Upgrade Your Doorbell Transformer For Your Video Doorbell | Ring Pro Doorbell Efuy Security Blink

[@pantheis]

Perfect and short, exactly what I needed to confirm what I suspected was the correct way to replace the doorbell transformer so my video doorbell would work properly. Thank you!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Awesome! Happy I could be of help!

[@josetrujillo9906]

I’m a landscaper turned handyman at times and so many customers have asked about this problem after installing Ring style doorbells. Your video pointed me in the right direction. I did this to my house first and it worked. Thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

That’s awesome to hear. Happy I could help. 🤙🏼🤙🏼 now you can offer another service to them and have that notch in your belt.

[@sil7173]

This is probably the best how to video I’ve seen for this.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@johnpham8997]

No fluff concise straight forward straight to the point great job man.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you ! I appreciate that 🤙🏼

[@DjGrooveTech]

Thank you. I was about to tear apart the chime inside the house. You saved me a ton of time and frustration.

[@FortKnoxCo]

That is great to hear. I’m happy o could be of help

[@Grief0032]

Does this mean the chime needs to be upgraded too?​@FortKnoxCo

[@steverogers1976]

Thank you. And yes, Eufy rocks. 👍 Got two dual cam doorbells and one battery operated single cam doorbell. All work great, no monthly fee on any of them.

[@FortKnoxCo]

That’s awesome to hear. We still love ours too. Great product in my opinion.

[@arnoldramirezjr.2039]

Oh man thank you!! Finally a video that explains where the transformer can be located. All others seem to have me looking all over my attic! Thanks for this

[@FortKnoxCo]

Haha. Yeah I feel ya on that. Could be frustrating knowing how to do it but not knowing where the damn thing could be located.

[@giantkilla107]

Great video. No fluff... Clear, competent information sharing. Thank you

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@KL7124]

Great video! You provided clear and easy to understand instructions. After installing a second Ring doorbell camera the doorbell chime started to hum. Research led me to your channel and it was an easy transformer upgrade. If others are reading this post I found the transformer wired into one of the basement lights. Thanks again for posting your video.

[@FortKnoxCo]

That’s great to hear you got it all figured out. Happy I could be of help 🤙🏼

[@dbdors]

I have a Ring Doorbell Pro. It said the power was low, and my chime would not work. Replaced my 10VA transformer with a 30VA. Fixed the problem.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep! Seems to be the fix everytime

[@billdurr6829]

Thanks Have almost exact same look Not electrician Wasnt sure had transformer was attached to that plate Watching you I saw the lock ring !!!! Gonna tackle this myself to get my new Nest 2nd gen wired doorbell cam

[@FortKnoxCo]

Nice!! Yeah you can definitely do this yourself. It’s a pretty straight forward process. Once you have the power off to that terminal your good

[@avflyguy]

The biggest problem is locating the existing transformer. Finally found mine in the attic near the power cutoff switch to the furnace. Took forever looking for it. Builders on my 30 yr old house seem to put them whereever they want to. No uniformity on location. On the Ring camera you put a jumper across the existing doorbell ringer which essentially takes that out of the circuit, so the camera doorbell get full load of power it needs.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yes the jumper cable just bypasses the chime. It lets the power flow to the doorbell with no switch or chime in the path. I agree, som builder just threw it wherever they wanted not expecting anyone to need to replace or service it I guess.

[@Sylvan_dB]

Agreed. My transformer is down in the basement utility room, mostly behind the furnace. Tempted to cut access holes thru the return duct because trying to work behind and under the ducts is not great.

[@BestStrides]

⁠@@FortKnoxCoThank you. Does this mean that after we upgrade to the new transformer, we should remove those Ring doorbell jumper cable, so this way both the ring doorbell and old doorbell will chime?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@ no. It doesn’t work like that. Depending on what type of doorbell you have it will tell you what they ask you to do with the original chime. In a lot of situations the original chime won’t work once you install the video doorbell. With the original chime your push button doorbell, completes a circuit and causes the chime inside the house to go off. Once you install the video doorbell, it’s just using that power source to power the doorbell itself. Most of them rely on the Wi-Fi connected plug-in chime.But like I said, it depends on what type of video doorbell you end up going with at the end.

[@sky360aerialmedia]

Really appreciate this! There are not too many resources that explain where to install this. Thanks so much!

[@FortKnoxCo]

You’re very welcome. I’m happy you found it helpful.

[@aznick102]

Thank you! Couldn't find our transformer until I watched your video.

[@FortKnoxCo]

That’s awesome to hear

[@FaustXD9]

I ended up putting a plug in transformer in since I wanted to remove my actual dork chime as well. Some reports had indicated that there might be issue with removing the chime and using the transformer, not getting the resistive activation load. I did find out the Nest doorbell does not seem to require any additional resistive load to work with a regular transformer.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Awesome. Great info to share. Sounds like you got it figured out. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@stevensko9153]

There are transformers that simply plug into an outlet. In order to find it, look for a power brick with the cord going back into the wall. I've seen them in garages, kitchens, foyers, they can be anywhere.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Good info!

