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They promote neat and well-organised component layout, which is better for all-round safety and maintenance access This can be done by turning off the mains power switch, or by turning off the power coming into your home at your electric meter. In some cases, your doorbell transformer may integrated into your internal doorbell. In this configuration, mains power runs from your fusebox directly to the transformer in your doorbell. To replace this type of transformer, make sure that your main power switch is off, then install the Ring transformer in your fusebox. Next, connect mains power to its 240 volt inputs. After you've located your doorbell chime and turned off the power at the consumer unit, remove the cover from your chime and set it aside for now.You can connect an Alexa-enabled device, Ring Chime or Ring Chime Pro to your doorbell, if you'd still like an internal chime as well as notifications through your phone. The bypass cable has wire connectors for either end. On each connector, flip up the lever that corresponds to the open wire port. The Ring DIN Rail Transformer (2nd Generation) is designed specifically for Ring devices, and allows you to hardwire compatible Ring Video Doorbells to your mains circuit using existing doorbell wiring, for non-stop power and protection. The Ring app walks you through setting up and managing your Ring Video Doorbell. Search for “Ring” in one of the app stores below, or visit ring.com/app. Your Doorbell Pro 2 is designed to replace an existing doorbell button, and gets its power from the doorbell system. Ring your existing doorbell and listen for the chime. If it rings, you'll know your existing doorbell system is working. Follow the sound to find your chime and make a mental note of the location. We’ll return to your chime soon.

If your existing chime is powered directly with 230V and does not include a step down transformer to lower the voltage to 8 to 24 VAC then your system is not compatible with your Ring Video Doorbell Wired, and will need to be replaced with a Ring DIN Rail Transformer (2nd Generation) by a qualified electrician. You’ve now replaced your transformer and bypassed your existing doorbell. A successful bypass should look something like the image below. Now you’re ready to install your Ring Video Doorbell Pro!Retrofit Kit - Use if upgrading from the original Ring Video Doorbell, or as additional trim when upgrading from a conventional doorbell. Since you’ll be working with high-voltage electricity, first turn off the main power switch on your fusebox or consumer unit. Loop one doorbell wire around each of the screw terminals on the rear of your Video Doorbell Wired, then tighten the terminals to secure. 12. Screw in your Ring Video Doorbell using hardware in bag A Ring your existing doorbell and listen for the chime. If it rings, you'll know your existing doorbell system is working. Follow the sound to find your chime and make a mental note of the location.

Locate the output cables that are connected to your doorbell. These may be connected to the terminals marked ‘output’, ‘8-12 V AC’ or a similar low voltage. Disconnect these cables and put them to one side. CAUTION: If you use the wrong screws to secure the Video Doorbell Wired, you could damage the doorbell during installation, create a fire hazard and be seriously injured.Note: DO NOT USE any screw other than the included mounting screws when securing your Ring doorbell. Remove the 230 V high voltage line (brown) and neutral (blue) cables from the input terminals and place to one side, ensuring that these are not touching any other cables, metal or conductive surfaces. To bypass your existing chime, unscrew the wires from your existing chime. Then twist them together using the provided wire nut.

It’s worth noting that the naming conventions for DIN rail types and sizes might differ slightly from country to country. In the US, for example, you might be less likely to see the common UK name ‘top hat section’ used for standard 35mm DIN rails, and more likely to hear the same products referred to as TS35 rails. Here the transformer is at the bottom of the chime. You can see the markings which show mains voltage is connected at the bottom, and outputs 8V to the doorbell mechanism above. Your existing transformer can be found in your consumer unit, combined with your existing chime or mounted separately, and usually has a label saying 8V or 12 V AC. The photos below show how your transformer may look. CAUTION: You'll be working with electrical wires during the installation process. If you are uncomfortable or inexperienced with doing so, consult a qualified electrician. 3. Grab the included bypass cable Remove the wires that run through your doorbell’s solenoid (again, 0 and 3 in this example), and straighten the ends. Then, firmly insert the wires into the Bypass Mode holes on Pro Power Kit. It doesn’t matter which wire goes to each hole.For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the supported range (16 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 10VA to 40VA) or DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA) to power your Video Doorbell Pro or Pro 2.