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Wiring into existing bell
I'm starting to get buyer's remorse....In researching before I purchased a Ring 4 doorbell, I got the distinct impression that I could wire into my existing doorbell to (a) charge the battery and decrease frequency of maintenance, and (b) utilize the interior bell, so others in the house might be aware of a visitor even if they are not glued to a smartphone.In less than a day after wiring my battery charge shows 93%. That seems like a pretty rapid decrease.The interior bell does not ring; subsequent reading of this community now suggests to me that I need to buy yet another device to act as my "bell". Is that accurate?The instructions to wire it in seemed pretty simple, and the app indicates that it is hardwired, so I have no concerns that it might not be connected properly.
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10-06-2022 11:44:17
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @steve1111. Regarding the battery life, @SolarEclipse shared some great information as it may take a bit of trial and error to find what settings work best for you. As for the chime, I'd recommend checking the [Chime Kit Compatibility List](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060231372-Ring-Video-Doorbell-4-Chime-Kit-Compatibility-List) to see if the chime kit you have in your home is compatible with the Video Doorbell 4. If it's not listed as compatible, you may need to swap the chime kit with one that is compatible.
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13-06-2022 23:34:14
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