I'm really happy with this doorbell. When I'm in my home office, I can see who is at my door and I can talk to them (or ignore them) if I'm busy. See kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk for a list of all the items I used to install it.
@@tee-botheewok716 The Ring website (Tech Specs section) en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired says to use DC 'You can hardwire your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately. Doorbell chime must be bypassed.'
Bought my Ring doorbell months ago. Finally decided to have a go at installing it. Quickly realised that all the videos and instructions I'd seen previously did not match my setup! Glad to have found a UK video with a wiring setup like my own! Many thanks for this video and product links.
Really useful. I bought the same bits and followed the instructions. There is a slight gap where he didn't cover removing the old door chime and transformer as he had already installed it. However still brilliant, and just worked. The hardest part was removing the original transformer from wall mount, a flat head screwdriver soon had that popped out. Was also able to use one of the cable grip screw holes to help hold the new transformer in place. Loving it, thanks!
Thanks Paul, I used the kit described, followed your instructions and my new wires ring doorbell works a treat. Housed the transformer in my existing doorbell case. Looks smart and with the kit costing only £10, you help make this affordable too. Thanks
Some useful info, just a couple of things, your audio is very quiet compared to say an advert. For those checking electric supply is dead at the doorbell ALWAYS check on a live source with your volt pen first, then check to see the bell is dead, then check again on a live source. Seems OTT but it's to check the pen works and it hasn't failed between the live test and the dead test.
Great video. I found this really useful as I've got the same chime. I brought the same led driver and it worked like a treat! Would have done it sooner if I've seen this before. Only issue I found was the existing cat5 cable was a little short and had been overtightened/snapped so was tricky to strip back. Would have been interested to see how you managed to soldier and extend your cables. Was half tempted to pull through another cable, but would probably lose it in the cavity.
Good to hear you found my video useful 👍 To extend the Cat5 wires, I just stripped the ends about 1.5cm and used a soldering iron to heat the wire of the old and extended wires, then I applied soldier to the wires. Then I covered with heat shrink and heated. It isn't hard to solder 2 wires together - if you haven't soldered before, just gat a cheap soldering iron kit (see my description for one I recommend) and practice on some wires before you do it for real. Watch a RUclips video for instructions.
This is great, I had almost the same issue, I had installed a dumb wireless doorbell in place of the wired builders doorbell. at that time I snipped the wires to the doorbell, but I also chucked the old chime and transformer out, and buried the old cables in the wall. Lol. Luckily I managed to locate them again, just going out to buy a box fit the transformer to/in, now.
Getting access to the wires can be a bit fiddly, but once you do get access, it's quite easy to extend them by soldering. If you have good access, you don't even need to solder, you can get clamps to connect one wire to another 👍
Hi Paul, apologies if this has been answered already but I thought I’d read that the Ring wired needed an AC transformer but this is DC. Have I misunderstood or misread? I see there are lots of people commenting positively but just wanted to double check! Thanks!
Hi Mark, The DC transformer is valid and has been working fine for me 😊See requirements: support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information- See the kit I used here kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
I'm not sure what you mean by 'video bell'. The doorbell really doesn't come apart, it just has a case over it with a security screw underneath, which I explain at 07:30 I removed the old bell as the Ring Wired Doorbell doesn't use it.
@@TechboyUK I opened my old chime box and I have a Friedland Type 4 wiring bell box - indicating 8-16v but then says 6V - max 15W - is this sufficient do you think?
@@dermotobrien8698 8V is ok, 6V isn't... As mentioned here support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360054984332-Installing-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Wired 'Ring Video Doorbell Wired is compatible with most standard 8 to 24 VAC doorbell transformers. When sourcing a new transformer we recommend a transformer that is 8VA minimum, and must be less than 40VA.' Whether yours is okay, I don't know as I'm not an electrician. I suggest asking in here www.diynot.com/diy/ or get the transformer I list here kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
That's the hardest part of the installation process! I turned off the power, removed the box and pried out the old transformer with a screwdriver and pliers. 'Brute force and ignorance' as my dad would say.
Ah, we must be neighbours! Sorry but I'm not an electrician, just a geek who wanted a new doorbell 😊 It is easy to fit - the hard part was finding what was required (in terms of the transformer) and extending the wires by soldering them as they had previously been shortened (I learned on a summer job when I was 17). You probably won't need to extend your wires.
Thanks for the video Paul. Do you know if I can use this same method when replacing my existing Deta doorbell with the Ring Wired version? Most videos I see say I need to use the DIN transformer (which you also refer to in your video), but your method seems much easier to install - and cheaper!
Hi Andrew, The transformer converts the electricity from the mains (consumer unit) to the doorbell button. I ripped out my old doorbell and chime and put the LED Driver Transformer in their place. The transformer I used was amzn.to/3DCcGEi 24V, 1.25A, 30W. I think the lower power one would have been okay, but this one was suggested to me in a forum by someone who installs the Ring doorbells. It has been working okay with no issues at all. I suggest you check the power requirements for your doorbell (just in case they have changed since I installed mine). Please note that I am not an electrician, so you might want to double check. See my posts community.ring.com/t/which-transformer-for-ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk/62516/2 and www.diynot.com/diy/threads/which-transformer-for-ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk.573232/
Thank you. What happens if you use a transformer that’s lower than the recommended? My ubiquti doorbell requires 16v but it’s working on an 8v. (I don’t have any chime connected, just doorbell itself)Thanks
I don't know what would happen... It just might not have enough power to function properly. You could try it an upgrade the transformer if needed. BTW, the Ring Wired Doorbell doesn't support the use of the chime.
I’ve set up the ring wired today , and all seemed fine, and randomly my kettle tripped the RCD and blew the kettle element. Is that purely a coincidence? Or could I have wired in something incorrectly causing this to happen ? Was about 5 hours later …..
It's low amperage, so I think it's just a coincidence. The transformer is clearly labelled and it doesn't matter which way you wire the doorbell. But I'm not an electrician, so you might want to check in www.diynot.com/diy/forums/electrics/
@@TechboyUK funnily enough my transformer wasn’t labelled other than the step down voltage part. I got the recommended BG one from screw fix, for the 240v in, I put blue to left and brown to the right ( only 2 slots) and for the cable to doorbell , one in at 0v and other at 24v .
Also would rain water getting behind the doorbell to wires and completing the circuit have an adverse effects on rest of house electrics ? It seems unlikely but wires are sealed or even fed up and into device so there’s a natural run off 🤔
Ring doorbell’s run on a AC supply not DC like used in video also led drivers aren’t the same as transformers. Might work but looking forward to following video replacing the ring camera bell push. The separate enclosure with ring or other 18-24v ac transformer is the way to go.
