(Part 2) Top products from r/ringdoorbell

So a bit more information. I took some time to check all my wires and they all look good from what I can tell.

A few notes: Our ring is pretty warm to the touch. I don't know if that's normal.

Anytime I check the device health, for voltage it's always green. I've never seen it be anything else.

Our condo is at least 30 years old and I would guess the doorbell wiring is about the same.

When we got the ring, I ended up getting a new Doorbell chime, this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VH5ILI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and even though it came with a transformer, I didn't use it. I had forgotten that til this morning when I was checking thing. The existing one was rated with enough power so I left it. But more than that, I didn't know how to replace the old one due to its location. (See photo below.) The transformer is located in our hot water heater, just outside the front door.

I'm now wondering if I need to somehow install the new transformer after all. The question is how?

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Thanks for any help.

Sure. You'll need housings to existing floodlights that accept a BR30 or PAR38 bulb first. I have like four pre-exsiting Red Dot floodlights in bronze that came installed on my house, so I was already good. The Ring Floodlight and Red Dot have bulb housings that share an industry standard 3/4" thread that will screw into each other.

With the Ring floodlight cam you'll need to Uncrimp and unscrew the puck shaped transformer attached to the inside of the floodlight. Now there are three wires coming off the cam: Black, White and Red. Two wires coming off the bulb housings each: Black and white. And the three wires coming from the wall: Black, white, green.

Connect the black cam wire to the hot (black) wire coming from the wall.

Connect all of the white (neutrals) wires together.

Connect the red lead cam wire to the remaining black wires coming off bulb housings.

Green wire to ground at the housing.

Pic here: https://imgur.com/a/Dl25QDB

And that's it! Everything else works the same. You'll just now have the option to turn on the cam lights and change the color if you want. But they will go back to white when triggered by the motion sensor if woken from a powered-off state.

THIS!!! Not only "fast" enough but make sure there is adequate signal. I have added a Unifi AP (similar to https://www.amazon.com/Enterprise-System-UBIQUITI-NETWORKS-UAP-LR/dp/B00HXT8S9G ) and that make my experience w/ Ring more enjoyable. I have a ring 2 doorbell, floodlight cam, and a spotlight cam w/ solar panel charger.

1. I used locking switches for my floodlights. Leviton 1201-2IL. I didn't want any contractors or other 3rd parties to be able to turn them off easily.
   
   
2. If they are wired in parallel from the light you could add a switch for the other light. I have hue (E26) bulbs my non-ring exterior lights controlled by schedules in Apple Home so their switches are also always on.

I also have a Ring Pro and a 16V, 10VA transformer that isn't providing enough power to even allow the Pro to power up.

I've purchased a 16 Volt, 30VA transformer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001R5UU0W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

However, I also have cloth bound wires. Was curious if anyone has any thoughts on using these type of wires with a 16 Volt, 30VA transformer and if it's any concern. This is also making the assumption that the cloth is intact throughout the lines, which what i've seen is the case.

Yepp! that would work. Here is one that I can personally recommend as well: https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Permanent-Outdoor-Mounting-4011-LONG/dp/B000BL5INM

1. Yes, it will work, and is more than enough power. Look around a bit, they make some that are contained and plug directly in to an outlet. Might help position it better.
   
   
   I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CTPZW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_04LQAb367PJ8W
   
   That one's 40VA, but 1000mA is more than enough power.
   
   Worked with my Ring 2 before I switched to Nest.
   
   
2. Don't know if you need a resistor. I had a chime installed.

Another one:
CMVision IR130 198 LED Indoor/Outdoor Long Range 300-400ft IR Illuminator With Free 3A 12VDC Adaptor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004F9LF7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xd-Izb1Y0NRZM

I don't know the proper wavelength for the Ring.

Yes, thats high. my cams that work without issues are in the 40s.

I was using this prior: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWHMR6G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this now:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Deco-Whole-System-3-Pack/dp/B06WVCB862/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526500133&sr=1-3&keywords=tp+link+deco

Idk, try this Polarizing Film Sheet - set of 10, Model: 93493, Gadget & Electronics Store https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X3XFHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e96KybRATJ272

Is there a white balance setting?

Would you consider moving your ring over to the other side of the door?

You could try putting some lights in the Corredor to brighten it up to the same level as outside. I don't know just some ideas

Should be a T6...
Both eBay and Amazon carry replacements:
https://www.amazon.com/Security-Screwdriver-Replacement-DoorBell-version/dp/B075V4J4W9

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Screwdriver-for-Ring-Wifi-video-Doorbell-Tool-battery-password-access-1-2-Pro-/322703597275

They only work with the thinner switches. There appear to be some options for the wider switches on Amazon if you search for "light switch guard". For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Option-Switch-Guard-Clear-Rocker/dp/B00DUBOSTA/ref=sr_1_8?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1511223225&sr=1-8&keywords=light+switch+guard

I bought these and shaved them down to fit my odd surface

3 PCS Adjustable Ring Doorbell Pro Angle Mount, Kimilar Video Doorbell Corner Kit Angle Adjustment Adapter Mounting Plate Bracket Wedge Kit for Ring Doorbell Pro (More angle choices), White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075WNZT8P?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

What are your current specs you are having issues with? Are you keeping your existing chime?

Here is an example of something that outputs 2A instead of the usual 1A. So 12V would be around 24VAC.

https://www.amazon.com/Edwards-Signaling-598-120V-Transformer/dp/B007B79HR2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519562476&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=doorbell+transformer+16v+30va
I got this one.

I have a Wink Hub 2 and a Ge Z-Wave Switch and set up a rule that if Ring detects motion to turn on porch lights.

Had this happen when they first released. Only reset at breaker would turn it back on.

Ultimately needed a higher voltage transformer: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-RCA900N1008-16V-Voltage-Transformer/dp/B001G0MB46/ref=zg_bs_6291372011_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YQV3TN5H7P3K7CEQCF5Q

I use these for Switch guards and they work great:
Dual Option Wall Switch Guards (3 Pack) Clear Toggle Style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTXKOTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rqy-AbP3AFFQ6

Otherwise like you said, people always turn the switches off.

Power being off is trickier. I get notices other things are offline, but that could be just my internet and/or that device being dumb.

NO CLUE.
But maybe some of these web searches might help???

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&biw=1901&bih=964&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=bNofWvOCIKS3ggee7q_YBw&q=16v-24v+uk+plug+in+transformer+bell+OR+doorbell&oq=16v-24v+uk+plug+in+transformer+bell+OR+doorbell&gs_l=psy-ab.3...9500.13570.0.13768.18.18.0.0.0.0.156.1573.16j2.18.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.ubiNdULJT8Q

https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000148786-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro-European-Version

https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000148786-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro-European-Version

https://www.amazon.com/Plug-In-Transformer-16-5VAC-50VA-120VAC/dp/B002PNE52Y

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protek-12v-16v-24v-Transformer/dp/B006YQ9RXA

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D6291372011&field-keywords=UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd3liaqDEyM

https://community.smartthings.com/t/powering-ring-doorbell-without-doorbell-kit/48666/15

https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/205180710-How-to-connect-Ring-Doorbell-direct-to-low-voltage-transformer-without-a-door-chime

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/through-hole-fixed-resistors/8506424/?sra=pstk

http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/door-bell-transformer