A visitor pressing the button on a Video Doorbell Wired that's mounted on a home.

Installing your Video Doorbell Wired

Learn how to install your Video Doorbell Wired.

Check out our installation manuals

View the manual for Video Doorbell Wired with Plug-In Adapter. View the manual for Video Doorbell Wired with in-home chime and transformer.

Watch the video guide for installing Video Doorbell Wired


The installation hardware includes:

  • 1“ Mounting Screws (A)
  • Mounting Anchors (A)
  • 3/16“ Security Screws (B)
  • Jumper Cable (C)
Included hardware components: mounting screws, wall anchors, security screws and bypass cable.

Tools needed:

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Drill with 1/4“ (6 mm) drill bit (optional)


Step 1: Turn off power at the breaker

Illustration of a breaker box with a hand on one of the switches showing how to turn off the power.


Step 2: Check transformer compatibility

Verify compatibility prior to installation to avoid damaging your devices.

Learn more about compatible doorbell transformers.


Step 3: Install the jumper cable

If you have an in-home chime, follow our guide for installing your jumper cable in the chime.


Step 4: Uninstall your existing doorbell button

Remove your doorbell from the wall and disconnect the wires. Make sure they don’t fall back inside your wall so you can access them later.

A hand holding an existing doorbell and another hand loosening the screw to remove it.


Step 5: Remove the faceplate from the doorbell

Grasp the edges of the faceplate and push gently against the front of the doorbell to remove.

Two hands holding a Video Doorbell Pro face up and arrows pointing and thumbs pressing down, showing how to remove the faceplate.


Step 6: Prepare the mounting position

If your device will use a Wedge or Corner Kit (sold separately), install the kit before mounting the doorbell.

Installing on a wood surface

Drill and wall anchors are not needed.

Illustration of inserting screws to install on a wood surface.

Installing on a masonry surface

  1. Using the marked screw hole locations, drill pilot holes using a 1/4“ (6 mm) drill bit.
  2. Insert the included wall anchors.
Illustration of drilling the holes to mount on a masonry (concrete, brick, or stucco) surface.


Step 7: Connect the doorbell wires or Plug-In Adapter

Hardwiring to an in-home chime or transformer

On the back of your Ring doorbell, connect both wires to the terminal screws. Only connect one wire per screw. Tighten the terminal screws to secure the wires.

Illustration of internal power wires connected to Ring Doorbell terminal screws.

Connecting to a Plug-In Adapter

  1. Connect the adapter cables to the two terminal screws on the back of your Ring doorbell, then screw them into place.
    Illustration of internal power wires connected to Ring Doorbell terminal screws.
  2. Plug the adapter into a power outlet.
    Illustration showing a Ring branded power adapter being plugged into a wall outlet.
  3. Secure with cable clips.
    Illustration of Plug-In Adapter plugged into a wall with the cord running down the wall and over.

Step 8: Mount the doorbell

Mounting directly to a wall

Feed any excess wiring and wire nuts back into the wall, then secure your Ring doorbell to the wall using the included mounting screws from bag A.

Mounting to Corner or Wedge Kit

Feed any excess wiring and wire nuts back into the wall, then secure your Ring doorbell to the mount using the short screws provided with the Corner or Wedge Kit.

Mark mounting holes with pencil.


Step 9: Secure your Ring doorbell

Re-attach the faceplate, then use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the 3/16” Security Screws.

Warning markCAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the Video Doorbell Wired, you could damage the battery during installation or create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.

Diagram showing correct security screw to use vs incorrect mounting screw.


Step 10: Restore power at the breaker

It might take a moment for your Ring doorbell to power on. It will light up when it’s ready. Learn more about doorbell light patterns.

Illustration of a breaker box with a hand on one of the switches showing how to turn off the power.


Step 11: Use the Ring app to set up the doorbell

Once your doorbell is installed, follow the in-app instructions to set up your device.

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