I tried running out without batteries while being hardwired, and it wouldn't even turn on. So I did some research and found that batteries allow the doorbell to send a radio signal instead of completing a circuit when the button is pressed. The doorbell's transformer may not provide enough power for motion events, so batteries are always required. Also it makes my original house doorbell still chime, so if I don't have my phone on my I can hear it.
@necremuusd well, i didn't know about that before buying it. 😢 I thought the wires will delibmver the necessary powernot sure how long does it last the battery ?
You would think a 16 or 24 volt transformer would supply more paper than two AA batteries at 3 volts combined. Doesn’t make sense that I would have to keep paying for batteries if I have ample AC power
Thanks for this, I was really nervous about trying to wire this and it has been sitting in drawer for a month! You made it look easy and I’ll be attempting it in the morning! Thank you!
got one of these for christmas, whether wired or unwired you still need to install the batteries and sync it with the app and put on your wifi first, after that pretty straight forward, only need to wire it if you have a wired doorbell chime, otherwise will get notification on app or with Alexa@@robertocarlosgaytan5615
Hey Lyle, I just installed my Blink doorbell a week ago. When hardwired, the batteries can be used as a back-up power source so the doorbell can continue to function during power outages.
@@davev9214 THANK YOU for responding! I had the same question...along with a lot of other people. But...do you HAVE to insert the batteries? I'm concerned about having the lithium batteries in it unmonitored.
You really don’t need to turn off the power; not enough voltage to do any harm! If the wires touch, the doorbell rings that’s it, just don’t let them touch continuously.
When hardwiring, did you leave the batteries in the doorcam? Might be a silly question but just curious if it was necessary to keep them in for the set up
Do you keep the batteries in, with the wired connection? I connected mine with the wires from the old door bell, but without the batteries in the blink and the blink didn’t power up. So do the batteries need to be in the blink as well! 😊
Probably so, I have been using mine with just batteries since I bought it but I am exhausted with constant having to change the batteries. I’m talking like just about every other day. I am probably going to invest in a different doorbell camera for this reason.
Hi ,with this blink video ,when some one rings the bell do I hear the ring on my home chime ,I did install the same way but still I can not hear the ring only on my phone ,and with wire connectio do I still have to use the batteries? Thank you.
I am switching to Blink from another video doorbell. It had a device that I had to wire into my existing doorbell. When I hooked it up without that, the bell buzzed constantly as the video doorbell actually completed the circuit somewhat. Will I have that problem with the Blink?
I utilized my current doorbell wiring solely for its intended purpose as a doorbell, without connecting it to the internet, but it didn't function. Any insights into why it might not be working?
Nice picture of a transformer, shame you don't say what the voltage is! If I use a 1:1 transformer and run 240vAC and blow the thing off the door can I then sue you for damages?
Or how about spending 5 seconds to turn the breaker on and then test with the multi to see the voltage. Half a$$ install video on the most important part of hard wiring.
@@willie9397if you have motion sensor enabled, by the time they use all their body weight to rip the two screws out of the wall, you’ll have a clear video of their face likely good enough to identify them in court.
Good advice! You might want to specify the reason for things like a volt meter at the start in future. Just so you don't get lots of people acting like they are clever for not getting the real reason.
6:46, trim the bare wire to be SHORTER before screwing them on. You don't want so much bare wire that they can short out which is clearly left on here in error. The insulation should continue to just before the screw head is making contact with bare wire.
In a wired installation, the Blink Video Doorbell is connected to chime wiring that you already have in your home. When the Blink doorbell button is pressed, your powered chime rings. Note: Batteries are required to be installed into the doorbell even if you are using a wired connection.
Why does it still need batteries if I’m hardwired? You would think a 16 or 24 volt transformer would supply more paper than two AA batteries at 3 volts combined. Doesn’t make sense that I would have to keep paying for batteries if I have ample AC power.
thank you for creating this video. it helped me get over my nervousness and installed it. The only thing to add is that not everyone has a breaker switch for the doorbell. I didn't. so you can wear a glove and do it. door bells are only 10 v
I did exactly the same. Batteries installed and all wired to a 16V xformer that always worked w/ my old doorbell. Now the Blink chimes outside but doesn't inside. Yet when I short the 2 screws inside the Blink doorbell with a screwdirver my inside doorbell rings. Is there some configuration to tell it to use the inside bell, not the one in the Blink bell?
