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Nest Hello Doorbell Install

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    #542
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    sullydublin wrote: »
    How much would it cost to upgrade the transformer?

    The transformer costs around €20
    Add to that the call out fee for the electrician (maybe €50) and even though it should only take 20 minutes most would charge for a minimum of 1 hour (maybe €40).

    For the record although I am an electrician by trade I don’t do this work.


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    #543
    sullydublin
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭sullydublin


    Will a Garo 24v doorbell transformer be ok for the doorbell, switching out from an 8v


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    #544
    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users Posts: 6,306 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    Yes, it's what we have. Works fine.


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    #545
    BobbyT28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭BobbyT28


    when someone rings the doorbell it use to show automatically on my nest hub, that has stopped now. It still announces that someone is at the door but doesn't automatically show the nest doorbell on the hub anymore.

    Anyone ever have this issue? Both signed into the same Google account. Weird


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    #546
    towger
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭towger


    Can anyone suggest where to source a 16 or 24 volt mechanical chime / bell as my transformer will be at that level ? Existing bell is 8.


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    #547
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I think the transformer is what needs to be changed rather than the chime itself, I got the transformer in Screwfix


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    #548
    towger
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭towger


    Clareman wrote: »
    I think the transformer is what needs to be changed rather than the chime itself, I got the transformer in Screwfix

    My existing transformer is 8v as is the bell. From reading this thread I need a 16 or 24 v transformer for the Nest, which then means I need to change the bell I think.


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    #549
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    towger wrote: »
    My existing transformer is 8v as is the bell. From reading this thread I need a 16 or 24 v transformer for the Nest, which then means I need to change the bell I think.

    Just the transformer I'd say, I'd the exact same setup as you and changing the transformer is all I needed to do.

    Personally, i think if I'd to go through the hassle of changing the chime i wouldn't bother as the notifications on phone and speakers is more than enough


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    #550
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    If the bell remains in circuit it must be rated for the applied voltage (24V)

    Having said that I removed my doorbell as my Google Homes became my doorbell when I installed my Nest Hello.


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    #551
    RunDMC
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭RunDMC


    I just changed the transformer, not the chime. It has worked well for over two years.

    I got it on Amazon.co.uk




    There are plenty of others.

    R


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    #552
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Clareman wrote: »
    https://www.screwfix.ie/p/garo-8-12-24v-1a-bell-transformer/716hk?_requestid=150329

    That'll do the trick for you. If you are getting a buzz make sure you don't have a delay in the electric chime, this will keep the transformer active and might give a buzz

    That's the 1 I got if you have a Screwfix locally


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    #553
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Ring doorbell Pro kit with chime and transformer is 179 pounds on Amazon at moment and 239 in Harvey Norman....I presume that's the one with a chime because where you can stuff to order it asks if you want to add chime for 29? Has anyone bought this kit?


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    Bussywussy
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Bussywussy wrote: »
    Ring doorbell Pro kit with chime and transformer is 179 pounds on Amazon at moment and 239 in Harvey Norman....I presume that's the one with a chime because where you can stuff to order it asks if you want to add chime for 29? Has anyone bought this kit?

    Only realised i put this on wrong forum,doh....


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    #555
    nialldinho
    Registered Users Posts: 799 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    Has anyone got a better wedge for the Nest Hello. The included 15 degree one is ok but I could do with more as the doorbell in perpendicular to the door so I’m seeing the opposite wall of the porch and a lot of my neighbour’s garden!


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    #556
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,646 ✭✭✭54and56


    nialldinho wrote: »
    Has anyone got a better wedge for the Nest Hello. The included 15 degree one is ok but I could do with more as the doorbell in perpendicular to the door so I’m seeing the opposite wall of the porch and a lot of my neighbour’s garden!

    Search for "nest doorbell wedge" on Amazon.co.uk. Lot's of after market options there.


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    #557
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    nialldinho wrote: »
    Has anyone got a better wedge for the Nest Hello. The included 15 degree one is ok but I could do with more as the doorbell in perpendicular to the door so I’m seeing the opposite wall of the porch and a lot of my neighbour’s garden!

    Something like this???


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    #558
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Or maybe this https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOLACA-Compatible-Doorbell-Material-Adjustment/dp/B07JNJHV6D/ref=asc_df_B07JNJHV6D/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309857966843&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2421070364692719156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9040153&hvtargid=pla-581348198855&psc=1


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    #559
    nialldinho
    Registered Users Posts: 799 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    Thanks both.

    I need horizontal tilt rather than vertical.

    I had been looking on amazon alright but couldn’t find much with good reviews.

    I’ll keep looking!


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    #560
    nialldinho
    Registered Users Posts: 799 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    Clareman wrote: »
    Or maybe this https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOLACA-Compatible-Doorbell-Material-Adjustment/dp/B07JNJHV6D/ref=asc_df_B07JNJHV6D/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309857966843&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2421070364692719156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9040153&hvtargid=pla-581348198855&psc=1

    Thanks. I must have skipped over this one as the plate wouldn’t fit our location. Didn’t realise the wedge could be used without the plate though!


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    #561
    OU812
    Registered Users Posts: 6,035 ✭✭✭OU812


    I have that mount & it's quite decent quality. I don't like the shape of the Nest Aware though. It lends itself to being ripped off the wall. Opposed to the Ring which is a flat mount.


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    #562
    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,557 ✭✭✭Fingers Mcginty


    Apologies if it's been asked but I'm trying to source a 24V chime. Has anyone found one to use with this or would a 12V chime work with the 24 V transformer.


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    #563
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I got mine in Screwfix


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    #564
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I got mine from Eurosales in Sandyford


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    #565
    Ush1
    Registered Users Posts: 11,461 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    OU812 wrote: »
    I have that mount & it's quite decent quality. I don't like the shape of the Nest Aware though. It lends itself to being ripped off the wall. Opposed to the Ring which is a flat mount.

    I agree, I need to remount mine with more of an angle with a wedge like that Amazon one but jaysus it's fugly looking!


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    #566
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Fingers Mcginty wrote: »
    Apologies if it's been asked but I'm trying to source a 24V chime. Has anyone found one to use with this or would a 12V chime work with the 24 V transformer.

    A 12 volt chime is not rated for more than 12 volts.
    Therefore it should not be connected to a 24 volt supply.


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    #567
    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,557 ✭✭✭Fingers Mcginty


    2011 wrote: »
    A 12 volt chime is not rated for more than 12 volts.
    Therefore it should not be connected to a 24 volt supply.

    Yes that makes absolute sense. Where can i source a 24V chime?


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    #568
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,478 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Fingers Mcginty wrote: »
    Yes that makes absolute sense. Where can i source a 24V chime?

    You might struggle..woodies do a stock of chimes..I thinks ours is rated 16v and had been working two years no issues


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    #569
    towger
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭towger


    micks_address wrote: »
    You might struggle..woodies do a stock of chimes..I thinks ours is rated 16v and had been working two years no issues

    Do you mind if I ask what model you got and where ?


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    #570
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,541 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Fingers Mcginty wrote: »
    Yes that makes absolute sense. Where can i source a 24V chime?

    I decided not to bother with a chime. When someone presses the Nest Hello all of my Google Homes announce the event.


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    #571
    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,557 ✭✭✭Fingers Mcginty


    2011 wrote: »
    I decided not to bother with a chime. When someone presses the Nest Hello all of my Google Homes announce the event.

    Yes I have a google home also. I'm just thinking of those rare times when the WIFI goes down.


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