Nest Hello Doorbell Install

54and56 wrote: »

My concern isn't that you'll incorrectly wire the transformer, as long as you can read you'l get that part right, my concern is that if you aren't experienced in electrical DIY you may be taking a lot more risk than you appreciate and should get a pro in despite the fact it's only a 30 second job!!

I get you, I mean I will connect the doorbell and if it says the voltage is too low ill call someone

Not gonna take any risk at the fuse box !

Tom Cruises Left Nut wrote: »

Grand, sure I will connect it up and if its too low a voltage I will get a pro in

My concern isn't that you'll incorrectly wire the transformer, as long as you can read you'l get that part right, my concern is that if you aren't experienced in electrical DIY you may be taking a lot more risk than you appreciate and should get a pro in despite the fact it's only a 30 second job!!

54and56 wrote: »

Yes you're correct it's literally a 30 second job, like wiring a plug BUT messing around with your fuse box and live electricity is not to be taken lightly.

If you don't have much DIY experience, particularly in relation to electricity, you need to proceed very cautiously or preferably get someone qualified to do it for you.

Grand, sure I will connect it up and if its too low a voltage I will get a pro in

Tom Cruises Left Nut wrote: »

Is it easy enough to rewire ? I am presuming just putting a wire into a different terminal ?

Yes you're correct it's literally a 30 second job, like wiring a plug BUT messing around with your fuse box and live electricity is not to be taken lightly.

If you don't have much DIY experience, particularly in relation to electricity, you need to proceed very cautiously or preferably get someone qualified to do it for you.

slayerking wrote: »

That transformer looks good, however its not possible to tell which volt it is currently wired for. That transformer supports 8v, 12v and 24v so it will work, but you might need to re-wire so its running at 24v.

Is it easy enough to rewire ? I am presuming just putting a wire into a different terminal ?

slayerking

Tom Cruises Left Nut wrote: »

Hi All

Considering going to get one of these today

Can you tell me is the attached transformer ok ?

Thanks !

That transformer looks good, however its not possible to tell which volt it is currently wired for. That transformer supports 8v, 12v and 24v so it will work, but you might need to re-wire so its running at 24v.

Hi All

Considering going to get one of these today

Can you tell me is the attached transformer ok ?

Thanks !

Stoner

Unfortunately it does seem to be US only.

They invented Halloween you see!!

Zane97

Seasonal Halloween tone... only available in the US they (Google Nest) are saying.

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9231819#doorbell_theme

T-b0n3 wrote: »

I have a Nest Hello and very happy with it.

One question though: When someone rings the doorbell, is there anyway to tell if someone has already answered it?

There has been situations where the post man rings, and both my OH and I answer, he can hear both of us, but we can't hear each other so we don't realise, and the poor post man gets awful confused.

That's a good question, might be something that they build into future versions of the app i.e. if one person responds to the doorbell none of the other connected apps can.

I'd also like to see them implement an option to have your own canned messages similar to how you can send "I'll call you back" type pre-drafted messages if you reject a call on your phone. I can see the potential problems with such a system though

"Feck off, I don't want to switch my electricity supplier"

"See that big sign on the door saying "No Junk Mail", the crap in your hand is junk mail, don't even think about putting it through the letter box"

"No, I don't want my soul to be saved by jesus, I sold my soul to the devil years ago and would much rather go to hell where all my friends will be than heaven where all my rosary saying aunties will be."

T-b0n3

I have a Nest Hello and very happy with it.

One question though: When someone rings the doorbell, is there anyway to tell if someone has already answered it?

There has been situations where the post man rings, and both my OH and I answer, he can hear both of us, but we can't hear each other so we don't realise, and the poor post man gets awful confused.

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Obviously the xformer would have to be changed to 24V but otherwise it should work? I don't have a chime ...just a handset in the sitting room.

You'll need a 24v transformer and a chime/bell but it looks like the wiring is already in place (providing your happy to put a bell where the handset is or extend the wiring to a more suitable location.

Obviously the xformer would have to be changed to 24V but otherwise it should work? I don't have a chime ...just a handset in the sitting room.

Oops ...apoligies for the huge pics

I've the following system installed which i do like but i love the idea of the video cam on the nest ....

micks_address

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Very interested in getting one of these doorbells. When the button is pressed on the outside door ringer does the image come up on the phone straight away and can this be setup on multiple phones for all family members?

it comes up on the nest app - whoever has the app installed and you have added them as family members they will get the notification.. its no instant.. probably takes less than a second to appear..

