Thank you very much for this video. I have a video doorbell and could not understand why the mechanical doorbell stopped working after installing the doorbell. Everything was wired properly, and Dr. Google was no help until I found your video. New transformer ordered. Legend. Thank you again.
If you can not locate your transformer because it was buried in the wall or something just get a ring pro 2 it comes with a power supply kit, you wire that to the trans and front screws like he shows and you don’t need to replace the transformer. Works with 16v 10VAC just like he has. That was my exact case and works just fine
Hi...my current doorbell transformer puts out 15.9V @ the transformer...will that work, or does that 0.1v's make that much of a difference? I did order a Ring Pro2 and acording to what i see online, it does have the Power Pro Kit 3 in the box, but i thought i still needed to have 16v's minimum to make it work? If i can just hook the Pro kit to my trans and be good..i'm surely happy with that!
Thank you very much! Very clear concise short. My problem was 5 year old house, wife heard buzzing in closet wall. Nothing in there. When I held plastic db cover in kitchen it buzzed less. Got larger transformer as u suggested. Hidden in behind doorbell like yours. I replaced old smaller tf. Works great. No buzz. Our dog started barking like yours so I knew it was fixed.
Thank you for sharing this info.. found out that I needed to add a higher voltage transformer and was able to swap it out due to your info - Big thanks!
Very helpful and I think I can do it. My biggest challenge will be finding my existing transformer - the security company folks didn't find it last time - but I'll look in my attic as you suggested (where my mech stuff is). Thank you.
@Rita Martinez I would suggest a different route. Because you would have to not only add the transformer, but then wire it to your front door. I would really suggest a fully wireless unit like this. This is the wireless version of the one that I use. It also has a great coupon right now. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Battery-Powered-Detection-Self-Installation/dp/B081C4JN51?crid=221HIIIDTU0UY&keywords=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdoorbell%2Bcamera&qid=1667654235&sprefix=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdo%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=9da81205e40242daf32e4a45274454e2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Useful video. Had a video doorbell, but got an upgraded model, figured I could just swap them out. Seems the new one may not be getting enough juice. I'll have to investigate this transformer.
We checked begin the box and we don't have a transformer there... Just wires running up .. There is an apartment above us... Could it be behind their box?
Great video! I measured the voltage at my current bell button as 18V. Should I be OK from an amperage standpoint? Also, there is an unused green wire at my current button. Does that get used by Ring?
Voltage and Amperage are two different things. The second number that I read off in the video was the amperage output. And if you have the Ring doorbell, I don't know their exact requirements or exact install. I know this isn't helping very much. I would suggest to first find your transformer, which may be behind the doorbell like mine, or in your heater closet. They have also been found in attics, but that sucks to find. And then when you find it check it's output and check with your ring doorbell and see if it fits the requirements. Or, you can just install it and see if it works right. My Arlo camera that I started with didn't have a diagnostic to check the voltage and amperage, but the Eufy does, and that's when I found out that I didn't have a good enough transformer. I don't know if Ring has a diagnostic check or not. Good luck with your project. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
I have three Lorex video cameras. The 2k versions. Do I need three transformers? It seems Like I’m not getting enough juice with a 24VAC 40tr. Please help.
@@AroundTheHome1what exactly do I need to do with the voltage detector? Also, I read that you can change the door bell without worrying about being shocked since its so low in power. Is this true?
Hold on, lets back up first. You commented on my video on how to change the transformer for the doorbell. Are you changing the transformer, or just the doorbell button or possible just installing a doorbell camera?
Ok, I am still not understanding if you are only changing the button, or the doorbell unit and the transformer. Ok, so the power at the button is low voltage. You can feel it but it is not dangerous. The same for the power at the doorbell unit. The power at the transformer is full 110/120. You asked what do you need to do with the voltage detector. Well, detect voltage... You wanted to know how to find the right breaker for the doorbell. So, have someone hold the voltage detector by the wires. It will beep. When the second person flips the right breaker the voltage detector will stop beeping.
