Blink Video Doorbell WIRED Install and Setup!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- We will walk you through how to replace your old doorbell by adding your blink doorbell to your system as well as hardwire the doorbell to the existing wiring from the old doorbells existing line. Also we installed the corner, or wedge, so we get a better view of the door. This will allow the blink system to work, but also will have your old door bell ring as well.
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Straight to the point; direct, clear, and detailed instructions, no super corny unnecessary jokes, and best of all no aggravating music. 👍🏾 👍🏾
Thank you!
Attaching the doorbell to the mount is a little difficult but once it locks into place it seems extremely sturdy. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxHZwMa8CsRjYhf9s4W8w0Dwm47uytWOp I replaced my regular doorbell with this and hard wired it in, using my existing wires and mechanical chime. It works perfect so far and integrates perfectly with my blink camera system. It also works seamlessly with Alexa
Totally agree! Great knowing when packages arrive and who is at the door!
Good job man! I checked number of videos for Blink wired installation but no one was more clear and straight forward like you! Keep up the good work!
I just bought a blink doorbell for my new house. I'm definitely not an electrical person, so I stray away from all electrical work if at all possible, but you made it seem easy enough that I'm going to attempt it this weekend. Thank you for the tutorial!
It’s not to tough of a project, I’m confident you’ll be able to tackle it yourself!
Yeah, go for it! I did the next day, and it was definitely easy after watching this and knowing it can’t shock you)
Thanks for sharing this video, my mother just received a quote for $300 to install one.
Nice “click” sound effect at the end there!
You couldn’t even tell that was a sound effect lol 😂
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Thank you so much for your clear instructions. No one told me I needed to purchase a mount (separately) because I had attached my doorbell to an existing line. I have been trying for two weeks to figure out what I was doing wrong.
So glad you found this helpful and thank you for watching and supporting us!
Wait. So the mount isn't included???
@@TheCoolSpot I was looking for that in my box and I don't see it
@@blaxicandansa it is. I asked before I looked in mine 😅
One thing all the tutorials online seem to miss out is the door bell still requires 2 AA batteries even when it's hard wired. The battery will need to be changed every 2 months depending on use, unless you use a module. Seems pointless hardwiring it imo. It becomes unresponsive when the batteries need changing
Yes, I was disappointed when I myself found out that the hardwire did not replace the need for batteries, but I do like that it still makes the old doorbell chime sound when rung. As for the battery life, at the time of this reply, I have not yet needed to change the batteries and the system is never turned off. And trust me, with all those ulta deliveries it gets a lot of use lol.
Ok thank. This is the answer I was looking for. I was hoping I didn’t need to be changing batteries. Pointless
I thought hardwiring would eliminate the need for batteries... thanks for the info
What do you mean by "use a module"?
Does this require rechargeable batteries? What a PITA and extra expense, other manufacturers hard wired doesn’t need batteries
Very clear and informative information.. covered every point so well that anyone can take a chance to install this doorbell with a camera. Great job👍🏽
Thank you! Glad we could help!
Man thanks a bunch for this video, I'm about to hard wire mines, I hate reading instructions, I'd just rather watch a quick video and then knock it out lol.. Your video is exactly what I was looking for! Much Appreciated 🙌
So glad you found it helpful, can't wait to hear how your install goes!
@@BusyBeeLiving man it went like a breeze lol, I just did exactly what you did and I'm now up and rolling smoothly... Thanks Again & Happy Holidays 😁
That’s awesome! Happy holidays to you as well!
Does it matter which way around you install the existing chime wires to the doorbell? All the videos seem to imply it doesn't matter but just wanted to ensure.
@@mofaz3475 no it doesn't matter, it'll work either way👍
Thanks for getting to the point and not rambling as others do. Really appreciate this video. We already installed a floodlight version and a regular Camara. So far this really is the best and cheapest home security we found with good contrast.
Great to hear!
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Thanks for the info.
