Guidelines for Hardwiring Your Ring Video Doorbell
Caution: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect power to the installation area at your circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Always use caution when handling electrical wiring.
Installation by a qualified electrician might be required in your area. Refer to your local laws and building codes before performing electrical work; permits plus professional installation might be required by law. For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the ranges specified below or compatible Ring accessories to power your device.
To connect to an existing doorbell system, use:
- Ring battery doorbells and Video Doorbell Elite:Hardwired transformer (8 to 24VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5VA to 40VA)
- Video Doorbell Wired:Hardwired transformer (10 to 24VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8VA to 40VA)
- Video Doorbell Plus,Video Doorbell Pro (formerly Video Doorbell Pro 2), and Wired Doorbell 2K Plus:Hardwired transformer (16 to 24VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10VA to 40VA)
- Wired Doorbell 4K Pro:Hardwired transformer (16 to 24VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10VA to 40VA)
Ring accessories are sold separately and might include:
- DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA)
- DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 500mA)
- Plug-In Adapter (24Vdc, 500mA)
Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.
In-home chime kit compatibility list for battery and Power over Ethernet (PoE) doorbells
In-home chime kit compatibility list for Wired Doorbell Plus and Pro
Connecting your Video Doorbell to an existing chime
Product | Diode required for digital chimes | Compatible Doorbell Transformers |
Video Doorbell (1st Gen) | Yes | 8 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell 2 | Yes | 8 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell 4 | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell 2K | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell Plus | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell 2K Plus | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell Pro | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Battery Doorbell 4K Pro | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell Wired | No | 10 to 24VAC |
Wired Doorbell 2K | No | 10 to 24VAC |
Wired Doorbell Plus | No | 16 to 24VAC |
Wired Doorbell Pro | No | 16 to 24VAC |
Video Doorbell Elite | No | 8 to 24VAC |
Important note: Wired Doorbell 4K Pro and Wired Doorbell 2K Plus are not compatible with existing chimes, unless Wired Doorbell 4K Pro is powered by PoE. Use Chime Kit Mini to hear a chime inside your home.
Connecting your Video Doorbell directly to an AC transformer
Product | Resistor required | Pro Power Kit (PPK) required |
Video Doorbell (1st Gen) | Yes | No |
Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) | No | No |
Video Doorbell 2 | Yes | No |
Video Doorbell 3 / 3 Plus | No | No |
Video Doorbell 4 | No | No |
Battery Doorbell | No | No |
Battery Doorbell Plus | No | No |
Battery Doorbell 2K Plus | No | No |
Battery Doorbell Pro | No | No |
Battery Doorbell 4K Pro | No | No |
Video Doorbell Wired | No | No |
Wired Doorbell 2K | No | No |
Wired Doorbell Plus | No | Yes |
Wired Doorbell 2K Plus | No | No |
Wired Doorbell Pro | No | Yes |
Wired Doorbell 4K Pro | No | No |
Wired Doorbell 4K Elite | N/A - PoE | N/A - PoE |
Video Doorbell Elite | N/A - PoE | N/A - PoE |
Connecting your Video Doorbell directly to a Ring DC transformer
Ring Plug-In Adapter (2nd Gen) is designed to convert battery-powered Video Doorbells so they can use a wired power current. It can also be used in place of a direct power connection for Video Doorbell Plus, Video Doorbell Pro (formerly Video Doorbell Pro 2), and Video Doorbell Wired. It is not compatible with Peephole Cam or Video Doorbell Elite.
Important note: Newer Video Doorbells come with DC power supplies instead of AC. These have been designed specifically for Video Doorbells and have additional safety features not found in other DC supplies to ensure that you do not damage your Video Doorbell or power supply.