Install electrical chime for nest wired doorbell

[Homeautomation5]

Hi there, I would like to install an electrical chime for my Google nest doorbell which I have hardwired using a transformer. I didn’t receive the chime connector to connect - so I want to know how can I connect an electrical chime if I have hardwired my nest doorbell.

[MplsCustomer]

@Homeautomation5 

It depends on which doorbell you have. If you have a Google Nest Doorbell (Battery), as indicated in your post, then you don't need a Chime Connector. If you have the older Google Nest Hello Doorbell, then you DO need a Chime Connection, which should have come with your doorbell.

[Homeautomation5]

Thanks. I have the nest doorbell (battery) which I have hardwired using a transformer. But now I would like to add a Honeywell electrical chime that connects to the Google nest doorbell. So when I press the button - I not only get visitor announcements but also a ding dong on the chime. My electrician thinks I need an adapter to charge the doorbell and then use the fork cable to connect the doorbell to the chime. Is that correct? 

[MplsCustomer]

@Homeautomation5 

We have the Google Nest Hello Doorbells, but according to Google Nest's instructions, the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) with a chime is wired in the exact same way that a conventional doorbell with a chime is wired (https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10732535?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS) According to Google Nest, "the battery is trickle charged by the power that comes through the wires, and the doorbell runs off the battery charge" (https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/11830989?hl=en). I believe that this is at a low-enough level to avoid triggering your chime, in the same way that the small light in a lighted doorbell is powered.

[Homeautomation5 · Accepted solution]

Thanks mate - will this give a go and see what happens. 

[aatienza]

Hey Homeautomation5,

Sounds like a plan — let us know how it goes.

I appreciate the help, MplsCustomer.

Thanks,

Archie

[SteveT1]

Hi there,

We haven't heard any updates from you. Please let us know if you still need help as we will be locking this in 24 hours if we won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Regards,
Steve

[Homeautomation5]

Getting an electrician to try this solution next Monday - so let’s see 

[SteveT1]

Hi there,

Thanks for the update and patience. We'll be here if there's anything else.

Regards,

Steve

[aatienza]

Hey Homeautomation5,

I just wanted to follow up to see if you still need our help. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 
 

Thanks,

Archie

[aatienza]

Hey Homeautomation5,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen our responses. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
 

Thanks,

Archie