The official FAQ recommends the Ring DC transformer. See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired 'you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W)'
Hi, got round to installing my doorbell today and was the doorbell was not powering up at all, came across you’re video and realised the doorbell needed more power than the original transformer was giving, have brought your suggestion being delivered tomorrow, how easy is it to take out the old and fit the new transformer and do I still have to bypass the old chime when I install the new transformer, thanks tom
Taking out my old transformer and bell was a bit tricky - just had to force it out of the enclosure with a screwdriver and a bit of hacking away at the plastic. Fitting the new one was easy. You can't use your existing doorbell chime. See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired I get motion and doorbell alerts on my Ring chime, Alexa Echo and Show devices and my phone.
@@Tom-vz3jw The wires to the button might be different colours to the ones I have. You can tell what they should be because they will come from the transformer.
Hi Paul, thanks for your video. QQ: When your Ring doorbell is pressed what chimes? Do you rely on your phone/Alexa device or have you had to purchase a separate chime device. Like you I’ve discovered the output of my current transformer is too low, so trying to understand options.
I have it chime my phone and all the Alexa devices I have on my house, including: - 2x Echo Dot - 1x Echo Studio - 2x Echo Show (with video so you can see who is at the door) - 1x Ring Chime
Hi there, watched your video and can say it's very well done indeed. I have a query and hope you can help. My transformer is next to my fuse box noted bell and plugs in and the bell/chime is seperate above kitchen door. from my chime. Stats on my transformer are - 230v 50/60hz. 4-8-12V-1A. Is this compatible with Ring? I can email pics if there's any confusion. I really hope you reply. Regards and thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm not an electrician so can't advise on this. I suggest referring to the 'Power and Connectivity' section of en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired and asking in the forum at diynot.com
@@TechboyUK Thanks for the reply. I've searched the model and found it on amazon in the reviews other people have used it for the ring doorbell and its fine. So I've ordered and will fit tomorrow. Thanks again 👍🏻
@@TechboyUK yeah I had a look at that earlier. Was just confused by my transformer. Seems it muti voltage. Can be 4v 8v or 12v. People who've used it for the ring doorbell have it set to 12v. My ones already set to that. Will install tomorrow and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help.
The Ring website (Tech Specs section) en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired says to use DC 'You can hardwire your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately. Doorbell chime must be bypassed.'
Thanks for your quick response But my question is still not answered Specifications itself confuses Recommended AC and DC BUT there is no marking + or - on back screws, I presume it will work on 10-24 volts AC I am from India and this unit is gifted by my daughter from USA
Great video. But why was a Cat 5 Ethernet cable used in the first place to connect the chime to the button??. Was there an issue just using standard brown and blue cable?
You could use a standard cable. I followed advice in a DIY forum where someone used the wires from CAT5 cable - I already had some of this, so that's what I used 😊
Correct - in fact the Ring Video doorbell doesn't support it at all. I now get chimes/notifications on my mobile phone and all the Alexa devices in my house and garage - including video on my Alexa Echo Show in my home office (this was my primary reason for wanting the doorbell - so I can see if it's worth running downstairs to answer the door...). I like to have Alexa tell me when there is movement outside my front door and also when the button is pressed. From my phone or Alexa Echo Show, I can see and respond to people at my door - or see if my cats are playing outside!
Thanks for the video - really helped me. I got the same transformer as you, but the slightly lowered powered one, as it seemed to match the Ring transformer specs closer and was a bit cheaper/smaller. All working well, but are the infra-red lights supposed to stay on all night? Just walked out past the bell and the white circle is on and the two red lights. I guess it's to ensure it can capture the pre-roll immediately as it detects something.
@@TechboyUK Great, thanks for the reply. And thanks again on the tip for the transformer - looks so much neater stashed away in the old bell enclosure, rather than fitting an ugly DIN rail box to the wall.
Thanks Paul, really helpful video. Could you advise me please. I have a wired doorbell with a round internal bell, it isn't a square box like yours. It was here when I moved in. It doesn't go 'Ding Dong' it just gives a really loud offensive sound like the alarm on a wind up clock. I'm assuming there wouldn't be a transformer in the unit would you agree?
The transformer could be in the unit, if not it may be 1) In a separate case near it, 2) In a case near the consumer unit, 3) In the consumer unit (can you see anything in the consumer unit, i.e. fuse box; labelled 'bell/doorbell'?)
@@TechboyUK Cheers Paul I really appreciate your time. I shall investigate the cupboard where the consumer unit is housed and get back to you with or without my findings. 👍
Yes, it bypasses the existing doorbell. I've got it set up so that when the Ring doorbell button detects motion, also when the button is pressed; I get notifications on all the Alexa devices in my house (audio, plus video on my 2 Echo Show's), plus my mobile phone. I have a mixture of Echo Dot's, Echo Show's and an Echo Chime.
@@TechboyUK ah ok I have same chime box, I want to some how use the existing chim but not sure how im going to fit the transformer and existing chime in the box.....
@@adstheman89 You can't use your existing doorbell chime. See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired ----------------------------------- Video Doorbell Wired requires existing doorbell wiring. Is it compatible with my existing doorbell chime? No, not in this case. To make installation simple, Video Doorbell Wired requires you to bypass the existing doorbell chime which means your existing chime will not sound. To continue hearing audio alerts in your home, pair Video Doorbell Wired with an existing Ring Chime, compatible Alexa device, or select the Video Doorbell Wired + Chime bundle. -----------------------------------
The Ring Wired Doorbell cannot use a conventional doorbell, it can only send notifications/chimes electronically, to Alexa devices (Chime, Echo, Show, etc.) and mobile phones. I have Alexa devices in most rooms of my house and garage, plus I always have my mobile phone on me, so I'm always aware when someone is at my front door 😊
Hi Paul, great video. Did you need to use a 25w 50ohm resistor? I hear some people saying they sometimes gear a humming noise and a resistor is required...but I'm not sure if this would be for the wires/battery models
I'm looking for info as I have a Friedland doorbell that has 4 big batteries in it and wires through the door. Can I use a ring doorbell with it .. one of the new wired ones and could I use that Friedland chime with it.
You would remove your current doorbell button and chime - the Ring doorbells cannot use chimes, only Alexa devices and mobile phones for notifications. Check to see if your current transformer meets the requirements, or buy another such as the one I use (amzn.to/3EVmZ6O ) 👍
Great video and will prove very useful when installing. I just have one question: how do I know what colour cabled go into DC Out on the LED Driver please?
The colours going out of the LED driver, into the doorbell don't matter, as long as they match. It doesn't matter which order you place them on the button.
@@TechboyUK thanks - It worked an absolute treat! Surprised you don't see this transformer recommended more often as it's half the price and fits inside my existing casing with ease
What chime would you recommend if I wish to have that with the 8VA transformer? I have a Deta 6VA bell chime with transformer that I am looking to replace
You can use the Ring chimes which plug into a power socket and/or any Alexa devices and/or your mobile phone. See kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
Good to hear it has helped 😊 The description on my Kit page shows 'YAYZA! IP44 24V 1.25A 30W Low Voltage LED Driver Transformer' and that's the one it takes you to. The Amazon page it takes you to also lists the transformers with a lower and higher output.
