problem of not getting a chime inside the home when the Ring doorbell is pressed.?
I was told by a friend that since the doorbell is a low voltage doorbell that I don't need to turn off the power. Is that true? I am also curious why I need to go to the chime device and do anything there since the old doorbell chimes when pressed. Thanks
Thanks for the video, that surprised me. If I understand well you can use the existing chime with the Ring dorrbell? If so is it because you had the element in the chime? What are the references?
Do you have to have the original chime box from your home for it to work? Or can it work through just the additional ring chimebox that plugs into the wall?
Good info. My Nest hardwired just crapped out and unfortunately Nest/Google doesn’t support them anymore. So sadly I need to replace it. This seems way too easy. And I’ll just remove the old Nest plate and install the new Ring plate right in its place. Probably only need a little stucco patch and paint when I’m done. Thanks again!
Some of the other smart dirt bells you have to upgrade you doorbell transformer. Had to do that with mine. Sadly I’m still not getting power to the doorbell . So will do a continuity test on the wires and go from there. Will prob run new wire .
Have you checked the voltage at the transformer terminals? I’ve had a few doorbell transformers that were DOA I think someone bought it and tried swapping and blew it out and just returned it to Home Depot for a refund. Be sure to check to make sure the box wasn’t opened previously before you buy.
@@PrivateUser1 yes checked all good and getting the correct voltage . My issue is from the transformer to the doorbell not getting voltage. So I believe the wire is broke some where .
Thank you .I've watched a few videos from other sites, you have actually shown how the bell cover separates. So many have skipped that part which renders the entire video usless if you can't mount the thing. We'll done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Few comments. First, the transformers sold today will work. Second the adapter at the chime is not needed with the doorbell 2 and other models. Third, you need to see if your chime is mechanical or digital. If you don't see the metal strike for the chime, you'll likely need the diode (read the instructions on this one). Finally, if you have an Echo or Alexa device, skip the Ring-brand doorbell chime for upstairs or other locations. You can add the Ring skill to Alexa and then it can either play the doorbell chime on any Alexa device, if you want, or I created a voice announcement, "Someone is at the front door." You can then also do it with Ring cameras, "Motion detected in ___ room," or similar. I had a Ring Chime Pro and then tossed it in a drawer once I realized the Echo did it all. Plus I don't have the Wifi 'noise traffic' a Pro extender creates. (There's two chime models: pro and standard. Pro is a wifi extender) OK, one more comment, you can also stack 2 of the adapters. If you noticed, Dustin shows the adapter that tilts forward, and then another one that tilts upward. Ring gives you longer screws to be used for up to 2 stacked adapters. So, you can angle forward and up. However, it's not recommended to use a 3rd and you'd have to buy it seperately anyway.
I ain't putting no Jeff Bezos spy named Alexa in my house.
Bravo
I can't thank you enough for this video, it was fantastic. I just installed my Ring doorbell with your excellent help. I would only add that you'll need the QR code from the device to activate the doorbell, so install the app on your phone first - easier to scan the QR code before the device is installed. MANY THANKS for your excellen help!
Be advised some video doorbells require larger transformers. I’ve had to upgrade some chime transformer that were only 10va to 30va to get, I think it was a Nest, to work properly.
Thank you for making this point!!
This here! I think all of the smart doorbells are rated for 25-30va. Which is well above most standard doorbell
Ive had the same issue when I first did one. You dont even find that you need a 30kva untill the very back of the Ring instruction manual under troubleshooting. The ring actually burnt up a 10va transformer
Was going to post saying the same thing. I'd replace the 10VA transformers on any new install, it's $20. If you have problems and contact support, one of the first things they want to validate is the power supply. And the existing transformer is likely as old as the house.
The Nest is a pain in the.... I've had to change out the transformer AND the old bell wires to get them to work. AND for some reason, if you have the Nest Thermostat, the doorbell has to pair with that to finish setting up. If your doorbell and thermostat are too far apart....you're screwed. Ring is good though, no complaints.
How do you cut the power? Normally I never see anything labeled as doorbell in an electrical panel
Thanks! A friend asked if I could install her Ring doorbell, I didn't know what was involved and your video really helped!
Great video. Can you make one showing your install of the low voltage circuit for those that don't have existing wires. I'm running on batteries and would like something permanent. Thank you again for your videos.
