No the ring doorbell doesn t need power connected to it.
Ring doorbell power supply requirements.
The ring video doorbell pro requires a pro power kit in order to function and this device must be installed before the doorbell itself can be installed.
It will need to be recharged on a regular basis.
Some important facts for people planning on using this optional alternate configuration for their ring video doorbell.
Intercom systems and dc transformers are not compatible.
The ring video doorbell can only be connected to an ac transformer.
Ring doorbells may be connected to low voltage transformers that power home doorbell kits.
Do not use a halogen or garden lighting transformer.
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The battery life is 6 to 12 months depending on the activity at your door.
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Regularly losing connection to your wifi network.
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You may also wish to avoid potential power problems by installing a hardwired transformer kit.
Regularly shutting off the white light on the front.
Dc is not supported.
For more information about battery life and recharging your ring video doorbell visit the charging guide.
The ring doorbell pro requires a constant power supply with a voltage between 16v 24v and at least 30va of amperage.
It works off a built in rechargeable battery and has an option to connect to electrical wires.
The rechargeable battery that comes included with your ring video doorbell is designed to power your device without being connected to an external power source.
Click here for an article on connecting the ring video doorbell to a transformer without a doorbell kit.
It also has solar power options.
Freezing up or shutting down during the ringtone sound after a button press.
Our smart home pros have found that in the midwest only about 20 of homes built before 1995 have enough voltage to supply a ring doorbell pro.
You can connect a ring doorbell in series with a transformer operating between 8v and 24v ac only 40v maximum at 50 60 hz.