Hardwiring your Video Doorbell

What do I need to hardwire my 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 Video Doorbell to an existing chime

  Diode required for digital chimes? Resistor required? Pro Power Kit (PPK)  required?

Compatible Doorbell Transformers 

Voltage must match chime voltage [most chimes are 16VAC]

Existing chime compatibility list
Ring Video Doorbell Yes No No 8/12/14/24VAC  Ring Video Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) No - set in app No No 8/12/14/24VAC   Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) 
Ring Video Doorbell 2 Yes No No 8/12/14/24VAC    Ring Video Doorbell 2
Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus
No - set in app No No 8/12/14/24VAC   Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus
Ring Video Doorbell 4 No - set in app No No 8/12/14/24VAC   

Ring Video Doorbell 4

 

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
No - set in app No No 8 to 24 VAC Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
Ring Video Doorbell Wired

When hardwired to your 8-24VAC 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.

Installation Instructions

Ring Video Doorbell Pro* No - set in app No Yes - PPKv2 16/24VAC  Ring Video Doorbell Pro 
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2* No - set in app No Yes - PPKv3* 16/24VAC  Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Ring Video Doorbell Elite No - set in app No No 8/12/16/24VAC 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 professional electrician.

Connecting your Video Doorbell directly to an AC transformer

  Resistor required? Pro Power Kit (PPK) required?
Ring Video Doorbell Yes No
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) No No
Ring Video Doorbell 2 Yes No
Ring Video Doorbell 3 / 3+ No No
Ring Video Doorbell 4 No No
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
No No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired No No
Ring Video Doorbell Pro Installation Instructions No Yes - PPKv2 only

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Installation Instructions

No No
Ring Video Doorbell Elite N/A - PoE N/A - PoE

 

Connecting your Video Doorbell directly to a Ring DC transformer

 

Plug-In Adapter (2nd Gen)

Purchase Plug-In Adapter here

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+ Yes No
Ring Video Doorbell 4 Yes No
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
Yes Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired Yes Yes

Ring Video Doorbell Pro

Installation Instructions

Yes Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 Yes Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Elite N/A - PoE N/A - PoE

 

Important: Ring Video Doorbells and DC power

DO NOT USE any DC power supply not made by or certified by Ring. Due to the additional safety features, Ring DC supplies are not compatible with doorbell chimes. They should only be used to directly power your Video Doorbell.

Newer Ring Video Doorbells come with DC power supplies instead of AC. These have been designed specifically for Ring Video Doorbells and have additional safety features not found in other DC supplies to ensure that you do not damage your Video Doorbell or power supply.

 

 

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