How to install Ring Video Doorbell on brick siding of your home DIY video

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Today we will show you how we installed the Ring Video Doorbell 2 on the brick siding of our home. We found that the drill bit that came with the Ring Doorbell 2 did not work as well as we thought it would so we purchased the Bosch Drill bit and it made things go a lot faster! We hope this helps you as you install your Ring Video Doorbell 2 on the brick part of your home. If you have any questions, leave comments below and we would love to answer them. We cannot be held responsible for any problems during your repairs or installations and cannot guarantee that this fixes your problems. Please take caution and wear appropriate safety gear. If you do not have experience with this type of project, please seek help from a professional. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or from the information from this video is the sole responsibility of the user/viewer and not from Big Al Repairs.
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[@amir123786]

Best video ! Not a single other video on the internet did it like this with explanations. Great job.

[@allenh6065]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@ingridjohnson1438]

Ring needs to find this video, pay you for it and then use it as the demonstration video to install their device. Hands down the best explanation on how to mount the product!

[@BigAl-1]

@Ingrid Johnson. Thanks so much for your comment. It would be great if we could work something out with ring. Best of luck with your next diy project. Thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs. Have a great day!

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[@joshpodejko7305]

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

[@BigAl-1]

Josh. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@Stormy5168]

Installing my Ring Doorbell 2 was a breeze after watching your video! I can’t thank you enough sir!

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am glad this video was able to help you. Thank you for the comment.

[@BigAl-1]

Stormy5168 Hopefully you subscribed so you can give us feedback on our future projects.

[@christ6463]

Two big thumbs up for your recommending the Bosch 7/32” concrete drill bit!!! I started my holes with a 1/8” Bosch concrete drill bit, then finished with the 7/32”.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the comment! I am so glad it worked for you!!

[@yomamasbackhand]

This was so helpful. I installed mine today after following your instructions and it worked perfectly!! Thank you for your tips and time u put into making this video

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the nice comment! We make our videos to try and help others. Thanks for watching. Good luck with future projects.

[@tnredbone615]

Thank you!!!! I have been trying for an hour to drill these holes. This video was AWESOME!!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! We really appreciate it! Hope your installation was a success

[@tnredbone615]

@@BigAlRepairs It was! After I got the new drill bit. Install was smooth from there. #EasyBreezy

[@BigAlRepairs]

@@tnredbone615 I am so glad!!!

[@timfairfield407]

Very clear description on drilling concrete for this. Well done. Thank you. Haven’t done it in a while so a good refresher for me. And some good pro tips.

[@BigAl-1]

@Tim Fairfield. Thanks so much for your comments. Best of luck with your next diy project. Hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs and have a great New Year's.

[@aeliasventura]

Thanks for the drill bit suggestion! I was getting pissed off with the cheap one Ring gives you. I'd rather they not include it at all rather than give one that doesn't work. Wasted an hour until I found your video. Bought the 7/32 Bosch at the store today and took less than 30 seconds a hole. Much appreciated!

[@BigAl-1]

@Anthony Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I agree with you and not include the bit or that they should explain that it is not a masonry bit. I hope you have great luck with your next diy project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@frankscibana8233]

Anthony did you use a hammer drill?

[@bredenis5]

Thank you SO MUCH For the recommendation to get a different masonry drillbit! It made all the difference.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the comment. I am so glad it helped! Good luck with future projects!

[@premsun]

Thank you so much for a detailed video! I went straight to Loews to get the drill bit!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@lmcth]

Ring definitely needs to sponsor this video super helpful thank you

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the nice comment! We appreciate you taking the time to comment. We wish Ring would sponsor :)

[@judye7197]

You did the best tutorial ever. I got it. Tomorrow it's on. My husband will be surprised!!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

You are so nice! Thank you for watching and for the comment. I hope it went well for you!

[@A_Son_Of_Yahuah]

This video is excellent❗When I get my Ring home security system and Ring Door Bell 2, I'm going to follow your instructions because this is the best video I found after looking at many others on how to install the door bell camera. Thanks‼

[@BigAl-1]

@ be safe 24/7. Thanks so much for your comment. I hope everything works out well for your project. Hopefully you subscribe to big Al repairs.

