Installing A Ring Pro 2 Doorbell (wired)

ML420cdi

Hi, just bought a Ring Pro 2, can I just wire it to the existing doorbell wires?

It did come with a Ring https://en-uk.ring.com/collections/accessories/products/video-doorbell-plug-in-adapter-gen-2 adapter which apparently plugs into the mains, but just wondered if I can use the existing wires?

Thanks!

DullGreyGuy

Depends on the transformer of your old setup and the power needs of your bell

grumbler

Is it just a camera with a button or a chime as well?

First, your existing doorbell is, most likely, AC, not DC.

Second, the 'existing wires' are for a button (= switch), not for a doorbell. The doorbell is inside the house.

Yes, you can possibly use the existing wires but only after serious changes to the doorbell circuit that include powering it from a 24V DC power supply. For this you need good understanding of what you are doing, but, as you are asking this question, I think it's not the case.

ukbill69

I wouldn't trust old wires, run new wires and use some of this to hide cable https://www.toolstation.com/mini-trunking-3m/p55828

ML420cdi

Hmmm yes its a new build doorbell, the Ring Pro 2 needs I have just read

Hardwire with DIN Rail Transformer 2nd Gen (24V DC, 0.42A, 10W), or existing doorbell system (16-24V AC, 10-40 VA, 50/60Hz).

Existing doorbell looks like



Would have thought the existing doorbell will have had its voltage reduced in order to do a simple ring?...I thought it would be a case of using the existing wire for the doorbell but it seems there is a lot more to it now.

grumbler

You can

1. Isolate the doorbell from mains with the main switch in the CU
   
2. disconnect the existing chime from mains
   
3. terminate mains wires
4. switch the mains in the CU back
   
5. remove the chime on the wall and the push button on the door
6. use the existing wires (e.g. white+blue twisted and white+brown twisted judging by your photo) going from the chime to the button for powering your new 'doorbell' from a 24V DC power supply (polarity +/- is essential!).
   

Your new doorbell has to work then, but I'm not sure how it rings without the optional chime

As simple as that.

Not really....

ML420cdi

Thanks Grumbler...

Actually just bought

https://en-uk.ring.com/collections/accessories/products/din-rail-transformer-gen-2

and 

https://en-uk.ring.com/collections/accessories/products/enclosure-din-rail-transformer

Hopefully that will work with existing wiring...will get an electrician in and that should sort it.

grumbler

Yes, this will work.

Cornucopia

The "wired" variants of Ring doorbells are intended to be installed in place of an existing bell button, using the existing wiring and the original transformer.   However, in order to do that requires some basic electrical knowledge, and having done it, I don't think it's necessarily a job for a complete DIY electrics novice.

It chimes using other devices (if there isn't an optional chime installed).  e.g. Echoes, Phone(s) and Fire Sticks. 

ML420cdi

Thanks, am guessing the need for a different transformer is due to the current one not providing enough power for the new unit?

The Ring Pro 2 needs:
or existing doorbell system (16-24V AC, 10-40 VA, 50/60Hz).

So am guessing the current unit does not provide that?

grumbler

Cornucopia said:

The "wired" variants of Ring doorbells are intended to be installed in place of an existing bell button, using the existing wiring and the original transformer. 

Well, my 'original' transformer is 12V (8V+4V) and AC, not 24V DC. And the OP's 'wired' Ring doorbell came with a plug-in adapter for a reason.

Your "using the existing wiring and the original transformer" is an overestimation.