I answered my own question! To have the inside doorbell ring you need to wire the Blink button via a transformer. I used the one and its wires I already had. The Blink would ring but not via the inside bell. To fix that I foraged through the Settings in the Blink app and sure enough there's the option to have either or both bells ring. I enabled ringing on the inside of the house with my old bell, and having the Blink ring, too. Pretty cool.
Just joined the Blink family - Door Bell with Sync module 2 along with 1 back outdoor camera - It's was a no brainer to use the wired method - went ahead and bought a new doorbell Chime box for inside (built to use a 16V - 30VA transformer). This is a newer home - installed with a 16V -10VA transformer (in the attic) - others claimed issues with this 10VA transformer - thus I chose to only do this install once so I went with the 30VA. The new house is totally dominated with Alexa devices - so she will be joined in the circle as well.
@@tropicaldaze23 Your old doorbell is connected to a chime that rings inside the house. It’s how you know someone pressed the doorbell. You have to wire the Blink to your existing chime to make it ring when someone presses the Blink. Otherwise you’ll have to connect it to an Alexa compatible device via Wi-Fi to tell you when someone’s ringing the bell.
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4:03 To test for voltage, press the doorbell button. =) Ding Dong means there's voltage. Just saying you don't need a volt meter.
Literally what I did lol
You don't need to shut off the circuit breaker. It's low voltage
😂 literally laughed out loud and yelled "push the button man! You don't need a meter!" 😂
@elikrebs742 I'm no electrician, but there are situations where the multimeter is needed. Even if the doorbell stops ringing. Phantom voltage.
@@johngiovanni6045 pushing the button would tell you if there's any voltage phantom or otherwise
Why did you put batteries in if it’s hardwired? Will the transformer not power the doorbell?
You have to put in the batteries on Blink doorbells even if you wire it or it won’t work. Not sure why
I tried running out without batteries while being hardwired, and it wouldn't even turn on. So I did some research and found that batteries allow the doorbell to send a radio signal instead of completing a circuit when the button is pressed. The doorbell's transformer may not provide enough power for motion events, so batteries are always required. Also it makes my original house doorbell still chime, so if I don't have my phone on my I can hear it.
@necremuusd well, i didn't know about that before buying it. 😢
I thought the wires will delibmver the necessary powernot sure how long does it last the battery ?
You would think a 16 or 24 volt transformer would supply more paper than two AA batteries at 3 volts combined. Doesn’t make sense that I would have to keep paying for batteries if I have ample AC power
Thanks for this, I was really nervous about trying to wire this and it has been sitting in drawer for a month! You made it look easy and I’ll be attempting it in the morning! Thank you!
How it was? As easy as the video?
got one of these for christmas, whether wired or unwired you still need to install the batteries and sync it with the app and put on your wifi first, after that pretty straight forward, only need to wire it if you have a wired doorbell chime, otherwise will get notification on app or with Alexa@@robertocarlosgaytan5615
The connection was different on mine. The wires go to the actual camera and not the mount.
How did you do ? Do you twist them together?
Ya mine is the same they connect to the doorbell not the backing plate. Just hook up the wires and your good to go
@@NotTreyCabbage I did twist them together and added the caps to cover the open wires.
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So do they still need the batteries put in if it’s being hardwired. 😅 I’m confused 🫤
One thing you have to do is enable the wired setup and agree to terms in order for the wired setup to work. My chime wouldnt work until i did so.
This comment helped set up wired connection to the blink video system.
Thank you for this. The exact answer I needed
@brace4impact865 the bad this is that you'll still need to change out batteries. I thought it would be like ring but it's not.
Are you talking about when you Set it up when you go through the instructions for installation? When they ask wires or wireless?
@@jenniferrowland5355 yes
Hi there when you wire the doorbell does that replace the battery or only allow the chimes to work
Hey Lyle, I just installed my Blink doorbell a week ago. When hardwired, the batteries can be used as a back-up power source so the doorbell can continue to function during power outages.
@@davev9214 THANK YOU for responding! I had the same question...along with a lot of other people. But...do you HAVE to insert the batteries? I'm concerned about having the lithium batteries in it unmonitored.
You really don’t need to turn off the power; not enough voltage to do any harm! If the wires touch, the doorbell rings that’s it, just don’t let them touch continuously.
When hardwiring, did you leave the batteries in the doorcam? Might be a silly question but just curious if it was necessary to keep them in for the set up
Same question.