It's super easy. You need an AC transformer something between I don't remember the exact range but between 12 and 24 volts works great. Hope the transformer up to 120 volts to power it and then you just need 18/2 wire to go from the transformer to the doorbell and you're good to go
Most times when it's old work Ill put a 2gang old work cut in or smart box in the wall underneath a switch (100% absolutely make sure that the transformer fits inside of the box you pick out, and that the box fits inside of the wall cavity. I have made that mistake on my first ring install and I was pissed since I didn't have anything else . I'll run 14/ 2 from the switch to my new 2gang box and 18/2 from my two gang box to my doorbell.
The transformer will go inside of the 2 gang box with a blank cover on it
Ditto. I’m in a 95-ish year old house with brick on the front that has never had a doorbell. So I’m curious about not only the installation of the complete system but fishing the wire with brick.
Is there a wireless version? Maybe that would be easier.
@@fomoco300k There is a solar-panel charger for the Ring.That may be a lot easier to install.
@@RJR5243 Thanks for the idea, but my main entrance is under roof on the north side of the house. I think, after looking, that one of the battery powered options is my best way to go.
Still wouldn’t mind seeing an installation from scratch- especially fishing the wires through/behind brick. It would be good info in case I decide to go that route. Maybe it’s not that practical, though. 🤷♂️
In my experience, you want to check for compatibility of the existing chime with the model of video doorbell first. I've followed Amazon installers and homeowners to get these things working. I've had to install a diode, upgrade Xfmrs to 30Volt Amp, replace chimes, and cut out plastic J boxes that house the xfmr behind an electronic chime to make room for the larger xfmr. The bigger xfmr is sometimes needed to provide sufficient power needed to ring the chime and, drive the video.
As a life long electrician usually not allow to cut parts of flimsy electrical boxes. At a continuimg education class guy from UL stated that even though every sparky has made a knockout in a PVC box to extend a circuit its not legal. Have to ne extra carefull and cover your butt due to some sum bag ambulance chasing lawyers who would sue their own mother. Had bosses that wanted me to do serious violations. Told them to please placebitbin writing and I want a witness to sign it so I could cover my own butt. They always backed down.
I wish you would have filmed exactly what you did in that chime box!
EXACTLY!! I was all good until up to that point..
Freeze the picture, it’s pretty easy to see what and where the chime thing goes.
Definitely with the ring pro needed to upgrade my transformer to 30va. And further depending on the vintage your wiring might not support the current for that. I had voltage errors on my ring even after upgrading it. Turns out when my house was built they ran a standard Ethernet cable from the transformer in the garage to the chime to the bell button at the door and split the cable in the middle at the chime to make the additional pairs - super tiny gauge wires. Ring's tech support advised me to double up the pairs on each side to carry the extra current but took a fair bit of detective work with a toner to figure out how it was wired to begin with. Once the aha light bulb went off a quick diagram of what actually went to what from where made it easy to do what Ring was suggesting and it's worked perfect ever since, but definitely not the easy install and you're done shown here unfortunately. In an ideal world I would have been able to run new doorbell wire but the way my home is that simply was not practical. Just know the wired smart doorbells can turn into more of a project than you'd expect..
So. I did this less then a year a go. You rocked the 12 volts chime. The chime is a ding dong, but i feel more validation that youa said the same.
Hi Buddy your video is so simple to follow I have seen others makes so complicated and you get confused. Thank you
I work for a home security company and I install about a hundred doorbell cams a year. The old cams we had only required 12-24vac and worked fine on the 16vac/10va transformers but the new ones require 1 amp of power and need the 16vac/30va transformers. I’m not a licensed electrician so I have to tell customers to get the transformer replaced by a pro even tho it’s easy enough for me I can’t take on the liability. Otherwise we have to bypass a transformer to run a wire to a plug in transformer to a receptacle. (Which I think looks ghetto but I can only do so much, I always recommend to get the transformer replaced, but some customers are too cheap) You should show how to swap a transformer or how a dual button system or dual chime box works too.
Common places it find the transformer is in the basement, attic, garage, entry closet, hall closet, furnace closet, utility room, and when you’re all out of places to look, check behind the chime box. Lots of newer houses use a double gang box behind the chime and stuff a transformer in it. I’m curious where else have you guys found transformers? When all else fails I have to fish an 18/2 wire to the nearest receptacle into a plug-in transformer. But you’ll need that chime extender.