[@shaunny0208]

Thank you, Sir. This was the most helpful and to-the-point video. Much much much appreciated

[@FortKnoxCo]

Awesome! Thank you for commenting! I appreciate it

[@Caboose09735]

Thank you!!!! Been trying to figure out why my doorbell won’t ring for over a year now i know. Extremely helpful thank you so so much

[@FortKnoxCo]

You are very welcome

[@twennywonn]

I rarely see them in the garage but I do see them on the main panel often.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yes that is true, Ive seen them there too.

[@gekkogordon]

My eufy doorbell was working fine for over a year but then stopped working and I lost WIFI connectivity intermetently in the last 15 days until it shut down. I decided to reset the doorbell and I started receiving this message of 16v30va and does not work anymore. I checked the transformer and effectively is a 10-16. Thank you for doing this video, I m going to try change it soon!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Oh awesome. Yeah I got a notification on my Eufy doorbell probably the first day or so when turning it on that it needed a better power source. It worked but didn’t work well. So it told me what I needed and that’s what prompted the creation of this video. Glad you got it figured out.

[@central3425]

Transformers can be anywhere in the house. Mine was near the breaker box

[@FortKnoxCo]

Great info. Gotta look around

[@Its_Steeeve]

Thank you so much. This was pinpoint detail and short. Saved me so much frustration and money. Video liked!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you ! I appreciate it

[@AnikiVash]

Does anyone know where to get a wall mount plate like the one in this video? Trying to replace my transformer with this exact one but I can't find a mounting plate that fits it correctly like the one shown in this video. Regardless, thank you for the easy installation video!

[@FortKnoxCo]

I just added two product links for what you might be looking for on Amazon. I’d start there and it should do the job. I found two different plates with holes commonly used. Thank you for watching. The links are at the bottom of the other links in the video description

[@AnikiVash]

@@FortKnoxCo Thank you! I'll try those out.

[@JuanBail]

Same here can't find a wallpate/faceplate that has the right size circle hole opening, will try links per OP. May have too manipulate one I already have.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@JuanBail I found a couple plates that already have a hole in them on Amazon. The links should be in the description

[@mgandthebookerts]

Excellent explanation and demonstration, very helpful! Thank you!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you. I’m happy you found it helpful. It’s the simple things in life that can keep everything moving along smoothly.

[@timyassa4343]

Great video! Mine stopped working a couple days ago, would you recommend the 16/30 or 24/40 transformer?

[@FortKnoxCo]

I think the 24/40 works well. Usually your doorbell will tell you what’s recommended. But I’ve seen some of the 16/30 still give you the message that the unit is not powered correctly. But I’d see if there is a preferred voltage for your specific brand doorbell

[@timyassa4343]

@@FortKnoxCo mine is ring. After this video I will go with the 16/30 Thank you

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@timyassa4343 sounds good

[@TheRedRaven_]

I can't find my transformer, could it be in the chimer itself? I opened mine up and it doesn't seem to have the same transformer inside, there are just two black boxes and the mechanism that strikes the bell. That being said, great video, straight to the point and helpful.

[@FortKnoxCo]

It usually is somewhere in the garage and it’s usually mounted above eye level. No matter where it’s installed it should be up high because there’s a risk of bumping it and there are those low voltage wires technically exposed. So if you haven’t looked up around areas where it could be make sure to do that. But I know every house builder is different. Maybe a neighbor or someone you know in your area has located theirs and that could lead you to where to look for yours. Depending on your area they may build the house with it in a specific space. On the west coast it’s commonly found in the garage.

[@TheRedRaven_]

@@FortKnoxCo Thanks for the info, I did some research and a few people mentioned it could be in the attic, I suppose I’ll climb up there and take a look as I’ve checked everywhere else.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@TheRedRaven_ that could be a spot they put it for sure. It’s usually up and out of the way

[@ia6980]

Thank you for showing how to connect wires!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Your welcome

[@dmitryg6353]

Thank you, great video. You mentioned needing 16-24V, 30VA however the one you recommend is 40VA, is that ok? Just a bit more power?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you. It’s actually still a 24v transformer at 24v AC power. The 40Va is a technical term with the way it works. I googled a quick explanation for you..”40 VA means that it can deliver 1 2/3 amps at 24 volts. A amp meter might show the valve drawing 1 2/3 amps. But the valve is only use part of it to do work. So it might only be drawing 30 watts. But you still need a big enough transformer to supply the 1 2/3 amps, thus you need a 40 VA transformer.” In short it’s still a 24v transformer that is meant for doorbells and video doorbells. It’s made specifically for these applications

[@dmitryg6353]

@@FortKnoxCo Thanks so much for additional info. Last question, do you think this plug-in version will work too? 24 Volt Doorbell Transformer, 26 Foot C-Wire Thermostat Adapter, 16-24 Volt Doorbell Power Adapter Compatible with Ring Doorbell, Nest Hello, Wyze 、Eufy Video doorbells

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@dmitryg6353 no problem at all. I’m not 100% familiar with the plug-in versions of these transformers but if that’s what his advertise for I would say it can work. All you’re doing if you see in the video, is taking a regular outlet power source and downsizing it to, a lower voltage through the transformer and then from there going to your device. So whether you hardwired in or you’re plugging it in an outlet, you’re basically accomplishing the same task if they’re advertising the device.to do.

