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Monday, December 20th, 2021 5:20 PM
Powering doorbell
Does anyone know how to power the doorbell without existing wiring?
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davey_d
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3 years ago
Hi Courtney,
The Video Doorbell Pro is design to plug only into an existing wired analog doorbell system, for both power and sound. We wouldn't recommend trying other methods, as incorrect wiring could lead to damage.
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sevensiamesecats
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3 years ago
The doorbell camera DEPENDS on the transformer of an existing doorbell system. You could put in your own transformer, but it would require an electrician, or equivalent experience with 120v home wiring. Since the expected power is "AC" rather than DC, a battery based solution probably would not be practical.
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rpgustafson
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3 years ago
As I understand the above comments about the video doorbell, in a house without a wired doorbell, one would have to buy a regular regular doorbell and install everything except the outside the outside button, then hook up the SimpliSafe doorbell instead of the outside button. I also understand that the chime comes from the traditional doorbell and not the SimpliSafe bas station. Am I correct with my observations?
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todd_714406
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2 years ago
Can anyone tell me the voltage requirements of the video doorbell? I need the specs to buy a transformer. I was told 8 to 24 volts. I would like the exact specs, but cannot find them. I guess I'll just buy a 24V xformer.
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bruce_
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1 year ago
Can the SimpliCam Video Doorbell run on DC power, such as a standard 12VDC power supply?
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