Very interested in getting one of these doorbells. When the button is pressed on the outside door ringer does the image come up on the phone straight away and can this be setup on multiple phones for all family members?

nigwerwig

nialldinho wrote: »

Is the version that Littlewoods are selling an older model? Seems a lot cheaper than everywhere else at €210...

https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/nest-hello-video-doorbellnbsp/1600273023.prd?itemAdded=true&_requestid=11301

There is only one model at the moment so not a bad price

Is the version that Littlewoods are selling an older model? Seems a lot cheaper than everywhere else at €210...

https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/nest-hello-video-doorbellnbsp/1600273023.prd?itemAdded=true&_requestid=11301

MagicBusDriver1

2011 wrote: »

As above although a 12V transformer will work a 24V transformer is best for reliability.

The transformer is cheap so might as well replace it if you need to rewire it.

2011

MagicBusDriver1 wrote: »

The transformer should work. 12v for the transformer is sufficient, you may need to rewire the transformer to operate at 12v. I cant make out the writing on the chime.

As above although a 12V transformer will work a 24V transformer is best for reliability.

RunDMC wrote: »

I had to replace the transformer with a 24v one to get the Nest Hello to work reliably and maintain a connection. Here's what I got:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2NWYC4/ref=dp_cerb_1

The chime looks OK. The space where the bell looks a bit tight. The Nest Hello is about twice as wide as the old doorbell button. You should also check how much play you have in the wire behind the bell. I had very little and it was a pain to fit, especially as I was using the wedge to point it at an angle.

R

Thanks!

Yeah, I’ve no idea what’s behind the bell as yet. I was going to use the wedge too as the bell is on the wall perpendicular to the front door

MagicBusDriver1 wrote: »

The transformer should work. 12v for the transformer is sufficient, you may need to rewire the transformer to operate at 12v. I cant make out the writing on the chime.

Thanks a mil.

I think chime says:
8-16V
6V ——
Max 15W
Friedland
TYPE 4
NOM-ANCE

If I needed a higher voltage transformer is it as simple as taking that one out and popping a new one in?

RunDMC

nialldinho wrote: »

Hi guys

Sorry if this is covered somewhere in the thread already but I’m having trouble searching it.

I’m interested in getting the Nedt Hello but have no idea if it will fit in with our existing chime and transformer.

Can you tell from these pics what I’d need to do?

Pics attached of chime, transformer and bell.

Thanks!

I had to replace the transformer with a 24v one to get the Nest Hello to work reliably and maintain a connection. Here's what I got:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2NWYC4/ref=dp_cerb_1

The chime looks OK. The space where the bell looks a bit tight. The Nest Hello is about twice as wide as the old doorbell button. You should also check how much play you have in the wire behind the bell. I had very little and it was a pain to fit, especially as I was using the wedge to point it at an angle.

R

MagicBusDriver1

nialldinho wrote: »

Hi guys

Sorry if this is covered somewhere in the thread already but I’m having trouble searching it.

I’m interested in getting the Nedt Hello but have no idea if it will fit in with our existing chime and transformer.

Can you tell from these pics what I’d need to do?

Pics attached of chime, transformer and bell.

Thanks!

The transformer should work. 12v for the transformer is sufficient, you may need to rewire the transformer to operate at 12v. I cant make out the writing on the chime.

Hi guys

Sorry if this is covered somewhere in the thread already but I’m having trouble searching it.

I’m interested in getting the Nedt Hello but have no idea if it will fit in with our existing chime and transformer.

Can you tell from these pics what I’d need to do?

Pics attached of chime, transformer and bell.

Thanks!

Stoner

54and56 wrote:

So if you have your TV on watching BBC or whatever and you say "Show me the front door" to your Google Home your TV automatically switches input from whatever box is feeding your BBC signal to your Chromecast? You don't have to manually use your remote to change the input source?

Well two things

Show me the front door only works if you've Google home set up with your rooms set up with the chrome cast in that room and the speaker in that same room. Then it assumes you want it on the screen in the room you are in as that speaker picked it up

Or you have a TV with chromecast and assistant built in

Otherwise you have to name the screen

So

Ok Google show the "front door" on "TV1"

Is needed