[@danielwarner5358]

What are some of the problems associated with needing the updated transformer? I installed my ring pro, doorbell worked then I setup in app and now it’s not ringing in the house (chime) plus it’s offline. Not sure if the transformer would fix this issue?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@danielwarner5358 those problems sound exactly like what the upgraded transformer will fix. The power source needs to be bigger/upgraded to properly power the device and to get the functions working.

[@psfgtech]

I have red and white wire only and nest was working great until this morning when my cleaners were here, but i have zero idea where it is, but thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

White should still be your neutral wire and red is your “hot” wire. White to white and red to black. Thats usually what’s going on if you have only a red.

[@lqdxoni1]

number one problem i run into when installing video doorbells is old transformers and if you are doing two better get a beefy one or charging will be an issue.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep. It’s a must upgrade it seems

[@jezziemalvada3840]

Well looks like I just found out why my Ring doorbell is glitchy and frequently loses wifi connection. Just checked and I have a 16-10. I had no idea what that thing was. NO ONE is talking about this. Thank you.

[@FortKnoxCo]

I agree, no one mentions this when upgrading to a video doorbell. It’s a must have upgrade for them.

[@jezziemalvada3840]

@@FortKnoxCo Got here from your Eufy doorbell review. Probably gonna replace the Ring anyway but going to do this first. 👍

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@jezziemalvada3840 oh nice. Yeah we still like our eufy too. Haven’t had any problems with it. And love not paying for a subscription on a doorbell

[@williamdavid6283]

Great video. My video doorbell camera and doorbell function were working with the old transformer (16/10) but after about 8 months, the doorbell stopped working (camera still worked). I just upgraded the transformer, but the doorbell still doesnt work (camera still does). Know what the issue could be?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If it just all of a sudden stopped working 100% it could be software update? Or could be mechanical and may need a replacement. I believe they have a good 1 year warranty. I’ve heard good stuff with their customer service and Amazon return process if you purchased it through Amazon. They like to work with you on that kinda stuff

[@Mark_Lawler]

I wish upgrading my transformer as described in the video had worked in my situation. Unfortunately, my doorbell chimes still suffered from phantom rings when connected to my Blink Doorbell Camera and the upgraded transformer...

[@FortKnoxCo]

That can be the doorbell and not the transformer. Getting enough power is a good thing. How well your chosen brand of doorbell works is a whole other matter. I’ve chosen Eufy. But there’s lots of brands out there with pros and cons.

[@Mark_Lawler]

@FortKnoxCo The chimes are the high end hanging metal pipes (4 of them) that play a tune. They have served the home well for a couple of decades. I've removed the Blink doorbell and all is well again.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@ usually the video doorbells don’t need or use a wall chime unless it’s one of the plug in blue tooth ones that comes with it. I think when your using original home chimes on the wall that are wired in it can cause problems. In a lot of cases they ask that you bypass the home’s wall chime since all it needs is your power course directly to the doorbell. That power source has a wall chime in the middle, so once you switch to a video doorbell it could cause those phantom rings and stuff. All the video doorbells use their app and notifications or a plug in Bluetooth type door chime you can plug into any wall outlet in any room for convenience

[@Mark_Lawler]

@FortKnoxCo Blink markets their's as being able to connect to your existing mechanical chimes. The setup screens even go through a test procedure for setting the power required by the legacy mechanical chime.

[@hammer-r]

Tks, I was wondering why my Blink doorbell stopped working and the door bell in the house won’t ring.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Your welcome

[@AverageGuy513]

Is there a benefit of using 24v ?

[@FortKnoxCo]

It provides more power for these video doorbells that usually need a stronger source to function properly and have all the good connections like WiFi signals n stuff. So they need a stronger power supply than the traditional push button door bell chime.

[@JustinRushing-gp9fh]

So if mine is set up in my garage like yours is but with only 1 white and 1 blue wire for my regular doorbell. Do I need a chime or does it act like both? My doorbell isn’t working so I guess I could just replace the rectangular doorbell and I don’t need a chime if it is set up that way? I’ve looked everywhere in my house for a chime and don’t have one so I’m confused

[@FortKnoxCo]

You don’t need a chime if you’re using a video type doorbell. Most video doorbells show you how to bypass the chime. The power just needs to go straight to the doorbell technically. And it will either notify you on your phone and/or connect to a plunging chime that it comes with. All through the WiFi.

[@philshepard2556]

How did you get such a nice finished garage? Doesn't look anything like mine. 😊

[@FortKnoxCo]

Well thank you. Most garages out here in the area are finished drywall and usually textured. I believe the building codes require them to have it finished if it’s attached to the home.

[@pnut1676]

Hi Brian. I am trying to replace my transformer. I found in my garage however the old transformer is from 1992. When I removed it from the wall the transformer was actually attached to the metal plate. There was no lock nut on the transformer to the plate. It's actually permanently attached to the wall plate. Would I be able to purchase a metal plate so that I can mount the new transformer I bought> Also there is no ground wire on the inside wall. Are there plates I can purchase that I can attach the ground to? Thanks Alfred

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep, you’re on the right path. You can buy a transformer and plate separately. Or buy a blank plate and drill the hole you need to attach it. I’ve done that a few times. But the ground wire isn’t too much of a problem. It’s not requires some applications or home builds. So you can cap it and tuck it away if there’s no where to connect it.