[@KiraOniiChan]

Thanks for this, my walls are cement and wasn't sure how to go about it, this was really helpful

[@BigAl-1]

@KiraOnii Chan. Thanks so much for your nice comment. I hope you have great luck on the rest of your DIY projects. Thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@ignaciorodriguez4899]

Great video. Helped me install mine without issue!

[@BigAl-1]

Ignacio Rodriguez. Thanks so much for your comment! I'm so glad to hear that everything went well. Best of luck with all of your DIY projects and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@BaritoneA2Z]

Thanks for showing the drill bit replacement! I was having the same issue.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the comment. I hope you were able to get it resolved! Good luck with future projects!

[@rankooodle]

Thanks so much! Needed the Bosch drill bit to drill the holes after the included drill bit did nothing! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Glad it helped! Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching!

[@nocomment7859]

Cheers mate great explanation. Mines going on in the morning 😆👌🏽🙏🏽

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck! I hope it goes well for you.

[@onlyme112]

This video is WAY better than anything Ring provided. I looked all over for the drill bit size and could find it only here in your video. Great job (with both the video and the installation)!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching!

[@christiancarey4893]

but they give you the drill bit.... so you dont need to know the size?

[@KellyABrand]

@@christiancarey4893 I bought a Ring generation 2 from Lowes and it did not include a drill bit.

[@mohymas6886]

This helped me thank you!! Cool!

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@lisahead1517]

Getting a different bit worked wonders. Thanks.

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am glad it helped you. Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any more questions.

[@BigAl-1]

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[@kvssvkkvs]

Your video is the best I come across. Thanks much!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! We appreciate you watching and hope you have a great day!

[@brendah4689]

Thank you for the instructions!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the comment and for watching the video! Hope all went well. Good luck on future projects.

[@SpectrumInsights]

Very Helpful, thank you!!! I agree w/ Ingrid below, far better tutorial than Ring provides.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! We appreciate you taking the time to watch our video and comment! Good luck with your future projects. Hopefully you will subscribe!

[@ericdewolfe3675]

wow this really helped me. I got the holes drilled on time and all fit perfectly!!!!

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for the comment! Best of luck with your next diy project. Hopefully you subscribed to Big Al repairs so that we can continue filming. Thanks again and have a great day.

[@BigAlRepairs]

We are so glad! We love to hear that projects are successful! Thank you for watching and for commenting! We really appreciate it!

[@Margaritashack]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching!

[@biggblack5]

Appreciate the video, it helped a lot. 👍

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am glad it helped! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@kimberlygarrison1977]

Thank you for sharing these steps!!!

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project.

[@tamarajohnson8328]

I strongly agree that Ring should higher you as because of your video I was able to painlessly install my ring doorbell so thank you and may God continue to bless you 🫡🥰🙏🏽💯

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment. Thank so much for the blessing. Best of luck with your next DIY project.

[@JasonBlenkiron]

Now I can go out and buy the doorbell after watching your vid…thank you. Subbed 👍🏻

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much! You are awesome! Good luck with your install!

[@howierader8917]

Great vid thanks for sharing!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much for watching! Thanks for the nice comment!

[@iancannon6595]

Way better video than Rings version. Thanks!

[@BigAl-1]

@Ian Cannon. Thanks so much for your nice comment. I wish you the best with all your DIY projects. Stay safe, thanks again and I hope you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@veryseriousfrozenpizzarevi6128]

Good video, Al.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the nice comment! Good luck with your project!

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Nice informative video, Door Bell 2 - Thank you Hope you have a awesome year 2020.

[@BigAl-1]

@H B Thanks so much for your comment and happy New year to you.. Best of luck with your next project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@kaylasmith4543]

Thank you!! This was helpful

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am glad it helped you! Thank you so much for the nice comment. Thanks for watching!

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[@marshallandroxy]

Excellent, very helpful. Thanks

[@BigAl-1]

@marshallandroxy. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next diy project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@Mousland-723]

Al, Thanks for the video. This will save me lots of time getting this installed on my brick

[@BigAl-1]

@Mike. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project.