@@PrivateUser1 we used to mount our transformers right to the side of the electrical panel
How can I test for this?
Good info
I like to put some scotch 2228 moisture sealing electrical tape over the terminals especially if there's aluminum siding your installing it on or flashing for a door. I find it helps keep the moisture at bay from corroding the terminals as you find with most 10 plus year old push buttons and being the reason they commonly fail.
Just use Noalox...
Great video. We didn't see you go to the breaker box to switch off breaker. Is that necessary or just more of belts and suspenders type precaution? Thanks
I didn't switch anything off, no problems. Also, I tried the Ring w/o the power pack and it worked but the motion sensor was erratic and a dull hum could be heard from the chime box. Installed the power pack (just loosened the two screws and slid the connectors in, didn't turn off breakers). Everything works perfectly.
Wait, what does the power pack do? What happens if you don't install it and turn the power on?
thats what i was confused on. thought it was a transformer but idk
Can I hook up a video doorbell without cutting the power since it’s low voltage?
Did you do it without cutting the power?
@@Najerafamilyadventure yes
EXCELLENT VIDEO>... The BEST I have seen yet...
Now I won't be so scared to do this...
Thank you for sharing this great video...
NOTE: The background noise/music is unnecessary... it just gets in the way of hearing you talk.
All we want to do is HEAR YOU TALK...
What's required if I do not have a doorbell currently? Can I tap off an existing branch circuit, use a transformer and hit the chime and then to the ring? Do I need a chime if there isn't an existing system?2nd year Apprentice electrician here
Ring just wants 24v to work. Yes you can tap off something to put in a transformer.
I was hoping you would show more about the installation of the doorbell wiring and the transformer. For the life of me, I couldn't find the transformer in my condo, but I finally found in a box in the wall behind the doorbell chime. I'm pretty sure it's not up to code, but I can't find an electrician to touch it, and I'm not sure how easy it would be to move the transformer to another location and pull new doorbell wiring.
Signed, an IT guy who has enjoyed learning electrical from your videos
Excellent video! The best I’ve seen on this doorbell. Thanks so much!!
Two questions: 1. What does the power pack actually do? 2. If the doorbell button simply closes a circuit, then how does the Ring button get its DC power?
That’s why you add the jumper in the chime - it makes the wires to the bell push live.
There’s a step down transformer he showed in the beginning of the video
Do u have a video on how to install outdoor electric socket?
It’s storing energy to run the camera
What is the little power pack for that you attached in the chime or ringer box? Why is it needed when the system is already powered by A/C?
Thank you, beautifully explained. You missed how to connect the power pack to an already existing chime. Is it mandatory? What if i dont do it? How do I connect it?
4:43 what this called
You should do more simple all around home stuff like this for beginners more often. Outside outlets extensions to storage areas ext.
@@Tre16 I got my certificate as a electrician dummy, I do maintenance saying for people that want to do simple task around there home.
Thank you, the videos you're talking about are exactly ones I would want. I'm not an electrician.
@@Tre16😮😢 you
Hey man. Got my ring bell this morning. Going to use it today!
Thanks again
Just an FYI. The reason your screws aren't flush on the angle bracket is you've got the bracket on the wrong way. The flat part should be on the wall with the open side exposed. They don't tell you that on the included instructions.
In this particular video the installer shows the angle bracket mounted with the exposed side facing in too the building and the flat side out. Which is it and does it really matter
After looking at the video a few times it is kind of deceiving. At 3:45 it looks like the angle bracket is exposed side facing into the house . Then at around 4:06 it almost looks like there is 2 parts to the bracket and the flat side is flush to the house. Deceiving.
@allenandlaurendarie5607 just pointing it out. I have the same unit and it does matter if details are important. In person you will feel the ring rock on the screws because they aren't flush. I found this out when I installed it.
You sort of blew through the Power Pack install. Which wires go where and why do we need this. Explain please.
Thank you. Where can I purchase the ring chime adapter that you installed in your existing chime box?
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Hey Thanks. Our house has wireless chime. So how can find where the transformer is to connect the ring power pack.
Does that angles adapter allow you to see most of your front door area if you are installing it on the side?
Simple question does that mounting plate and/or kit come with the ring doorbell or do you have to get that seperate?
Mine came with plate and anchors. Should be all you need
Everything you need, minus a drill if you need one, is included. Even includes the screw driver.
