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Reolink Doorbell...Do I need a new transformer

40wattbulb · 2025-07-16 19:39:47

Hi, I am looking at getting this doorbell - https://www.screwfix.ie/p/reolink-2k-wired-smart-ai-wifi-video-doorbell-chime-64gb-black/847rc. This is a good install video tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc6rwfb-ji0&ab_channel=DanielCoe Looking ay my fuse box I have this…

16-07-2025 08:39PM

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40wattbulb

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Hi,
I am looking at getting this doorbell -
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/reolink-2k-wired-smart-ai-wifi-video-doorbell-chime-64gb-black/847rc. This is a good install video tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc6rwfb-ji0&ab_channel=DanielCoe

Looking ay my fuse box I have this https://www.screwfix.ie/p/garo-8-12-24v-8va-bell-transformer/716hk
Reading https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/10313334138265-How-to-Install-Reolink-Video-Doorbell-Cameras-to-the-Existing-Doorbell-Wiring/ I am no sure if I need a new transformer. For reference this is my current wiring outside

Thanks,
J

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#2 16-07-2025 10:06PM

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The existing transformer will be fine - set it up for 12v and it should do the trick. Try 24v if needed thereafter.

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