Low Voltage Transformer

[rugmankc]

Waiting on a 16v 30va transformer. Have a Nutone 5v 10va one now with a Nutone 16v Chime. I wired up the chime puck and mounted the doorbell. 2 gen. Left wires unhooked. Getting eager to finish install before transformer gets here. If I wire up the doorbell and proceed with install as if I have a higher voltage transformer, will there be any negative impact on the doorbell other than live video performance?  And, when I get and install correct transformer will doorbell just start working fine with nothing else to reset etc. Thanks

[MetalGlacier]

From past experience when I first installed my Nest Hello doorbell under similar circumstances, there were no negative impacts on the doorbell. Plus you can still press the doorbell button and hear it ring inside.

[rugmankc]

Well I hooked up doorbell wires, remounted. The light started flashing Amber as expected. But, doorbell does not ring as it should per Google install information. Rang before I wired it up. There is obviously power to have the amber light flash. Is this possible sometimes with the low transformer still installed. Or, should the bell be ringing? 

[aatienza]

Hey rugmankc,

Thanks for reaching out. What country are you located in? You might want to check out this link on how to Check Nest doorbell compatibility.

I appreciate the help, MetalGlacier.

Best,

Archie

[rugmankc]

Thanks I am all good now. 

[rugmankc]

I am all hooked up and working now after new transformer. Working great. Doorbell rings. 2 way audio super. Connects quick and maybe a 7 second preview.

I have notifications on my Apple Watch also. Didn't do anything extra.

Thanks to everyone for their help!

[aatienza]

Hey rugmankc,

Awesome! Let us know if you have other questions as I'll be locking the thread after 24 hours.

Thanks,

Archie