It’s not a silly question at all. I wish it would’ve been specified in the packaging. Let me know if you find out anything
If you Blink camera is on brick wall and open to elements is it worth putting a clear silicone bead around back of the rear plate???
I certainly would!
How do you get Motion Clip without paying? Or do you have to pay to get it?
I think you need Sync Module 2 and a memory stick in the USB port on the side.
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Ok, thank you. 😊
Where’s the video to see if your doorbell is compatible?
So you needed to put the batteries in even though it was wired?
you don't need the batteries if you connect it by wire
correction: sorry guys i just got one of these and apparently, you DO need the batteries still inside even when wiring this to your existing doorbell
Hi Todd! Thank you! You gave me the confidence to install a blink doorbell for my mom :)
Doing one for my mom today lol
@@kendtchileninjah5905same here haha
Thank you for the video, but with this connection do I still need to be using the batteries and replacing them too?
Yes. Wiring it like this just means that your existing doorbell will ring. However, the batteries will last longer.
What should the voltage be when it's powered?
Yeah my door bell isn't receiving power from my old set up. Transformer issues is what I'm having.
hi, my door bell is on the door not on the side, i dont know what to do, please help, ty
Do you keep the batteries in, with the wired connection? I connected mine with the wires from the old door bell, but without the batteries in the blink and the blink didn’t power up. So do the batteries need to be in the blink as well! 😊
Probably so, I have been using mine with just batteries since I bought it but I am exhausted with constant having to change the batteries. I’m talking like just about every other day. I am probably going to invest in a different doorbell camera for this reason.
Yes please answer. Over whelmed with having to keep changing the batteries. Getting ready to have it wired.
Hi,
If you connect to wired, wire give Power supply? Battery charging?
Did you get an answer for this?
No
Batteries are required. No charging.
Hi ,with this blink video ,when some one rings the bell do I hear the ring on my home chime ,I did install the same way but still I can not hear the ring only on my phone ,and with wire connectio do I still have to use the batteries? Thank you.
Yes!
either wire to either screw?
I am switching to Blink from another video doorbell. It had a device that I had to wire into my existing doorbell. When I hooked it up without that, the bell buzzed constantly as the video doorbell actually completed the circuit somewhat. Will I have that problem with the Blink?
I utilized my current doorbell wiring solely for its intended purpose as a doorbell, without connecting it to the internet, but it didn't function. Any insights into why it might not be working?
You have to log into the app and accept the wired conditions agreement first.
Nice picture of a transformer, shame you don't say what the voltage is! If I use a 1:1 transformer and run 240vAC and blow the thing off the door can I then sue you for damages?
Or how about spending 5 seconds to turn the breaker on and then test with the multi to see the voltage. Half a$$ install video on the most important part of hard wiring.
Is it secure? I see you just snapped it into place. Can someone just come and unsnap it to steal it?
if they try to register it via qr code they are caught, find another brand a lot of convoluted steps for this system im returning mine waste of time
@@willie9397if you have motion sensor enabled, by the time they use all their body weight to rip the two screws out of the wall, you’ll have a clear video of their face likely good enough to identify them in court.
Good advice!
You might want to specify the reason for things like a volt meter at the start in future. Just so you don't get lots of people acting like they are clever for not getting the real reason.
This video is excellent, but unfortunately the bell does not work at all after connecting the wires. Why do you think and what is the solution?
The cable connection is for the existing old doorbell to work, the Blink Doorbell must have batteries in it for it to work.
Just installed the door camera. I hear a constant buzzing in my house door bell. What did I do wrong? How do I fix this ?
Thank u my guy I watch the video while I set the ring up very easy instructions n talking threw 😅🎉
6:46, trim the bare wire to be SHORTER before screwing them on. You don't want so much bare wire that they can short out which is clearly left on here in error. The insulation should continue to just before the screw head is making contact with bare wire.
OK does it ring the bell inside the house. Which I didn't hear it.
This video has helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Did you keep the batteries in or it work with out batteries once you connected to the house power???
In a wired installation, the Blink Video Doorbell is connected to chime wiring that you already have in your home. When the Blink doorbell button is pressed, your powered chime rings. Note: Batteries are required to be installed into the doorbell even if you are using a wired connection.
6:28 wires part
Why does it still need batteries if I’m hardwired? You would think a 16 or 24 volt transformer would supply more paper than two AA batteries at 3 volts combined. Doesn’t make sense that I would have to keep paying for batteries if I have ample AC power.
I’m confused. What’s the point of wiring it if it still needs batteries?