I've unboxed mine today and it's set up with my blink system. I just need to drill the holes and it's all good 👍
Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for watching.
Great video!! Straight to the point, everything is clear and you didn’t waste my time. Thank you!!
Glad you found it helpful!
I agree. You get straight to the point and not wasting any time.
Great video but my blink doorbell has only 2 parts. A plate to screw to the wall which you connect the 2 wires too and the front doorbell. Maybe blink have already changed the model type? I didn’t know which wire connected to which screw. Red or white wire. Left or right? Update - followed the steps on my phone and it's installed. The video quality from the doorbell is amazing! the sound too! Love it!
The corner plate is an add on that you can get to help with the camera angle. If you don’t need it just mount the plate you have in the same matter. As for the wires the can be placed on either screw and it won’t mess up your install. Thanks for watching and your support!
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you! 👍
Useful video, wish I could've seen the doorbell actually ring the in-home chime.
You can hear it in the background when I ring it. I wish I would have had the outside chime turnoff when I shot that but was still learning the ins and outs of the new system.
Thank you for making the installation of my Blink the easiest ever. I liked the way you explained each step straight to the point!! Thanks again!!!
Glad we could help!
Thanks,I will try to do mine from your video.
Go for it!
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks
This was great, but I really wanted to see how you installed the wires.
Without existing wires it’s going to be a tricky process running them through your walls and to a chime box as well as the electrical panel.
Could I have been smart enuf to verify these instructions, I'd have found them lacking. We've now a doorbell that's wired but not ringing the indoor chime or taking as good as or better pics/videos than Ring's. Nice guy with good intentions, and people skills and I'll come to his site again the next time I need help.
Hi!. When Ring doorbells are installed the power to the bell is disconnected by bypassing the original house bell circuit when the two wires are joined. Then having installed the Ring system, the old house bell box doesn't ring. I wonder if you looked at this and joined the relevant wires as they were originally, maybe the old bell would work again. With the Ring system a separate chime box is said to be required.The two different designs are different. :-)
Why would you not put the doorbell on the same system as your home?
I did it so the video would be easier to follow, but afterwards found it very beneficial, as I could disarm the house system when doing things like cutting the grass with one click of the button and still have the doorbell active.
Thank you so much! This really helped me!
Glad it helped!
I literally can’t get mine to connect an it’s compatible! Good video though!
Great video! Thank you!!!
Glad you liked it!
Very helpful. Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Thanks for sharing!
Wish there was more detail regarding the voltage
Doing this doesn't replace the need of using batteries, correct?
Thank you so much for your time!
Yes that is correct.
Red blinking light, doesn't operate chime. Tested chime, it works when touch wires directly. Maybe batteries low?
Very through video. Installing my doorbell today.
Thank you! Hope it went well
I think the batteries operate the camera and the wires only operate the inside doorbell. I have another brand doorbell and you cannot use a electronic door bell with it because it only operates mechanical doorbells due to the wires power coming from a transformer and my doorbell always has a buzz to it because the wires ate suppling power to run the doorbell button outside.
Yes, the blink doorbell also requires the power to be 16-24 VAC source. That's a bummer that yours makes a continuous buzzing sound, what brand is it?
Thank you, was very helpful
Glad it helped!
If you connect to the doorbell wires do you still need batteries?
Is there a reason you don't want it to be part of your home system?
It's nice to easily disable the outside cameras when I'm working on stuff so they are not constantly going off while keeping the doorbell system on.
Thank you so much! God bless you!
Thank you glad you liked it
Awesome, the little tips help a lot, thanks.
Happy to help!
Thank You!
Glad you found it helpful!
I know the camera on this item is wide angle but when I install the doorbell, what is the lowest height I could afford for the camera lens while still be able to see people's face?
Thanks for the help buddy
Glad too!
My only problem with Blink v Ring is that with the Blink...I run through batteries like crazy. Too many people walking by or driving by. They're always activating the cam.