[@pnut1676]

@@FortKnoxCo Thanks for the information.

[@allred53]

What size transformer for 3 ring cameras?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Should still be the upgraded 24 or 30a. Don’t believe it matters how many.

[@loupakisathleticcenter9667]

Could you have two transformers in the home.. It's a two family

[@FortKnoxCo]

If you have two transformers then I’d guess you have two separate doorbells? That’s the only scenario I could think of where you’d need two of them.

[@vincerocker]

so, with this transfermer upfraded, my old chime will works?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Not sure what you’re asking. Is your stock door bell chime not working? Because changing out the transformer in general may be a solution. But a broken chime could be a couple of things. Upgrading to a bigger power transformer isn’t just a Fix in itself. But for most new video doorbells they require more power than what most houses are built with. So in that case you should upgrade the power for video doorbells

[@danj5352]

Dumb question, but the transformer is on the same breaker as the doorbell right?

[@FortKnoxCo]

It can be. But not always the case. Technically the transformer can be on any breaker circuit. It’s similar to just having an outlet on a circuit. Then you take that outlet and pop the transformer on it and it’s downsizing the power to the doorbells need

[@richardmoore5115]

What a nice, easy to listen to, video. You even had the same manufacturer for your demo transformer that I purchased. Easy, peazy.....thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you. I really appreciate the kind words. Happy to be of help

[@ChristySimmonz]

Hi there!I’m hoping you can help me 😊. I am replacing my basic doorbell with a wired ring doorbell camera. My current transformer is 10v 5va & located on an unfinished basement ceiling light fixture ( near panel box) I purchased a 16vac 30va transformer to upgrade. I would like to eliminate the existing chime on my kitchen wall & patch small 1 inch hole. Is there anyway to do this and not use the jumper? I did purchase a Ring chime which will plug into an outlet.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Essentially, with a jumper, all you’re doing is connecting the wire that is normally broken by the bell/ doorbell chime. so when the button outside is pressed it creates that connection to ring the bell. So if you’re looking to eliminate it, you should be able to just create the connection between the two wires so that the power continues uninterrupted out to where the doorbell is. If you make that connection it most likely would be a Splice. I’m guessing. Normally, if there’s any type of splice connection in home wiring, it’s not supposed to be covered up or concealed Behind a wall. Usually it needs to have some type of access or panel even if it’s just an outlet cover. But if there’s a splice wire it needs to be able to be reached. That would be the only hurdle that I see if you’re worried about that. But in short, yes you can eliminate the doorbell chime. It’s just about how you want to go about it. With the new video doorbell it just needs the wires to go straight to the outside and not to the chime first.

[@ChristySimmonz]

Thank you SO much for the great info!! I got lucky and discovered my chime wire runs down to my unfinished basement side & can be removed easily from the transformer (which I’m replacing)so I’m able patch the small hole on my kitchen wall (from the old chime) & not have any loose unsafe wires behind the wall. I really appreciate the help!! The video you posted was extremely helpful!! I subscribed 😁

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@ChristySimmonz that’s awesome to hear. I really appreciate that! Happy you got it all worked out. Good job on that!

[@Bmferna98]

Installing this in an older house. Our current transformer was not grounded, so there is no ground wire accessible to connect to the ground wire of the new transformer. What should I do?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Some circuits in homes don’t have the bare copper ground. It’s technically the same as the white wires. It should be fine leaving it capped inside the box. Of you can secure it to the the junction box if it has a ground screw. But not securing the copper wire should be fine so long as you have the black and white one secured correctly

[@Bmferna98]

@@FortKnoxCo thank you!

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Bmferna98 your welcome

[@clisaa6974]

^ I have Ring doorbell that's low volt and i'll be hiring an electrician to install the floodlight camera( to replace a normal floodlight which i am guessing would be low volt too)... typically if you know, how much would u say is reasonable for an electrician to charge? I saw one review where a person paid $350 to install the floodlight! which is the cost of the floodlight. I would try it but when it comes to electrical things i don't like to play around.I

[@FortKnoxCo]

The voltage at the flood light should be standard 120 voltage, not low voltage like the doorbell. If you see my door bell transformer video I show how they accomplish making it low voltage. They basically put the transformer on a regular voltage feed of 120, just like wiring a standard outlet or light fixture/fan, and that has two small telephone wires that feed off, much smaller skinny wires, and that transformer basically suppresses the voltage down to a lower needed voltage for the doorbells. If you want to wire in the flood light the hardest part for you would probably be mounting it honestly, the wiring of it is very straight forward. You’ll have a black,white & bare copper wire that you attach to 3 wires on your floodlight. Just turn the power breaker off when doing this and your safe to mess with the wires. It’s definitely something you can do yourself. I have a couple video showing wiring or fans and new outlets and the process behind the connection is very similar with the floodlight.