The wires help connect to your existing in-house chime and provide additional power.
Cool video but my battery keeps dying I thought being wired would let the battery last is that not correct?
Wires are only to operate the existing door chime
Hey todd, does it support onvif?
so since it's wired it doesn't need batteries? or is the wiring just for the bell
You still need the batteries. Wired will prolong the batteries though vs no wire.
thank you for creating this video. it helped me get over my nervousness and installed it.
The only thing to add is that not everyone has a breaker switch for the doorbell. I didn't. so you can wear a glove and do it. door bells are only 10 v
Doorbells are up to 24v, which can result in an uncomfortable shock
Hi I installed the same way you did, but the chim inside the house doesn’t click with blink door bell? No sound comes from inside
I did exactly the same. Batteries installed and all wired to a 16V xformer that always worked w/ my old doorbell. Now the Blink chimes outside but doesn't inside. Yet when I short the 2 screws inside the Blink doorbell with a screwdirver my inside doorbell rings. Is there some configuration to tell it to use the inside bell, not the one in the Blink bell?
I answered my own question! To have the inside doorbell ring you need to wire the Blink button via a transformer. I used the one and its wires I already had. The Blink would ring but not via the inside bell. To fix that I foraged through the Settings in the Blink app and sure enough there's the option to have either or both bells ring. I enabled ringing on the inside of the house with my old bell, and having the Blink ring, too. Pretty cool.
Even if it's wired we still gonna need batteries ??
I have different plate
Me too. The wires connect directly to the doorbell, not the plate. Box has a 2022 date.
Whats the point in having it wired if it still needs batteries to work?
The cable connection is for the existing old doorbell to work, the Blink Doorbell must have batteries in it for it to work.
Got it for 29 this nov 2023. I think its a very fair price for ugly prices we see today
Wow, your voice is so unique and interesting!
Just joined the Blink family - Door Bell with Sync module 2 along with 1 back outdoor camera - It's was a no brainer to use the wired method - went ahead and bought a new doorbell Chime box for inside (built to use a 16V - 30VA transformer). This is a newer home - installed with a 16V -10VA transformer (in the attic) - others claimed issues with this 10VA transformer - thus I chose to only do this install once so I went with the 30VA. The new house is totally dominated with Alexa devices - so she will be joined in the circle as well.
The external power doesn't power the unit. It will only run on batteries.
Well then why would you bother hooking it up?
@@tropicaldaze23 Your old doorbell is connected to a chime that rings inside the house. It’s how you know someone pressed the doorbell.
You have to wire the Blink to your existing chime to make it ring when someone presses the Blink.
Otherwise you’ll have to connect it to an Alexa compatible device via Wi-Fi to tell you when someone’s ringing the bell.
@@tropicaldaze23the external power is only for activating legacy chimes.
We have the same original doorbell and color outside lol we may be in the same neighborhood 😂
Seem crazy you have to use battery with the wired installation, wish I had got a ring !
The wires are just so that your original door chime can ring.
The batteries run the camera, wiring is 4 doorbell!
It's low voltage anyways no need to disconnect
…and if you wanted to use the wall anchors???
Really need explanation of connecting to Blink app, also testing it.
Thanks a lot! The video looks very good, helps a lot!
Omg so easy thanks for my my dad
you didn't test it.
It already was flashing
😂😂
@@pransguy_01 that doesn't count
Thank youuu sooo much for this video! 💃🏽
my doorbell doesn’t ring inside but it’s wired, im tripping?🤔
Hi... Same to me.. Did you know why? Please tell me what did you do to fix it?
thank you for sharing.
Good video, minus the obnoxious voice
Pretty sure the wires are connected to a transformer which is usually DC (direct current) voltage
No ac not DC
Blink keeps going offline. It's frustrating because it says reset or reinstall.
I'm not doing that when it goes offline constantly.
Check your transformer. It may not be compatible.
Thank you.
My old doorbell is so low
very good
Nice video ....but I got a brick wall. Thnx anyway!
I wanted to see how this was done. Do we need to sit and watch you screwing the plate to the wall? Just start it and move on. Too much time spent.
Incomplete video!!!! do the chime work
Yeah his 😂voice sounds like revenge of the Nerds freaking annoying 😂😂😂🎉
This was so confusing
What's a baarx?
Thank you!
Do the batteries still need to be installed when wired?
That’s the question I have
Yes
No
The cable connection is for the existing old doorbell to work, the Blink Doorbell must have batteries in it for it to work.