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Installing Wired Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Learn how to hardwire Wired Doorbell (2nd Gen) to your existing doorbell system.

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Hardware included

Illustration to show installation hardware and screws included.

Tools needed

Illustration to show a Phillips head screwdriver

Phillips-head screwdriver

Illustration of a power drill to use as an installation tool.

Drill with a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit (optional)

1. Remove the protective wrap.

Illustration indicating to remove the protective wrap from the Ring Camera.

2. Download the Ring app.

Illustration showing to download the Ring App on the mobile device.

3. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration to show the location of the QR code on the back of the device.

Doorbell installation

1. Shut off power at the breaker.

Illustration showing to shut off power at the breaker prior to installation.

NOTE: If you are unsure which breaker to flip, turn off the master breaker or contact an electrician.

CAUTION! You'll be working with electrical wires during the install process. If you are uncomfortable or inexperienced with doing so, consult with a licensed electrician. Do not wire your Ring Doorbell to a DC-powered intercom system.

WARNING! If your home has multiple chimes, you will need to ensure any additional chimes are bypassed by connecting the wires connected to Front and Trans together with a wire nut.

2. Remove your doorbell chime's cover.

Illustration to show removal of your existing doorbell's chime cover.

3. Loosen the Front and Trans terminal screws.

Make sure to keep the existing doorbell wires in place.

Illustration to show loosening the front and trans wires of your existing doorbell system.

4. Connect one end of the bypass cable to the Front terminal, and the other to the Trans terminal.

Illustration to show connecting the bypass cable to the front and trans terminals.

5. Re-tighten the terminal screws.

Illustration to show re-tightening the terminal screws with a screwdriver.

6. Locate your existing doorbell and remove.

Illustration to show existing doorbell on the front of the house.

7. Use the mounting bracket as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall.

Illustration to show using the mounting bracket as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall.

8. Install the mounting bracket directly over your doorbell wiring with the included screws.

Illustration to show installation of the mounting bracket directly over your doorbell wiring with the included screws.

Note: On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration to show using a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors for stucco, brick, or concrete, and use just screws for wood installation.

9. Connect the doorbell wiring to your doorbell's wire terminals.

Illustration to show connecting the doorbell wiring to your doorbell’s wire terminals.

10. Mount your doorbell by hooking it over the bracket.

Illustration to show mounting the doorbell by hooking it over the bracket.

11. Tighten the security screw.

Illustration to show tightening the security screw on the bottom of the doorbell using a Phillips screwdriver.Illustration to show the underside of the doorbell with the security screw visible.

12. Restore power at the breaker.

Simple line drawing of a circuit breaker with power on

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