[@leotoussaint8872]

I have power, it charges the Eufy. The issue I'm having is the doorbell does not chime. The Eufy itself will ring but the chime inside the house won't. I can't find the transformer to save my life. I think it's inside the wall. Good video by the way.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yeah that can be the issue sometimes with the power supply not being strong enough. The door bell will function but not completely. It may not be getting the stronger power it needs to connect to the chime correctly. Usually I’ve found the transformer in the garage near the front of the garage and it’s usually installed high, like 6-8’ above the ground so as to not have anyone accidentally touch it. Or I’ve heard of them being installed in the attic/ceiling. Usually near the doorbell wall or your home indoor wall chime. Somewhere between the electrical panel box and your doorbell equipment it should be. On the wall or in the ceiling would be my guess

[@ToddHarl-l7h]

I purchased a new transformer but my old electrical box does not have a green grounding wire. What do I do with the grounding wire from the transformer?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If you don’t have a ground to connect it to in the box you can usually just cap it and tuck it away. Not every circuit has a ground wire, not common but still you see it sometimes. The ground acts like a back up white wire. It’s in place so if for some reason electricity can travel back down the white wire it has a place to go down the ground.

[@mohitparnami174]

Do those blue small wires go directly to the bells? Reason I ask is my old Chime is toast...and my new Eufy (Wired) doorbell comes with a separate chime..so not going to use/but the same old Chime. Also, I am going to join the black with black, red with red (color in my case) at the old chime location, and check if I am getting 16v at the Front doorbell (don't have a 2nd one). No need to use the old chime correct?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep, that is correct. In most cases you are jumping across the terminals on the chime and bypassing it to have those wires go straight to the doorbell outside. So what your describing sounds correct. Just eliminating the chime all together. And having those wires go straight out to the doorbell.

[@bassdee10]

Hello, my house has a 10v 5va transformer, you think this 16v 30 is to much, I have two ring video doorbells on it, and today I notice both battery were dead, was good for the last 7 years.

[@FortKnoxCo]

It will not be too much. You will be better off with the stronger transformer and may get better performance from whatever you have hooked up to it.

[@bassdee10]

Thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@bassdee10 No problem at all

[@4u25out]

I have a euyfy dual camera 2k,doorbell (battery operated,) i also have a existing doorbell, can i use this transformer to trickle charge the battery on the doorbell? TIA.

[@FortKnoxCo]

If your able to install this transformer and run wires to your Eufy doorbell then you could use the wired version since you have the power there. I don’t believe the battery operated versions have power hook up terminals on the back. But if they did, which some battery back up doorbells have then you could hook it up to those transformer and it would have constant power form the wires. Then if power went out your have some life left from the battery.

[@jonathanr1913]

I have three Lorex 2k doorbell video cameras . Do I need three separate transformers?

[@FortKnoxCo]

You may not need separate transformers, unless you have more than one transformer already. Usually it’s just one that powers the door bell or door bells. I would upgrade the transformer you have but not add any additional transformers. unless you have others to upgrade.

[@msbarbraw]

so if i hardwire the google nest doorbell, should i remove the rechargable battery it came with?

[@FortKnoxCo]

No. I believe you leave it in. That ways it has a power source Incase power ever goes out or has a temporary disruption. Being wired in keeps it charged fully until needed.

[@backinthelabdetroit]

Is there a chance that the chime will fry from too much power if you upgrade from a lower powered transformer?

[@FortKnoxCo]

No. It’s still low voltage. It’s a very common upgrade.

[@DawidDoOuro]

Can I use my 19V notebook charger to install the doorbell?

[@FortKnoxCo]

No. You need a transformer shown like here in the video.

[@DawidDoOuro]

@@FortKnoxCo thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@DawidDoOuro your welcome 🤙🏼

[@ar61820]

My transformer is buzzing and it’s kind of annoying. Both ring door bells work ring. Does it need to be replaced ? Thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

It’s not unusual for it to make a slight humming noise. You can try to replace it with a newer one and see if it stops the humming. Maybe a newer version will solve the noise problem.

[@ar61820]

Thanks ! It’s in the basement just was concerned if the buzzing would cause a fire

[@Jeanettepina12]

Can this doorbell work with eco show ?

[@FortKnoxCo]

This should work best will all video doorbells. Most no a days require a stronger power source and this is that upgrade .

[@Jeanettepina12]

@@FortKnoxCo thank you so shouldn’t have a problem is that what your saying ?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Jeanettepina12 I’m not familiar with the eco show that you are speaking of. A quick google search or read of their product instructions should help you with that it’s comparable with. But I do know most new video doorbells need this type of power source to be strong enough to operate correctly

[@jewdd1989]

I think my transformer is behind the chime box, another video showed a guy install a new transformer in the junction box behind the chime box but some said it isn’t code and could cause the transformer to overheat and potential fire hazard. What should I do if it in fact is on an inside wall (no insulation) already installed in the junction box and behind the chimes box?!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Hmm. Yeah I’ve never seen that myself. But maybe at one time it was okay with building code to have the transformer there. If it is behind your chime then I’d say you can go ahead and replace it, just make sure there’s as much room around it as possible and hopefully it’s not crammed in there too tight. You just need space for some airflow. I don’t believe they get super hot but obviously it “could” cause an over heating issue. Make connections tightly and make sure no wires are loose. That’s most common for fire hazards. The only other option would be to rerun wires from a different power location where you decide. Then running those new small gauge wires to your chime or just to your video doorbell.

[@braxal6983]

If you upgrade your transformer to 24V from a 15 volt transformer would that increase possibly damage your chime and or light in the door bell switch making the light run hot and damage the plastic covering the light bulb due the increase in volts? Please advise.

