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Expertise needed to install Retrofit kit?
I have a conventional wired security system and am considering Ring because of the Retrofit capability. They say DIY is possible. I have done a fair amount of electrical work and am familiar with household electrical code and familiar with using a multimeter to measure AC/DC voltages, resistance, and current. I have replaced and added GFCI outlets and standard outlets and switches in existing circuits, determined the circuit load to make sure it was safe to do so. (I have not added new circuits.) I understand middle-of-run and end-of-run wiring, the difference between hot, neutral and ground, and so forth. I have not done any alarm system wiring. I have also done some circuit-board type wiring. What instructions are provided with this kit? What is the assumed level of expertise of these instructions? What expertise is really necessary? Do I need to be an licensed electrician, or am I set if I understand the correct way to make connections, test for continuity and shorts, and test voltage and current? Jazzer
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07-02-2022 06:06:23
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I am looking to do the same. Install the Retrofit to a working wired system. Right now I have Cox Home Security and it is wired into the system. Will it be just as intuitive to install? Any tricks for maintaining the motion sensors working? My thought is that the system is already wired in a fashion similar to what the Retrofit Kit and Base Station will do. Thank you in advance. In the meantime i will look at the article cited in the previous post.
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05-02-2023 08:22:24
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Hi @letti001. Unfortunately, we do not have tips or tricks for installing the Retrofit Kit with a working wired system. We strongly recommend consulting a professional alarm installer to answer any installation questions and assist with installation.
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07-02-2023 04:30:43
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @6StringJazzer. A great place to start with the Retrofit Alarm Kit would be our Help Center Article [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032456492-Welcome-to-the-Ring-Retrofit-Alarm-Kit), which contains all of the information we have on the setup and installation processes. You can make yourself familiar with everything in there to determine if this project is a good fit. I'd like to note that this is an advanced DIY project, so we recommend that you consult a professional before installing the Retrofit Alarm Kit. Professional alarm installers and qualified electricians are experienced with wiring projects, are familiar with using tools such as multimeters to test electrical wiring, and can read and interpret electrical schematics. We advise you not to install this yourself if you are inexperienced in any of these areas. I hope this information helps! :)
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08-02-2022 07:02:18
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