Great vid. Could I split out from my outdoor security light, that is powered by mains and connect it to the LED driver and then from that, power the Ring doorbell?
@@TechboyUK Thanks, however have an update on this. It works!. 👌I got the exact same LED driver you have and connected it in parallel to the Outdoor security light mains AC. And powered the Ring Video Doorbell from the DC out with no issues. Pretty chuffed with it and saved money at the same time. 👍 Appreciated your video and info regarding this.
I have the same doorbell transformer. Can I just use the original wires coming in from the doorbell to go in the bottom of the new transformer thanks. Mines only a blue and white one currently used. Thanks.
As I'm not an electrician I don't want to give the wrong advice, so I suggest you ask in www.diynot.com/diy/ - this is the forum I go to for any DIY questions 😊
I've just done a quick Google on this and can't see any articles relating to it. The chime box will have an existing wired connection, so it's easier, more convenient and cheaper to use that. If you want to use the ring battery pack, it's probably best to do that with one of the Ring doorbells that are officially supported for it. If you don't have access to wired power, it would be better to get one of the other Ring doorbells and add solar charging en-uk.ring.com/collections/accessories
@@TechboyUK my setup is the same as yours. I have the ring doorbell pro 2, so can I just add the battery as I wanted to use the chime box?. It did come with a transformer aswell in the box.
I'm wiring 9ne today but the orig doorbell isn't at head height or anything I'm worried it's not high enough? It's a new build property so don't want to fiddle about with door seals and surrounds as I don't even know if existing wires will be long enough
The recommended height is about 1.2m from the ground support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055762431-Proper-positioning-for-your-Video-Doorbell-Wired- so you're probably okay 👍
Hi Paul, thank you for the really helpful video!! I’ve got a video doorbell 4 (that I’m looking to wire rather than battery install) but the same bell/transformer as you had. On the doorbell 4 product specs, it calls for a supply of 24V DC 0.5A. On Amazon, the Yayza LED driver comes in 24V 1.25A 30W (the one that you installed) or 24V 0.625A 15W variants. Would the 15W version work as the 0.625A rating is closer to the 0.5A called for in the product specs? Many thanks
Hi Paul - many thank for getting back to me. I think your video doorbell wired requires 24V 0.42A 10W (hardwired) or 24V 0.5A 12W(plug in adapter) according to its specs, but your LED driver on the video supplies 1.25A (1250 mA) 30W. Is the door bell still working after a few months? Thanks for your help
Hi Paul. Many thanks for your very helpful video. As a result, my Ring door bell is set up with the new transformer housed inside the old bell + transformer box. Well pleased- thanks!!!
Hi again the set up process nearly finished then app says not enough power. Can I take out transformer from my wired orig chime box and replace it with another app says needs 16 24 VAC HAVE YOU A Link for a suitable transformer
I used: amzn.to/3cMqCjX and it has been working without any issues. The Ring website (support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information-) states 'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately'. See my kit list for more items that I used or are available kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
@@TechboyUK I've bought the same LED driver that was on your list from ebay it should do the job my orig door chime TF was 6v lol can't believe I had it all running even the doorbell was doing the setup via app but right at the end the app displays a messege of not enough power. Tbh ring isn't very clear about fitting they just toss is a resister bridge wire that you open and wire Into door chimes Il have a god when I next get day off cheers
@@TechboyUK thanks for the reply. I mean your setup on the old transformer. How do you know which wire is + and - on the new transformer? Or am I asking a silly question?
@@mrcraig261 The Ring instructions say that it doesn't matter which order the 2 wires go to the Ring doorbell. Although I would have kept the + and - wires the same in the new transformer vs the old transformer. Before removing the old transformer, I took a photograph of it, so I had a record of which wires were which.
@@mrcraig261 I don't think I kept the picture, but you don't need it anyway. The colour of the wire from DC out +- doesn't matter, use any of the available wires for it. Also, the order they attach to the Ring doorbell doesn't matter 😊
@@spacecoyotee I didn't get a bypass connector. I simply took out the old bell and transformer from the casing and put in a new (higher powered) transformer. I could have left the old bell in the casing and just not connected wires to it.
Why did you use 4 cores from the cable? The bell push only requires 2? What annoys me is these things are sold as if a simple install when in fact if you don't have some electrical know how they are far from it in some situations. You also need to then purchase a chime box from Ring as the chimes are removed or bypassed depending on the installation technique which I've just been looking at for a further £29, it's simple enough as you just plug it into an available socket and connect wirelessly but it's all the additional crap you have to buy to make these things work which should be made more obvious when purchasing. Someone also mentioned needing a resistor, I hope that's not another thing to add to the list later on! It wasn't a requirement for Paul but for anyone reading this, you shouldn't be poking around in your consumer unit changing a DIN transformer if you have one, a job for what's known as a 'competent person' in the building regulations, meaning qualified with the relevant knowledge. Ring do say in a couple of places to seek advice from an electrician for certain installations but it could be made planer from the outset that these are not always that straight forward!
4 cores - it's how my original doorbell was wired and I've seen other people do the same with their Ring Wired installations. I'm not an electrician so I don't know why, I assume it's to carry more electricity with more bandwidth, lower resistance and lower heat. I agree, Ring should provide more information to make the installation easier. I had to do quite a bit of research and ask questions in 2 forums to get the information I needed. Given that this video has had a lot of views, it appears that lots of other people also need assistance. A Chime is one option, you can also use exiting (or new) Amazon Echo devices. One benefit is that most 'standard' wireless doorbells come packaged with 1 or 2 chimes and you can't add more to them. With the Ring doorbells, you can add as many 'chime' type devices as you want - and even have it on your phone. So wherever I am in my house, garage, garden (or world via my phone), I will never miss someone at the door. Resistor - that's part of the chime bypass cable, which is optional and I didn't use. True, I wouldn't have made changes to my consumer unit if that was required, I would have called an electrician.
The Ring website (support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information-) states 'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately'. The Ring DIN Rail transformer that they suggest is DC. I haven't had any issues with the one I showed in my video (amzn.to/3cMqCjX)
@@TechboyUK Any reason why you chose the 24V 1.25A 30W transformer over the 24V 0.625A 15W version? Need to do pretty much the same as my Deta C3504 only outputs 6V.
An electrician who installs Ring doorbells suggested that I use this one, not the lower power one; so that's what I did 😊 It's the one he uses. The lower powered one might be fine, but I don't know for sure.
@@TechboyUK Interesting. Given for the official Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen the output is 24VDC 0.42A 10.0W, I'd assume it would be fine. It's also ever so slightly smaller, so might fit in the enclosure without have to take any other internals out.
