This is a great video and thanks for not making us watch every screw turn like many videos. Video done excellently and leaves me confident to install it.
Thank you for such a great video. You solved my dilemma of how to angle the camera to capture the front of my porch. The anglers fixes my dilemma. Thank you!
The Ring Elite is POE. I don't think there is any actual advantage otherwise. It would be best for those who have poor wifi coverage but it also is recessed mount only so that would be another issue you'd have with the rock wall.
Quick question - Is it a must to hook the bypass power kit if you buy doorbell pro along with wireless chime/chime pro? What if I want to hear the doorbell only on the wireless chime/chime pro but not the existing mechanical doorbell? Can I just use the doorbell pro and the wireless chime/pro to communicate which means I am NOT hooking the bypass kit to the existing mechanical doorbell.
Great basic step by step guide. I agree, thanks for speeding up over the mundane parts. I know if a video is longer than 10 minutes it's full of needless chatter so I pass on them. . Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the video. I noticed the angle brackets you are using in the video are metal but the link you provided is for plastic angle brackets. Are the metal ones available?
One problem.....in the UK virtually no one has a live doorbell.....I had a battery powered Ring doorbell but got fed up of having to charge it every month or two. I’ll look into getting a mains transformer plug.
I am having trouble with my existing doorbell not working. Ring says that my vintage NuTone chime is not compatible? But why? It is putting out 16 volts.
Any recommendations on the RSSI -63 Notification? I am usih 5ghtz Wifi and my devices are achieving 165Mbps. But yet audio quality is delayed, and bad at times. I dont believe the wifi booster is the solution?
Hello in your video you used the angle brackets on the left side of your door. Looks like I will need to use angle brackets but my doorbell is on the right side. Can I still use these same angle brackets that you have linked?
Limar Pin worse case scenario, ring will send you a replacement if your doorbell is stolen as long as you report it soon enough and have a police report.
I wanted to replace my ring doorbell v2. I tried the doorbell 3 plus but didn't like the fact that I have to hardwired and use the battery at the same time jus this the 3 secs preroll. So I decided to get this certified doorbell pro. Since I done the install of a few ring doorbells I tjoght this be fast. I'm handy with wires as I did replaced my old transformer with the 16v one as recommended. That was tricky but not too bad. I added the power kit to my mechanical chime, went through the install step and somehow the blue lights keeps blinking. OK. Called ring support and was told the pro actually have an internal capacitor (battery) that needed a few hours to charge up. OK. after a few hours the spinning white light i needed finally came on, great. Excited. Start the install and it stuck at the join ring network. Somehow that never came on. Call support again. The new guy was saying not enough power. I told him I got the new transformer installed already. He said , skip my old chime and installed the chime wire directly to the power kit. See pictures. I did that. we waited. And install again. Did not work on my phone app. He said try to do on another device like iPad. I did that. Same issue. He told me nothing he can do now. He will put in level 3 support and have them call me back. 4 hours later, no one call. So I decided to Uninstaller the pro and put back my trusty old Ring doorbell v2. Ready to return this garbage. Maybe when pro v2 comes out, I'll try it again.
This might sound like a stupid question, but if there is a part of the plastic wire insulation toughing the screw when you tighten it down at the box in the house, should it still work? I cant get the door bell camera to power up.
Yes its brand new. After looking around online it's my guess that my doorbell transformer isnt the right voltage. I have a 16volt so I just ordered a new 24volt off Amazon
I have power to my doorbell button outside. I currently use my alarm panel as the door chime. I'm looking keep my alarm setup but switch my doorbell camera to Ring. Would I just use the Ring Wifi extender with chime so I have a chime inside?
It depends on the current doorbell. For "newer" systems, you would use the included transformer. support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000081206-Installing-your-Hardwired-Transformer-Kit
It depends on your setup but the basic tools are included as shown here and in my unboxing video. It your configuration is more complex, you will need additional equipment or even an angle bracket. Hope this helps!
