The Reolink Battery Doorbell offers a versatile solution for enhancing your home security. This guide focuses specifically on how to connect Reolink battery doorbell to existing chimes, ensuring a seamless integration and reliable performance.

1. Power Supply Requirements

Before wiring Reolink doorbell to existing chime, ensure that your existing power supply transformer meets the following specifications:

  • Voltage: 8 to 24 VAC
  • Frequency: 50/60Hz
  • VA: 5VA to 40VA

Note: If your power supply voltage is below 8V AC or above 24V AC, it is recommended to replace the transformer with one that meets these requirements. Otherwise, the chime may not work properly.

2. Connecting Reolink Battery Doorbell to the Wired Chime

Step 1: Remove the Existing Doorbell

  • Connection Diagram of the Existing Wired Chime System
    Existing Wired Mechanical or Digital Chime
  • Confirm Original System Functionality: When the old chime's doorbell button is pressed, the chime will ring.
    press old doorbell
  • Turn Off Power: Ensure the safety of the installation process by turning off the power to the doorbell in the circuit breaker panel.   

    breaker box
  • Remove Doorbell: Carefully remove the existing doorbell from the mounting bracket.
    uninstall the old doorbell

 

Step 2: Install the Wedge (Optional for Better Camera View)

Install the wedge if the visitor is not centered in the camera’s view. Otherwise, skip this step.

  • Use a wedge if:

The visitor is not expected to be in the center of the camera's field of view upon arrival.
need wedge for doorbell battery

Optimized Camera View Using a Wedge:

wedge for adjusting field of view
Installation Illustration of the Wedge:
install wedge

  • A wedge is not necessary if:

The doorbell is installed at an angle and the visitor will be centered in the field of view.
wedge is not required for doorbell battery
Installation Illustration Without a Wedge:
install doorbell without wedge

Step 3: Install the Reolink Battery Doorbell

  • Connect Wires: Integrate the Reolink Battery Doorbell into your existing doorbell wiring system.install doorbell battery to existing chime

Note: Reolink provides black Jumper and Extension cables. The red wires in the diagrams are for illustration purposes only and do not indicate polarity. Please follow the wiring instructions carefully.

jumper cables

  • Mount the Doorbell: Attach the Reolink Battery Doorbell to the mounting bracket.lock doorbell battery
  • Restore Power: Turn on the power switch at the circuit breaker panel.recover power
  • Connection Diagram of the Reolink Battery Doorbell After Connecting to the Existing Chimedoobell battery with existing chime

 

Step 4: Complete Pairing on the Reolink App

  • Open the Reolink App: Launch the Reolink app on your smartphone.
  • Navigate to Settings: Tap on the camera's settings icon gear icon.
    doorbell battery live view
  • Chime Settings: Select "Chime" and then tap "Existing Chime Settings."doorbell battery settingschime settings
  • Automatic Chime Detection: Enable "Automatic Chime Detection." Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.                   
    existing chime settings

Step 5: Confirm Functionality

  • Test the Doorbell: Press the doorbell button to confirm that the chime rings as expected.press doorbell battery
  • Troubleshoot: If the chime does not ring normally, go to "Existing Chime Settings" > "Advanced" Settings within the app to troubleshoot and configure the settings accordingly.existing chime settings

By following these steps, you can effectively integrate your Reolink battery doorbell with wired chime, providing both security and convenience for your home.
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our support team.