[@BigAlRepairs]

No problem! Thanks for the comment

[@Mousland-723]

@@BigAlRepairs So it took me 20 minutes to drill 1 hole with the terrible bit that Ring included. I just ordered a drill driver and a masonry bit from Amazon. At this point it may just be easier and cheaper if someone robbed me.

[@BigAlRepairs]

@@Mousland-723 I am so sorry it has been such a hassle for you. The bit that Ring provides was not very helpful for me either. I hope you get it worked out now that you have the new bit.

[@Mousland-723]

@@BigAlRepairs thanks I’m sure I will.

[@Indydi]

Thought it would be a nightmare installing onto brick, but you make it look easy!

[@BigAlRepairs]

I hope this video can help you! Thank you for the comment. Let me know if you have any questions.

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[@elisaholguin6004]

What a great instructional video! Thank you!

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Elisa, Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you’ll subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@teemee531clay]

Best video yet thanks

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching the video. Good luck with future projects

[@cgordon4949]

Thanks for the vid bud I installed the ring doorbell in under an hour

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for your comment! Congrats on finishing in less than an hour. That is impressive!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment! I am glad you were able to get it done so quick!

[@boostjunkieMike]

Good video. Thank you.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much for the nice comment and for watching!

[@Casanellas]

Help me a lot!!! Thank you!!!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am so glad the video was able to help you. Thank you for your comment.

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[@PVguest]

Installing my ring doorbell 3 is a pain. Your video is great! It took Forever using the included drill bit and I had trouble getting the anchors in but I'm going to try your tip of hammering them in

[@BigAl-1]

@Thasia. Thanks again for your comment. I'm not sure if there's a big difference between the ring video doorbell 3 and video doorbell 2. Let us know how your project turns out. Thanks again.

[@PVguest]

@@BigAl-1 so I hammered the anchors in like you did in the video and that worked; just 2 or 3 taps and voila anchors in! :)

[@BigAl-1]

@@PVguest Great job Thasia! I am glad it worked out well for you. Have a great 2021.

[@JoannePlans]

I had to also get a mason bit, and a hammer drill.. still only got 2 of the 4 holes in... but they are 2 at the top so the doorbell is still pretty secure. when I tried doing the bottom 2 holes, they kept sliding and I couldnt get the holes where they needed to be. I gave up LOL. I think down the road I will move the ring doorbell and put anchor a piece of wood onto the brick then install the doorbell on the wood. thanks for the video!

[@BigAl-1]

@Joanne Plans. Thanks so much for your comment. I'm sorry you had such a difficult time drilling the brick. You'll have to let us know how your project works by using wood. Thanks again I'm best of luck with your project.

[@natelambson9677]

Helpful Video

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@allweekend88]

Masonry drill bit worked for me

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the tip!

[@wolfboy202]

What size??

[@anthonyh2884]

Great work 👌🏽😬

[@BigAl-1]

@Anthony H. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with all your DIY projects.

[@rafico9352]

I don't think the drill bit was the problem, it was the bricks. It would it been easier getting new bricks. Just kidding. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@BigAl-1]

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[@theRealMadHatter]

Oh good, I did it right... tried for about 30 seconds with the supplied drill bit before heading out to menards for a better bit.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Yes, it definitely helps to have a different bit!

[@carsonhymas2229]

Yeah those bits were a game changer for sure!

[@tyler2634]

Thank you big al

[@BigAlRepairs]

You are welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope the video helped you. Good luck with future projects!

[@tyler2634]

@@BigAlRepairs yes it did, just installed my ring doorbell today and this helped me a lot. I also found it way more useful going out and getting a new drill bit. Earned my sub😃

[@excelguy3595]

Cool video. Thanks for sharing

[@BigAl-1]

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[@stephongreen4392]

Excellent video

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching.

[@culoprieto535]

Thank you man!!!!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! We appreciate it.

[@hymasfamily667]

Thank you for this ring video

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@michaelrodriguez8776]

I'm sitting here watching this thinking my apartment complex is not going to be okay with this 👁👄👁

[@BigAlRepairs]

I would definitely get approval before you install :)

[@saraha5973]

You can buy a no screw mount from the ring site, it’s basically a back plate with command strips on. Should be renter friendly I think

[@BigAlRepairs]

@@saraha5973 That's awesome, I did not know that! Thanks for letting me know!

