Finally found someone who explains EXACTLY how the stupid ring doorbell should be installed! Thank you sir!!!

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzread.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

Best video on how to hard-wire a Ring doorbell. This video answered all my questions. Thanks. You saved my day.

Much needed video to sort out what to be done when you connect it to be hardwired and connected to a doorbell.. thanks so much. The ring official content is so minimal, even the online videos don't really cover a standard setup that most would want... yours cleared all those "missing" information.

Thanks for sharing because I have no experience with DIY projects and didn't want to hire an electrician for an easy fix. You made the video easy to follow and explain with great details.

Hey Chris, Thanks for sharing this video. I hardwired my ring doorbell 4 days ago and it's working as it should. Five Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thank you Chris You took all the confusion out of the wiring up a doorbell! 🤗👋👌

FANTASTIC tutorial Chris, tons of info no wasted time....you're good at this!!!!!!!!!

I've had mine for a year and couldn't figure it out. Thanks for making this video and sharing it. I appreciate it have A good one 👍

It’s always hard to find videos that are so detailed. Thanks a bunch. This definitely helps!!

AGAIN - Such a clear and professional tutorial. I've been wanting to do this for the last 2 years, but keep watching half cocked tutorials. Thanks Chris :)

Thank you very much Chris I appreciate you more than I can tell you with simple words.

Have been looking for a good explanation for hours. This video is excellent. Thanks so much.

Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Great video just added a transformer with the resistor to my ring doorbell , could not have done this job without your video . Great job well done 👍

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

how is it working? I installed mine on the house with the doorbell and it charges perfect...

@paulcooper9034

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 Hi it's working fine 👍 remembered to solder the resistor as recommended and is charging ok. It takes a while to charge as expected but I pre charged the battery up to 80% before I connected the transformer , many thanks for your help .

Great video, it will work even for my zmodo greet pro, they asked for a transformer 16v-36v, and a resistor 10ohm/20vatios, I got a transform 24.8v, tomorrow I will look for the resistor, and I will use your wiring setup, thanks again.

Thank you, the only damn video in the world that explains w a frickin transformer, ppl just assume everyone has an old doorbell on their stupid ass houses thank youuuu

Thank you for uploading this video, I would never have figured this out by myself.....what a stupidly complicated process, and this process isn't even mentioned in the manual, the manual just briefly mentions "8-24 VAC" under the section that talks about "Wiring it to an existing doorbell"...that's definitely something they could have elaborated a bit more on from Rings side. Again thanks for the video tutorial

This is super helpful! Our new (140yr old) home has no doorbell, so I’m gonna setup a Simplisafe video doorbell. Cheers Doc

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

let me know how it works out.. make a video

Dude love your video Very informative couldn’t have said it any better

Thanks for the great video. I was confused with whether to fit the diode using their vague instructions. Thanks.

Best tutorial I've seen! Thank you so much!

Bro your the best really i appreciate how you explain everything in details thanks lots

Solid video, hopefully this is the only resource I need to do the install

...and thanks for the easy to follow video by the way Sir I really appreciate it!!

I (and RING) can not THANK YOU enough! - I was ready to box up these doorbells up and send them back - until I discovered your video - while RING claims that the battery lasts 6 -to-12 months on one charge - the truth is - you are lucky to get 2 weeks before needing to re-charge them - the screwing & unscrewing of the doorbell to re-charge the batteries - got real tiring - real fast - it seemed like the units spent more time 'charging' then they did 'preforming' - in short - they NEED TO BE HARDWIRED - your INFORMATIVE VIDEO - simply and clearly explained EXACTLY what to do - and now - both my units are successfully HARDWIRED and preforming as ADVERTISED!

Outstanding video!

I don't know how you did it. That is to get these basic concepts through my thick head but dang it, something clicked. Finally, after watching your video, my Ring finally works hardwired. You don't know how long I've tussled with this issue. (Side note, this video has been up about as long as I've had Ring but never saw it until now.) Anyway, thank you for the extra effort it took to put this video together. Be well Chris.

