Problems can arise however when a doorbell mechanism draws so much power that there s not enough left over to power your ring video doorbell pro.
Ring doorbell pro voltage.
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The ring doorbell pro requires a constant power supply with a voltage between 16v 24v and at least 30va of amperage.
The rechargeable battery that comes included with your ring video doorbell is designed to power your device without being connected to an external power source.
It will need to be recharged on a regular basis.
Your ring video doorbell pro is designed to draw power from the same 16 volt ac power transformer as your internal doorbell mechanism.
Problems can arise however when a doorbell mechanism draws so much power that there s not enough left over to power your ring video doorbell pro.
Ring video doorbell pro.
Some important facts for people planning on using this optional alternate configuration for their ring video doorbell.
Click here for an article on installing a ring video doorbell pro using the pro power cable.
In the ring app select your ring doorbell pro.
This article will tell you how to connect a ring doorbell directly to a low voltage 8 24v ac transformer.
Installation tools and screws.
Your ring video doorbell pro is designed to draw power from the same 16 volt ac power transformer as your internal doorbell mechanism.
Using a plug in adapter.
The ring video doorbell can only be connected to an ac transformer.
What this means is that to get enough power for your ring doorbell pro you might need.
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Wedge and corner kits.
This doesn t necessarily require an electrician but does require a diy attitude.
Then tap the gear shaped icon and set doorbell type to none.
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Hardwire to existing doorbell kit only.
Ring video doorbell pro.
For more information about battery life and recharging your ring video doorbell visit the charging guide.
Our smart home pros have found that in the midwest only about 20 of homes built before 1995 have enough voltage to supply a ring doorbell pro.
Rechargeable battery power or hardwire to existing doorbell kit.