While there are quite a few options out there, the Doorbell Plug-In Transformer works well when paired with Nest Hello, as it ensures that the right voltage is provided to power your doorbell. The Nest requires 16V to 24V power, … Continue reading →

Does it matter how you wire a transformer? Unless one of the wires has continuity to the transformer core, the polarity doesn’t matter. A relatively safe way to test transformers is to hook up a small AC voltage (1-5VAC) and … Continue reading →

Will a nicked wire cause a fire? If the wire is nicked, one of two things may happen:If the nick is deep enough, the wire will overheat at the nicked point. This overheating is not detected by the fuse or … Continue reading →

Quick splice connectors are a fast and easy way to splice an electrical circuit into an existing wire.Quick splice connectors are used in automotive electrical applications, as well as commercial and industrial electrical wiring as well. Quick splices are rated … Continue reading →

As long as there are no wires inside the box, you can cover it with drywall. If the box is still acting as a junction box, however, and wires are joined inside it, the electrical code mandates a removable cover. … Continue reading →

If you can’t select a specific device, press the gear to open the general settings for your doorbell system. Adjust the volume slider for the doorbell to lower it. Once you’ve opened the settings for the doorbell, look for the … Continue reading →

Can I connect multiple Chimes to one doorbell or multiple doorbells to one Chime? Yes. Ring Chime connects to 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 Ghz wifi just like Ring Video Doorbell and can be paired to any number of Ring Video Doorbells. … Continue reading →

Leaving on lights at all times doesn’t seem to be an effective way to deter crimes. With a little planning and some home automation equipment, you can use lighting to your advantage and get better peace of mind. Do outside … Continue reading →

Since Ring devices use lithium polymer batteries, when the temperature drops below 40°F, it may be necessary to charge your Ring product more often.Click here for more information on battery life and cold weather. Lots of Activity. The more events … Continue reading →

$9.5 Million Settlement – Bridges v. City of Charlotte. David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer secured a $9.5 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case against the City of Charlotte – the largest such award in history. Is Rudolf still practicing? … Continue reading →

Yes you can. It may impact on the wifi strength, it depends on the distance to your router. I have mine attached to upvc. Can you screw into UPVC door? It is permissible to drill into uPVC window and door … Continue reading →

The Flood & Freeze Sensor’s battery has an operating temperature range of 32?–104? F (0?–40?C). Are Ring cameras good in cold weather? Extremely cold weather has unfortunate effects on lithium-ion batteries such as those used in Ring devices.When the temperature … Continue reading →

There are two main types of motion sensors used in security cameras/systems.Security cameras with a motion sensor that calculates changes in pixels will still be able to detect movement and record through glass or a glass window. How do I … Continue reading →

A majority of red light & speed cameras utilize strong flash to photograph the license plate on your car.This overexposes the image of your license plate, rendering the picture unreadable. With PhotoBlocker, your license plate is invisible to traffic cameras … Continue reading →

Yes, Ring Doorbell will work in freezing temperatures and is resistant to rain water, however it is not recommend that you submerge your Ring Doorbell in water. Operating temperatures for Ring Doorbell are -5 – 120°F (-20 – 50°C). 7 … Continue reading →