This is the first of the new house DIY type videos :) In this video I'm showing how to install a Ring Video Doorbell Wired. Ring make a range of doorbells most of which are powered by batteries (and one expensive option which can use power over ethernet as well). The install for the wired doorbell just uses the existing bell wire to send power out to the doorbell from the transformer and once you actually see the wires and what's involved it's pretty easy! Hopefully this might help anyone who wants to have a go at installing one and doesn't want to pay an electrician.
This is by far the best explanation I've found on TH-cam for this type of wiring scenario. The Ring instructions about the use of a jumper just aren't clear! Many thanks for posting!
Imagine that! I stopped here to see someone install a Ring doorbell; and find a fellow leatherworker! Brilliant. Thanks bro; I'll be sure to check out your leather working content as well!
The reason you are reading 15v is that what you have is just a transformer without any regulating circuit, when it says 8v -1amp that means when you connect a load that draws 1 amp the voltage that comes out of the transformer will be approx 8v if you draw less than 1 amp you will see the voltage rise and visa versa, in other words the voltage is proportional to the current.
15v will be a no load voltage but I would expect your door bell would only pull a low current below 1 amp so It should be ok, why your doorbell is connected and switched on just measure the voltage it's getting if it's within 8v- 24v it should be ok, it's over voltage that will damage it, hope this helps. atb john
@@Brummiejohn200 In the Ring app on the phone you can do a device health check, the doorbell says 'Transformer voltage - 15V - Good' and is lit up green so it seems to be happy with the output. I guess that's why they tolerate a range of voltages though as the bell units will vary a bit by manufacturer. Ring also sell a transformer you can install yourself if you don't have a suitable one but as mine was fine I didn't bother with that
@@Leodis.Leather If it's happy with the transformer your using leave it connected when they designed it it looks like they allowed the input of a wide rang of voltages that you would expect from old doorbell transformers, I might get one myself after seeing your video.
Thanks to sharing your video! I bought a compatible wire chime(Byron 776) and after installing the ring works but the chime doesn’t make the “ding-ding”. Any idea to help? Thanks!
Good video thanks 👍 i have 3 wires in my chime box - 1 red & 2 black reading 18v (no mains fead into chime box) unsure which to bypass to fead the ring bell? Thanks 👍
Does this door bell ring the existing chime without the ring chime? I the amazon comparison it shows that this ring model wont ring an existing inhouse chime. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Do you think it is okay to have two front doorbell buttons (one traditional button, one with video) wired in parallel, both connect to the chime's "front" terminal? I don't want to use the 'rear' terminal since they are both for front door. I want to add a video doorbell without removing the traditional doorbell. The transformer is 24V 40VA and should have no problem handling multiple doorbells.
No, for this doorbell you can’t also use the chime you need to get the plug in chime I showed in the video. You have to complete the circuit back to the transformer to power the ring device if you also connect that to the old chime then the magnet would be permanently active and it would just sit there vibrating
But the right side ya left open because you didn’t make the opening taller…. Would have take 20 min with a chisel to make it a more profession looking install….
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This is the first of the new house DIY type videos :) In this video I'm showing how to install a Ring Video Doorbell Wired. Ring make a range of doorbells most of which are powered by batteries (and one expensive option which can use power over ethernet as well). The install for the wired doorbell just uses the existing bell wire to send power out to the doorbell from the transformer and once you actually see the wires and what's involved it's pretty easy! Hopefully this might help anyone who wants to have a go at installing one and doesn't want to pay an electrician.
Great to see you doing videos again they are always professional and informative. I hope you have settled into your new home.
This is by far the best explanation I've found on TH-cam for this type of wiring scenario. The Ring instructions about the use of a jumper just aren't clear! Many thanks for posting!
Thanks for the vid, on the ring doorbell, out of all the ones I managed to see, yours was the best
Imagine that! I stopped here to see someone install a Ring doorbell; and find a fellow leatherworker! Brilliant. Thanks bro; I'll be sure to check out your leather working content as well!
You did a great job with your presentation. Thanks 🙏
Thank you for posting. I feel semi-confident to be able to install.
The reason you are reading 15v is that what you have is just a transformer without any regulating circuit, when it says 8v -1amp that means when you connect a load that draws 1 amp the voltage that comes out of the transformer will be approx 8v if you draw less than 1 amp you will see the voltage rise and visa versa, in other words the voltage is proportional to the current.
