What do I need to hardwire my Ring Video Doorbell?
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect power to the installation area at your circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Always use caution when handling electrical wiring.
Installation by a qualified electrician may be required in your area. Refer to your local laws and building codes before performing electrical work; permits plus professional installation may be required by law.
For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the ranges specified below or compatible Ring accessories to power your device.
For connecting to an existing doorbell system:
- Ring battery doorbells and Ring Video Doorbell Elite: Hardwired transformer (8 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 5VA to 40VA)
- Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Hardwired transformer (8 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 8VA to 40VA)
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Pro 2: Hardwired transformer (16 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 10VA to 40VA)
Ring accessories are sold separately and may include:
- DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA)
- Plug-In Adapter (24Vdc, 500mA)
- Solar Charger (5.2Vdc, 100mA or 109mA)
- Solar Panel (5Vdc, 380mA/480mA/800mA)
Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.
Compatible accessories
If you're not sure which Ring Video Doorbell you have, you can find out in the Ring app.
Connecting your Ring Video Doorbell to an existing chime
| Diode required for digital chimes? | Resistor required? | Pro Power Kit required? |
Compatible power supplies for chimes** **AC only |
Existing chime compatibility list | |
| Ring Video Doorbell | Yes | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell |
| Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) | No - set in app | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) |
| Ring Video Doorbell 2 | Yes | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell 2 |
| Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus |
No - set in app | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus |
| Ring Video Doorbell 4 | No - set in app | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell 4 |
| Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus |
No - set in app | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus |
| Ring Video Doorbell Wired | When hardwired to your 8 to 24 VAC system, your existing doorbell chime must be bypassed and will no longer sound. Use a Ring Chime or Alexa-enabled speaker if you wish to hear a chime. | ||||
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro | No - set in app | No | Yes - PPKv2* | 16 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell Pro |
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 | No - set in app | No | Yes - PPKv3* | 16 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 |
| Ring Video Doorbell Elite | No - set in app | No | No | 8 to 24 VAC | Ring Video Doorbell Elite |
* With Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, retaining your existing chime requires a more advanced installation process than with our other Video Doorbells. You may need to consult a qualified electrician.
Connecting your Ring Video Doorbell directly to an AC transformer
| Resistor required? | Pro Power Kit required? | |
| Ring Video Doorbell | Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) | No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 2 | Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus |
No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 4 | No | No |
| Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus |
No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell Wired | No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro | No | Yes - PPKv2 only |
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 | No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell Elite | N/A - PoE | N/A - PoE |
Connecting your Ring Video Doorbell directly to a Ring DC transformer
| Plug-In Adapter (2nd Gen) | Hardwired DIN Rail Transformer (2nd Gen) | |
| Ring Video Doorbell | Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) | Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 2 | Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus |
Yes | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell 4 | Yes | No |
| Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus |
Yes | Yes |
| Ring Video Doorbell Wired | Yes | Yes |
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro | Yes | Yes |
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Ring Video Doorbell Elite | N/A - PoE | N/A - PoE |
Product-specific instructions
Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Click here to learn how to install your Video Doorbell Wired
Ring Video Doorbell Pro
Click here to learn how to install your Video Doorbell Pro with a transformer
Click here to learn how to install your Video Doorbell Pro with a Plug-In Adapter
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Click here to learn how to install your Video Doorbell Pro 2
General information
More information on Plug-In Adapter (2nd Gen)
