Lots of documentation on how the new Ring Wired Doorbell gets installed by putting in a jumper on your existing doorbell chime. I'm in the process of wiring a new construction home and its not clear whether I can just run low voltage wire from the doorbell directly to the transformer. I'm guessing I can but just want to make sure.

Glad you asked, @mpelant! The Video Doorbell Wired is intended to be installed using an existing chime kit and the jumper cable, however, there are other wiring options available. Specific to your request to power direct to transformer, check out this [Community thread](https://community.ring.com/t/jumper-cable-for-wired-video-doorbell-install-is-jumper-cable-needed/45753/4) discussing just that. If you're not comfortable handling the wiring yourself, we recommend consulting a qualified electrician. Alternatively, you can also power the Video Doorbell Wired using this [Plug-In Adapter]( https://ring.com/collections/accessories/products/video-doorbell-plugin-adapter-gen-2). I hope this helps! :)

Thanks @Marley_Ring. The Community Thread you pointed me to helped but it still isn't clear whether you can connect directly to a transformer. I'm seeing reports in there of 'power overload' errors and its not clear if that is truly an issue caused by connecting directly to a transformer or whether there was (is) an issue with the doorbell falsely reporting this.

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