How does it wire into the existing system? Use existing 9-12 volt wiring from transformer direct to door device? null

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Traumanut · Accepted Answer

It wires in like any other doorbell. I would recommend charging it via USB cable provided prior to installation, that way you can setup the wifi access without fear of the battery not being charged enough.

Answered by Traumanut 8 years ago

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RJAN · Answer

Depending on what your current doorbell uses, they recommend A.C. Voltage 8 - 24 Volts. Most home doorbells either have their own transformer or double off the transformer on your furnace for the thermostat. One important thing.....if you have an mechanical doorbell (and still want it to ring) make sure to put in the supplied diode across the terminals on the Ring Doorbell. If not you can seriously damage the electronics in your Ring doorbell. In Tech terms the collapsing A.C. field from the striker coil solenoid in your mechanical doorbell can send a huge voltage spike back into your Ring Doorbell.

Answered by RJAN 8 years ago

davej · Answer

To correct the earlier response -- they include a special diode for use if you have a NON-MECHANICAL DC-Powered door chime. The unit wires right up to the old doorbell wires.

Dave · Answer

It connects to the existing doorbell wiring. No muss, no fuss.

Fred · Answer

Yeah! It's easy just use your existing wires. My house is a 1984 and I didn't have to change anything!

rays3000gt · Answer

Yes, just remove the old one and mount this one, or reroute the wires to a different location to get the best camera angle. Which is what I had to do.

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