Never miss a package again with our tips for installing both battery-powered and hardwired video doorbells.
To ease you through the process, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide for installing your Ring doorbell.
That feature is the power source.
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Hardwired vs. Hardwired Video Doorbell:A hardwired video doorbell utilizes the two wires from an existing hardwired doorbell.
It should read something like “16 to 24 volts.”
Before wiring, rewiring, or swapping components, alwaysturn off the powerat the electrical box.
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If you are unsure which breaker controls the circuit, turn off the main breaker or contact an electrician.
Some feature a power kit, which ties the two terminals together through a small power box.
To install these, look for the terminals labeled “FRONT” and “TRANS.”
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With the power turned off, slightly loosen these terminals, leaving the existing wires in place.
Slide the ends of the jumper or power box below the wires and tighten the terminals.
It doesn’t matterwhich wire goes where.
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Remove Existing Doorbell
Unscrew the existing doorbell from the exterior wall.
You might have to pop off a cover using a flatscrewdriver to dive into the screws.
On wood, simply screw the bracket using the provided screws.
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If mounting on brick, concrete, or stucco, use the included drill bit and anchors.
Ensure the bracket is level before screwing it in place.
It doesn’t matter which wire is on which terminal.
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Most manufacturers specify approximately 4 feet from the ground.
If mounting on brick, stucco, or concrete, use the included drill bit and anchors.
Set Up the Doorbell
Download the compatiblesmartphone appand set up the video doorbell.
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That said, if you lack confidence or your home has tricky wiring, call an electrician.
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