Ring Video Doorbell mounted on light blue door frame

Install your doorbell with a Plug-In Adapter

The Plug-In Adapter can be used when there is no existing doorbell wiring or the existing system is unusable.

Purchase a Plug-In Adapter for your doorbell.

1. Choose a socket

Select a power outlet near the door where you plan to install your doorbell.

Don't plug the Plug-In Adapter in yet.

Illustration of Plug-In Adapter cable secured to wall with clips.

2. Run the cable

Run the cable down from the outlet to your molding and then choose a path to your doorbell.

Secure the cable to the wall with the provided cable clips.

The cable can be run through your walls, or through a door or window if desired.

Always be careful of existing electrical wiring and pipes when drilling through walls.

Illustration of a cable secured to a wall with the included clips.

3. Attach the wires

Attach the power cables to the terminals on the rear of your doorbell.

Illustration of a hand holding a Video Doorbell Pro showing the power cables connected to the terminal screws on the back of the device.

4. Install and set up your doorbell

Set "Doorbell Type" to "None" in the Ring app.

In the Ring app, select your doorbell, then tap the gear icon and select "Doorbell Kit Settings."

Select "None" and save your settings.

Do not skip this step or your doorbell might get damaged.

5. Plug in the Plug-In Adapter

The front light on your doorbell should illuminate to indicate that it's powered properly.

If your doorbell has never been set up, the front light will sin, indicating that your doorbell has entered setup mode.

Illustration showing a Ring branded power adapter being plugged into a wall outlet.

6. Test your doorbell

Illustration of hands holding a smartphone in landscape view, displaying a live video in the Ring app with an animated figure in frame and call controls.

7. Connect a Ring Chime or Ring Chime Pro (optional)

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 Ring Chime plugs into any standard power socket and works with your doorbell to let you know when you have a visitor even if your phone is in the other room.

Read more about using Alexa-enabled devices with your Video Doorbell here.

Last updated 1 month ago