RING DOORBELL TRANSFORMER KIT INSTALL
Ring Doorbell 2 specific step: Install the included diode at this point if your doorbell is digital and plays a melody when rung.(Optional) Use the wire extensions and wire nuts to connect the wires to the back of the doorbell if you are having trouble connecting them directly.Insert the plastic anchors into the holes. (Optional) When mounting on brick, stucco, or concrete, use the included drill bit to drill the holes at the places you’ve marked.Line up the doorbell using the level tool and mark the positions for the mounting hole.Turn the mains power off to the area you are connecting the doorbell to from the circuit breaker or the fuse box before you start working with the wires. Be aware that working on these wires are a potential shock hazard. If the doorbell does not charge, check the charging cables for any damage. Completely charge the doorbell using the orange cable.InstallationĪfter you confirm that you have the correct power and voltage ratings, start installing the doorbell.
You can run the Ring doorbell 1, 2, 3, or 4 off the built-in rechargeable battery which can last upto 6-12 months on a single charge.īut if you wish to hardwire it, you can do that as well with an 8-24 V AC rated transformer or an existing doorbell system of the same rating.Įnsure the transformer has a power rating of 40VA max and is compatible with 50/60 Hz connections.ĭC transformers and intercoms are not supported as well as any transformers that you use for lighting. The standard model in the Ring doorbell lineup has undergone quite a few changes over the years, including a quick-release removable battery and improved WiFi and motion detection capabilities. Most Ring doorbells require almost the same voltage ratings, but there are small differences between each of them. Ring does not cover damage caused by poorly installed doorbells, so you’ll have to pay to get it fixed. If you apply too high of a voltage to your Ring Doorbell, it could blow your transformer. They need the power to be at specific ratings to work properly, so you have to make sure you are supplying that power at the right ratings to prevent damage to the doorbell. Ring devices use pretty sensitive components, so they cannot be directly connected to the high voltage mains. Why Should You Know The Power & Voltage Requirements This guide compiles everything that I found so that you can be in the know when it comes to the power and voltage requirements for any Ring doorbell.Ī Ring doorbell typically requires a voltage of 10-24AC and 40VA of power, depending on the model that you are looking at. I also went on to Ring’s support page for any pointers that they could give. I wanted to avoid this in the future, so I got on the internet and read through all of the Ring doorbell manuals. Since Ring did not cover the damage under warranty, he had to pay to get it fixed. Whenever any of my friends need something installed, they call on me, but there was this one time where one of them tried to install a Ring Doorbell by themselves.ĭuring installation, he got the power ratings wrong and damaged the expensive doorbell, which he then had to send to Ring to get it fixed. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on my blog, I may earn an affiliate commission.
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