I know there is different types and grades of speaker cable, I don't know which you have. Also, I don't know which would be suitable. I suggest asking in www.diynot.com/
If you mean the old doorbell chime then no, you can't use that with the Ring Doorbell. The 'chimes' come through Alexa devices and your mobile phone. I have listed some Alexa devices and Ring Chimes in kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
I haven't looked into the Pro, but it's probably the same process. Just check the power requirements of the transformer and get the version you need. kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
Hi Paul, I have exactly the same existing doorbell chime and wanted a transformer that would fit inside the existing housing so this is potentially perfect. One question, the new transformer output is DC but according to ring, the doorbell requires AC. Have I miss understood something?
Hi Daniel, The Ring website support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information- says DC is required. See the text: 'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately.'
I suggest you get a WiFi analyser application for your phone, then run it to see how strong the WiFi signal is at your doorbell. If it's weak, you may need to boost the signal with an Amazon Chime Pro (amzn.to/36q8Ym3 ) or another wireless extender. You could try the Chime Pro and return it if it doesn't work.
Surely it’s easier just to charge the battery’s ever month, and I have never hear someone call it category 5 cable, (I know that’s the official name) cat 5 will suffice
There are battery versions of the Ring Doorbell if that's your preference. I think it's less hassle to set it up once and never have to change a battery and it didn't take long to install. The only installation difference additions for wired are 1) Screwing in the 2 cables behind the doorbell 2) Possible replacement of the transformer. A lot of people who watch this video are not technical so 'Category 5' makes more sense than 'Cat 5' 🙂 Both terms are commonly used in communications including technical documents, product listings, etc.
For what purpose? Breaking into the house? The camera would capture them approaching the doorbell, so they would want to cover their faces. They could also just put a sticker over the camera instead of cutting the wire. If someone cut the wire, it would be repairable by soldering on a new one.
Is this the argos offer which is currently priced 34:99 [937/431] Will it go to android mobile phone via home wifi Also is the software actually free Or a monthly subscription
Yes - www.argos.co.uk/product/9374311 Yes - and Internet. You need a subscription to view recorded footage - see support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115004666066-Ring-Doorbell-and-Security-Camera-Frequently-Asked-Questions#h_01FMTAP3H625A92JE16FHA7ES5 section 'Ring Protect subscription plans'
I'm really happy with this doorbell. When I'm in my home office, I can see who is at my door and I can talk to them (or ignore them) if I'm busy.
See kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk for a list of all the items I used to install it.
Ring says only to use a AC transformer. And you are using a third party DC transformer am I right?
@@tee-botheewok716 The Ring website (Tech Specs section) en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired says to use DC 'You can hardwire your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately. Doorbell chime must be bypassed.'
Bought my Ring doorbell months ago. Finally decided to have a go at installing it. Quickly realised that all the videos and instructions I'd seen previously did not match my setup! Glad to have found a UK video with a wiring setup like my own! Many thanks for this video and product links.
@@jadeugur900 Good to hear it helped 👍🏻
Really useful. I bought the same bits and followed the instructions. There is a slight gap where he didn't cover removing the old door chime and transformer as he had already installed it. However still brilliant, and just worked. The hardest part was removing the original transformer from wall mount, a flat head screwdriver soon had that popped out. Was also able to use one of the cable grip screw holes to help hold the new transformer in place. Loving it, thanks!
Thanks Paul, I used the kit described, followed your instructions and my new wires ring doorbell works a treat. Housed the transformer in my existing doorbell case. Looks smart and with the kit costing only £10, you help make this affordable too. Thanks
Hi Denise, That's great to hear! 👍
Thanks for this, I had exactly the same door chime as you so purchased the items on your list and everything is working great!
I have this exact same transformer too. How do you get it out? I can’t see how it separates from the unit.
I just purchased a house with the same doorbell transformer also in Milton Keynes! Thanks for the video, ill give it a try in the coming days!
Ah, a fellow MK'er! I hope you find this video useful 😊
Really useful so far the best explanation I've seen
Thanks for posting, I ordered the part you recommended and it works a treat!!
Great to hear! 👍
Another great video. Clicked as soon as I saw it. Was actually looking at getting one of these recently.
Thank you for the kind feedback 👍
Thankyou Paul really helpful I will be doing mine as soon as the transformer arrives hopefully tomorrow
I'm glad it was useful 👍
I got mine with the plug such an easy install great video
Some useful info, just a couple of things, your audio is very quiet compared to say an advert.
For those checking electric supply is dead at the doorbell ALWAYS check on a live source with your volt pen first, then check to see the bell is dead, then check again on a live source.
Seems OTT but it's to check the pen works and it hasn't failed between the live test and the dead test.
This really helped with setting my doorbell up, thanks a lot 👍🏻
Nice to hear it helped!
Great step by step video, very tempted to invest in one!
Great video. I found this really useful as I've got the same chime. I brought the same led driver and it worked like a treat! Would have done it sooner if I've seen this before. Only issue I found was the existing cat5 cable was a little short and had been overtightened/snapped so was tricky to strip back. Would have been interested to see how you managed to soldier and extend your cables. Was half tempted to pull through another cable, but would probably lose it in the cavity.
Good to hear you found my video useful 👍
To extend the Cat5 wires, I just stripped the ends about 1.5cm and used a soldering iron to heat the wire of the old and extended wires, then I applied soldier to the wires. Then I covered with heat shrink and heated.
It isn't hard to solder 2 wires together - if you haven't soldered before, just gat a cheap soldering iron kit (see my description for one I recommend) and practice on some wires before you do it for real. Watch a RUclips video for instructions.
This is great, I had almost the same issue, I had installed a dumb wireless doorbell in place of the wired builders doorbell. at that time I snipped the wires to the doorbell, but I also chucked the old chime and transformer out, and buried the old cables in the wall. Lol.
Luckily I managed to locate them again, just going out to buy a box fit the transformer to/in, now.
Getting access to the wires can be a bit fiddly, but once you do get access, it's quite easy to extend them by soldering. If you have good access, you don't even need to solder, you can get clamps to connect one wire to another 👍
@@TechboyUK thanks Paul. Question, is it OK to put the transformer into a surface box with a black plate on it? They can get warm, can't they?
@@McStoolio I've just felt my transformer (amzn.to/3EVmZ6O ) and it isn't warm at all, it's 'room-temperature'.
Hi Paul, apologies if this has been answered already but I thought I’d read that the Ring wired needed an AC transformer but this is DC. Have I misunderstood or misread? I see there are lots of people commenting positively but just wanted to double check! Thanks!
Hi Mark, The DC transformer is valid and has been working fine for me 😊See requirements: support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information- See the kit I used here kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
I needed to see how the video bell came apart!
I'm not sure what you mean by 'video bell'. The doorbell really doesn't come apart, it just has a case over it with a security screw underneath, which I explain at 07:30 I removed the old bell as the Ring Wired Doorbell doesn't use it.