[@aidahkhan2126]

Thank you sir 😊

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the nice comment. Good luck with future projects.

[@notcarsensmith]

good stuff

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@tellnolie]

Don't know if I've ever seen anyone more proud of buying a drill bit before!! Good vid though.

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment. After trying to drill the brick with the ring video, I was very excited when I found a drill bit that actually works. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@dscharles1]

I used clear silicone.....worked like a champ holding strong!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Nice! Glad that worked for you! Good idea!

[@BigAl-1]

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[@jacobkilgannon6059]

Thank you so much

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment!

[@rushdiashkar81]

The best video about installing ring doorbell 2 on KZbin. Thank you Sr

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for commenting! We appreciate it!

[@kkandcj]

What kind of drill do you have?

[@BigAl-1]

Hello Miss K. It is just a regular old craftsman drill. Best of luck and let us know how it turns out.

[@NFawc]

See if just opposite corners are enough to secure it? Less holes to repair if you move it?

[@BigAl-1]

Great idea. I think it would work just fine. You can give it a try and if it doesn't work you can always drill two more holes. I really don't think you'll have any problems. Let us know how it works out. Another person suggested just gluing it on. That would probably work too. Good luck on whatever you decide.

[@carsonhymas2229]

This was crucial for success

[@BigAl-1]

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[@joewolf249]

i have one i love it

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for your comment 👍. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@AnointedFlow]

I've used 3 bits. Hammer drills are the best way to handle this along with a good 7/32 bit.

[@SanGerman59Holguin79]

Good tips. Does the level comes included?

[@BigAl-1]

Bruno E. Santos yes, the level is included in the ring video doorbell 2. Great question. Thanks for your comment.

[@samlovee23]

My drill bit is giving issues too. I’m gonna have to wait to install mine. 🥺 I was soo close to having it done in less than an hour 😫

[@BigAl-1]

@Samantha. Hang in there. If you have access to a hammer drill the ring bit should work. Best of luck!

[@kryssanamacpherson1026]

Do you already have the door bell part mounted onto one of the mounting plates and or both of them already when youve made sure its even and made your markings?

[@BigAl-1]

Kryssana MacPherson No, You need to make sure it looks level in relationship to the bricks. And then make sure that when you are marking the bricks with the plate just make sure that you do good job marking and that it's level and you don't move the plate while you're making the markings. I hope this helps. good luck and have a great day!

[@BigAlRepairs]

For the Ring Doorbell 2 there is no mounting plate. The screws go directly into the doorbell. Does this make sense?

[@BigAl-1]

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[@sophielewis9903]

How does it work then? I want a doorbell/Camera, but I thought you'd have to have wires coming into your house. Do you have to charge it?

[@BigAlRepairs]

Yes, you do have to charge this model. We bought a solar panel for the ring so it charges automatically in the sunlight but you can take the battery out and charge it. The Ring video doorbell PRO requires wires and an existing doorbell transformer. Ring has a couple of different doorbells that do not require wires. Here is a link to find the ring products: amzn.to/3Ac0VCH

[@ashishphansopkar7874]

What is the screw size for mounting the device on the brick wall? I lost one of 4 screws.

[@BigAl-1]

@Ashish. Not sure what the size of the screw is but you can get them on amazon. Thanks for your comment and question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs

[@Sarah-mo8mb]

Can you use the mortar to anchor into? I'm renting and wanting to make it easy to fix/fill holes when my lease is up.

[@BigAl-1]

@Sarah. Great question. I think you would be fine drilling into motor. I would also only use two screws and put them in on diagonal on opposite ends. Best of luck with your next and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs. Also let us know how it turns out.

[@Rawberry101]

Just curious, how does that connect to the door bell? From the looks of it, it looks like you are only use the camera piece of it. Thanks

[@BigAl-1]

Brandon, that is a great question. We did not attach it to our previous doorbell. We did do a video where we show how we connect it to a previous doorbell, so I welcome you to watch that. Thanks so much for your question. I hope it helps. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you’ll subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@jb220202]

Is that a hammer drill? I'm having a lot of trouble with just a standard drill and the Bosch drill bit.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Just a standard plug in drill is what I used. You are drilling into brick? Let me think if I can find another solution for you...

