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Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe smart doorbells are an essential element in the home security armoury for anyone. And if there is one brand that has really pushed the bar for everyone else then it would be Ring<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They connect easily with your existing doorbell electrical setup and work like a charm. However, what do you do when you have to install a Ring doorbell without an existing doorbell? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well in this article, I will answer the question – “can you use Ring without a doorbell?<\/strong>” and detail out the steps to install (or hardwire) Ring doorbell when there is no existing doorbell. I will also touch upon another question that gets asked many times – “Does a Ring doorbell need a battery if hardwired?<\/strong>”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So let’s start off with basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, Absolutely! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use Ring Doorbell without wiring by using an indoor power adapter and transformer to regulate the voltage. This obliterates the need of any existing doorbell or a chime.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am sure at this point you would be scratching your head and asking – “Aren’t Ring doorbells battery operated?<\/strong>”. And if they are, why do they need to be hardwired<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many models of the Ring doorbells like the 2nd, 3rd and the 3 Plus model, are wireless and run smoothly without any issues by using their battery power and your Wi-Fi connection. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Their rechargeable battery keeps them powered for a long time, eliminating the need of hardwiring them. But, certain models of the Ring doorbell require hardwiring like the Elite and the Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, as I say that the wireless models of the Ring doorbells do not need to be necessarily hardwired but there are certain advantages of hard wiring<\/strong> the doorbell that might interest you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, hardwiring has its own advantages, but sometimes, it’s not possible to hardwire the doorbell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I personally, don’t prefer hardwiring the doorbell because for that, I will have to call upon a professional<\/strong> to install it which can be an extra expenditure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also be digging holes on the front wall and might even have to modify the existing wiring of the house to add new wires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For that, I am not sure if your apartment owner will give you permission. This is one reason why installing a Ring doorbell isn’t allowed on some of the apartments.<\/a> The owners do not allow modification in their property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In all these complicated situations, using an Indoor Power Adapter is the best option<\/strong>. Neither you require a technician to plug it, nor you need to pull out extra wires from the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In that case, you will require a method about how to hardwire Ring Doorbell without existing doorbell<\/strong> and I am here to help you figure it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In both cases, before installing and powering the doorbell ‘on’, charge the battery completely<\/strong>. You won’t have to change the battery for at least six months if you charge it fully before installing it. To avoid an emergency downtime, you can also keep a 2nd battery of the Ring doorbell as the replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let me take you ahead to understand how does Ring doorbell work without wiring. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charge the doorbell battery <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, the battery is charging, you can gather the important things around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the way you can install your Ring doorbell without wiring<\/strong>. Now, after you have installed the Ring doorbell successfully at your doorstep, remember to install the Ring app to set up the Doorbell so that you can begin monitoring your front door immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a quick look at the process of setting up your doorbell on the Ring app.<\/strong> You can connect any of the wired or a wireless doorbell on the Ring app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s essential for the Ring doorbell to be set up on the Ring app because your Ring doorbell does more than just notifying you about a visitor. It will record the video of each activity that happens at your doorstep and you can watch it and even share using the Ring app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different models of the Ring doorbell have different Voltage requirements<\/strong>. While you install a wired doorbell, you must ensure that you are using a Power adapter<\/strong> with an appropriate and sufficient Voltage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the list of the respective Voltage requirements of different Ring Doorbells.<\/strong> Look at the list given here and select suitable voltage according to your Ring doorbell : <\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Use Ring Doorbell Without Wiring or an Existing Doorbell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Do Ring Doorbells Require Hardwiring?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Install A Ring Doorbell Without An Existing Doorbell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/li>What You’ll Need : ( All of these items come in the Doorbell package )<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step guide to install the Ring doorbell without wiring : <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Power Adapters for Different Ring Doorbell Models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n