Thank you for the video. Very informative. My only question is what do I do with the transformer once I locate it?
Can u just use the plug in chime instead of the apt chime if i dosent work
Thank you this is the best help video I ever saw. Great job
is there a way to locate or test the transformer for the right voltage?
Question, the piece you added into the chime box allows the chime to sound with the ring doorbell?
Great video but how do you connect the power pack to the chime?
Mine was installed last week. They never turned off the power. Were they hoping for some workman's comp?
One tip distin is to add the ring pro transformer because usually the transformer the people have is only a 10v. And the ring needs atleast a 16v but the universal trans they sell at home depot offers the 16-24v. But not the VA required so I have found you need to use the ring trans it will give you the required VA. 👍
Does the transformer have to be 24v? I don't remember but I've always used the tri-transformer
How do you find the transformer in the house?
@Electrician U, thanks for the Vid! i followed this exact procedure but with the power kit v3. however, the chime isn't working, instead it just keeps ringing non stop! when i use the jumper to bypass the chime, no issues, but i want to be able to use the chime. any ideas?
Thanks for the video!!
Can you please share the steps in case there are 2 chimes in the house for a doorbell
What is the thing you added to the chime and why do you need it?
Hey this is great but what if I don’t want my chime to ring when someone pushes the ring doorbell? Is there a way to use the powered wires from the doorbell without the chime ringing?
Ding Dong!!! Thanks again Dustin!!!
How did you wire the chime in the house???🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤔🤔🤔🤔
Being low voltage is it necessary to cut power off ? Ive seen guys who didn't cut the power off in other videos.
My doorbell had 4 wires, not 2. How would this change it?
I have 2 chimes. One upstairs and one downstairs. We can hear a buzzing from the one downstairs. Do we need another jumper for the downstairs chime or can I just bug the two wires together downstairs. Thanks
Followed your instructions to a T. When I turned my breaker back on the chime would not stop ringing. Turned it back off, checked all wires and connections. Turned breaker back on and chime would not stop ringing constantly so ran around to the front of the house to see if the doorbell had power, by the time I got there my chime stopped(thought that was good) but no power at the doorbell. So I uninstalled everything and put original doorbell back on and now there is no power at the doorbell. Did I burn out the transformer? Kind of at a loss here as the house is only 6 months old.
Im not an electrician but he mentions that touching the wires (after removing the doorbell) signals the chime to go off
And to be careful not to accidently make them touching when connecting the wires to the ring.
What's the piece you put in the mechanical chime do , what I don't like about Ring is that it does ring just once ,thank you
i had no idea about the power pack. no wonder my existing chime does not work. did that come included. or did you have to buy separate?
I bought this style Doorbell, do I have to hook it to the wires or can it be used without connecting to the bell wires
Do you need to turn the power/electricity off to the entire house before you install the ring doorbell? Thank you.
Only on specific areas, but you can shut down the entire house by breaker to ensure that grid is down
people need to select digital.or mechanical.for type of chime
Great and clear video. Thank you for spending the time to explain this 🎉
What if you have two of those door bells? Can u still put the small boxes in the wired box??
How did you get the power to the door bell cut off?? It would helpful if you could show how to identify the circuit breaker for the door bell
Thanks, easier to follow than the package directions.
Will the existing door bell ring or does one need to buy the ring
chime?
Very helpful, I actually installed mine with your help! Thanks
Do I need to use the new pro power kit if I already have one? I'm just replacing the doorbell because the screen is shattered from the sun... thanks
I have my living room light switch right next to my front door can I connect it to power up my ring doorbell?
Would you just turn off all the power on the electrical panel? Or is there a certain one to turn off?
Either or. There is a specific one for specific areas and or outlets. If you dont know, or its not labeled shut it all down
** I'm lost as to after putting the POWER PACK inside of the chime box area-- how you hooked it up??
If I don’t have a box or existing door bell. Can I grab electrical wire from my outlet which is on the wall right behind where I want my ring camera?
This was so helpful!
I’m switching from Vivint wired camera to wired Ring floodlight camera I should be able to use the older wires and work fine?!
Question for you. I installed one of these correctly but there's a second doorbell when pushed causes the ring to restart like its stealing power from the ring. How do I correct this?
