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  Marley_Ring

  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! :)

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  18-06-2021 05:15:20

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  LLB

  So, is that yes, you can eliminate the old door bell chime and wire the two leads together ? And confirming the "jumper cable" has no resister built in?

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  30-06-2021 12:20:37

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  Tom_Ring

  Hi @LLB. The Jumper Cable is not a resistor. [quote="Marley_Ring, post:4, topic:62198"] The Video Doorbell Wired can be connected directly to a transformer that meets the appropriate power rating [/quote] I hope this helps.

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  01-07-2021 04:36:53

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  mpelant

  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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  22-06-2021 05:46:38

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  Marley_Ring

  I'll be happy to clarify further, @mpelant. In that particular instance seen in the linked thread, the power error indicator was an improper reading, and has since been resolved. Thus, your device health will be accurate when displaying your resources. The Video Doorbell Wired can be connected directly to a transformer that meets the appropriate power rating. We do advise getting a licensed electrician to perform this installation if you are unsure the best method or if it is required in your area/ building code.

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  22-06-2021 06:04:10

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  LLB

  I am in the same boat, I don't want the ugly 30 year old door bell chime on the wall, I want to putty the hole where the wires came through and paint over it.

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  30-06-2021 12:22:15

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  crm2706

  Hi, Still not clear on what to do. Can I wrap the wires that lead to Term and Front on the old chime together and cover with electrical tape to complete the circuit ?

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  23-08-2021 02:51:01

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  Caitlyn_Ring

  Hi @crm2706. You can find the installation instructions for the Doorbell Wired [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054984332-Installing-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Wired). If you're trying to wire the Doorbell directly to a transformer, you may want to contact a qualified electrician for further assistance as the Doorbell is designed to be wired to an existing doorbell circuit or powered by the [Plug-In Adapter (2nd Gen)](https://ring.com/products/video-doorbell-plugin-adapter-gen-2). A qualified electrician can help guide you on wiring the Doorbell directly to a compatible transformer and ensure it's done so safely.

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  24-08-2021 09:55:11