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Ring outdoor siren hardwire
Hi everyone, My electrician tried to hardwire my Ring outdoor siren using this transformer https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-fortress-8-24v-ac-8va-bell-transformer-module/8707P. We get 12V in the siren, but it doesn't work. We tried two different sirens and still doesn't work. Has anyone managed to hardwire the Ring outdoor siren with a transformer and what transformer did they use? Any recommendation is really appreciated. I am not looking for the Plug-In Adapter since access to a socket is difficult and the wiring is already done.
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11-11-2021 10:30:50
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Hi neighbors! The information we have on how to hardwire your Ring Outdoor Siren can be found in our Help Center Article [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050832752-Outdoor-Siren-hardwiring-instructions). The Outdoor Siren’s hardwire terminal block supports 9–28V, 12W DC power input and 22–16AWG gauge wire. * Do not apply DC power above or below 9–28V, 12W * Do not apply AC power * Do not use wire gauge above or below 22–16AWG Consulting a qualified electrician and ensuring that these hardware requirements are met should do the trick for you. I hope this information helps. :)
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29-12-2021 07:25:15
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- N
The doorbell power supply you link to is AC, you need DC for the siren. I use a low voltage spotlight transformer of 12V DC 12 watts (1A).
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12-01-2022 12:47:33
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- N
I used this one, but it doesn't really matter as long as it outputs DC voltage of 9 to 28 volts at a minimum of 12 watts: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008DFSU7O/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_pd_te_o_rtpb_ti?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008DFSU7O&pd_rd_r=W0B5TMBCGRTK1V361GKW&pd_rd_w=AnbSF&pd_rd_wg=8O3Tf
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21-03-2022 01:22:56
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- U
Folks, I note the official ring siren power supply is 0.5A (9–28V, 12W), I see someone has tagged a power supply which is 12W but 1A, assuming this works fine? Is there an acceptable amp rating for the siren eg 0.5-2A or anything? Thanks
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18-08-2024 10:43:40
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JHi @user_c53eff. It is not recommended using third party adapters to hardwire your Outdoor Siren. I strongly suggest using Rings Adapter if you are looking to hardwire your Siren using an adapter.
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21-08-2024 08:07:51
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Brightspark
I'm looking to do the same thing, did you or your electrician find a solution. I was thinking of using a transformer down downlights as I'm going to take my power supply from loft. I would of used a ring adapter for ease but 1 they are not in stock and 2 they are not needed. I think that's why ring don't give to much information over about hardwiring.
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29-12-2021 11:54:18
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