Doorbell transformer for Nest/Ring

[MarkT745]

Hi all, we are looking to get a smart doorbell (Nest or Ring) and was hoping it would be a simple case of replacing existing wired bell push.

However I understand the existing transformer may be unsuitable. I'm struggling to find the transformer and all I can see is the chime box (photo attached with cover off - not sure why there is a loose unsheathed wire there!). Is the transformer integrated here? Voltages look too low anyway, so assuming I will need an electrician but thought I would check in here first.

Consumer unit has a switch for the doorbell circuit but nothing else additional which would look like a transformer.

Thanks

 

[mattylad]

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9250901?hl=en-GB

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doorbell-Transformer-800mA-Power-Adapter/dp/B08251XVPN (others are available - this was the first google result)

 

[MarkT745]

Hi, thanks.

I was hoping to use the existing doorbell wiring rather than using a plug in socket and new wiring (I don't have a plug socket nearby in any case).

 

[Taylortwocities]

That appears to be telephone cable. Not sure of the current requirements of the Ring thing, but you may need to double, or even quad, up the cores to avoid volt drop.

can’t add to the power supply comments above.

The bell you gave does not have an integrated power supply. You must have a transformer somewhere else. May be in if next to your consumer unit.

 

[MarkT745]

Thanks.

Yes I thought it looked like telephone wire. Definitely can't see a transformer anywhere. Nothing on or around consumer unit. May have to ask my electrician to visit. Don't want to buy the bell if isn't going to be possible to connect up.

I know the Ring bell can be used wirelessly off internal rechargeable battery but of course it won't sound the internal chime.

Nothing ever simple with my house!

Thanks for your help.

 

[BillyWillySilly]

If you are after the Ring plugin transformer, go direct to them. I am about to order one for a Ring Doorbell Pro and they're only £15.

 

[Iamchamps]

Thanks.

Yes I thought it looked like telephone wire. Definitely can't see a transformer anywhere. Nothing on or around consumer unit. May have to ask my electrician to visit. Don't want to buy the bell if isn't going to be possible to connect up.

I know the Ring bell can be used wirelessly off internal rechargeable battery but of course it won't sound the internal chime.

Nothing ever simple with my house!

Thanks for your help.

You can buy a plug-in chime which will sound when the ring door bell is pressed. I have recently fitted a ring door bell I would recommend not running it on battery.