- Whether you're replacing your old traditional doorbell
or upgrading to a new doorbell camera,
hardwiring a Ring Doorbell
can feel a little intimidating at first.
In the box you'll find screws, wires, anchors,
and all kinds of things that might not make sense initially,
but don't worry, we've gotcha.
In this video we're upgrading an original Ring Doorbell
to a Ring Doorbell Pro 2.
The good news is that the instructions are pretty universal
between most wired Ring cameras.
Start by unpacking the box
to make sure you have everything you need.
In our Ring Pro 2 kit, we had the doorbell itself,
a Power Pro kit, wire extenders, a quick start guide,
and several bags of screws and wall anchors.
Make sure everything's accounted for and get started.
We're not SafeWise for nothing.
Before you handle any wiring for a project like this,
be sure to cut the breaker to the area where you're working.
This allows you to work without the risk of electrocution.
If you aren't sure which breaker goes to your doorbell,
you can go ahead and cut all the power off to your home.
This is a temporary step,
so you won't be without electricity for long.
The Power Pro kit connects to the doorbell chime
inside your home and ensures your video doorbell
continues to get juice.
We weren't able to get this step on film
in our own installation,
so here's how it's done directly from Ring itself.
- [Narrator] Look for two wires on your internal doorbell.
If there are more than two, look for a wire
labeled front and one labeled transformer.
Loosen the front and transformer screws
using the provided screwdriver,
making sure not to detach any connected wires.
Then slide the two wire connectors
from the Pro Power kit under the two screws
and re tighten them.
It doesn't matter which wire you connect to each,
as long as both terminals are connected.
Finally, mount the Pro Power kit inside or alongside
your internal doorbell,
using the provided foam adhesive if necessary.
- There are some compatibility issues
you'll want to check before doing this too.
You'll need a transformer
with an output of at least 16 volts 30VA and 50/60 Hertz.
We've dropped a list in the description
of compatible doorbell chimes from Ring,
along with other resources for this step.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Remove your current doorbell
so you can install a new one.
Traditional doorbells usually have two simple screws
securing them to your home.
But if you're upgrading from a Ring Doorbell to a new one
like we did, you'll also have to remove the screws
securing the face plate at the bottom.
Then move on to the screws on the sides
holding your doorbell to the wall.
You should be left with exposed wires like these.
Like many video doorbells,
Ring attaches to a back plate
that's secured to the wall.
Depending on the type of surface you're working with,
this process might be a little different.
If you're drilling into brick, stucco, or concrete,
use the wall anchors in the Ring kit
to keep those screws securely in place.
You'll also need a one fourth inch masonry drill bit
for those tough surfaces.
But if you're working with wood or softer materials,
those anchors aren't really as necessary.
The good news is whatever surface you've got,
the overall process is the same.
Mark the holes in the back plate for the screws
to go into, then drill the holes into the wall.
Feed the wires through the back plate
and then screw the back plate into place.
Once the back plate is securely fastened to the wall
with those wires exposed,
you can physically connect your doorbell.
If the wires are long enough and stripped at the end,
you can attach them directly onto your doorbell.
Ring also includes wire extenders that you can add
for a little extra reach.
Attaching the wire extenders to the wires
is pretty simple too.
Pair your wires together.
Put the wire nut on top of them both and twist.
For our installation,
we already had those wire extenders hooked up
and ready to go.
The next step is the same for both.
Secure the wire extenders or wires in place
with the screws on the back of the doorbell cameras.
They'll need to make contact with the metal and hold tight,
so be sure everything feels snug
before moving to the next step.
Looks like this guy had too much coffee, 'cause it's wired.
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Now that the doorbell is connected to your home's wiring,
it's time to secure it to the wall
and get it up and running.
With the Doorbell Pro 2, we use the angled face plate
so the camera looks right, towards the door.
This is optional and works for different home setups,
but the process will be similar for most cameras.
Screw the camera onto the back plate
using its included screws.
It should stay in place securely.
Now you can turn the power back on.
When the power's restored to your doorbell,
you should see the Ring's light turn on.
This means you've successfully wired it
and it's receiving power.
With the Ring Doorbell powered on,
you can add it and connect it to your Ring app.
You can start that process
by going into the Ring app, selecting a new device,
then finding the new doorbell you have.
The app will walk you through the steps
to connect the doorbell to your home Wi-Fi,
Amazon Echo, as well as any other Ring account
features you might have.
Once that's finished, secure the face plate
onto the back of the doorbell.
Finally, you'll add the set screw
at the bottom of the camera.
Now you've got a brand new Ring Doorbell camera
up and ready to go.
With this new device, you can record events,
watch over your packages, and talk to visitors
without even getting up to answer the door.
We've got more resources directly from Ring
in the description if you still have questions.
And be sure to check out our FAQs,
reviews, and more on Ring,
as well as our best doorbell cameras list of 2022.
Thanks for watching and stay safe.
Thanks for watching.
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Stay safe.
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