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How do you hook up wired motion sensors to Ring retrofit?
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I have a honeywell alarm system with every single sensor hardwired. I moved to XFinity 2 years ago, and they added their own retrofit kit, new keypad's and were able to re-use my existing wired motion sensors. If I move to Ring, I don't see a clear way how to connect the hardwired motion sensors. Has someone else done it and can share details?

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13-05-2020 07:29:03

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    anyone?

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    15-05-2020 07:40:08

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      Yes, With External Integration: Keeping the original alarm system in place to power the motions was not an option for me so I did it a little differently. I ordered a terminal block to supply terminate my RING Keypad and Motions (qty=4) for power being supplied by an external 12V power supply. I turned off the chirps by configuring for NO for Chirp Tones in the actual motion sensor config. Pay attention to your + and - for supplying power, it was pretty simple. I’m not sure what the impact will be on the batteries for the retro-fit, but I saved 4 motions that were wired. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D9BXTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used this converter to power the RING Keypad with the original wiring…https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RDGR9GF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 In the image the power (12vDC) is supplied by the pigtail on the terminal block, then you cut down what you are feeding power to on the +/- terminal strip. Still testing for reliablity / false alarms with no issues, and the dog does not set them off either since the motions are designed for an 80# canine… This is simple integration that RING should provide, but this would drop sales of their motions so why bother… Follow up will happen if reliability becomes a problem… : )

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      17-07-2021 05:55:16

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        @gobblke I was able to wire my existing motion sensors to the ring retrofit and had no issues with power, but I'm concerned about the battery draining after seeing this. I understand how to wire the 12V to 5V you referenced, but I'm not sure how to use the terminal block. How do I transfer power from my existing panel to the retrofit for wired motion sensors?

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        10-05-2023 05:05:46

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