Probably causing too high of a voltage drop most likely cut to undersized transformer. Would try a larger VA ( SIMILAR TO WATTS ) transformer and use the highest voltage recommended for system. Using a higher voltage provides more VA'S and a lower voltage drop.
Your comment about the Chime addition, you can also link RING to your Alexa. That way you can see who's at your door and always hear the ring.
Hey question?! So I install mine just as you did I do have an older Ring but it keeps loosing battery to my understanding isn’t this considered hardwire? So it shouldn’t be looking charge should it?
Would that same type of power pack transformer be similar for a Ring 2 to an existing chime.
What about wiring for a door bell without existing wire
Big up from Scotland mate
Question: What if my doorbell closes a 120V circuit (no transformer) is it the same installation procedure? Or do I have to install a transformer in order to make it work? I don't wnat to burn this thing
Great video! Thanks, I am looking into installing a mini split for my shed, do you have any videos out there, I currently have a 10/3 wired buried bro shed, can a 10/3 handle basic devices and a mini split?
Hey bro I'm having the problem where my doorbell chimes randomly. With this exact same setup. Do you know what it could be?
EXCELLENT VIDEO 👍👍. Thank you sir.
What does that little power pack do?
The pro power kit bypasses the chime. IT DOES NOT MAKE YOUR CHIME RING
I saw this bid a month after a friend hooked my ring 4 to my doorbell and just realized by watching your video that i can hookit up to my indoor chime. Is is too late to do it now? I understand you need to have it hooked prior to activating your ring. 😢
I tried hooking up my first ring doorbell and it fried. I had it replaced but now I’m afraid the same thing will happen? Any advice you could give me before moving forward?
My doorbell buzzes, but has stopped "ringing", so I believe there is still power there. Will a new video bell (like Ring) still install/work properly?
I put the ring video camera on a really old doorbell but it doesn’t seem to be getting power.. I also don’t see a chime anywhere..any tips on what I should do?
Thank you for your video but I have a problem, I did everything right but now I have a buzzing noise and it got very hot I disconnected it call a electrician and he can’t fix my problem either. Do you have any suggestions?
In your install example in this video was there already an existing Transformer? If so how were you able to add that Ring add-on do-dad? or did you have the remove the old transformer first and then you added that Ring voltage item? This was not clear? I dont want to fry my box out if you cant install that Ring add on item in combo with an existing transformer? I want to have my Ring video doorbell4 work along with the original chime currently.
Question: If my transformer is blown and I'm not getting any juice with my connection to the doorbell, will a Ring chime solve the problem of not getting a chime inside the home when the Ring doorbell is pressed.?
Can u hook up the ring without turning off circuit breaker will it damage the ring unit
I mean it’s low voltage
I was told by a friend that since the doorbell is a low voltage doorbell that I don't need to turn off the power. Is that true? I am also curious why I need to go to the chime device and do anything there since the old doorbell chimes when pressed.
Thanks
Thanks for the video, that surprised me. If I understand well you can use the existing chime with the Ring dorrbell? If so is it because you had the element in the chime?
What are the references?
Great video man!!
Do you have to have the original chime box from your home for it to work? Or can it work through just the additional ring chimebox that plugs into the wall?
Good info. My Nest hardwired just crapped out and unfortunately Nest/Google doesn’t support them anymore. So sadly I need to replace it. This seems way too easy. And I’ll just remove the old Nest plate and install the new Ring plate right in its place. Probably only need a little stucco patch and paint when I’m done. Thanks again!
Thanks to your awesome instructions I was able to install my Ring Pro.
Where did you get this power pack for the chime. I didn’t get one and can’t seem to find it anywhere.
Fantastic video, brother.
Informative and concise.
Nicely done.
Thank you for this video. It helps a lot!
Some of the other smart dirt bells you have to upgrade you doorbell transformer. Had to do that with mine. Sadly I’m still not getting power to the doorbell . So will do a continuity test on the wires and go from there. Will prob run new wire .
Have you checked the voltage at the transformer terminals? I’ve had a few doorbell transformers that were DOA I think someone bought it and tried swapping and blew it out and just returned it to Home Depot for a refund. Be sure to check to make sure the box wasn’t opened previously before you buy.
@@PrivateUser1 yes checked all good and getting the correct voltage . My issue is from the transformer to the doorbell not getting voltage. So I believe the wire is broke some where .
I wanted to hear the why we need to turn off the electric and see the final connection of the wires to the chime