Ring Wired Doorbell Transformer Chime advice

[Dannygee22]

Hi,
I have purchased a Ring Video Doorbell in the UK, and am looking to install it. I live in a New build property and the transformer to the Chime is within the Chime unit. Looking at it the wires come through slightly differently to the installation video, and I'm trying to confirm how I install the jumper cable.
I have attched a picture and have marked on it how I believe it should connect. This will be slightly challenging as the installation has used very short wires from the transformer, but I can make that work. Just wondering if anyone would be able to confirm or amend my thingking as to how to connect to the jumper from the transformer?
I have searched other Threads on Ring Doorbell here, which has good advice, mine is just slightly different and would like to be certain.
Any advice/ hints would be gratefully received?
Thanks

Dan

 

[Avo Mk8]

What you are suggesting is correct.
The simplest way to do it is to slacken terminal 0 (top left) take out the white wire with the blue trace, move it down and screw it under terminal 3 - job done ?
The Ring instructions suggest taking off one Wago as they show below, but I'd just connect the wire direct to the required (transformer) terminal!

 

[Dannygee22]

What you are suggesting is correct.
The simplest way to do it is to slacken terminal 0 (top left) take out the white wire with the blue trace, move it down and screw it under terminal 3 - job done ?
The Ring instructions suggest taking off one Wago as they show below, but I'd just connect the wire direct to the required (transformer) terminal!
View attachment 91906

Thanks. That's very helpful. Although that is where I am getting slightly confused. I do want the chime to still ring when the doorbell is pressed. Will this technique work for that? Are you saying don't bother using the jumper at all?
Appreciate the advice so far. Thanks!

 

[Avo Mk8]

Thanks. That's very helpful. Although that is where I am getting slightly confused. I do want the chime to still ring when the doorbell is pressed. Will this technique work for that? Are you saying don't bother using the jumper at all?
Appreciate the advice so far. Thanks!

To quote the instructions of "Ring video dorbell wired" (I'm assuming that's your kit?), it says:
"The bypass cable disables and isolates your existing doorbell chime. This is necessary for your Ring Video Doorbell to get the power it needs, but it means your doorbell chime will no longer ring.
To hear alert sounds throughout your home, you can add the Ring Skill to any Alexa-enabled speaker, or add a Ring Chime to your system."

To answer your second question, yes, I am suggesting not using the jumper at all.

I'll look into whether there's a way of keeping the chime going, but the instructions for this kit suggest not I'm afraid.
Update - it looks like the Gen 1 old model did allow chime to be used, but the Gen 2 basic model doesn't. Someone out there might be more familiar with these ?

 

[Dannygee22]

Thanks. That is where I'm confused. Officially it says it doesn't, but I'm reading in a lot of places that it does. For example here-

Can ring doorbell use existing chime?

Yes, we engineered Ring Doorbell to emit an alert outside of the home. Ring Doorbell may also be compatible with your current hardwired doorbell. We also offer Ring Chime, a Wi-Fi connected chime for your Ring Doorbell.

askinglot.com

I'll do some more research, if I have to buy a chime I will, but would prefer to use existing.

 

[Dannygee22]

To quote the instructions of "Ring video dorbell wired" (I'm assuming that's your kit?), it says:
"The bypass cable disables and isolates your existing doorbell chime. This is necessary for your Ring Video Doorbell to get the power it needs, but it means your doorbell chime will no longer ring.
To hear alert sounds throughout your home, you can add the Ring Skill to any Alexa-enabled speaker, or add a Ring Chime to your system."

To answer your second question, yes, I am suggesting not using the jumper at all.

I'll look into whether there's a way of keeping the chime going, but the instructions for this kit suggest not I'm afraid.
Update - it looks like the Gen 1 old model did allow chime to be used, but the Gen 2 basic model doesn't. Someone out there might be more familiar with these ?

Thanks. You’ve been very helpful. I’m pretty sure I’ve got the gen 1 model. I’ll see what happens when I set it up

 

[Avo Mk8]

Thanks. That is where I'm confused. Officially it says it doesn't, but I'm reading in a lot of places that it does. For example here-

Can ring doorbell use existing chime?

Yes, we engineered Ring Doorbell to emit an alert outside of the home. Ring Doorbell may also be compatible with your current hardwired doorbell. We also offer Ring Chime, a Wi-Fi connected chime for your Ring Doorbell.

askinglot.com

I'll do some more research, if I have to buy a chime I will, but would prefer to use existing.

The way I read it, the article in your link is about the Ring Pro, which I think is a different product, it comes as a different kit.

 

[Dannygee22]

The way I read it, the article in your link is about the Ring Pro, which I think is a different product, it comes as a different kit.

Yes makes sense. I think I will have to live without the chime, but appreciate all the advice.

Just saw this on Amazon, should have paid more attention when purchasing -

To hear audio notifications in your home, or select the Ring Video Doorbell Wired + Chime bundle or pair with a compatible Alexa-enabled device. Once Ring Video Doorbell Wired is installed your existing doorbell chime will no longer sound