I too wanted to know how the case comes off. Videoing what you do rather than telling us about it retrospectively is much better I find
Very informative - many thanks
Glad you found it useful.
@@TechboyUK I opened my old chime box and I have a Friedland Type 4 wiring bell box - indicating 8-16v but then says 6V - max 15W - is this sufficient do you think?
@@dermotobrien8698 8V is ok, 6V isn't...
As mentioned here support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360054984332-Installing-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Wired 'Ring Video Doorbell Wired is compatible with most standard 8 to 24 VAC doorbell transformers. When sourcing a new transformer we recommend a transformer that is 8VA minimum, and must be less than 40VA.'
Whether yours is okay, I don't know as I'm not an electrician. I suggest asking in here www.diynot.com/diy/ or get the transformer I list here kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
@@TechboyUK Thanks / ordered using your link ☺️
All worked a treat - many thanks
Great video Paul 👍🏻. I currently have the exact same chime and transformer that you had. How did you remove the old transformer?.
Thanks.
That's the hardest part of the installation process! I turned off the power, removed the box and pried out the old transformer with a screwdriver and pliers. 'Brute force and ignorance' as my dad would say.
Paul, great video how funny i was thinking he has the same front door and interior doors as me. Are you available for fitting in mk?
Ah, we must be neighbours!
Sorry but I'm not an electrician, just a geek who wanted a new doorbell 😊
It is easy to fit - the hard part was finding what was required (in terms of the transformer) and extending the wires by soldering them as they had previously been shortened (I learned on a summer job when I was 17). You probably won't need to extend your wires.
Thanks for the video Paul. Do you know if I can use this same method when replacing my existing Deta doorbell with the Ring Wired version? Most videos I see say I need to use the DIN transformer (which you also refer to in your video), but your method seems much easier to install - and cheaper!
Hi Andrew, The transformer converts the electricity from the mains (consumer unit) to the doorbell button. I ripped out my old doorbell and chime and put the LED Driver Transformer in their place. The transformer I used was amzn.to/3DCcGEi 24V, 1.25A, 30W. I think the lower power one would have been okay, but this one was suggested to me in a forum by someone who installs the Ring doorbells. It has been working okay with no issues at all.
I suggest you check the power requirements for your doorbell (just in case they have changed since I installed mine).
Please note that I am not an electrician, so you might want to double check.
See my posts community.ring.com/t/which-transformer-for-ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk/62516/2 and www.diynot.com/diy/threads/which-transformer-for-ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk.573232/
@@TechboyUK @Andrew Sheppard - i bought the same one and used it just yesterday to install the doorbell. Works a treat.
Thank you. What happens if you use a transformer that’s lower than the recommended? My ubiquti doorbell requires 16v but it’s working on an 8v. (I don’t have any chime connected, just doorbell itself)Thanks
I don't know what would happen... It just might not have enough power to function properly. You could try it an upgrade the transformer if needed.
BTW, the Ring Wired Doorbell doesn't support the use of the chime.
Legend...... i have the exact same box and have been trying to see if i could use an LED driver for its low profile.
Glad I could help 👍🏻
@@TechboyUK did you have to cut the old chime and transformer out or do the just clip in?
@@DaveRogers1985 I removed the old chime and transformer - it took a bit of pulling and cutting.
@@TechboyUK I'll get my Dremel out once the transformer comes tomorrow from amazon! 👍
Thanks
4:51 rip sound.
Sound volume is really low, even at max , so when that youtube ding sound played,i nearly choked with my food.🤣
Haha. Did you subscribe though? 😁
I’ve set up the ring wired today , and all seemed fine, and randomly my kettle tripped the RCD and blew the kettle element. Is that purely a coincidence? Or could I have wired in something incorrectly causing this to happen ? Was about 5 hours later …..
It's low amperage, so I think it's just a coincidence. The transformer is clearly labelled and it doesn't matter which way you wire the doorbell.
But I'm not an electrician, so you might want to check in www.diynot.com/diy/forums/electrics/
@@TechboyUK funnily enough my transformer wasn’t labelled other than the step down voltage part. I got the recommended BG one from screw fix, for the 240v in, I put blue to left and brown to the right ( only 2 slots) and for the cable to doorbell , one in at 0v and other at 24v .
Also would rain water getting behind the doorbell to wires and completing the circuit have an adverse effects on rest of house electrics ? It seems unlikely but wires are sealed or even fed up and into device so there’s a natural run off 🤔
@@bgate1984 Any short circuit or power surge would trip the circuit breaker. It wouldn't affect the rest of the house.
@@TechboyUK ok matey, thanks for the quick replies 👍
Ring doorbell’s run on a AC supply not DC like used in video also led drivers aren’t the same as transformers. Might work but looking forward to following video replacing the ring camera bell push. The separate enclosure with ring or other 18-24v ac transformer is the way to go.
The official FAQ recommends the Ring DC transformer. See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired 'you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W)'
Sorry mate but I have the same original door bell and it powers just fine!
Hi, got round to installing my doorbell today and was the doorbell was not powering up at all, came across you’re video and realised the doorbell needed more power than the original transformer was giving, have brought your suggestion being delivered tomorrow, how easy is it to take out the old and fit the new transformer and do I still have to bypass the old chime when I install the new transformer, thanks tom
Taking out my old transformer and bell was a bit tricky - just had to force it out of the enclosure with a screwdriver and a bit of hacking away at the plastic. Fitting the new one was easy.
You can't use your existing doorbell chime. See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired I get motion and doorbell alerts on my Ring chime, Alexa Echo and Show devices and my phone.
Ok well I don’t have the red and white wire that you have connected to the bottom
@@Tom-vz3jw The wires to the button might be different colours to the ones I have. You can tell what they should be because they will come from the transformer.
Hi Paul - great video - have you a link for the new transformer?
Hi J M, links to all the products I used kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
All info in the video description 👍
Hi Paul, thanks for your video. QQ: When your Ring doorbell is pressed what chimes? Do you rely on your phone/Alexa device or have you had to purchase a separate chime device. Like you I’ve discovered the output of my current transformer is too low, so trying to understand options.
I have it chime my phone and all the Alexa devices I have on my house, including:
- 2x Echo Dot
- 1x Echo Studio
- 2x Echo Show (with video so you can see who is at the door)
- 1x Ring Chime
Hi there, watched your video and can say it's very well done indeed. I have a query and hope you can help. My transformer is next to my fuse box noted bell and plugs in and the bell/chime is seperate above kitchen door. from my chime. Stats on my transformer are - 230v 50/60hz. 4-8-12V-1A. Is this compatible with Ring? I can email pics if there's any confusion. I really hope you reply. Regards and thanks in advance.
Hi, I'm not an electrician so can't advise on this.