Ah I see, that makes sense. So 15V is essentially the maximum that will come out of that. The device needs 8-24VAC so it’s fine either way
15v will be a no load voltage but I would expect your door bell would only pull a low current below 1 amp so It should be ok, why your doorbell is connected and switched on just measure the voltage it's getting if it's within 8v- 24v it should be ok, it's over voltage that will damage it, hope this helps. atb john
@@Brummiejohn200 In the Ring app on the phone you can do a device health check, the doorbell says 'Transformer voltage - 15V - Good' and is lit up green so it seems to be happy with the output. I guess that's why they tolerate a range of voltages though as the bell units will vary a bit by manufacturer. Ring also sell a transformer you can install yourself if you don't have a suitable one but as mine was fine I didn't bother with that
@@Leodis.Leather If it's happy with the transformer your using leave it connected when they designed it it looks like they allowed the input of a wide rang of voltages that you would expect from old doorbell transformers, I might get one myself after seeing your video.
Great video, thank you. Was looking for one for Ireland wiring as most videos are American.
i think your video is great , i learned a great deal about the hardware. my issue is wifi hook up (software) . do you have any suggestions about this.
Thanks to sharing your video!
I bought a compatible wire chime(Byron 776) and after installing the ring works but the chime doesn’t make the “ding-ding”. Any idea to help?
Thanks!
As explained in the video, you need a Ring Chime, you can’t use the chime in the chime unit
Good video thanks 👍 i have 3 wires in my chime box - 1 red & 2 black reading 18v (no mains fead into chime box) unsure which to bypass to fead the ring bell? Thanks 👍
Thank you for the video. I installed it and I only get the lower white ring.
Open, honest, practical. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 😊
This video is very informative, thank you!!
Excellent video 🙏🏾👊🏾
If i replace old doorbell with new ring wired doorbell. Can i connect to old claim
My current door bell isn’t hard wired but is battery operated- is this still doable or will the Ring Door Bell run the batteries down really quickly?
You just need to buy a battery ring doorbell then you wouldn’t be using the existing battery
Does this door bell ring the existing chime without the ring chime? I the amazon comparison it shows that this ring model wont ring an existing inhouse chime. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
No, it doesn’t, this is explained in the video
Thanks for the video, it really looks like it isn't worth all the hassle tho haha, I'll send mine back
What screw did you use for the upvc frame
Great info Ian. Thanks for sharing, Deb
Thank you the video was very helpful
Regards
Steve U.K. London
I hope the selling of your old place has gone smoothly Ian
It has yes thanks Sarah, it's completed at the end of April so it's all done and dusted now thankfully
Extremely grateful giddings 👍👌🙏
Thanks for this Ian Great information 👍
My actual doorbell uses 110V. How do I convert this power to the necessary for ring?
With a transformer as explained in the video
@@Leodis.Leather i thought the existing conventional doorbell already had one, but can’t seem to find it.
I would test the voltage at the doorbell it wouldn’t be normal or safe to have the mains voltage running out to it (not in the UK anyway)
Can you just put both chime wires together
Thanks.
Do you think it is okay to have two front doorbell buttons (one traditional button, one with video) wired in parallel, both connect to the chime's "front" terminal? I don't want to use the 'rear' terminal since they are both for front door. I want to add a video doorbell without removing the traditional doorbell. The transformer is 24V 40VA and should have no problem handling multiple doorbells.
No, for this doorbell you can’t also use the chime you need to get the plug in chime I showed in the video. You have to complete the circuit back to the transformer to power the ring device if you also connect that to the old chime then the magnet would be permanently active and it would just sit there vibrating
Can I get a ring door bell without a subscription?
You can but you won’t get access to historical recordings
But the right side ya left open because you didn’t make the opening taller…. Would have take 20 min with a chisel to make it a more profession looking install….
No it looks far neater with a seal down one side than 4 sides, and you don’t chisel PVC.
This isn't new construction, everything was existing
Yes, that’s the point to the video, to show people how to install one onto existing wiring and transformer
@@Leodis.Leather I apologize I figured new house, meant new construction lol
Whoa this is wayy too complicated, let me call an electrician
😂 it's easy