[@michaelfernandez525]

You need to use hammer drill. 5 seconds per hole. The bit Ring supplies is absolutely awesome.

[@thenexthobby]

If you don't have a hammer drill -- or even if you do -- select a location so that 2 of the 4 holes go through the mortar instead of the brick. Now, 2 of your holes will go *much* faster.

[@BigAl-1]

Great suggestion. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your project. I hope that all goes well and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@clintonanderson240]

What type of drill bit did you buy?

[@BigAlRepairs]

We bought the BOSCH 7/32 drill bit. Here is a link for the bit on amazon: amzn.to/2ZKPI9R

[@ValOzuna]

Is the 7/32 drill bit but what size anchors for screws?

[@BigAl-1]

@ Val. We just use the anchors that came with the ring video doorbell 2. So I am not sure of the size of the anchors because I don't have any extra to measure. Best of luck on your project.

[@tiffanydove2974]

I bought a new masonry drill bit and using a regular ryobi drill and it’s taking more than 20 minutes on just one hole. Do I need to rent/buy a hammer drill?

[@BigAl-1]

I just use a regular drill. It would probably help if you did use a hammer drill. But it was really easy for me to drill the holes once I picked up the drill bit at Lowe's. Different bricks might be more difficult to penetrate so you might need to use a hammer drill. Let us know how it turns out. Thanks for your comment and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs so we can keep filming. Thanks so much

[@tnredbone615]

When I installed my moms Ring, I had the new drill bit and I got a hammer drill and mannnnnnnnnn was it 100 times easier and quicker. Just be careful tho. And I went thru brick.

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad the hammer drill worked well. I hope your future diy projects are a great success. Thanks for watching Big Al repairs. And hopefully you subscribed!

[@stu6729]

Be very careful with a hammer drill. on brick like is shown{just thin slices of brick) the vibrations of the hammer may crack the bricks. Brick is very hard to drill because it is baked like ceramics.

[@M_Y_Wolde]

I used a regular drill (Black and Decker) with the exact 7/32 masonry drill bit the video author recommended. It took me less than 30 seconds per hole. You have to lean in to it

[@michaelfernandez525]

Mate you need to use a hammer drill for concrete work. The supplied drill bit is awesome, you just used the wrong tool. Like your tape on the drill bit though :-)

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for the feedback! We do not have a hammer drill but we wanted to show it is possible with a regular drill even though we had to get a different drill bit.

[@nathaniellamb2250]

How do you replace the battery?

[@BigAlRepairs]

We are actually going to post another video for this in a few days so watch out for that!

[@jpthsd]

how did you run the power cable to the Ring Doorbell?

[@BigAlRepairs]

It has a removable battery that you can charge with a USB cord

[@Rose-sp4ou]

Thank You! I will be doing this myself. Will the 7/32" drill bit fit in the 18V cordless drill I will be renting?

[@BigAl-1]

Great question. Yes it will work with the drill you will be renting. Please let us know how it turns out.

[@Rose-sp4ou]

@@BigAl-1, my handyman did if for me!

[@kentesinsky4327]

Do you think getting a Bosch drill bit would be a good idea?

[@BigAl-1]

@Ken. Thanks for your question. If you have a hammer drill you probably don't need the bosch drill bit. I woul try drilling and if you are having a hard time you can always buy the bosch bit. Best of luck and let us know how your project goes. Best of luck and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@victoriahcj]

How is the door bell wired? It’s just on the plain brick wall?

[@BigAl-1]

@Victoriahcj. It has a rechargeable battery so it does not have to be hard wired.

[@matthewrs7]

Is 7/32 the same drill bit size for the Ring doorbell 3?

[@BigAl-1]

@Mathewrs7. That is a great question. Take a look at the anchor size and see if it is comparable to the drill bit. I wish I could give you a better answer. Best of luck and let us know if they are the same. Thanks again.

[@PVguest]

It says 6 15/64 on the ring doorbell 3 plus drill bit included in the box. Seems like an odd size to me but I don't know much about tools.