[@FortKnoxCo]

That I’m not quite sure of. It shouldn’t because it’s still pretty low voltage. But I wouldn’t upgrade to a 24v if you’re going to just be using a push button doorbell. It’s really only needed if you’re upgrading to a video doorbell.

[@braxal6983]

@@FortKnoxCo I appreciate your quick reply. I do not want to over heat anything or cause a fire.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@braxal6983 no problem at all. Usually in most cases when your installing a video doorbell your bypassing or removing/replacing the push button/light doorbell.

[@braxal6983]

@@FortKnoxCo What about the chime portion. Do I need to worry about to much power going to that? I really appreciate your help.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@braxal6983 nope. Thats where you usually hook up a small bypass wire to jump across the chime and bypass the push button. Making the power straight through to the outside where the button was and you hook up your video doorbell. So your doorbell has constant power. And all the wiring is still very small gauge and can easily handle 24v.

[@sidneywhite749]

Help. I checked the voltage at my front door button it reads 12 volts. I think I see the transformer in the garage above my breaker box up always. If I upgrade to 16 volts will that adversely affect my existing doorbell? I have high ceilings and don’t want a new door bell. While on the subject the doorbell chime is in a box and there is another box next to it? Could that be the transformer? I really don’t want to screw something up.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Finding your existing doorbell transformer shouldn’t be too hard. Everyone that I’ve seen even an older homes. Looks just like these in the video. It’s a small little box that’s wired on the outside of the outlet junction. Inside is common electrical wires and your basically wiring in a transformer that downgrades the power amperage to be appropriate for a doorbell. Finding this transformer in your house is the first thing. Once you’ve located where that transformer is at then you can easily replace it or upgrade it. I don’t believe upgrading to a stronger doorbell transformer will mess anything up. Assuming that you’re using a video doorbell most of them now of days need the higher power which is why this is becoming more of a common upgrade or builders are just installing this larger doorbell transformer during construction.

[@sidneywhite749]

@@FortKnoxCo thank you

[@Ponistar]

I only have 2 white wires and 2 black wires that were connected to my old transformer. No green. What can be done when adding the new transformer (trying to add doorbell camera)

[@FortKnoxCo]

The green is just a ground. Not always required. Technically it works as a back up for what the white wires does. In case the white wire faults it gives the electricity a path way out to the ground still. So some circuits don’t have a ground wire. In this case you can attach the green to the terminal box or leave it capped. Some fixture boxes have a screw to attach the green wire to.

[@danielfinao]

Is there any other transformer in the house , I found a transformer next to the electrical panel in the Basment , how do I know if is related to the doorbell?

[@FortKnoxCo]

That could be a location for your door bell if you have a basement. If it’s like the transformer I’m showing then these usually are specifically used for doorbells. It basically drops down the voltage to be suitable for the low voltage system that the doorbell runs off of. There usually isn’t multiple in a home. Just one that I’ve ever seen. You can test and see if it’s going to your doorbell by disconnecting the two small wires and using an electrical detection tool. Many circuit testing tools have an ability to send a voltage down a line and you can test the wire coming out at your exterior doorbell location to see if it’s coming through. Like sending water through a hose and seeing if it comes out down the line where your thinking it should be coming out. If that makes any sense.

[@danielfinao]

first time I get a reply from YT ❤, great video. Thank you

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@danielfinao Well, I’m happy to be the first one to reply. Lol. I make it a point to try to reply back to all comments on my channel. So far I think I’m shooting 100.

[@Taylor-xw8op]

I did exactly what you did in the video. After run diagnostic test it still showing my current transformer doesn’t match my door bell. What can i do to fix the problem. Tia 😊

[@FortKnoxCo]

Hmm. That’s weird. It should be able to recognize if the power source has increased and make the correction. I’m not sure if it would help to uninstall and reinstall the app or to disconnect and connect the unit.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Also do you have a doorbell chime in your home? If so did you use any jumpers wires to bypass the wall chime? I think this could be a factor as well. By bypassing the wall chime I think it helps the power just run straight to the doorbell

[@Taylor-xw8op]

@@FortKnoxCo yes i do have a doorbell chime side but without using the jumpers wires. I’ll looking into jumpers wires tonight. Thank you so much 😊

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Taylor-xw8op awesome. Yeah that may help with the power getting to the doorbell properly

[@plumrhondas]

I have the wyze v2. My old transformer works the camera fine. It rings outside when pressed but not inside. I have researched and found that is needs a 16 to 24v transformer. I would like to know what makes a difference if you go 16V vs 24V and the other number the 40 VA vs the 30 VA? Thanks.

[@FortKnoxCo]

I’m not sure the difference other than having more juice (power) so the unit can run stronger signal. That’s usually the reason for the jump from 12v to having to go to 24v. So if it recommends using a 16 or 24 then I’d opt for the 24v.

[@plumrhondas]

@@FortKnoxCo Thank you

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@plumrhondas your welcome

[@giod43beast]

Are you based in LV? Pretty sure I saw the logo on a vehicle when I was at the market this morning. Lol anyways thanks for video, saved me a headache.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep. Out here in Vegas. It coulda been me. There’s a couple vehicles that are rocking the Fort-Knox Logo. Friends or family usually 🤙🏼

[@Mr-wt3uf]

Thanks for the video. My transformer reads 18v.. does that mean it's a 16v trans or 18v. I ask because they say usually transformers will read higher than rated. How can I tell for sure if I have a true 16v or 18v if there are no labels?

