Google Nest Gen 2 Wired Doorbell - Transformer Question

[Yonge]

I have purchased a good nest gen 2 wired doorbell, but when I went to go install it, the transformer reads that is currently being used in my home on my doorbell chime says "10V-16V"

Would this be compatible with my Doorbell? Or should I upgrade the transformer?

Thank You

YN

[MplsCustomer]

@Yonge 

These are Google Nest's requirements:

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9247132

Many customers, including us, have upgraded to 16V 30VA transformers in order to get our doorbells to work.

[Yonge]

Hi, thank you for your reply. So if my transformer is 10-16V and it says 30VA that should work right?

[MplsCustomer]

@Yonge 

I don't know. I don't know what it means if the transformer says it is 10V to 16V.

We upgraded to a 16V 30 VA transformer a couple of years ago when we got a second Google Nest Hello Doorbell, and it works fine.

[EmersonB]

Hello folks,

@Yonge, thanks for reaching out here in the Community. The Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) has higher power requirements than most doorbells. You need a transformer that is rated for 16-24 V AC, 10-40 VA to provide enough power to your doorbell. If you've already installed your doorbell and you see a blinking yellow light on the front, your doorbell isn't receiving enough power.

To learn more, you may visit our public article about "Upgrade your transformer for Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)".

Regards,

Emerson