Where did you buy your wire splices from? What's the name of them? I worked with a electrician and he had some of those splices, they really come in handy.
HI and thanks for the clear instructions on your videos. I have a HIKvision NVR (on order) and would like to know if it is possible to set up two-way audio to a camera at my front door and somehow use the existing door bell to notify when someone calls so that two-way audio can be established. e.g. when away from home. Thanks
Thank you for the video.I had a similar need for the angle. So your video was very helpful to buy the angle mount and then install them. Did you ever wire your second Ring video doorbell pro? If so, can you please post video of how to setup the two powerkit pros with one mechanical chime (i.e., one transformer)? Thanks again!
Those are wire connectors. It's a more modern wire nut. They should have been a part of the kit. Does the install manual indicate they should be included?
Hello there, am i just gonna install and wired my Ring Doorbell in replacement of my existing doorbell? The wire of the existing doorbell will just be connected directly to the ring doorbell? So the voltage input needed is just the same?
You will need someone to ring your doorbell while you try power breaker switches until the doorbell stops ringing (when the power is disconnected). I would make that breaker switch.
Not sure if you ever found this, but I was able to locate mine as I found the transformer first, then tried that section of my house at the circuit breaker and started installing after ensuring the doorbell was dead.
Your existing doorbell system should be powered by a 16 volt transformer. As this is low voltage, I wouldn’t worry about shutting off the circuit breaker.
i don't have existing doorbell. I've connected the power kit wires directly to the transformer on the wall now My ring doorbell is not getting power and not turning on. any suggestions ? thanks
Sir can u tell how to connect eletrical power supplay How mouch wire we need U conecting 2 wire there thats the power supplay? Plz replay sir My English is not good sorry for that
Hi. The 2 wires outside connect to my chime and the power from my existing doorbell. This model doesn't connect to a breaker panel itself, you would need a battery operated device for that. Not sure what you mean by how much wire is needed beside enough to stretch from the outside install location to the already installed chime. Hope this helps.
If you are Europe, or using a 220/240v system, the setup instructions on Amazon's UK site are the same as the ones I followed when I created this video.
@@markiaj3462 No problem, glad to help out. Be sure to look into the ring door bell and chime bundle whenever you decide to get it, its cheaper than buying them separately.
@@dreday6250 So I got the ring 2 doorbell. Im waiting on the chime but I set everything up. Thing is it is saying my signal is slow. What do I do about that?
As an installer I understand that you don't care to install the Ring yourself. You can easily hire a tech with residential building experience to do it right and many (like me) guarantee their work. No worries.
The Ring doorbell is also a 2-way intercom you can use whether you're home or not. It also lets you easily share your videos with neighbors so you can keep them informed about suspicious activity.
So. There is an existing doorbell. And this is what, just a different ringtone? And you turn off a breaker for a low voltage device? Lameness all around. Jeez. I didn't listen to the audio.
Switching off the panel power breaker is basic and good practice with electrical work. The Ring Door Bell uses the existing wiring in your home to 1- let you know someone is at your door plus 2- live video 3- with audio/sound to communicate with them (anywhere) via your smartphone. You might want to go to the Ring web site and watch the on-line demonstration.
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This is a great video and thanks for not making us watch every screw turn like many videos. Video done excellently and leaves me confident to install it.
Glad you found the video helpful and appreciative of me speeding up or skipping the slow parts!
Instablaster.
Thank you for such a great video. You solved my dilemma of how to angle the camera to capture the front of my porch. The anglers fixes my dilemma. Thank you!
The Ring Elite is POE. I don't think there is any actual advantage otherwise. It would be best for those who have poor wifi coverage but it also is recessed mount only so that would be another issue you'd have with the rock wall.
Quick question - Is it a must to hook the bypass power kit if you buy doorbell pro along with wireless chime/chime pro? What if I want to hear the doorbell only on the wireless chime/chime pro but not the existing mechanical doorbell? Can I just use the doorbell pro and the wireless chime/pro to communicate which means I am NOT hooking the bypass kit to the existing mechanical doorbell.