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

so you’ve been taking it off and charging it this whole time?😳😳😳😳😳😳

@MrVeeBlog

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 YES!! I would take it down usually on days I'm home and charge it. Granted the battery does last a couple months but you are never ready when those low battery alerts come on. I even bought a new transformer to replace the one I had. It's still in the box as I didn't need it. I just have to say thank you again.

Great video! I like this! 👍👍

Worked like a charm! Thanks for posting this very useful video.

Thank you for the video, this was extremely helpful in troubleshooting why my ring wasn't charging. I called ring and they are sending me the resistor for free. I was able to replace the transformer so I think I'll add the resister close to the transformer.

Great Video! Most informative, thank you

Awesome video Brother.. Thank You

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Love it

So if I have a mechanical chime/existing doorbell I don't need a resistor right?

Thank you very much, for this detailed video. I was able to replicate the method, by using a plug in transformer.

@vivzbravo

2 жыл бұрын

Can you share more details. My ring door bell battery is dying soon.

Thank you for a clear understanding of the instructions "Ring" neglected to include. Is the required voltage via the hardwired contacts different from the usb charger voltage? Would a hardwired usb charger work? Thank you

@sfuchs

3 жыл бұрын

Very good question, I'd like to know this too. Chris pls answer here.

thank you for this video .It really helped clear a lot of doubts although I would appreciate if you help with this problem . I have a mechanical bell which does not require a transformer..it can be wired directly to a 240V line and it works (just how it is designed to function normally). In this scenario how would it best to hardwire a RIng Doorbell 2 ? Also do i need to add a resistor between the transformer and the ring in this case? thanks again

@shaneweidle8804

3 жыл бұрын

I this scenario, your existing doorbell has a built-in transformer, if you remove the doorbell button and test the voltage, you should have 16 to 24 volts then you can hardwire the ring to it.

Hi Chris. Nice video. Just need more clarity. I Have ring doorbell 2 which I want to hardwire with my existing doorbell. I am getting 220v at the point where visitors press the doorbell button. So how do I connect this 220v two wires at the back of the ring doorbell2 using transformer and resistor? Although I understand but i want to be sure about what I am doing as don't want to spoil my ring doorbell. thank you in advance.

Great job! Very informative and thorough.

Good video, I would charge the battery first with the micro-usb cable . It would be a lot faster.

Great video! I measured the voltage at my current bell button as 18V. Should I be OK from an amperage standpoint? Also, there is an unused green wire at my current button. Does that get used by Ring?

My instructions say use a diode when you have a “digital” doorbell ( plays synthesized chime ) - not electric doorbell. I did learn about charging & transformer

Very good!!

Thank you for the video was very helpful. I have bought a Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Generation and I am having issues installing it. We want it hardwired but we have no wires on our existing doorbell which is wireless battery operated. I just wanted to know what is the difference between an adapter and a transformer and wether I can use a adapter instead. Also I was told that I will need a ring chimer. Can you pls advice me on what type of ring chimer I will need to connect to the video doorbell. Will appreciate very much if you can help me here. Thanks.

Very nice video ,thanks

Do you need the resistor if you're not using a door chime, but connecting the power straight from the transformer?

Could you please share the specs of the diode you used? Thank you!

excelent video chris craft, wow, do you safe my life, thanks. from San Josè Costa Rica.

Hello Chris, I liked your video presentation very much. Very well explained. I have a question to ask. I have ana 20 year old M&S Intercom system with a doorbell. I have to install a Ring Doorbell and I have not selected the model because I don't know which model will work with my existing Intercom system. I want to keep my existing Chime as we like it. Can you please help me out? Thanks

Got the doorbell 2... Found out my old set up was wireless battery powered... Took me a while to find a transformer... Bought everything but the resistor... Just ordered the resistor today... This is becoming more of a project than expected trying to figure out where I can wire and mount the transformer safely without this turning into a huge project on a home that's old and has been remodeled multiple times.

@jamescc2010

2 жыл бұрын

Cannot find our transformer in kid's condo, it is not in the chime box neither. Currently there is no power to the Ring doorbell outside.

@seanbouker

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamescc2010 I gave up and just just the battery pack

If you would have wired the transformer in 24v setup would that charge the battery faster?