I am currently having issues with the chine box going off. I installed a Lorex doorbell camera and as soon as I have everything going, the chim box won’t stop ringing. I tripled check my work to make sure the two wires that connects to the video doorbell are not touching each other or another metal but that’s not the case. Should changing out the transformer be the ready for it?
thanks. I like how the transformer can go in the same box with the chime on top of it because I need to add this after all the drywall is done. Going to steel power from light switches box and install the chime/transformer higher up on the wall. Would be better with chime centre of house but I can't run wires easily. Does the google nest even really need to use the chime if it goes to ur phone?
I am not familiar with the Google nest. This Eufy system doesn't use the chime at all. There is a separate wireless electric chime that will plug into any outlet.
@@AroundTheHome1 Yeah I just realized that watching another video, the ring chime. That is perfect for my scenario. I am just going go to install a 2 gang box and put the transformer inside of it and cover it with a chime.
This isn't to code - you're not supposed to install a transformer this way. But a lot of homes do have it this way because it's more convenient. The reason you're not supposed to do it this way is because you have high voltage and low voltage in the same box.
I am looking for how to actually attach the transformer to the inside of the same junction box. Currently I have a transformer hanging from the junction box by the wires. This is how it has been from the previous owners. I know that high voltage wires must be inside the junction box, and the low voltage wires must be outside. I have no idea how to attach the transformer, which looks very similar to yours, to this junction box. My chime is in a different location and I do not have the junction box covered at all. Is there a cover that can be used, too?
I'm having a hard time following what you are describing. You can go to my website and fill out a contact for. After that we will be able to send receive photos so I can see what is going on. www.aroundthehome.org/
I would suggest a Battery run system. Like this one. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?crid=2HEUZ5D32DUUU&keywords=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdoorbell&qid=1661477138&sprefix=eufy%2Bwir%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVEVPVjNaTk1ETEdWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzkyMzY3Mk1aQzBNTjQ4RVlPRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzIyMjM5MTRDVkZNSFEwSFU4USZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=050e4e612e72d8ecee200693044904c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
My previous Ring gen 1 worked beautifully however after setting up the Eufy, the chime was normal but I couldn't even get the bluetooth connected. What symptoms did yours have?
My Eufy didn't have anything wrong that I could tell. It just failed the test and said I needed a different transformer. My Arlo that I previously had that had some problems. Video chat was terrible and it failed many times. I now think that the voltage had something to do with it.
@@AroundTheHome1 Update: I got Eufy support on the line and they had me do a factory reset. The transformer check now passed whereas initially it failed. Everything is working fine after the factory reset.
Yes. Normally there is only active power through it when you push the doorbell. 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
I’m in the process of doing this same thing, yet the problem I have is.. I’ve 1-by-1 turned off every breaker, & STILL cannot get power to turn off at the electrical box feeding the transformer... should I turn off the whole breaker panel?
Huh, do you have a second electrical panel? It wouldn't hurt to through the main breaker since you can't find the individual breaker for it. Good luck, 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Sounds like you don't have a ground there. Whoever wired it originally must have never brought it up. You only need the black and white to make a circuit. You know, lamps and many things in your home only have 2 prong cords, meaning just the black and the white. It should be ok with just what you have. Hope that helps. Good luck with your project. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
@Cornelius Small thanks for the question. If the new transformer does not have a green ground wire, nor a grounding post then don't worry about it. Just push the ground wire back into the wall and focus on the white and black wires.
This is the exact one that I installed. www.amazon.com/eufy-Resolution-Chime-Requires-Installation-Experience/dp/B07R3WY95C?crid=2OTIOQAUHCJ1R&keywords=eufy+doorbell+camera&qid=1636426828&sprefix=eufy+do%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQUVEWVpJWFo3QksyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQxMTM1MkpHMk1QQVFFOFJNUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDU3MjQwMkdPN0VYNjFEQ0hYMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=d7233ab05d5ed8e967969541e8d2aac7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl I love it because there are no subscription charges at all. None.