Will all existing doorbells require the pro power kit? My house was built in 2012, so I'm hoping it has the required power. Thanks.
Great basic step by step guide. I agree, thanks for speeding up over the mundane parts. I know if a video is longer than 10 minutes it's full of needless chatter so I pass on them. . Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the video. I noticed the angle brackets you are using in the video are metal but the link you provided is for plastic angle brackets. Are the metal ones available?
No, I the metal ones are no longer available unfortunately.
One problem.....in the UK virtually no one has a live doorbell.....I had a battery powered Ring doorbell but got fed up of having to charge it every month or two. I’ll look into getting a mains transformer plug.
What if I dont have an existing doorbell box inside the house only the wires coming out of the wall?
4 wires, it’s a piece of cake. It took me 20-30 minutes.
good to know just got one
I am having trouble with my existing doorbell not working. Ring says that my vintage NuTone chime is not compatible? But why? It is putting out 16 volts.
Nice video but what should I do if I don’t have that old doorbell should I use that power kit ?
Thanks! Without knowing what doorbell you do have, it's difficult to provide an answer. Is it one from an older home?
Does your existing doorbell transformer provide enough voltage to the Ring??
Yes, when using the Ring's power kit, the existing doorbell's power supplies enough voltage.
What happens if I have 4 cables red yellow green and black color, Wich ones I have to connect togheter? Thanks
Any recommendations on the RSSI -63 Notification? I am usih 5ghtz Wifi and my devices are achieving 165Mbps. But yet audio quality is delayed, and bad at times. I dont believe the wifi booster is the solution?
Hello in your video you used the angle brackets on the left side of your door. Looks like I will need to use angle brackets but my doorbell is on the right side. Can I still use these same angle brackets that you have linked?
Yes, the brackets will work for increasing the angle from the right or left. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for the detailed installation instruction video, easy and simple. How can we protect the ring doobell from thieves?
Limar Pin worse case scenario, ring will send you a replacement if your doorbell is stolen as long as you report it soon enough and have a police report.
@@kristinachai5520 And keep your original receipt for any claims.
i do not have an exhisting doorbell... where do i need to start ?
You could maybe wire the future doorbell to an AC adapter like this one: amzn.to/2xIWS3a
I wanted to replace my ring doorbell v2. I tried the doorbell 3 plus but didn't like the fact that I have to hardwired and use the battery at the same time jus this the 3 secs preroll. So I decided to get this certified doorbell pro. Since I done the install of a few ring doorbells I tjoght this be fast. I'm handy with wires as I did replaced my old transformer with the 16v one as recommended. That was tricky but not too bad. I added the power kit to my mechanical chime, went through the install step and somehow the blue lights keeps blinking. OK. Called ring support and was told the pro actually have an internal capacitor (battery) that needed a few hours to charge up. OK. after a few hours the spinning white light i needed finally came on, great. Excited. Start the install and it stuck at the join ring network. Somehow that never came on. Call support again. The new guy was saying not enough power. I told him I got the new transformer installed already. He said , skip my old chime and installed the chime wire directly to the power kit. See pictures. I did that. we waited. And install again. Did not work on my phone app. He said try to do on another device like iPad. I did that. Same issue. He told me nothing he can do now. He will put in level 3 support and have them call me back. 4 hours later, no one call. So I decided to Uninstaller the pro and put back my trusty old Ring doorbell v2. Ready to return this garbage. Maybe when pro v2 comes out, I'll try it again.
This might sound like a stupid question, but if there is a part of the plastic wire insulation toughing the screw when you tighten it down at the box in the house, should it still work? I cant get the door bell camera to power up.
Not sure what you mean by the "box in the house". You doorbell will need to charge up before you can access it. Is this a brand new intstall?
Yes its brand new. After looking around online it's my guess that my doorbell transformer isnt the right voltage. I have a 16volt so I just ordered a new 24volt off Amazon
I was referring to the chime box in the house
No it wasnt the transformer.....