With the Ring, once you wire it you're good. BUT, you need that subscription, unless you just want to use it for live viewing
Great video! Now, the wired system is to use the doorbell but without batteries you get no video correct?
That’s correct. The wiring will just allow the existing chime to work, but the system will not work without the batteries.
Does the power to doorbell need to be turned off when handling the door bell wires ?
According to the instructions, yes.
Do I need to keep the battery inserted even I choose to wired install?
Yes batteries are still required even if the system is wired
Thanks for the simple video without all the normal BS.
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
Awesome thanks should make this a breeze!!
Thanks! Hope your install went smooth!
Thank you you answered my questions
Glad you found this helpful!
Does it matter where the wire (by color) is placed on the Blink doorbell?
No, with doorbells either wire can be placed on either side
Great video,super easy install 💪
Glad you found it helpful!
That's great video, detailed and easy to follow. Do you to remove the battery if it's wired? Thanks
No the batteries are still required to run the doorbell
@@BusyBeeLiving The doorbell is run by the wires from the house ..... The question does it need batteries to run the camera and communication to the indoor unit?
Good video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Perfecto 👌 knocked it out in 10mins with this video!
Awesome!
Thank you !!
Glad we could help
the Blink doorbell does not chime in my house fron the old regualr doorbell?
Great video! Thank you so much! Am thinking of putting one on my mom's house, since I already have other Blink cameras there. How often do you replace the batteries?
The batteries have held up well. I believe I’ve never changed the batteries since installing this unit (possibly changed once). It’s continually running, but just recently the doorbell itself crashed and they needed to send me a new one out.
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks so much for the information. That is very good to know! 😊
Tal vez sepas que parlante puedo adaptar al timbre para que suena más ??buen día
debería funcionar con cualquier timbre de timbre existente o podría usar sus dispositivos alexa
Question: Why did you choose to set up a separate system and not include the doorbell with your other cameras? I just want to know the thought process. thanks.
Just to make it easier to follow for the video, but I will say it’s nice to have them separate so I can shut off the house cameras and still have the doorbell active will a simple click
@@BusyBeeLiving if you do two system setup, do you need two sync modules? Or can you still have just the one sync module from your pre existing camera system? Also, if running a separate system, do you have to pay for another subscription?
Does wiring it allow you to watch a live feed anytime? What is the purpose of the sync module?
The wiring is just for the existing doorbell chime to continue to work. The sync module allows for more features on the device.
Great tutorial, thanks.
Glad you found it helpful!
What if the tranformed isn't compatible?
Will the angled bracket work with the 3 hole plate? Mine came with the 3 hole plate but the holes are more spread out than my original doorbell so it's too big and I don't want to drill any new holes. The angled bracket looks like it has the slots to fit my doorbell so I'm thinking of trying it and returning it if it doesn't work.
Yes, in fact we just dropped a new video showing the install of the new design!
Can i see a live view 24/7 ? Or is it only within 60 seconds of when someone pressed the doorbell?
You can access the live view anytime through the blink app or asking your Alexa devices and it will also activate whenever someone rings the bell. Hope this answered your question, and thanks for watching!
@@BusyBeeLiving sorry for the questions. It seems as if i can only access it live the moment someone rings my bell. But it i would like to just check to see if anyones outside through the camera i can’t . How can i fix that ?
Never apologize for asking questions, this is what helps people solve the problems in the future, so thank you for asking! If you go into your blink app and go to the icon screen of the doorbell there is a little icon in the bottom left corner (shaped like a video recorder). Hit that and it will take you to the live feed of the camera.
@@BusyBeeLiving seems like i don’t have that camera icon
what do I do if I have 4 wires in my old doorbell - red, green, yellow, and black?
Great video! By chance any idea how to get this wedge and any other modules to install this doorbell? I'm lost when it comes to tech stuff.