That is a good question. I would suggest to get a full wireless unit like this one. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?crid=3N7S28ED6N3B4&keywords=eufy%2Bdoorbell%2Bcamera%2Bwireless&qid=1656779263&sprefix=eufy%2Bdoor%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1T05PNUU1TE1RTFgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MjcwNzczUjNJN0c4MkEwSk1CJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MjIyMzkxNENWRk1IUTBIVThRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=1cad9edef3fcb04843caeefceb71989f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@WARWEAPONX I don't know the exact spec requirements of that system compared to your output on your transformer. Now, if it works that means it is at least close to being right, but if it still falls short then it will cause accelerated wear on the electronics.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thanks. I spoke too soon my doorbell camera lost power tonight which tells me the transformer is not giving it enough power. I bought the Ring 16V 30VAC transformer and will upgrade it tomorrow.
What door bell wire do you use? The wire i got has 2 wires in it but the diagrams all show a single wire attached to the terminals. Is there single wire doorbell wire?
Hi I have the same problem I have to change mines out because I don’t have 16/30. If I switch it out does it interfered with other stuff like the thermostat? Or is it only for doorbell use?
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you so much but I just found out the battery one u can also wire it with lower transformer which I don’t know why they don’t say it on there page lol 😂
@@AroundTheHome1 had a quick question. My ring is 8-24vac / 5vdc. Which works great with the house without changing anything. Wire eufy requires 16-24vac / 30va. The battery eufy requires 8-24vac / 10va. My transformer in the house is 24v - 20va. Will I be okay with the battery one without having to change anything in the house? Thank you
It would be a lot easier to just install a wireless doorbell like this one. Here is a great one www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?dchild=1&keywords=eufy+doorbell&qid=1622335606&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSUowM1FPNVRIMkJPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE3NTk4MlVBQ0FQVFo3TTlCUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgzNjgwMUxTOFQ3SFlITk05SiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=00238b75e27a1378e07fd3173955da19&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl There is no service fee for the Eufy cameras. This is a good one with 1080p resolution. Here is a better one with 2K resolution and longer battery life. www.amazon.com/dp/B081C4JN51?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B081C4JN51&pd_rd_w=bGUh2&pf_rd_p=5d846283-ed3e-4512-a744-a30f97c5d738&pd_rd_wg=dIe0F&pf_rd_r=JGM0X3V6SM87TXYWAG3Z&pd_rd_r=e3066e1b-2ab7-4e95-a596-d18bd335894f&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMkJSS1g3MUJLOEtOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY3NjQ0MUY3N0hRS0JaNjFBQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjYyMzEyTkpZMVEwWDZKU0YyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=5ad7a003f7ccc0cd49c7cb6515b7da28&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl But if you want to know where I would put it, then I would put it behind the chime unit like in this video. Much closer to the front door then the mechanical room / heater closet.
?? I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you asking does it have a transformer? Or maybe where it may be? Is your home in the US? Which state? Do you have a wired doorbell?
@@AroundTheHome1 apologies. I was asking if a house built in 1950 would have a transformer, not sure now why I thought you might know. You never indicated to be an expert on all homes transformer status. Lol. That was my intention at least, sorry for not being specific, and you might not know my answer, but I live in Oklahoma. I have a wired doorbell. I purchased a ring wired doorbell. I know where the chime is, I installed the ring doorbell as per the instructions and got a notification: “ Upgrade to a Ring Hardwired Transformer or Plug-In Adapter, or install a doorbell transformer that meets the requirements for your Ring doorbell. “ I came to RUclips and found your video and in a rush posted that question thinking you might know if a home built in that era might utilize a transformer or not. My mistake.
It's not a mistake to think that I might know, I just didn't have enough information from your first question. The transformer for homes in that age would typically be in one of two locations. First in the mechanical room, or the heater closet. It might be located right between the water heater and the heater. If it is there most of the time is was mounted right on top of the on/off switch for the heater. The second place would be the attic. Many times if it is in the attic it would just be screwed to a random support. Hope that helps at least a little.
Thank you very much for this video. I have a video doorbell and could not understand why the mechanical doorbell stopped working after installing the doorbell. Everything was wired properly, and Dr. Google was no help until I found your video. New transformer ordered. Legend. Thank you again.
How's your doorbell working now?
