Help Needed - Video Doorbell Question!

chrisguy116 · 12-03-2024 10:39AM #1

Looking for some help on my Reolink install. I am planning on using Reolink chime (+ bypassing existing one) but I'm having trouble figuring out where the bypass cable needs to go within the chime unit. My bell transformer is located in the CU.

Image 1: shows chime unit, with one feed coming from CU/Transformer and another then going to the bell, further image shows these labelled 2 & 1 respectively).

Once I confirm the voltage on the bell side is 'enough' for the Reolink bell, where will I add the jumper cable? Between 3 & 0?

Many thanks in advance

chrisguy116 · 12-03-2024 10:41AM

For reference, the 'jumper cable' effectively joins the two cables together and came with the pack. I think I can also just move a cable instead.

https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/10313334138265-Install-Reolink-Video-Doorbell-to-Existing-Doorbell-Wiring/

10-10-20 · 12-03-2024 10:53AM

3 and 0 are going to create a short when the bell is pushed. Where's the circuit diagram showing how this bypass is supposed to be installed?

chrisguy116 · 12-03-2024 11:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121882725#Comment_121882725

I guess this is the most relatable, but its certainly not great. Given Ire/UK don't use the front/trans methodology, I'm confused to say the least.

10-10-20 · 12-03-2024 11:09AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121882765#Comment_121882765

Ok, got it now. Sorry - I was wrong on 0 and 3. I couldn't see the numbers properly. To get which ever voltage is selected at the transformer out at the doorbell join 0 and 3 as you said.

chrisguy116 · 12-03-2024 11:18AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121882809#Comment_121882809

Brilliant, thanks so much! :)

Help Needed - Video Doorbell Question!

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