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment. Good luck on your next diy project. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs. Have a great day.

[@chandureddy1]

Can you please send lowes link for buying right drill bit

[@BigAl-1]

@@chandureddy1 amzn.to/2ZKPI9R Here is the link to the drill bit I used in the video. Good luck with your project and let us know if you have any other questions!

[@joshuabiehl4792]

can u do this with the wired version?

[@BigAl-1]

Great question. You just need to make sure you have access to the doorbell wires but yes, all of the principles still apply. Best of luck and please give us an update. Thanks for watching Bigalrepairs and hopefully you will subscribe.

[@speedrouter9]

Can anyone explain which drill machine to get

[@BigAl-1]

I have a Makita cordless drill and it has been amazing. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your question. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@michaellim4165]

When you are drilling brick or masonry, ALWAYS wear N95 masks as bricks and mortars have silica inside them. Even minor exposure to them can cause hazardous conditions on your health.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@ernestanderson3726]

There is no way I will drill holes into the brick on my house. It's better to go into the mortor as those holes are easy to patch. There has to be a bracket out there to mount the Ring onto that lines up to the mortor.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Good idea, let us know if you find one!

[@ernestanderson3726]

@@BigAlRepairs, yeah I know, it has to be prefabricated. :). I'm sure if I did that RING would be all over me for some sort of copyrights.

[@mosalinas3797]

I’m having to buy a bit, nothing is happening with the one provided. I’m actually scared it’ll snap

[@BigAlRepairs]

The bit they provide did not work very well on our brick siding either! So sorry about that! Good luck and hopefully you can figure it out! Thanks for the comment! Let us know if you have more questions.

[@BigAl-1]

You can also try using a hammer drill with the bit.

[@erickenny82]

Was it mentioned about the drill bit that it has to be a MASONRY Drill bit? Otherwise, the drill bit will burn up, and not drill into the brick

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks for the tip, yes which is why we bought the new drill bit. Thanks!

[@MrNightmare1971]

Did you use a hammer drill?

[@BigAlRepairs]

Just a regular drill

[@dirtydan9067]

My drill is so weak I’ve been going at it for two days and still am not close to finishing

[@luptonpittman6520]

You need a hammer drill

[@BigAl-1]

@Dirty Dan. You can use a hammer drill. Or it worked fine when I bought the Bosch drill bit. The bosch drill bit work much better.

[@PVguest]

Is it a bad thing to drill into mortar? Before watching your video, I drilled bottom two in mortar, top two in brick

[@BigAl-1]

@Thasia. That is a great question. I think you should be okay as long as the screw will reach the anchor. you will have to let us know how it turns out. Again thanks so much for your comment and question.

[@PVguest]

@@BigAl-1 so far so good ... I don't think I had things lined up the best, but it all worked out. I used everything that came in the box for the Doorbell 3 Plus. After hammering the anchors in, I used the power drill to get the screws in because it wasn't working by hand. All in all, your video helped greatly! I watched like 10 or so videos on KZbin and yours was the only one that showed all these extra steps.

[@antoniothomas5991]

So you don’t have to have a doorbell system already installed?

[@BigAl-1]

@Antonio Thomas. The doorbell was on the other side of the wall which would not give us a view of our front porch so we would have to somehow run the wires to the other side of the door. Thanks so much for your question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@BigAlRepairs]

You can do it either way. You can attach the doorbell wires or you can install the ring video doorbell without a doorbell system

[@limabima77]

Where does the wiring go?

[@BigAl-1]

That is a great question. The reason we bought the ring with batteries is because the wiring was in another place that would not work with the ring. If you can use the wiring you should look at the ring directions for wiring your doorbell. Thanks again and let us know how it turns out.

[@jazzcanada2001]

Hello! Will this 7/32 Drill bit be compatible with a Black & Decker? Or will I need to buy a Bosch Drill to install the Ring Video Doorbell on Bricks? Ty

[@BigAlRepairs]

The drill bit we bought should be compatible because we also did not use a Bosch drill. I think it should work with most drills. Good luck!

[@jazzcanada2001]

Thank You!