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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 |
No | No |
| Ring Video Doorbell Elite | N/A - PoE | N/A - PoE |
Connecting your Video Doorbell directly to a Ring DC transformer
| 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 |
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro |
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.
