Ring Doorbell Pro Transformer Buzzing
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Ring doorbell pro transformer buzzing. Replaces older and underpowered doorbell transformers for top performance with your ring video doorbell pro and internal doorbell. 16v 30va output powers your ring doorbell and internal doorbell with ease. Your ring video doorbell pro requires a power source that supplies a minimum of 16 volts ac at 20 volt amps when connected directly to a transformer plug in adapter or 30 volt amps when used with an internal doorbell. Disconnecting power causes two major problems.
Hardwired doorbell transformer upgrade for ring video doorbell pro. I replaced the doorbell chime with a heath zenith 2735 from the approved list same issue. I then replaced the transformer with a new 16v 30va transformer recommended for ring same issue. If your existing transformer is 16v or 24v and looks like either of the below with an amperage rating of at least 30va your existing transformer is compatible with the ring pro doorbell.
I just installed a ring pro and connected the power kit to 1 of 2 mechanical doorbell chimes in our 1 year old house with a pre existing 16v transformer. Drop in replacement for most doorbell transformers in north america. Select your ring video doorbell pro. Looking online there seem to be plenty of reports of people having trouble with buzzing chimes usually when they first connect the doorbell and sometimes after a month or two.
If the voltage reads as poor or very poor then it s likely that low power is the cause of your issue. My ring video doorbell 2 is buzzing non stop after working well for 6 months. Simply connect the power supply wires to the back of the ring pro and plug it in. We created a product the ohmkat video doorbell power supply to allow for installation of the ring pro without the need for doorbell wires the pro power kit or the pro power cable.
The internal mechanical doorbell works perfectly the ring does not. First the ring device will no longer charge. Take a look at the voltage reading. By bypassing the doorbell transformer you should be able to eliminate the buzzing.
To check the voltage of your ring pro open the ring app select your ring pro and tap device health.