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Problem installing Pro Power Kit (for Ring Doorbell Pro)
I just bought a Ring Doorbell Pro (to replace existing hardwired doorbell), and the first thing in the instructions is install the Pro Power Kit, which is a little device that goes inside the existing doorbell box, and has two wires: one is to be attached to the "Transformer" terminal, the other to the "Front". Sounds simple. It's purpose is to provide the proper power level to operate the doorbell. I removed the decorative cover on my inside doorbell chime and there are TWO transformer terminals, Transformer A and Transformer B, instead of just one like is in the instructions. I used both in turn, and had the same issue with each one. The problem is that **the doorbell starts chiming when I hook up the Power Kit, and just keeps on chiming as long as the Power Kit is hooked up.** Note that I did not turn the power off at the breaker box because it is so poorly labeled that I have no idea which breaker the doorbell chime is on. Not knowing anything else to do, I scheduled a professional installation through Amazon, but thought I'd check here and see if anybody could suggest a solution. If so, I can cancel the Amazon order.
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20-12-2019 07:41:36
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Hey @GaryJ! Glad to see you've found a solution that works for you. There is also the option to [bypass the existing chime kit](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005974466-How-to-Bypass-your-Internal-Doorbell-with-the-Pro-Power-Kit-V2-for-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro-) for the benefit of power over chime functionality. In this scenario, we recommend using one of our [Chime](https://shop.ring.com/collections/accessories/products/chime) devices for in-home notifications. If you prefer to proceed with the Video Doorbell 2, you can also connect the existing wires to the back of the Doorbell 2 to provide a charge to its battery. Keep in mind, the existing chime kit may not work as intended if it is not on the [Chime Compatibility list](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003008663-Ring-Video-Doorbell-2-Chime-Kit-Compatibility-List). I hope this helps!
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GaryJ
I found the problem - unfortunately, my existing doorbell, a Broan 305 or 306, is incompatible with the Ring Doorbell Pro. I returned Ring to the retailer and bought a battery-operated Video Doorbell 2 instead.
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20-12-2019 11:46:05
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