[@FortKnoxCo]

One way would be to get a volt meter and test the two terminals that the small wires are coming off of and see if it reads an output of 18v or whatever voltage is transmitting. If you don’t have a volt meter or a tools to test the electrical current I would find the make/model of the transformer you have, google it and find the same one online and read the descriptions that are given. On some websites that sell it or have product information you should be able to find out what it’s putting out.

[@Mr-wt3uf]

@@FortKnoxCo That's what I did. I have a volt meter and used the 2 screws coming off the trans.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Mr-wt3uf oh ok. I thought you were saying it was reading 18v as in typed on the outside of it. Lol. Yeah if it’s reading 18v that may just be the variance it has. A 16v transformer can have a fluctuation. I say that also because I’ve not seen any 18v transformers for the doorbells in homes.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Mr-wt3uf are you checking this because it’s not functioning properly? Or just verifying?

[@adamjacob9362]

I have a mechanical doorbell with a wired Ring Doorbell. There’s a delay to the mechanical bell once someone presses the doorbell. Will a new transformer fix this delay?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Possibly. But usually once you install a video doorbell there is a plug in chime associated to it. If it’s delaying the old chime/bell inside that could just be the way the new video doorbell is sending the signal. It’s possible interfering with the power to it or the signal timing. It doesn’t hurt to have the stronger doorbell transformer either way

[@prsupaman1]

Is it normal to hear a little hum from the new transformer after installation? I went from a smaller one to a larger one.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yes, It can have a little hum to it. That’s normal

[@billjviola]

Very good presentation! Thank You

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@Nostalgicholy]

Where can the transformer be? I cant find it

[@FortKnoxCo]

It’s most commonly in the garage, possibly near the garage door opening, usually mounted up above your eye line. If it’s not it the garage it could be near your front door or where your doorbell location but inside the house on a near by wall. Again usually mounted up high away from people being able to touch or bump it.

[@chriss4365]

Them breaker panels are never labeled right.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Preaching to the choir

[@kogetasarada6372]

Hey mate. I bought the battery version of an eufy 2k doorbell that I’m looking to hardwire. I’m just not sure about my transformer as it was installed prob decades ago. It’s an Arlec Bell and Chime Transformer with 240V 50hz /5-16v 1A. Would this be sufficient?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If you bought the battery operated video doorbell you shouldn’t need to worry about out the doorbell transformer as you won’t be wiring it into the system. If you got the hardwired version then this would be something you would need to upgrade.

[@kogetasarada6372]

@@FortKnoxCo yeah I kinda want to hardwire the battery doorbell to avoid charging every often. But looks like I have to upgrade. Are there any you can suggest that are available online?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@kogetasarada6372 any battery video door bells that hardwire? Not sure. It’s usually one or the other. Hardwire versions sometimes have a short internal battery that will last if power goes out but they usually are either or. They don’t waste the time putting in a removable battery if you have the ability to hardwire. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. I’d suggest going with the hardwire version if you have the ability to. It’s set it and forget it. I almost never have to mess with it at all. Only time I’ve ever had to remove it off the wall was to reset my WiFi connection after changing the password.

[@ronniewest838]

Great review‼️

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you!

[@neweyes2947]

Hey I changed it out and it didn’t work he said I needed to reset the ring and it didn’t work the chime doesn’t work what could be happening

[@FortKnoxCo]

Are you using a Ring doorbell? And do you have the bypass/jumper cable installed on your stock home chime?

[@MRSTEEL15]

Why did you get EUFY and not RING?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If you watch my doorbell video about the eufy doorbell, I explain a little bit about why I went from ring to Eufy

[@JoeWavy]

Great video.

[@vatinlocin]

Will I ruin my nest doorbell if I don’t hook up the chime box adapter?

[@FortKnoxCo]

It shouldn’t ruin anything. Not quite sure what your chime box adapter entails. Usually most video doorbells may give you a small jumper wire for your indoor chime. But not sure about the box adapter

[@vatinlocin]

@@FortKnoxCo it’s just that round device that suppose to go in the chime box to use existing chime with the best doorbell… Just saw video of guy stating that make sure to connect it or you may damage the doorbell? Any truth to that?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@vatinlocin honestly I’m not familiar with that chime box adapter. Sorry. Wish I could be more help with that

[@vatinlocin]

@@FortKnoxCo maybe my terminology is wrong. It’s called power kit I believe …

[@MDC885]

My vid doorbell stopped working, borrowed my neighbor's multimeter, and only getting 1 volt out of the transformer so the thing is shot. My concern is that I don't know which breaker will cut the power to the transformer, and if it's only showing a volt or less, how am I even going to know if I found the right breaker?

[@FortKnoxCo]

That’s a good question. Have you put the volt meter on the actual electrical wires in the outlet box? The 12 gauge wires that this transformer wires into should be putting out 110v. So by checking that you’ll know if that house electrical wires is getting juice. That should be 110v. If the romex 12 gauge wire in the box is only showing 1v then you may have a bad power source to start with. Or a breaker that it is on is already popped.

