How to install a Ring doorbell - including both wired and battery models

"Congratulations on your shiny, new Ring doorbell... and commiserations on now having to install it. Over 1 in 5 Brits now have a video doorbell at home, but the devices are still relatively new to most households. Not many of us will have installed more than one in our lifetimes. This guide will take you through the process of installing a Ring doorbell, with expert tips to help you get the best out of your new home security system. Most of the steps are simple, but there are some considerations and potential errors to be aware of before you start the set-up."

"Powering your Ring doorbell: wired vs. battery There are two ways to power a Ring doorbell: via a wired connection, or using a rechargeable battery. Different models from the brand's range are designed specifically for one power source or the other. With wired Ring doorbells, the doorbell is hardwired to a low-voltage doorbell transformer, which takes power from your mains electricity supply and feeds it to the doorbell continuously. A battery-powered Ring doorbell has a removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which must be taken out and recharged when it gets close to depletion. You'll be able to see on the Ring app when the charge level is low."

""Battery powered Ring doorbells are far easier to install for most households - you simply mount the bracket, charge the battery, and connect this to your Wi-Fi through a mobile phone app," says Hayley Brown, a smart home expert at AO.com."

""Wired models are much fiddlier, particularly if your home doesn't already have a doorbell circuit. If you're not confident with electrics, then a battery powered model is the lower-stress option.""

Over one in five households now use a video doorbell, but many owners have little prior installation experience. Ring doorbells can be powered either by a hardwired low-voltage transformer connected to the mains or by a removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery models require periodic removal and recharging and are generally simpler to install: mount the bracket, charge the battery, and connect to Wi‑Fi via the mobile app. Wired models provide continuous power but require an existing doorbell circuit or professional electrical work. Electrical wiring should only be performed by trained electricians to avoid hazards and installation errors.

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