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Items needed to hardwire video 2nd gen
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I have a video doorbell 2nd gen that we've had for several years running off the battery. I tried using the solar charger base but a tree made it unusable. I'm wanting to hardwire the doorbell now and have no existing wiring to the unit. I bought the resistor and transformer from ring but am wondering if this is actually possible to accomplish. I do not have the original mounting plate so I'll have to order a new one. Do I actually need a resistor? Is this unit actually able to be hardwired?

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30-09-2022 01:23:22

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  • T

    Hi @user24627. This Help Center article [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041352731-How-to-Physically-Install-Your-Ring-Video-Doorbell-2nd-Generation-With-an-Existing-Doorbell) has instructions on how to hardwire your Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen. You can also use a [Plug-In Adapter 2nd Gen](https://ring.com/products/video-doorbell-plugin-adapter-gen-2/white?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=7715931981&utm_term=B08C9NFVS1&utm_content=84340394354&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb9v04IgrbMlmqaJyDLYOO9sCcSwcg8XIvhmv3kNrmOG_ghc3JWu7tBoCBnsQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb9v04IgrbMlmqaJyDLYOO9sCcSwcg8XIvhmv3kNrmOG_ghc3JWu7tBoCBnsQAvD_BwE) for your Ring Video Doorbell. I hope this helps!

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    30-09-2022 05:25:40

      U

      I'm still fuzzy though on if I need the resistor. I'll be running new wire for the ring and installing the transformer I purchased through ring.

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      01-10-2022 12:16:23

      C

      Hi @user24627. You do not use a resistor in this installation. Following the instructions Tom provided should cover the whole installation process, and you should not add in anything extra that is not mentioned in the instructions.

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      03-10-2022 07:20:29

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