If you can not locate your transformer because it was buried in the wall or something just get a ring pro 2 it comes with a power supply kit, you wire that to the trans and front screws like he shows and you don’t need to replace the transformer. Works with 16v 10VAC just like he has. That was my exact case and works just fine
Hi...my current doorbell transformer puts out 15.9V @ the transformer...will that work, or does that 0.1v's make that much of a difference? I did order a Ring Pro2 and acording to what i see online, it does have the Power Pro Kit 3 in the box, but i thought i still needed to have 16v's minimum to make it work? If i can just hook the Pro kit to my trans and be good..i'm surely happy with that!
With my pro 2 I had to replace the transformer. Under device health it said it was too weak.
Thank you very much! Very clear concise short. My problem was 5 year old house, wife heard buzzing in closet wall. Nothing in there. When I held plastic db cover in kitchen it buzzed less. Got larger transformer as u suggested. Hidden in behind doorbell like yours. I replaced old smaller tf. Works great. No buzz. Our dog started barking like yours so I knew it was fixed.
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Thanks for the video, the dog barking when the bell rang made this 100% legit.
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Thank you for sharing this info.. found out that I needed to add a higher voltage transformer and was able to swap it out due to your info - Big thanks!
Nice work!
I ran into same transformation problem. This video Helped a lot… Interestingly Ring installation manual never mentioned about this.
Neither did the Arlo manual. 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Very helpful and I think I can do it. My biggest challenge will be finding my existing transformer - the security company folks didn't find it last time - but I'll look in my attic as you suggested (where my mech stuff is). Thank you.
Glad to help. Were you able to find the transformer?
also check the side of the electrical panel
Question..... my house was built in the 50's. It never had a doorbell.
Where do I start to install a transfor & Ring?
@Rita Martinez I would suggest a different route. Because you would have to not only add the transformer, but then wire it to your front door. I would really suggest a fully wireless unit like this. This is the wireless version of the one that I use. It also has a great coupon right now. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-Battery-Powered-Detection-Self-Installation/dp/B081C4JN51?crid=221HIIIDTU0UY&keywords=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdoorbell%2Bcamera&qid=1667654235&sprefix=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdo%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=9da81205e40242daf32e4a45274454e2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@jackdono5673 Is there a good video on how to upgrade a transfer attached to the side of the electrical panel?
Also other locations could be out side in your Junction box which is were mine is my house was build in the 40s though
Useful video. Had a video doorbell, but got an upgraded model, figured I could just swap them out. Seems the new one may not be getting enough juice. I'll have to investigate this transformer.
Good luck
You didn’t go into detail about the Wire Diagram or Where and Why they are landing on that device!
Thank you.. this resolved no power up issue with Google/Nest wired doorbell
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Thank you. I can now complete my Ring installation
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Just wish I knew what breaker gives power to my doorbell! 😂
excellent video, i have the same doorbell brand, makes it easier for me to change transformer.
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Thanks for the video, helped me finish this project.
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Did your transformer hum after install? It looks like you purchased the 16 volt transformer and REOlink states 24V. Did you actually install the 16V?
Why do you skip the most critical part of the video? What went wrong that you edited out?
If I have a digital chime will this still work?
Shoutout to Southwest MO!
SW MO Rules!
We checked begin the box and we don't have a transformer there... Just wires running up
.. There is an apartment above us... Could it be behind their box?
Great video! I measured the voltage at my current bell button as 18V. Should I be OK from an amperage standpoint? Also, there is an unused green wire at my current button. Does that get used by Ring?
Voltage and Amperage are two different things. The second number that I read off in the video was the amperage output. And if you have the Ring doorbell, I don't know their exact requirements or exact install. I know this isn't helping very much. I would suggest to first find your transformer, which may be behind the doorbell like mine, or in your heater closet. They have also been found in attics, but that sucks to find. And then when you find it check it's output and check with your ring doorbell and see if it fits the requirements. Or, you can just install it and see if it works right. My Arlo camera that I started with didn't have a diagnostic to check the voltage and amperage, but the Eufy does, and that's when I found out that I didn't have a good enough transformer. I don't know if Ring has a diagnostic check or not. Good luck with your project. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
my dog literally barked as soon as you rang the bell
That's awesome.
I have three Lorex video cameras. The 2k versions. Do I need three transformers? It seems
Like I’m not getting enough juice with a 24VAC 40tr. Please help.