I suggest referring to the 'Power and Connectivity' section of en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired and asking in the forum at diynot.com
@@TechboyUK Thanks for the reply. I've searched the model and found it on amazon in the reviews other people have used it for the ring doorbell and its fine. So I've ordered and will fit tomorrow. Thanks again 👍🏻
@@lonegod this is everything I used kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
@@TechboyUK yeah I had a look at that earlier. Was just confused by my transformer. Seems it muti voltage. Can be 4v 8v or 12v. People who've used it for the ring doorbell have it set to 12v. My ones already set to that. Will install tomorrow and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help.
My simple question is
Does door bell unit need
10-24 volts
AC or DC
The Ring website (Tech Specs section) en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired says to use DC 'You can hardwire your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately. Doorbell chime must be bypassed.'
Thanks for your quick response
But my question is still not answered
Specifications itself confuses
Recommended
AC and DC
BUT there is no marking + or - on back screws, I presume it will work on 10-24 volts AC
I am from India and this unit is gifted by my daughter from USA
Great video. But why was a Cat 5 Ethernet cable used in the first place to connect the chime to the button??. Was there an issue just using standard brown and blue cable?
You could use a standard cable. I followed advice in a DIY forum where someone used the wires from CAT5 cable - I already had some of this, so that's what I used 😊
A quick thank you. I purchased and installed the same LED adapter and installed the doorbell. Everything works great. 👍🏼
@@bungabungaPartae Excellent! Glad I could help 👍
Hi
So the old bell you removed is no longer needed. So where is the chime now ? Or is it just notifications on your phone?
Thanks
Correct - in fact the Ring Video doorbell doesn't support it at all.
I now get chimes/notifications on my mobile phone and all the Alexa devices in my house and garage - including video on my Alexa Echo Show in my home office (this was my primary reason for wanting the doorbell - so I can see if it's worth running downstairs to answer the door...).
I like to have Alexa tell me when there is movement outside my front door and also when the button is pressed. From my phone or Alexa Echo Show, I can see and respond to people at my door - or see if my cats are playing outside!
I ordered the transformer. But the 15w came, so reordered the 30w... hopefully that will work...
I hope you've got it installed and working.
@@TechboyUK yes, eventually... now next doors cat sets it off at 3 am...
Thanks for the video - really helped me. I got the same transformer as you, but the slightly lowered powered one, as it seemed to match the Ring transformer specs closer and was a bit cheaper/smaller.
All working well, but are the infra-red lights supposed to stay on all night? Just walked out past the bell and the white circle is on and the two red lights. I guess it's to ensure it can capture the pre-roll immediately as it detects something.
Good to hear it helped 👍 Yes the infra-red lights and white circle stay on all night (I checked mine last night).
@@TechboyUK Great, thanks for the reply. And thanks again on the tip for the transformer - looks so much neater stashed away in the old bell enclosure, rather than fitting an ugly DIN rail box to the wall.
@@russelljefferies6780did you install the 24V 0.625A 15W version rather than the 24V 1.25A 30W version as shown on @techboyUK ‘s excellent video?
@@andrewmcdermott2746 yes - that's the one. :) Doorbell works fine.
Great👍 sir🙏 nice way
How did you remove the existing transformer and chime? I've got the exact same chime box as you and just ordered the YAYZA LED driver from Amazon.
I removed it with a screwdriver and "brute force and ignorance" as my dad would say 🤣It wasn't easy as they were held in place quite well!
Thanks Paul, really helpful video. Could you advise me please. I have a wired doorbell with a round internal bell, it isn't a square box like yours. It was here when I moved in. It doesn't go 'Ding Dong' it just gives a really loud offensive sound like the alarm on a wind up clock. I'm assuming there wouldn't be a transformer in the unit would you agree?
The transformer could be in the unit, if not it may be 1) In a separate case near it, 2) In a case near the consumer unit, 3) In the consumer unit (can you see anything in the consumer unit, i.e. fuse box; labelled 'bell/doorbell'?)
@@TechboyUK Cheers Paul I really appreciate your time. I shall investigate the cupboard where the consumer unit is housed and get back to you with or without my findings. 👍
Why did u take the doorbell chime off aswell? Are u only using phones and other devices as a bell sound?
Yes, it bypasses the existing doorbell.
I've got it set up so that when the Ring doorbell button detects motion, also when the button is pressed; I get notifications on all the Alexa devices in my house (audio, plus video on my 2 Echo Show's), plus my mobile phone.
I have a mixture of Echo Dot's, Echo Show's and an Echo Chime.
@@TechboyUK ah ok I have same chime box, I want to some how use the existing chim but not sure how im going to fit the transformer and existing chime in the box.....
@@adstheman89 You can't use your existing doorbell chime.
See en-uk.ring.com/products/video-doorbell-wired
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Video Doorbell Wired requires existing doorbell wiring. Is it compatible with my existing doorbell chime?
No, not in this case. To make installation simple, Video Doorbell Wired requires you to bypass the existing doorbell chime which means your existing chime will not sound. To continue hearing audio alerts in your home, pair Video Doorbell Wired with an existing Ring Chime, compatible Alexa device, or select the Video Doorbell Wired + Chime bundle.
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You took the old bell out when replacing the transformer,so how do you hear it once the door bell is pressed?
The Ring Wired Doorbell cannot use a conventional doorbell, it can only send notifications/chimes electronically, to Alexa devices (Chime, Echo, Show, etc.) and mobile phones.
I have Alexa devices in most rooms of my house and garage, plus I always have my mobile phone on me, so I'm always aware when someone is at my front door 😊
Hi Paul, great video. Did you need to use a 25w 50ohm resistor? I hear some people saying they sometimes gear a humming noise and a resistor is required...but I'm not sure if this would be for the wires/battery models
No I didn't use one and there isn't any noise 😊
@@TechboyUK good man. Thanks Paul
Why did you not install it .??
@@kennykrc3500 It doesn't come with a resistor, so no need to install one.
I've just finished the install of ring doorbell 4 with this led driver. No buzzing at all, so no need for an additional resistor.
Hi dose it matter witch way you connect the wires on back of ring doorbell bell
No, it doesn't matter 👍🏻
Hi, will this setup work with the ring 3 video doorbell?
Yes it will 😊
What about the old chime ?
Do you disconnect that ?
I removed it to make space for the transformer.
I'm looking for info as I have a Friedland doorbell that has 4 big batteries in it and wires through the door. Can I use a ring doorbell with it .. one of the new wired ones and could I use that Friedland chime with it.
You would remove your current doorbell button and chime - the Ring doorbells cannot use chimes, only Alexa devices and mobile phones for notifications.
Check to see if your current transformer meets the requirements, or buy another such as the one I use (amzn.to/3EVmZ6O ) 👍
Great video and will prove very useful when installing. I just have one question: how do I know what colour cabled go into DC Out on the LED Driver please?
The colours going out of the LED driver, into the doorbell don't matter, as long as they match. It doesn't matter which order you place them on the button.
