Installing the Ring Plug-In Adapter for wired doorbells
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.
View or download the user manual for Plug-In Adapter (1st Gen).Installing your Plug-In Adapter
1. Choose an outlet.
- Select a power outlet near the door where you plan to install your doorbell.
- Don't plug the power adapter in yet!

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.

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

4. Install and set up your doorbell.
5. Set "Doorbell Type" to "None" in the Ring app.
- In the Ring app, select your doorbell, then tap the gear icon and selectDoorbell Kit Settings.
- SelectNoneandSaveyour settings.
- Do not skip this step or your Ring doorbell may be damaged.
6. Plug in the Plug-In Adapter.
- The front light on your Ring doorbell should illuminate to indicate that it's powered properly.
- If your doorbell has never been set up, the front light will blink, indicating that your Ring has enteredSetup Mode.

7. Test your doorbell.
- Push the button on the front of your Ring Doorbell to try it out.

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