Great vid thanks
No problem 👍
Thanks for sharing this video. Question, my house has Cat5 cable energizing the doorbell, can I use that same cable for my video doorbell?
I will be honest, I have no idea on that one. That is completely new to me.
Thank you for this video. Helped a bunch.
I have to ask though... was someone sleeping while you recorded this? :)
You are welcome, and most likely.
Shhhh
Thank you for your explanation!
You are welcome!
I don't see any labels on my breaker to turn off the door bell. any tips on finding which breaker it is?
Yes, use a voltage detector like in this video. ruclips.net/video/LtY7T0frQUc/видео.html
@@AroundTheHome1what exactly do I need to do with the voltage detector? Also, I read that you can change the door bell without worrying about being shocked since its so low in power. Is this true?
Hold on, lets back up first. You commented on my video on how to change the transformer for the doorbell. Are you changing the transformer, or just the doorbell button or possible just installing a doorbell camera?
@@AroundTheHome1 I'm installing a laview doorbell camera so I am replacing my old doorbell that was installed when the house was built.
Ok, I am still not understanding if you are only changing the button, or the doorbell unit and the transformer. Ok, so the power at the button is low voltage. You can feel it but it is not dangerous. The same for the power at the doorbell unit. The power at the transformer is full 110/120. You asked what do you need to do with the voltage detector. Well, detect voltage... You wanted to know how to find the right breaker for the doorbell. So, have someone hold the voltage detector by the wires. It will beep. When the second person flips the right breaker the voltage detector will stop beeping.
Simple, to the point. Thank you!
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I am currently having issues with the chine box going off. I installed a Lorex doorbell camera and as soon as I have everything going, the chim box won’t stop ringing. I tripled check my work to make sure the two wires that connects to the video doorbell are not touching each other or another metal but that’s not the case. Should changing out the transformer be the ready for it?
Thanks! i couldnt find mine and mine was right next to the water heater area.
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Very helpful thank sir
Most welcome
thanks. I like how the transformer can go in the same box with the chime on top of it because I need to add this after all the drywall is done. Going to steel power from light switches box and install the chime/transformer higher up on the wall. Would be better with chime centre of house but I can't run wires easily. Does the google nest even really need to use the chime if it goes to ur phone?
I am not familiar with the Google nest. This Eufy system doesn't use the chime at all. There is a separate wireless electric chime that will plug into any outlet.
@@AroundTheHome1 Yeah I just realized that watching another video, the ring chime. That is perfect for my scenario. I am just going go to install a 2 gang box and put the transformer inside of it and cover it with a chime.
This isn't to code - you're not supposed to install a transformer this way. But a lot of homes do have it this way because it's more convenient. The reason you're not supposed to do it this way is because you have high voltage and low voltage in the same box.
It can also be next to fuse panel
Thanks for the tip.
I am looking for how to actually attach the transformer to the inside of the same junction box. Currently I have a transformer hanging from the junction box by the wires. This is how it has been from the previous owners. I know that high voltage wires must be inside the junction box, and the low voltage wires must be outside. I have no idea how to attach the transformer, which looks very similar to yours, to this junction box. My chime is in a different location and I do not have the junction box covered at all. Is there a cover that can be used, too?
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What happens if I don’t have an old doorbell chime anywhere? Where would I wire into? Can I convert one of the outlets for it?
I would suggest a Battery run system. Like this one. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?crid=2HEUZ5D32DUUU&keywords=eufy%2Bwireless%2Bdoorbell&qid=1661477138&sprefix=eufy%2Bwir%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVEVPVjNaTk1ETEdWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzkyMzY3Mk1aQzBNTjQ4RVlPRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzIyMjM5MTRDVkZNSFEwSFU4USZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=050e4e612e72d8ecee200693044904c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
My previous Ring gen 1 worked beautifully however after setting up the Eufy, the chime was normal but I couldn't even get the bluetooth connected. What symptoms did yours have?
My Eufy didn't have anything wrong that I could tell. It just failed the test and said I needed a different transformer. My Arlo that I previously had that had some problems. Video chat was terrible and it failed many times. I now think that the voltage had something to do with it.