@@TechboyUK thanks - It worked an absolute treat! Surprised you don't see this transformer recommended more often as it's half the price and fits inside my existing casing with ease
@@iambenaustin Great to hear you've got it up and running 👍
What chime would you recommend if I wish to have that with the 8VA transformer? I have a Deta 6VA bell chime with transformer that I am looking to replace
You can use the Ring chimes which plug into a power socket and/or any Alexa devices and/or your mobile phone. See kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
How did you open the door chime? I have the same one and I don't know how to open it.
Mine pulls off easily. Perhaps yours has clips, you may need to press in on the plastic at the top/sides as you pull it.
You’ve helped massively. I’ve got the exact same door bell you originally had installed. The link for the transformer you listed has 3 different ones
Good to hear it has helped 😊
The description on my Kit page shows 'YAYZA! IP44 24V 1.25A 30W Low Voltage LED Driver Transformer' and that's the one it takes you to.
The Amazon page it takes you to also lists the transformers with a lower and higher output.
I’ve bought the middle one for £9.99 will let you know how I get on. Should be here on wed
Great vid. Could I split out from my outdoor security light, that is powered by mains and connect it to the LED driver and then from that, power the Ring doorbell?
I don't know. Try asking in www.diynot.com/diy/ I always get good advice in there 👍
@@TechboyUK Thanks, however have an update on this. It works!. 👌I got the exact same LED driver you have and connected it in parallel to the Outdoor security light mains AC. And powered the Ring Video Doorbell from the DC out with no issues. Pretty chuffed with it and saved money at the same time. 👍 Appreciated your video and info regarding this.
@@kresky Great to hear it's working 👍
Hi will the transformer work with ring doorbell 3 with cat 5 wire
Probably, but I haven't tried it. I suggest asking in www.diynot.com/diy/
I have the same doorbell transformer. Can I just use the original wires coming in from the doorbell to go in the bottom of the new transformer thanks. Mines only a blue and white one currently used. Thanks.
As I'm not an electrician I don't want to give the wrong advice, so I suggest you ask in www.diynot.com/diy/ - this is the forum I go to for any DIY questions 😊
Sorry Paul, me again, if I already have the two wires for my current doorbell, is it simply just change the transformer in the bell and I’m sorted?
Yes. Pretty simple really 😊
@@TechboyUK I’ve done this today and it works a treat. Thanks for this video it really helped!
@@SlapRoundTheChops It makes me really happy when people say this has helped them, so thank you 👍
Hi, can’t you just use a ring battery pack to the doorbell chime box?
I've just done a quick Google on this and can't see any articles relating to it. The chime box will have an existing wired connection, so it's easier, more convenient and cheaper to use that. If you want to use the ring battery pack, it's probably best to do that with one of the Ring doorbells that are officially supported for it. If you don't have access to wired power, it would be better to get one of the other Ring doorbells and add solar charging en-uk.ring.com/collections/accessories
@@TechboyUK my setup is the same as yours. I have the ring doorbell pro 2, so can I just add the battery as I wanted to use the chime box?. It did come with a transformer aswell in the box.
@@lethalno1 I don't know :-) I suggest asking the Ring support team support.ring.com/hc/en-gb
I'm wiring 9ne today but the orig doorbell isn't at head height or anything I'm worried it's not high enough? It's a new build property so don't want to fiddle about with door seals and surrounds as I don't even know if existing wires will be long enough
The recommended height is about 1.2m from the ground support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055762431-Proper-positioning-for-your-Video-Doorbell-Wired- so you're probably okay 👍
@@TechboyUK I've never ever noticed the doorbell that low as I never use it Il fit it tomorrow now. I was roped into shopping and got dark quickly
Why did you not install the link with the integral resistor to limit the current??
Hi, what did you do with the green and yellow wires please?
Are they the wires coming out of your transformer? If so, they need to attach to the back or the Ring doorbell button.
@@TechboyUK2:00 in ur video?
@@alphamega3822 Ah! They aren't used and there is no electricity going to them, so just ignore them.
@@TechboyUK thank u for ur help.
Hi Paul, thank you for the really helpful video!! I’ve got a video doorbell 4 (that I’m looking to wire rather than battery install) but the same bell/transformer as you had. On the doorbell 4 product specs, it calls for a supply of 24V DC 0.5A. On Amazon, the Yayza LED driver comes in 24V 1.25A 30W (the one that you installed) or 24V 0.625A 15W variants. Would the 15W version work as the 0.625A rating is closer to the 0.5A called for in the product specs? Many thanks
Hi Andrew,
I'm glad the video helped 😊
I don't know the answer to your question. I suggest asking in www.diynot.com/diy/
Hi Paul - many thank for getting back to me. I think your video doorbell wired requires 24V 0.42A 10W (hardwired) or 24V 0.5A 12W(plug in adapter) according to its specs, but your LED driver on the video supplies 1.25A (1250 mA) 30W. Is the door bell still working after a few months? Thanks for your help
@@andrewmcdermott2746 My doorbell has been working without any issues 😊
Fab - thanks for your help!!
Hi Paul. Many thanks for your very helpful video. As a result, my Ring door bell is set up with the new transformer housed inside the old bell + transformer box. Well pleased- thanks!!!
Hi again the set up process nearly finished then app says not enough power. Can I take out transformer from my wired orig chime box and replace it with another app says needs 16 24 VAC HAVE YOU A Link for a suitable transformer
I used: amzn.to/3cMqCjX and it has been working without any issues.
The Ring website (support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information-) states 'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately'.
See my kit list for more items that I used or are available kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
@@TechboyUK I've bought the same LED driver that was on your list from ebay it should do the job my orig door chime TF was 6v lol can't believe I had it all running even the doorbell was doing the setup via app but right at the end the app displays a messege of not enough power.
Tbh ring isn't very clear about fitting they just toss is a resister bridge wire that you open and wire Into door chimes Il have a god when I next get day off cheers
I don’t have a chime box can I still use the ring?
Yes, you can install a transformer into an enclosure unit like the one I show at 3:35 and list here kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
Paul Richardson thank you for quick reply think I will need a electrician for that probably mess it right up lol
Hello. My old transformer box is exactly the same as yours. How do you know which wire is dc out + and - (in the new transformer?
See 2:08 the AC in (L and N) and DC out (+ and -) are clearly labelled.
@@TechboyUK thanks for the reply. I mean your setup on the old transformer. How do you know which wire is + and - on the new transformer? Or am I asking a silly question?
@@mrcraig261 The Ring instructions say that it doesn't matter which order the 2 wires go to the Ring doorbell.
Although I would have kept the + and - wires the same in the new transformer vs the old transformer. Before removing the old transformer, I took a photograph of it, so I had a record of which wires were which.
Thanks. Is there a way to send a picture of my setup?
@@mrcraig261 I don't think I kept the picture, but you don't need it anyway. The colour of the wire from DC out +- doesn't matter, use any of the available wires for it. Also, the order they attach to the Ring doorbell doesn't matter 😊
So this stops the existing doorbell from working ?