Does anyone know how to charge the internal battery in the ring pro
I have power to my doorbell button outside. I currently use my alarm panel as the door chime. I'm looking keep my alarm setup but switch my doorbell camera to Ring. Would I just use the Ring Wifi extender with chime so I have a chime inside?
is the pro hardwire only or does it have a rechargeable battery?
It has a rechargeable battery
@@HomeTechDIY for hardwiring do you need a transformer or does it just connect to existing doorbell?
It depends on the current doorbell. For "newer" systems, you would use the included transformer. support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000081206-Installing-your-Hardwired-Transformer-Kit
What tools do I need in order to install a ring doorbell pro?
It depends on your setup but the basic tools are included as shown here and in my unboxing video. It your configuration is more complex, you will need additional equipment or even an angle bracket. Hope this helps!
Your brain!
Do you have to keep charging it ?
When there is a constant power supply connected, then it keeps charging anyways. It's preferred not to shut the power off if possible.
Where did you buy your wire splices from? What's the name of them? I worked with a electrician and he had some of those splices, they really come in handy.
This is the closest I could find to mine on Amazon: amzn.to/2Li3kU3
I was actually referring to the connector at 1:40 (orange and grey splice). Where did you purchase those from? Thanks.
Google: Wago lever lock connectors
Do I need to cut the power to the doorbell before touching the wires?
Yes, you will need to turn the breaker off.
Yes.
What about if there's no label on the breaker that pin point which switch is for the doorbell
We have no live doorbell
Ring has a battery operated model that needs charging every 6 months or so depending on usage, i would go with the chime bundle...
HI and thanks for the clear instructions on your videos. I have a HIKvision NVR (on order) and would like to know if it is possible to set up two-way audio to a camera at my front door and somehow use the existing door bell to notify when someone calls so that two-way audio can be established. e.g. when away from home. Thanks
Yes, most Hikvision cameras come with the bare wires to hook up a mic and speakers. It's on my list of how-to videos (once I have it figured out).
Thanks very much, I await with eager anticipation.
Thank you for the video.I had a similar need for the angle. So your video was very helpful to buy the angle mount and then install them.
Did you ever wire your second Ring video doorbell pro? If so, can you please post video of how to setup the two powerkit pros with one mechanical chime (i.e., one transformer)?
Thanks again!
Glad you found the video helpful. No, I have not yet installed the second doorbell.
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Our existing doorbell is battery operated. Can this device work with our doorbell? The house was built in 60s.
No, you need a power supply from your fuse box to the chime then to the button.
The Ring 2 is battery operated. Probably your best bet for a video doorbell.
My good man...at 1:38, what are those 2 gray things that you are installing? I just got my kit and mine doesn't have them??
Those are wire connectors. It's a more modern wire nut. They should have been a part of the kit. Does the install manual indicate they should be included?
@@HomeTechDIY the manual doesnot show me installing them, nor do i have them in the kit. Must be discontinued in the newer kits? very strange?
Hello there, am i just gonna install and wired my Ring Doorbell in replacement of my existing doorbell?
The wire of the existing doorbell will just be connected directly to the ring doorbell?
So the voltage input needed is just the same?
No, you need to use the included transformer kit like in my video.
@@HomeTechDIY
so i am gonna wired (connect) the ring doorbell directly to the existing wire doorbell?
Yes, but make sure you follow the instructions and use the transformer kit which you purchased with the doorbell.
My current doorbell is in our living room. wondering how can i figure out which one is the breaker for that.
It took me a while to find mine. It was on the same circuit as my basement washer.
You will need someone to ring your doorbell while you try power breaker switches until the doorbell stops ringing (when the power is disconnected). I would make that breaker switch.
Not sure if you ever found this, but I was able to locate mine as I found the transformer first, then tried that section of my house at the circuit breaker and started installing after ensuring the doorbell was dead.