The level is supposed to level out your doorbell even your not installing on brick or stucco

@TheBubbleKing

4 жыл бұрын

So post? 😂

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBubbleKing wow.. i did not catch that.. thanks.. poor albert

@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBubbleKing I fixed it sorry it was auto correct

Sorry to bother you, but I'm planning to change my existing doorbell to a Ring. Obviously, this will be connected 24/7. In this case, do I need to install the transformer and the resistor? And How do I know if there was already one connected to the old doorbell? Great video btw

I have an Edwards transformer 592 and I see only a red and a greenish white wire probably by old home owner. Red is connected to middle and the greenish white to the right corner and I am assuming it might be 16V 10VA right now. Ring doorbell recommends 16V to 24 V but doesn’t mention VA. To be safe can I hook the middle red wire to left most corner to get 24V 20VA? Please note the marking on 8V/16V/10VA is faded but I can see it’s a 592 and also 24V and 20VA with arrows at the bottom. Also, the transformer is connected to the circuit breaker box. Please confirm?

So i got a 16vac transformer with that resistor for my old ring battery video doorbell 2. I was thinking to upgrade to the Ring doorbell pro that’s only hardwire. You think I’d be able to run it with that resistor since my transformer is sealed in my ceiling and i cant get to it

Great video man!! You Skip the camera part! Which is what really wanted to see.

If I would have read the instructions about the resistor or ran into your video I wouldn’t have burn up my doorbell video. 😂

So I have the old plunger style doorbell in my hallway that has a transformer already hooked up to it. Can I use that style doorbell with the ring camera and get the plunger style doorbell to ring and the ring camera button is pushed and get the ring camera to charge or can you only use a digital doorbell with the ring camera??? Thanks for the awesome video and the help. You’re amazing!!!

Sorry I don't know nothing about doorbell cameras so I have a question. I would like the wired camera so can I buy the one that says wifi and wired it or I have to buy the one that's say wiring required? Because the first one is cheaper but I don't know if it will work. Thanks

hi can i use 24volts adapter?

Do you still need to take the battery out to charge it. On internet is written that yes this still must be done. Not sure which version of doorbell

hi how do you install a second ring. do you double the wire from one ring to the other and to the second ring do you do rear .

so to sum it up . use a resister if you are not using a chime, and use a diaon if you are using a chime. Hook up the transformer close to button, if not use heaver wire. ?

Very helpful, I just wonder what, if anything, you have to do differently if you have 220-240v power, as is the case where I am. I tried just replacing an existing doorbell with the Ring Doorbell 2 connected to the same wiring and it burned out the doorbell. Maybe just be sure the transformer can step down from 220 to 16VAC? Can't find squat in the Ring instructions or website.

I still cannot find the transformer in my kid's condo at the location of chime box which is missing a transformer. Currently there is no power to the Ring Doorbell wires outside. I am thinking of simply connect a new transformer at the chime outlet box, might have to remove the box first and look behind for power source, as I can only see small wires pigtailed together. btw did you try to charge the batter first using the orange charging cable for 8 hours first? Strangely I looked water heater room, closets, washer/dryer area, an so far cannot find the transformer in the condo. There is no HVAC, only old wall heater. Maybe in in the attic?

great video good job chris. Can I run 2 doorbell on a single transformer? I Don’t have existing doorbell. planing to run wire straight from transformer to both ringdoorbell 2.

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, but they might not charge very good.. make sure you use the resistor

@gilmer4eaglesbrah

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 hi Chris, would it change the ring door bell better with a Resistor? Cause I replaced mine with a 30va and I don't think is changing it. The app says it's hardwired but can't tell the difference with this new transformer.

The ring doorbell comes with diode

I have the ring doorbell pro 2 which is hardwired no need for charging, now my question is: do I still need to have a resistor in place?

can you help me. So I do not need to use the chime box and I can directly wire to the 24 volt transformer

We need to see the chevelle man. gloss black will look fkn mean I'm in Melbourne and waiting....

So you do not need the diode with the wire wound resister? I have a first gen ring doorbell

Do I still need a resistor with a plug in transformer?

Werkt dit ook met de nieuwste RING doorbells 3 ect?