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Thanks for the video. The link you included was to a wedge. Do you have the link to the corner mount that you used in the video. I can't find the plate that you attached the wires to.
That plate comes with the doorbell itself, but the new style that has come out is a little different. If you have that one, we do have a video showing the install of it (called the 3 hole plate)
I'm thinking of running a power cord with USB throught a wall splitting the wire run it throught the wall to the door bell outside plug in and boom will that work?
Not sure, I just have mine running on the battery and it’s life span seems to be pretty good.
If you're going to hardwire it to the main doorbell system, does it still require the batteries?
Yes but the battery will last longer.
Yes
I installed mine in the doorbell just rings continuous what did I do wrong
Only thing I can think of is either somehow your doorbell button may be stuck or the unit is faulty. First, check your existing setup to make sure that it falls in between 16-24 volts AC at 50 or 60HZ, 40VA max. I would take the doorbell of and pull the batteries to reset the unit. If this doesn't work I would contact the seller and see about getting a new unit.
Hi and thx. Is it possible to combine the wierd chime and Alexa echo dots Ringing at the same Time ?
Yes, mine rings the existing doorbell chime and my echo dots announce that someone is at the door.
So, until I get it and try I won't know if it will work with my existing chime lol. Its mechanical for sure. House built in 85 so not too old.
I would guess that you would be ok with that setup, let us know how it turns out!
Is that camera has motion sensor or just start recording. Only when someone press that button.!?
Yes it has a motion sensor feature or can just be activated when the doorbell is rung.
@@BusyBeeLiving thank you
Thanks man I appreciate you ☺️
Glad we could help
Super late to this , is that a mount for corner use ?? I need to know because I have a blink but not enough room to install
Yes, that is the angle mount that is used for offset corners. Link in the description.
Hi, should I download the Blink app first OR install the doorbell first>
Yes, I would download the app first and then you can add the camera to the system.
Hello, If I wired the camera, Should I leave the batteries inside the camera? If the answer is yes, why?
Yes, the batteries are still required so that the doorbell system has enough power to run. The old doorbell wiring is only allowing the blink to chime the old system bell.
I am not supposed to flip the electrical off?
What is the piece called the wires go in to I think I've misplaced that part so need to re order that part
Wired it, didn't get power, finally put batteries in, but now it only rings on the device and not on the indoor chime.
The chime wiring must be 16-24 VAC, so you might want to check yours and see what it is. I left the batteries in mine, and have been told that the batteries are still required even with it wired. Hope this was helpful.
If I wire it, does it still need the batteries? Or does it use the continuous power supply from the wires?
Batteries are still required even when the doorbell is hardwired. Although, they say that using the module and hardwiring it helps with battery life, but the hardwiring is mainly for the existing chime to work.
@@BusyBeeLiving I was wondering why it wasn't working when I took the batteries out after hardwiring it. I'm usually out of town for 6+ months at a time. Do you know how long the batteries last when its hardwired?
Question: does setting it up as a different device on a "new system" instead of the existing home system make it so it doesnt also send a notification to your phone or tablet when someone rings the bell? I was going to hardwire so my mechanical chime still rings, but was hoping it would ring the chime and also notify our phones.
It still will as long as you have that setup in the Alexa app. Having it on a separate system though allows you to turn off all the other cameras, say like when you are cutting the lawn, while keeping the doorbell active. Has been a huge benefit
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you for the video and reply. I was able to get this wired and set up for my parents in 20 minutes so they can still use their obnoxiously loud mechanical bell. I really appreciate the easy to follow video, well done 👍
Do I still need the to install the AA batteries in my Blink doorbell if is going to be wire?
Batteries are still required even if the device is wired in order for it to operate
Did you have to install batteries even though you wired it? I don't get why Blink states you need batteries even when wired. How long have the batteries lasted with it wired?
Yes the batteries are still required even if it is wired. The wiring is only to get the old chime to work. As for the battery life, I have still not changed these batteries as of the date of this post and this doorbell was installed Dec of 2021.