@@AroundTheHome1 Update: I got Eufy support on the line and they had me do a factory reset. The transformer check now passed whereas initially it failed. Everything is working fine after the factory reset.
If you don't have the doorbell loop will that cause the power to shut on and off
I don't believe it would have power at all. Without the loop it would only have power when the button was being depressed.
so without the loop wire, there will be no power for the camera?
Yes. Normally there is only active power through it when you push the doorbell. 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Won't the doorbell loop short anything?
Im still trying to understand it... did it work for you? also, why the loop seems to have been removed when the doorbell rings?
mine is not behind the chime at all, its in the breaker box in the basement. Freaking annoying lol
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Any time!
I’m in the process of doing this same thing, yet the problem I have is.. I’ve 1-by-1 turned off every breaker, & STILL cannot get power to turn off at the electrical box feeding the transformer... should I turn off the whole breaker panel?
Huh, do you have a second electrical panel? It wouldn't hurt to through the main breaker since you can't find the individual breaker for it. Good luck, 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Did you figure it out?
I have two doorbells and my transformer has 3 wire connections instead of 2.
How do I know which line is the ground. I got 2 whites, 2 blacks, lines coming out, no Cooper. So how do I know which line is the ground?
Sounds like you don't have a ground there. Whoever wired it originally must have never brought it up. You only need the black and white to make a circuit. You know, lamps and many things in your home only have 2 prong cords, meaning just the black and the white. It should be ok with just what you have. Hope that helps. Good luck with your project. Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
@@AroundTheHome1 thank u
Now I want a mech robot room!
They are awesome. You have to get one! 😎
My new transformer didn’t have a grounding wire, what do you connect the ground wire to?
@Cornelius Small thanks for the question. If the new transformer does not have a green ground wire, nor a grounding post then don't worry about it. Just push the ground wire back into the wall and focus on the white and black wires.
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you
Which Doorbell camera are working with wired doorbells?
This is the exact one that I installed. www.amazon.com/eufy-Resolution-Chime-Requires-Installation-Experience/dp/B07R3WY95C?crid=2OTIOQAUHCJ1R&keywords=eufy+doorbell+camera&qid=1636426828&sprefix=eufy+do%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQUVEWVpJWFo3QksyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQxMTM1MkpHMk1QQVFFOFJNUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDU3MjQwMkdPN0VYNjFEQ0hYMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=d7233ab05d5ed8e967969541e8d2aac7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I love it because there are no subscription charges at all. None.
What if you don't have a chime because my place never had a door bell
That is a good question. I would suggest to get a full wireless unit like this one. www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?crid=3N7S28ED6N3B4&keywords=eufy%2Bdoorbell%2Bcamera%2Bwireless&qid=1656779263&sprefix=eufy%2Bdoor%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1T05PNUU1TE1RTFgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MjcwNzczUjNJN0c4MkEwSk1CJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MjIyMzkxNENWRk1IUTBIVThRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=1cad9edef3fcb04843caeefceb71989f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I bought one of these but so far my 16V 10VAC seems to be operating my Ring Doorbell Pro 2 just fine. Is there any harm in not changing this out?
Are you using the Ring Doorbell or the Eufy Doorbell?
@@AroundTheHome1 Ring Pro 2
@WARWEAPONX I don't know the exact spec requirements of that system compared to your output on your transformer. Now, if it works that means it is at least close to being right, but if it still falls short then it will cause accelerated wear on the electronics.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thanks. I spoke too soon my doorbell camera lost power tonight which tells me the transformer is not giving it enough power. I bought the Ring 16V 30VAC transformer and will upgrade it tomorrow.
@@warweaponx6629 did that solve your issue of the doorbell shutting down?
Will a 24V 40VA be a little to much for an eufy doorbell ?
I'm not sure about that, but here is their webpage on that camera us.eufylife.com/products/t8200?ref=navimenu_3_img
How do I Uninstal the thing?
What door bell wire do you use? The wire i got has 2 wires in it but the diagrams all show a single wire attached to the terminals. Is there single wire doorbell wire?
