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Do I need 2 Transformers for ring pro if I have 2 doorbells
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Long post multiple questions sorry .... Do I need 2 Transformers for ring pro if I have 2 doorbells. 1 out front and 1 out back. Most people use the front door. But we have a sign for deliveries to be made out back. We have dogs, so some leave at back gate even if dogs in house, others will put on deck if dogs in. But sometimes people use the delivery sign as excuse to come around back of property. So I’m thinking of 2 hard wired doorbells one on each. I have a safety light that I’d like to change out to ring flood camera hardwired as well ( but wanted to know if can be set to do dusk to dawn stay on ) or just add the hardwired if doesn’t to come on as add security. I actually plan on adding several cameras 1 behind other buildings ( garage & pool house into side yard) and one that would see down driveway towards street ( so if they cut through neighbor’s yard I’ll know) (my house U shaped and back door at top & faces to opposite top of U ) and under eaves to see street view if they try to hide behind other neighbors fencing & trees. I plan all hardwired with possibly eventual solar backups. So I like to know about amp on electrical box switches. ghz on router ( I have my own router/modem that does 2.5 & 5g ) what bandwidth I should be looking into with ISP ( I’m lowering my cable channel’s load to pretty much basic since we’ve been using Netflix, amazon prime, Hulu, Roku and other free to lower cost streaming apps on tvs ) so I was thinking the 1g Internet DL should handle TVs, my smartphone, a laptop & wireless printer ( we’re not gamers & grandkids don’t come over as much to use ) I have an chime extender pro. ( Kind of peeved last cable guy removed our service amp, I think he saw the ring boxes on table that came day before a knew I would be using service in pool house & garage again and now they charge for those calls to add on wiring ( he removed wiring to those buildings while I was out and just husband home ( totally tech clueless & doesn’t think long term down road possible wants or needs ) So 1) do I need more than 1 transformer if I hook up 2 door bells pro cams 2) breaker switches & amps size for cameras with flood lights 3) ISP bandwidth for multiple doorbells & cameras 4) flood light camera can the lights be set to stay on dusk to dawn or are strictly motion activated 5) would I need my isp amp back for helping service reach a 50 ft distance even through back of a building 6) current doorbell is over 20 years old guessing wiring even older. Will I need new wiring?

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25-09-2019 09:16:03

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    As a follow-up a bit later, I had almost the same question on whether I needed to transformers for two (Generation 2) Ring Doorbells. I wanted to share what ultimately worked for me. The [wiring scenarios diagram](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022454432-Wiring-Diagrams-for-Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro-Setup) helped, specifically this one: ![image|690x434](upload://atMQgxoL0QUAc5m0FZuN05SseKE.png) But instead of Pro Power Kits, I used a [Wirewound Resistor](https://ring.com/products/wirewound-resistor/) for each doorbell.

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    14-07-2023 06:44:16

    • S

      This is a very helpful reply - just a clarification question as someone who also wants to install two Ring Doorbell Pro 2 devices - one for the front and one for the back door. When you say that the existing transformer (which is a 16V 10VA) needs to be replaced with a newer transformer and a slightly more powerful one to operate both Pros and the existing chime (I have a Nutone LA108 mechanical chime), is 16V 30VAC enough? Specifically, is this Ring transformer enough to power both Ring Pro 2 devices? https://ring.com/products/hardwired-transformer Also, does the Ring Doorbell Pro 2 have the same electrical requirements as the Ring Doorbell Pro? Thanks!

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      23-07-2023 02:33:02

        C

        Hi @SeasideDreaming. A 16VAC 30 VA transformer should provide enough power for two Doorbell Pros. The Video Doorbell Pro and Video Doorbell Pro 2 have the same power requirements, a 16-24 VAC 30VA (40VA max) transformer. If you're ever unsure, you can find a quick overview of each Doorbell's power requirements and features [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004668746-Comparing-Ring-Video-Doorbells). Hope that helps!

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        25-07-2023 09:29:16

        S

        Thanks for your reply. Just to clarify, I have TWO Video Doorbell Pro 2 devices and I want to connect them to an existing mechanical doorbell chime (Nutone LA108). The Ring Transformer will power all of these without any issue? Thanks!

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        07-08-2023 03:14:49

    • J

      Hi @SeasideDreaming. I'm happy to chime in. Yes, the Hardwired Transformer should be able to power up both your Doorbell Pro 2s and mechanical chime.

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      08-08-2023 04:40:40

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