Yes. The Ring website support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information-) states 'Doorbell chime must be bypassed'.
@@TechboyUK thanks for clarifying for me. I just got one and there is no bypass connector in the box like shown in the official videos
@@spacecoyotee I didn't get a bypass connector. I simply took out the old bell and transformer from the casing and put in a new (higher powered) transformer.
I could have left the old bell in the casing and just not connected wires to it.
Why did you use 4 cores from the cable? The bell push only requires 2?
What annoys me is these things are sold as if a simple install when in fact if you don't have some electrical know how they are far from it in some situations.
You also need to then purchase a chime box from Ring as the chimes are removed or bypassed depending on the installation technique which I've just been looking at for a further £29, it's simple enough as you just plug it into an available socket and connect wirelessly but it's all the additional crap you have to buy to make these things work which should be made more obvious when purchasing.
Someone also mentioned needing a resistor, I hope that's not another thing to add to the list later on!
It wasn't a requirement for Paul but for anyone reading this, you shouldn't be poking around in your consumer unit changing a DIN transformer if you have one, a job for what's known as a 'competent person' in the building regulations, meaning qualified with the relevant knowledge.
Ring do say in a couple of places to seek advice from an electrician for certain installations but it could be made planer from the outset that these are not always that straight forward!
4 cores - it's how my original doorbell was wired and I've seen other people do the same with their Ring Wired installations. I'm not an electrician so I don't know why, I assume it's to carry more electricity with more bandwidth, lower resistance and lower heat.
I agree, Ring should provide more information to make the installation easier. I had to do quite a bit of research and ask questions in 2 forums to get the information I needed. Given that this video has had a lot of views, it appears that lots of other people also need assistance.
A Chime is one option, you can also use exiting (or new) Amazon Echo devices. One benefit is that most 'standard' wireless doorbells come packaged with 1 or 2 chimes and you can't add more to them. With the Ring doorbells, you can add as many 'chime' type devices as you want - and even have it on your phone. So wherever I am in my house, garage, garden (or world via my phone), I will never miss someone at the door.
Resistor - that's part of the chime bypass cable, which is optional and I didn't use.
True, I wouldn't have made changes to my consumer unit if that was required, I would have called an electrician.
Hi Paul i am having same issue, the LED driver you used is dc output but ring door bell require an AC input do u think will it make any difference?
The Ring website (support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information-) states 'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately'.
The Ring DIN Rail transformer that they suggest is DC. I haven't had any issues with the one I showed in my video (amzn.to/3cMqCjX)
@@TechboyUK Any reason why you chose the 24V 1.25A 30W transformer over the 24V 0.625A 15W version? Need to do pretty much the same as my Deta C3504 only outputs 6V.
An electrician who installs Ring doorbells suggested that I use this one, not the lower power one; so that's what I did 😊 It's the one he uses. The lower powered one might be fine, but I don't know for sure.
@@TechboyUK Interesting. Given for the official Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen the output is 24VDC 0.42A 10.0W, I'd assume it would be fine. It's also ever so slightly smaller, so might fit in the enclosure without have to take any other internals out.
If you try it, please let me know if it works 👍
How do you take the old transformer out?
I hacked away at the plastic that was holding it in, then leveraged it out with a screwdriver.
@@TechboyUK thanks
Can you use speaker wire from the LED driver to the bell? Current wise its ok but will resistance be too much?
I know there is different types and grades of speaker cable, I don't know which you have. Also, I don't know which would be suitable. I suggest asking in www.diynot.com/
Have you still got a chime or not
If you mean the old doorbell chime then no, you can't use that with the Ring Doorbell.
The 'chimes' come through Alexa devices and your mobile phone. I have listed some Alexa devices and Ring Chimes in kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
Hi Paul do you you thi k could you do this with a ring doorbell pro?
I haven't looked into the Pro, but it's probably the same process. Just check the power requirements of the transformer and get the version you need. kit.co/TechboyUK/ring-video-doorbell-wired-uk
Hi Paul, I have exactly the same existing doorbell chime and wanted a transformer that would fit inside the existing housing so this is potentially perfect. One question, the new transformer output is DC but according to ring, the doorbell requires AC. Have I miss understood something?
Hi Daniel, The Ring website support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360055740151-Video-Doorbell-Wired-Information- says DC is required. See the text:
'You can hardwired your doorbell if you have a compatible doorbell system (8-24 VAC, 10-40VA, 50/60Hz ), or you can use Ring DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24VDC, 0.42A , 10.0W) sold separately.'
My not contacted to WiFi anymore
I try reset it light not spinning white any more
I suggest you get a WiFi analyser application for your phone, then run it to see how strong the WiFi signal is at your doorbell. If it's weak, you may need to boost the signal with an Amazon Chime Pro (amzn.to/36q8Ym3 ) or another wireless extender.
You could try the Chime Pro and return it if it doesn't work.
Your mic makes you look like a Borg! Really useful video, thanks.
Haha, cool comment as I've just put up these Star Trek pictures in my home office! 😁 instagram.com/p/CW6MRQ4IzEu/? I'm glad you found it useful.
Surely it’s easier just to charge the battery’s ever month, and I have never hear someone call it category 5 cable, (I know that’s the official name) cat 5 will suffice
There are battery versions of the Ring Doorbell if that's your preference. I think it's less hassle to set it up once and never have to change a battery and it didn't take long to install. The only installation difference additions for wired are 1) Screwing in the 2 cables behind the doorbell 2) Possible replacement of the transformer.
A lot of people who watch this video are not technical so 'Category 5' makes more sense than 'Cat 5' 🙂 Both terms are commonly used in communications including technical documents, product listings, etc.
Fully charged battery last max 2 weeks
Good morning,
Please could you upload the actual installation video?
Do you mean the official video from Ring? It's here ruclips.net/video/kXP7pFuZThw/видео.html
What if someone just cut the wire that is visible at the door?
For what purpose? Breaking into the house? The camera would capture them approaching the doorbell, so they would want to cover their faces. They could also just put a sticker over the camera instead of cutting the wire.
If someone cut the wire, it would be repairable by soldering on a new one.
The sound is bad
It sounds okay to me. Please let me know the timestamp where it's bad for you, so I can check.
Great content but poor video skills.
Thanks anyway.
Content is king.
Bad quality can’t hear him at all
At what timestamp?
Is this the argos offer which is currently priced 34:99 [937/431]
Will it go to android mobile phone via home wifi
Also is the software actually free Or a monthly subscription
Yes - www.argos.co.uk/product/9374311
Yes - and Internet.
You need a subscription to view recorded footage - see support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115004666066-Ring-Doorbell-and-Security-Camera-Frequently-Asked-Questions#h_01FMTAP3H625A92JE16FHA7ES5 section 'Ring Protect subscription plans'