Hi I have the same problem I have to change mines out because I don’t have 16/30. If I switch it out does it interfered with other stuff like the thermostat? Or is it only for doorbell use?
This should only be wired to the doorbell. The thermostat should be wired directly from the heater unit only. Good luck with your project.
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you so much but I just found out the battery one u can also wire it with lower transformer which I don’t know why they don’t say it on there page lol 😂
@@AroundTheHome1 had a quick question. My ring is 8-24vac / 5vdc. Which works great with the house without changing anything.
Wire eufy requires 16-24vac / 30va. The battery eufy requires 8-24vac / 10va. My transformer in the house is 24v - 20va. Will I be okay with the battery one without having to change anything in the house? Thank you
Well not saying anything 100%, but for what you gave me I would say yes it should work.
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you
Thanks
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So, it's not an install, it's a replacement.
Am I not installing the new one after I remove the old?
Can I use a 24v transformer on a 16v doorbell?
most of Doorbell use 16v- 24va (the cap seems to be 50va)
Where would you place the transformer if your house doesn’t have a transformer at all
If you home has a wired doorbell, then there is a transformer somewhere.
It doesn’t this home never had a doorbell
It would be a lot easier to just install a wireless doorbell like this one. Here is a great one www.amazon.com/eufy-Security-1080p-Grade-Resolution-Detection/dp/B08DXD8LSR?dchild=1&keywords=eufy+doorbell&qid=1622335606&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSUowM1FPNVRIMkJPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE3NTk4MlVBQ0FQVFo3TTlCUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgzNjgwMUxTOFQ3SFlITk05SiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=00238b75e27a1378e07fd3173955da19&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
There is no service fee for the Eufy cameras. This is a good one with 1080p resolution.
Here is a better one with 2K resolution and longer battery life. www.amazon.com/dp/B081C4JN51?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B081C4JN51&pd_rd_w=bGUh2&pf_rd_p=5d846283-ed3e-4512-a744-a30f97c5d738&pd_rd_wg=dIe0F&pf_rd_r=JGM0X3V6SM87TXYWAG3Z&pd_rd_r=e3066e1b-2ab7-4e95-a596-d18bd335894f&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMkJSS1g3MUJLOEtOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY3NjQ0MUY3N0hRS0JaNjFBQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjYyMzEyTkpZMVEwWDZKU0YyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=5ad7a003f7ccc0cd49c7cb6515b7da28&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
But if you want to know where I would put it, then I would put it behind the chime unit like in this video. Much closer to the front door then the mechanical room / heater closet.
You sure I need to shutdown the electricity in the house first?
@@Exoogor Depends on whether you want your hair spiked or not
Sound likes he not trying to wake up the family with how low his voice is
You are absolutely right.
Shouldn't the transformer be in an accessible place? I.e. not covered?
Some of them are in the attic
What if the house was built in 1950?
?? I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you asking does it have a transformer? Or maybe where it may be? Is your home in the US? Which state? Do you have a wired doorbell?
@@AroundTheHome1 apologies. I was asking if a house built in 1950 would have a transformer, not sure now why I thought you might know. You never indicated to be an expert on all homes transformer status. Lol. That was my intention at least, sorry for not being specific, and you might not know my answer, but I live in Oklahoma. I have a wired doorbell. I purchased a ring wired doorbell. I know where the chime is, I installed the ring doorbell as per the instructions and got a notification: “ Upgrade to a Ring Hardwired Transformer or Plug-In Adapter, or install a doorbell transformer that meets the requirements for your Ring doorbell. “ I came to RUclips and found your video and in a rush posted that question thinking you might know if a home built in that era might utilize a transformer or not. My mistake.
It's not a mistake to think that I might know, I just didn't have enough information from your first question. The transformer for homes in that age would typically be in one of two locations. First in the mechanical room, or the heater closet. It might be located right between the water heater and the heater. If it is there most of the time is was mounted right on top of the on/off switch for the heater. The second place would be the attic. Many times if it is in the attic it would just be screwed to a random support. Hope that helps at least a little.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thank you.
Couldn’t find my transformer so I just use a plug in transformer and call it the day.
Some are hard to find. That's why sometimes just using a battery unit isn't a bad idea either.