Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - installation

[Newbie22]

Hi Folks, good evening/morning/afternoon!

Can someone please help me with the installation?

I am a bit lost! The house has no wiring and no existing doorbell/chime etc.

I really have very basic questions regarding the power adapter rating, chime wiring connections, and if I can also link the doorbell to Google Nest mini. 

I have managed to drill a hole right next to the main door and I have a power socket (indoors) behind the wall.

[MplsCustomer]

@Newbie22 

If you have a power socket near the door, you could use this adapter from Google; you run the wire through the wall and wire it to your doorbell and plug it in inside:

https://store.google.com/us/product/ninety7_indoor_power_adapter_nest_hello?hl=en-US

If you enable "Visitor announcements" in the Google Home app for your new doorbell, you can get doorbell visitor announcements on your Nest Mini:

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7672451?hl=en

[Newbie22]

@MplsCustomer  Thank you so much! very responsive indeed.
Regarding Chime, should I ignore it altogether then?

[MplsCustomer]

@Newbie22 

Well you could run doorbell wires to a conventional doorbell transformer tied into your electrical system, and to a conventional doorbell chime. I don't have any recommendations on that; we just used our old chime and got a new transformer when we replaced our old regular doorbells with Nest Hellos.

For our 3rd (unwired) entrance, we got a Google Nest Hello Doorbell, an OhmKat Power Adapter for the Nest Hello, and an OhmKat Wireless Universal Doorbell Chime, but they're designed for the older Nest Hello and not the new 2nd Gen Google Nest Doorbell.

[Newbie22]

@MplsCustomer Thank you again.

Your setup appears awesome. Since we do not have a conventional doorbell system, we have to stick to the solution you suggested in your last note.

[EmersonB]

Hi folks,

@Newbie22 I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. I hope that the information sheds some light on the issue. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this after 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

I appreciate the help, @MplsCustomer.

Regards,
Emerson

[Newbie22]

Hi @EmersonB  @MplsCustomer 

i came across this video (https://youtu.be/Ktsb5Lo_kmc) . At 3.38 min, it says if chime connector is not installed then it can damage the google nest doorbell.

Hence, I am still trying to figure out how to install the doorbell and chime connector when there is no existing traditional doorbell and chime system in place?

Thank you

[MplsCustomer]

@Newbie22 

I believe the Google Nest power adapter I linked to above is designed to work without a chime connector, since there is no chime.  Perhaps Google Nest Support will verify.

We've used the OhmKat Power Adapter for the Nest Hello for 10 months now; it is specifically designed to work without the chime connector.

[Newbie22]

Hi @MplsCustomer , yes. I found the power adapter you advised and tagged it.

I just want to ensure that I have the correct wiring diagram from Google for the setup that does not involve use of traditional doorbell system wiring. It is not a low cost product so I (am sure many others) would need some clear instructions. So far I am unable to find in Google’s help section.

[EmersonB]

Hi Newbie22,

Thanks for getting back to us and I'm sorry to hear if you're having trouble installing your Nest doorbell wired (2nd Gen). To confirm, do you have a transformer? If so, hit this link to check the required power and voltage.

The chime connector allows the chime's wires to deliver constant power to the  Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell (wired) and protects your chime from damage. In addition, without the chime connector, you might experience chime buzzing or unexpected chimes.

In case you have a transformer, you may try these diagrams:

Keep us posted.

Regards,
Emerson

[Newbie22]

Hi @EmersonB  Emerson, yes as @MplsCustomer  kindly suggested I got hold of the OhmKat 20 VAC 500mA power supply. So it meets power requirements.

Is there a diagram that includes the Chime connector along with the Nest 2nd Gen Doorbell (wired)? Assuming there is no existing chime and doorbell system.

[MplsCustomer]

@Newbie22 

I referred to the OhmKat Power Adapter just as an example of how it is specifically designed to work with the Nest Hello doorbell without a "chime connector".

Since Google Nest sells the "Ninety7 Indoor Power Adapt for Google Nest Doorbell" as compatible with the Google Nest Doorbell (battery) and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired), and refers to using a Google Nest speaker or display as your chime, I think your question to Emerson @EmersonB  is for them to provide a diagram for how that "Ninety7" adapter should be wired with the 2nd Gen Google Nest Doorbell.

[Newbie22]

Hi @EmersonB : referring to statements in your answer:

"The chime connector allows the chime's wires to deliver constant power to the  Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell (wired) and protects your chime from damage. In addition, without the chime connector, you might experience chime buzzing or unexpected chimes."
So can you share the wiring diagram that includes Chime connector for a brand-new Google 2nd generation (wired) doorbell installation (i.e., no existing doorbell or traditional chime)?
I do not want to exclude the Chime connector from the setup for the reason you have stated.
And, yes I have found the power supply adapter to meet both power and AC voltage requirements.
Thank you again.

[janthadeus]

Hey folks,
 

Gotcha, thanks for sharing the information with us. Let’s check — there’s no available wiring diagram for a Nest Doorbell (2nd gen, wired) without an existing chime box and transformer. You may use an indoor power adapter for your doorbell as its power source. The chime connector or puck is only needed if you’re using an indoor chime. Please see the wiring diagram below (with existing chime and transformer):

Have a look at this article and let us know if you need more help: Check Nest doorbell compatibility. Also, I recommend contacting a Nest Pro near your area.
 

I appreciate your help here, MplsCustomer and Emerson.
 

Thanks,

JT

[Newbie22]

Hello @janthadeus

Sorry, I am perplexed. Unfortunately, Google does not clearly state installation instructions with no existing chime setup. I guess I will just have to power the doorbell with OhmKat Power Adapter. It provides compatible AC power and voltage.

It was this Google video that alarmed me - https://youtu.be/Ktsb5Lo_kmc where it warns (@3.38 min) that if the chime connector is not installed then it can damage the google nest doorbell.

[janthadeus]

Hello there,

Understood — sounds like a plan! Keep us posted.

Thanks,

JT

[EmersonB]

Hi everyone,

@Newbie22 how's it going with your Nest camera? I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. In case you have an update, you know where to find us.

Thanks for answering, JT.

Regards,
Emerson

[Newbie22]

Hi @EmersonB I have installed it directly with a new transformer and using nest mini as a speaker for announcements. So all is working fine.
I would be looking for an option to use a chime, but for now, that is on the nice-to-have list. Thank you!

[EmersonB]

Hello Newbie22,

You're welcome! As we got our resolution here, I'm going to mark this thread as resolved. I'll be locking this thread if we won't hear back from you again in 24 hrs. Should that happen, feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future.

Best,
Emerson