Question about Ring Doorbell Wired Wiring

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Today I installed a new transformer and two ring doorbell wired for a neighbor's relative. I upgraded their transformer to 24V 40vA. I then went in their chime box to install the jumper wires between Front and Trans and Rear and Trans. These three wires did not have a screw down terminal and instead had a spring loaded clip they go in. The jumper wire has spade connecters on either end so this did not work for this setup. Is the jumper really needed? It seems like there might be a resistor embedded in the middle of it or something under heat shrink? I ended up just taking the trans, rear, and front wires out of their clips and splicing them all together in the chime box. Everything seemed to be working in the end so am I good? Why is the jumper cable even needed then? Just want to make sure we're not going to burn something out. Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Justin_Ring · Answer

Hi @thesp00k. The Jumper Cable must be installed in order to make sure the Doorbell works properly. The only time one is not needed is if the Doorbell Wired was being connected directly to a transformer with no chime in between.

user_6a8ea6 · Answer

yes you're good. you could just as easily have put the wires in the clip if they would fit, but all the jumper does is bypass the electromagnet coil in the chime.  Justin's answer is poorly worded, i don't know why unless he doesn't really understand and is just copying words out of some answer manual.

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