Is it possible to use it without a batteries?
No, the batteries are still needed.
Yeah I only have 2 pieces! I don’t have that plate. I got the white off of Amazon Feb 10 2022? I’m confused.
The corner wedge is sold separately, link in the description for it. You can just install the plate to the wall without the wedge as well.
I can't hear the doorbell ring inside my house. If you push the button, it makes the doorbell sound outside, but you cannot hear that inside. It's not hard wired, it battery operated. It gives the same notification as motion caught by the camera. I'm not liking it because I never know when someone is at my door. Any suggestions?
Only way to make it chine the old door bell ring is to hardwire it. If yours is not hardwire you can go into your Alexa settings and have your echo dot or shows notify you when someone is at the door.
@@BusyBeeLiving thank you for the help. I'll try that.
so wiring it power's the device also so no need for the batteries? or wired power's the batteries?
The wiring only makes the indoor chime work with the unit. Batteries are still required for the button to operate.
How do you connect straight to your Internet connection not WiFi? Is this possible?
No needs a WiFi connection
Hello sir,I don't have a doorbell fitted on my house can you wire the blink door bell without the batteries fitted .so if receives it's power from the transformer I have bought?Many thanks from the UK
Everything that I have seen shows that batteries are required to run the doorbell
@@BusyBeeLiving Hello thankyou for your reply.I found AIEVE battery eliminator on Amazon. Supplies 3v so no more batteries. Thought you might like to tell your supporters.Cheers from UK
mines doesn’t ring inside of house when pressing
How do I make the blue light around the burton to light up and stay on???
I was digging through the app and haven't found anything to set this. I'm currently looking into it and will get back with you.
@@BusyBeeLiving Ethan you so much... I wanted to ask you if do you know if is posible to hardwired??? I been hardwired different kind of devices but I never tried to do.it with this device.
my indoor chime is one that plugs into a plug I take it this won't work?
I am unfamiliar with that type of setup, so you'll have to check and see with the old system.
Do you have to have a sync module AND hardwire it to be able to see live view? Or can you do one or the other? I do not have it hardwired or a sync module, just AA batteries and i am unable to see live view on it . I'm not sure if you need both wired and a sync module to do live view
It does not need to be hardwired, but I do believe the sync module is needed for the live view. I already had the module from previous cameras.
I appreciate the video it really helped!
Glad we could help!
@@BusyBeeLiving We installed the doorbell and some cameras yesterday. do you find this system to be worth the service $?
after i assembled finish like this video but my new bell doesn't work,i didn't know why??
is there a part 2 because yu didnt show any video
Do you need to install the batteries if you're going to connect with wires?
Yes the batteries are still required to operate the doorbell
Hey guys, what’s the point of wiring when it still needs a battery?
It allows you to still be notified by the old doorbell chime.
Do you need the sync box if you are hard wiring?
From what I have been told, the doorbell will work on its own without the sync module.
Quote "Thank you for asking about our new Blink Video Doorbell! No, a Sync Module is not required. The Blink Video Doorbell can manage its own system, but when installed with a connected Sync Module, Doorbell battery life is improved and advanced features are available."
What Voltage is if connect wire source?
16-24 volts AC at 50 or 60HZ, 40VA max
Can you wire connect with the battery still inside?
Battery is required even if it is wired. The wiring is only so the old chime works.
QUESTION! I just ordered one for my mom. Why put the doorbell on its own SYSTEM? Sorry if this is a dumb question- I’m not super tech savvy.
I just did it so it would be less confusing for the filming, but I did find it very helpful. With it on its own system, I can easily turn off the house cameras with one button while keeping the doorbell active.
@@BusyBeeLiving Ok, makes sense. It’s annoying that Live View isn’t available “on demand” without the Sync Module ☹️ Just one more thing they force you to buy
Does polarity not matter or can I just put either wire on either lead?
That’s correct, they are interchangeable.