[@MDC885]

@@FortKnoxCo Thanks for the reply. Actually, no I haven't opened it up yet. How would I do that? Do I but both points from the multimeter on one wire? Or?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@MDC885 you would put one electric point on the black wire and one on the white wire. It should read 110-120v if you have the multimeter on the right range settings. Allow the current to flow through the two electrodes. Complete the circuit with the points and the multimeter inbetween

[@MDC885]

@@FortKnoxCo Ok got it! Does it matter which color probe goes on which wire? Or either one can be placed on the black or white wire? Thank you for your help

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@MDC885 shouldn’t matter. So long as your completing the circuit with the probes and the power can run through the multi meter

[@Hungry4Herb]

Thank you so so much!!!!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Your very welcome

[@mr.boniato6402]

Can I upgrade my 16v with a 24v with my 16v doorbell?

[@FortKnoxCo]

You can, but I’d make sure you doorbell is compatible with 24v. You don’t want to over power it and cause any damage to the electronics inside.

[@mr.boniato6402]

@@FortKnoxCo Thanks!

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@mr.boniato6402 no problem at all.

[@559kickz]

I upgraded my transformer to 16 30 but after 2 rings i can’t hear my chime anymore but my ring doorbell goes off you just can’t hear the chime

[@FortKnoxCo]

You may need to re sync everything. Sounds like it’s not connecting to the doorbell well. That could just be a connection issue. Not so much a power issue

[@luvyourteacher0144]

⁠ ​@FortKnoxCo., We are having the same problem. After replacing the upgraded transformer, do you also need to upgrade the chime? I think our chime is fried. We could smell something burning and have a scorch mark on the wall, just above the chime box! 😳

[@shoukatsaleem8521]

Great video

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@delpenano2241]

Y'all are great thank you.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@stevekelley5635]

way to go brian

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@michaelsasso13]

Perfect explanation

[@FortKnoxCo]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@GraydonTranquilla]

Its all about the amp draw of the load……30 amps vs 10 amps.

[@FortKnoxCo]

👍🏼 yep

[@ThomasNappo]

Well done😊

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you !

[@mikejohnson5258]

so helpful, thanks

[@FortKnoxCo]

Your welcome 🤙🏼

[@bretts1]

My old transformer is in the top of electrical panel!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Half the battle is finding the location of your transformer.

[@jeffc651]

I was hoping you could assist. I bought and installed the new 16v 30va transformer but the chime says to only use a 16v 10va transformer. Should I be alright using the 30va on a 10va chime?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If it’s saying to only use the 10va then I’d assume you need to use that one. My guess is it could be too much with the 30va and might cause it to malfunction or overload it and cause a short. Most chimes I’ve seen though ask for the 30va because it needs more power to work right. But if says 10va on it the instructions then I’d do that. The 10va transformers are less $$ usually than the 30va.

[@ScobieWilcoxon-px1fg]

Hmmm. I’ve never seen a transformer in the house. Unless it is in the chime box itself, I don’t know where to even begin looking for it. If it’s in the ceiling crawl space, I’ll never know; can’t get in there, any more. This is discouraging.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Usually I’ve always found them in the garage. Near the front of the home or near the location of the doorbell itself. I’ve also heard some people say they found it up in the attic if it’s accessible. It should be mounted in a location that can’t be accessed, they are an item that. We’d service sometimes so it would be a bad move on the builder to do that. I’d say start looking in and around the area close to the door bell and the door chime in your home. Should be close by

[@ScobieWilcoxon-px1fg]

Thanks

[@sinosparo]

What if you can't find it anywhere in your house?

[@FortKnoxCo]

If you don’t have a doorbell transformer a where in your house or in the garage then I’d check the circuit breaker box. They are not commonly in there because of the size of the transformer. But you should have one if you have a door bell. Maybe try looking near the bell chime in your house? Could be there

[@sinosparo]

@@FortKnoxCo I see something, would/could it be attached to the breaker box?

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@sinosparo possibly. It should look like the transformers in the video. I haven’t seen any other type of doorbell transformer than these ones I’ve shown.

[@sinosparo]

@@FortKnoxCo Ok thanks. It looks like that but I'll sniff around before I swap that one out. Cheers !

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@sinosparo sounds good! I hope you get it figured out !

[@jonlandon1]

I watched a bunch of these then I went to the Ring and: Devices > click on your device > device settings > general settings > doorbell chime type > switch to MECHANICAL

[@FortKnoxCo]

Nice!

[@surfing706]

I found the one on my horse inside my sons closet

[@FortKnoxCo]

Interesting. Don’t know if I’ve seen it in a bedroom closet before.

[@Miguel-USMC]

Bro the link you have is a 24v 40va… that’s gonna fry peoples door bell !!!! Need a 16v 30va Please correct your link

[@FortKnoxCo]

No problem. I added the link for the other one

[@Miguel-USMC]

@@FortKnoxCo awesome … good video by the way, thanks 🙏

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@Miguel-USMC thank you 🤙🏼

[@Vefyoutubecensorfutub]

I can’t find my transformer !!! Whoever wired my house is just evil

[@FortKnoxCo]

The first place I would look at is any wall around the doorbells location nearby. Like on the inside of your front door or adjacent walls nearby they usually wire them in. Also I’ve seen people find them up in the attic or somewhere above.