Thx Chris. I have the Ring Doorbell 2. I plan on hardwiring it to my existing doorbell (manual). I plan on using the same Hampton Bay transformer yo used. I wouldn't need the resistor as I'm going through the doorbell and not directly to the transformer. Is that correct? I also plan on wiring to the two outside screws on the transformer, correct? Thx!!

How does it charge when that looks like an open circuit through the chime?

The Ring Wired, Ring Pro, and Ring Pro 2 are better choices for use when you have available 24V power. The work with an existing chime, or you can use the Ring Chime without wiring. Just saying, for new installs the wired versions may be easier.

@kamsiu7342

Жыл бұрын

They all can use 8v to 40v

Is this the same as doing a RING PRO?

Ring doorbell can take voltages up to(ring doorbell with battery power only) takes 8v-24v ring pro take 16v to 24v wired takes 10v to 24v

Hello not sure if you still check the message but does this work with ADT doorbell camera? Please let me know

Just installed RING2 a week ago. No existing bell. Wifi chime, New wire down to basement , installed transformer. Didnt use a resistor . That said, the re charging was having troubles. Found out about the resistor wired it up and now not switching over from battery to hard wire on the app. RIING sending new device. Gonna wire new device with the power off with the resistor in place, then flip the breaker in the on position. Hopefully this will now work correctly.

@michaelleddy3701

4 жыл бұрын

Also LIKED and SUBSCRIBED

Sir, I have wiring situation. My transformer has 2 white and 2 black wires (on the 16 volts side) connected to it. The white one’s are connected to one terminal together and black one’s are connected to second terminal together. Then I have 1 red and 1 white at the door bell button and i have 2 white wires and 2 red wires at the chime. Can u tell me how the wires are to be hooked up to the chime? Thanks

I have a ring 3, do I need a diode for it and if so, what kind?

Great tutorial, just what I was looking for! Would a 50w 30 ohm resistor work? They don't have a 25 ohm at my shop. Thanks!

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

it charges slow with 25ohm.. just try it

@mt150313

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 what is the difference between the resistor hard wire vs. The electronic hard wire, i got confuse in that part can you explain it, thank man great video and the advice.

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

@@mt150313 no resistor uses a door bell

@mt150313

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 i forgot to mention im installing a ring camera doorbell that's why i was asking if i nerd a resistor for the ring doorbell or an electric hard wire device.

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

@@mt150313 do you have an EXISTING door bell on the home? if NO.. you need the resistor or you will burn up the ring.. i have a doorbell and wired it with NO resistor.. it has been on my house since the video.. battery 97%

Great video, question, I do not want to add the door bell...just transformer and resister, what happens when Ring Door Bell is fully charged? will this set up overcharge batteries and cause damage to them?

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

it will never fully charge. it will stay around 90% depending on camera traffic.. its like a trickle charge..

@tdbass2968

3 жыл бұрын

Similar to a cellphone this has charge protection circuitry built in that monitors the battery voltage and will stop the charging current once the battery is at full voltage.

Thank you so so much for posting this video. I have a new ring doorbell that I want to hardwire and I have no existing doorbell and I so wanted to know how to do this. I had no idea it entailed transformers and diodes, and possibly soldering????

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

they sell one you can plug into the wall but looks ugly

@elizabethgrosse3411

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 I like doing electrical work around the house, so I wouldn't get the plug-in one anyway. But your video is excellent. I learned so much!

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

keep in mind I have the original ring.. the newer ones require a transformer with a higher output and possibly a different resistor

What is the value on the diode?

Thank you for the video. I have a question about the resistor. My resistor got really hot. Hot to where I cannot touch it. Is this normal? I got a refurbished ring 2.

@chriscraft77022

5 жыл бұрын

how much voltage are you running to it? Mine does not get hot with 16V

@Edward-gt4mi

5 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 Hi, It was the Ring 2. I ordered a new (refurbished) one and everything is fine now. Resistor is cool to the touch. Thanks again for the video. Your instructions were perfect!

I am planning to install a Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 using a transformer because I don't have an existing wired doorbell. I didn't know you need a resistor for this setup, so thank you for that info. My question, to which I haven't found any answer anywhere and nobody seems to talk about, is is it OK to install the transformer INSIDE a wall (like attached to a light switch electrical box) or is that a fire hazard and the transformer needs to be outside of an enclosed wall?

