‎1st gen ring, mechanical doorbell, transformer. Does it need a resistor?

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fjwilson

1st gen ring, mechanical doorbell, transformer. Does it need a resistor?

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I've had a 1st gen Ring door bell for about 3 years and I charge it once a year or so . On several occasions, under Device Health it switches to battery, although it is hardwired. I have the Ring going into a mechanical doorbell and a transformer which I just replaced 6 months or so ago. On a call today with customer support, they said I need to use a resistor so I have one on the way. In looking further into this, do I still need to use one even if I have a mechanical doorbell? Is there any issue if I do use the resistor? I'm just trying to settle this so I don't have to mess with it any more.

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18-01-2022 01:33:55

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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @fjwilson. Can you please double-check exactly which model of Ring Doorbell you have by looking at the Device Health page in the Ring App? I ask because whether or not a resistor is needed depends on which model of Doorbell you have, and I want to ensure the correct information is provided to ensure your safety.
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