Your existing doorbell system should be powered by a 16 volt transformer. As this is low voltage, I wouldn’t worry about shutting off the circuit breaker.
i don't have existing doorbell. I've connected the power kit wires directly to the transformer on the wall
now My ring doorbell is not getting power and not turning on. any suggestions ? thanks
If you don't have an existing doorbell, then why is there a transformer on your wall?
Sir can u tell how to connect eletrical power supplay
How mouch wire we need
U conecting 2 wire there thats the power supplay?
Plz replay sir
My English is not good sorry for that
Hi. The 2 wires outside connect to my chime and the power from my existing doorbell. This model doesn't connect to a breaker panel itself, you would need a battery operated device for that. Not sure what you mean by how much wire is needed beside enough to stretch from the outside install location to the already installed chime. Hope this helps.
The angle mount is steel or plastic, sound like steel
It's steel
How to connect it in 220V operating existing door bell
If you are Europe, or using a 220/240v system, the setup instructions on Amazon's UK site are the same as the ones I followed when I created this video.
Great video!, Do you have to change out the transformer from 10v to 16v? I hear the Pro really does recommend at least 16v for good wifi connection.
Yes, and to a 24 volts, not 16. It's easy but make sure you turn off the power.
What if you don’t have an existing doirbell
There is a battery operated version you could use instead: amzn.to/2RS68N6
Amazing instructions, my cat was able to install it!
Thanks for posting this video
Were can I find the METALLIC ANGLE BRACKET FOR RING DOORBELL PRO.SIMILAR TO THE ONE SHOOING IN YOUR VIDEO
THANK FOR YOUR HELP
It comes included with your purchase!
Mine doesn't do anything after install. What should I do?
You might need to upgrade your transformer if you have an older home.
How about if I don’t have an existing doorbell then what?
They have a model thats battery powered , you would have to charge the battery every 6 months though...
DRE day Thank you
@@markiaj3462 No problem, glad to help out. Be sure to look into the ring door bell and chime bundle whenever you decide to get it, its cheaper than buying them separately.
@@dreday6250 So I got the ring 2 doorbell. Im waiting on the chime but I set everything up. Thing is it is saying my signal is slow. What do I do about that?
@@markiaj3462 The chime is also a wifi extender it should boost your signal once you install it
In some other Ring Pro installation videos, there's a mention of a need to replace a transformer on pre-1995 homes.
Make sure your transformer is 16Volt/30VA. (16Volt/10VA is not enough power for night vision).
@@billbob812 Thanks! Will just need to locate it. I just measured the voltage at the doorbell and it's only 3.6 volts. Not enough even for day-time.
Where the follow up video with setup?
Turns out the setup was quite easy which I discuss here as I review my likes and dislikes: th-cam.com/video/fDelCOctfUs/w-d-xo.html
Cheers really useful
What a pain. Ring needs to have an option to pay for installation.
As an installer I understand that you don't care to install the Ring yourself. You can easily hire a tech with residential building experience to do it right and many (like me) guarantee their work. No worries.
Guaranteed that you know someone that can do it. It's really not that hard. Just ask around. Offer beer.
Thanks bud
so if you've never had an original doorbell you can't use this product? too much work I guess.
Use a Level.
Why do you need a Ring doorbell? You already have so many cameras watching the whole house.
The Ring doorbell is also a 2-way intercom you can use whether you're home or not. It also lets you easily share your videos with neighbors so you can keep them informed about suspicious activity.
So. There is an existing doorbell. And this is what, just a different ringtone? And you turn off a breaker for a low voltage device? Lameness all around. Jeez. I didn't listen to the audio.
Switching off the panel power breaker is basic and good practice with electrical work. The Ring Door Bell uses the existing wiring in your home to 1- let you know someone is at your door plus 2- live video 3- with audio/sound to communicate with them (anywhere) via your smartphone. You might want to go to the Ring web site and watch the on-line demonstration.
Drilling into the side of the house??? mmmmmm... no thanks.
How do you think regular doorbells are installed?