@chriscraft77022

2 жыл бұрын

I did not install a pro2 you need to find out how yours is hard wired. They are not the same

@ustaarthur

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 OK the wiring might be a little different and possibly maybe you don't need a resistor for the Pro 2. But what about my main question, can you place the transformer inside an enclosed wall?

@chriscraft77022

2 жыл бұрын

no, you need a different voltage output.. I dont put them in walls.. you don’t want it in insulation

@ustaarthur

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriscraft77022 The idea of putting it inside the wall somewhere behind the doorbell was to hide it and not have anything showing, otherwise you might as ell use a wall adapter plug. If I could wire it to an attic or basement, I could, but I was trying to stay in my front door area. So if it's not a good idea to put it in an enclosed wall, then where can you place it at your front door, like inside a special box on top of your door?

@chriscraft77022

2 жыл бұрын

mine is in the attic about 10 feet from the front door

Very good tutorial, kept it real simple,for a old fart like myself 😂👍👍

Hi Chris, great videos I am running same components ring, Hunter door chime and transformer. It’s wired for 16volts I gave 19 out of the transformer. It worked fine for several years, just had a HVAC system installed now whenever I hook up door chime it won’t stop chiming until you physically disconnect? I checked the wiring at the transformer and it seems correct. Should I have 19 volts at the door chime? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

@chriscraft77022

11 ай бұрын

try turning the breaker off that powers the transformer for a few minutes.. that’s all I can think of

@u03862

11 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, thank you! I went to the ring doorbell no voltage, so I went back up in the attic rechecked voltage at the transformer it was good. At that point I knew I had an issue in the run going to ring doorbell. I started tugging on the wire to the doorbell and I heard the doorbell stop chiming. Then I discovered my ring has voltage again. So I will run a new wire to it. Your videos helped through the process. Thought I would post this if it helps someone someday. Thank you!

Thanks for a super informative video. Would all this be the same for a mechanical doorbell? My first Gen. Ring video doorbell isn't triggering my mechanical doorbell but there's no transformer installed... I'm guessing I need a transformer just like this one, don't I?

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

yes, but the voltage requirement might be different and don’t use a diode

Where do I get a diod? & whT size do I need

the install kit comes with a resistor but only used if you are using a "digital" style door bell. If you are using a Mechanical door bell like with a solenoid then you will not use it. Though you are talking about hard wiring it.

Excellent video, very detailed and I appreciate the time you spent making it. I am confused by a couple of comments, electricity is one thing I don't know a lot about. At approximately 5:30 you made a comment that a resistor must be used in this set up, then at approximately 9:50 you said never use a resistor when hard wiring a Ring doorbell. Forgive me, I know I didn't catch something but these seem to be conflicting statements, would you please clarify? Thank you

@chriscraft77022

3 жыл бұрын

2 different set ups

@allbayfishing9456

Жыл бұрын

By different setup, he means with the actual sound or chime and without the sound/chime

If adding a second ring doorbell in the back do you need a second knockdown transformer. Cans it use a different sound on digital door chime.

@chriscraft77022

4 жыл бұрын

no try it on 24v first

The doorbell transformer does not have a resistor, and it generates heat and buzzes during operation. Is it normal? Do I need to install a resistor?

Great video, question? If I'm not using no chimes in the house, do I still need to install a resistor or diode? Ty

@vansalai5850

4 жыл бұрын

I have exactly same question as well

@thugnasty75

4 жыл бұрын

@@vansalai5850 hey van, so to answer the question if you are not using a chime all you have to do is just use the transformer..I just hardwired 2 of my doorbells , all is well. I also reached out to ring to get confirmation. Hope this helps.

@vansalai5850

4 жыл бұрын

thugnasty75 Thanks

@pauljackson6593

3 жыл бұрын

thugnasty75 I phoned Ring they told me if I’m not using a chime. I need to use a resistor next to the transformer

I cant get mine to ring the house doorbell. I did everything you said and everything is showing hardwired and all but it rings the inside doorbell once and then never again until I disconnect it and connect it again can you help if you are still attached to this channel please??