topic Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector? in Cameras and Doorbells

Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

Meme1 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:11:12 GMT

Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

I have 2 front doorbells with 1 pair of wires going to the chime box. The 1 pair of wires connect to the front label of the chime box. If I use the Google chime connector can it service 2 doorbell cameras?

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

MplsCustomer — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:21:19 GMT

@Meme1

I don't know if one "chime puck" will power 2 doorbells. The purpose of the "chime puck" is to power the doorbell's camera without tripping the chime. You might have to figure out where the wires for your 2 doorbells comes together before they get to your chime. But I suppose you could try and see what happens with just one "chime puck" and hope it doesn't affect your doorbells adversely.

The diagram labeled "Two Nest doorbells, two chimes" diagram (which is incorrectly labeled and should say "Two Nest doorbells, one chime") in the Google Nest Help topic below shows a "chime puck" for each doorbell. (This was also true of the older Google Nest Hello Doorbells; we have 2 chime connectors, one for each of our 2 Google Nest Hello Doorbells.)

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/12153643

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

Meme1 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:26:39 GMT

I only have 2 wires (red and white) coming into the chime box. But I do have 2 front regular doorbells that will activate if any of the doorbell is pressed. That is why I asked if 1 chime can power 2 google doorbells.

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

MplsCustomer — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:35:02 GMT

@Meme1

Yes, I understand that. But if the purpose of the "chime puck" is to provide power to the doorbell's camera without tripping the chime, I just do not know whether it can provide sufficient power for 2 doorbells. Google Nest has always said that each doorbell should have its own.

I don't know what the solution is; I don't know how your 2 doorbells are wired such that only one pair of wires comes into your chime. Maybe you need a friend who has some electrical expertise who can take a look.

I'm just another Google Nest customer; you could try contacting Support to see what they say:

https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

Meme1 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:10:19 GMT

Thank you for the help. I appreciate it.

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

Meme1 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:04:53 GMT

I contacted google customer support and they said this cannot be done. You need 1 chime connector for every doorbell.

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

janthadeus — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:30:25 GMT

Hi folks,

Meme1, thanks for the update. That’s right, you need a chime connector per doorbell. Let’s check this out — could you fill out this form and let me know once you’re done?

I appreciate your help, MplsCustomer.

Thanks,

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

janthadeus — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:53:10 GMT

Hey Meme1,

We haven't received your form. Were you able to fill it out? Do you still need help?

Regards,

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

janthadeus — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 06:43:17 GMT

Hi there,

I'm checking back in to see if you are able to fill out the form. If not, please do so, so we can assist you further with your concern.

Best,

Re: Can I connect 2 front doorbell to a single chime connector?

janthadeus — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:26:01 GMT

Hello there,

Just checking in to make sure that you saw my response. I'll be locking this thread if I won't hear back from you again in 24 hours. Should that happen, feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future.

Best regards,