google nest video doorbell( battery) compatibility with my current chime

[sportflyer]

My existing doorbell chime (electronic) needs a diode across the door bell button for it to work . Do I still need the diode  for the chime to work when I install the nest doorbell (battery) in wired configuration?  Tks

[sportflyer]

Please provide input to my query above.  Need to know before I install the unit to avoid frying the Nest doorbell , Tks

[Brad]

Hi there, 

I apologize for my late response and thank you for all of your patience while waiting for a reply. I understand how frustrating your situation must be, and I would love to help however I can. The new 2021 Nest Doorbell (battery) can be connected to an existing chime, but it's meant to send you notifications instead.

Best Regards, 
Brad

[sportflyer]

What about the Diode across the doorbell button ? Do I need to remove it before I connect the wires to the Nest Doorbell ?   Tks

[Brad]

Hey there,

I am gonna be transparent and say that I have no clue what a diode is. I do not know what you mean. I am no electrician.

Best regards,

Brad

[sportflyer]

Electronic chimes like mine plays a melody for several seconds not like a mechanical chime. If you press the bell button and release it , there is power to the chime only while you press the button meaning that you wont hear the whole melody if you release the button as soon as you press it.

So an electronic device needs to be added across the bell button terminals that allow current to continue  to  flow to power the  chime, when the button is released. The component that does that is a diode . 

[Brad]

@sportflyer

There is no such option with our Cams and Doorbells. They connect to the provided chime for the Nest Hello doorbell, but if you want additional help you are in the wrong place for that. Please contact Support.

Best regards,

Brad

[Brad]

Hi there,

Just checking in to see how the conversation is going as there's been a lapse in activity on this thread.

Best regard,
Brad

[sportflyer]

purchased the  Nest video doorbell battery . Will advise after installation .

[SteveT1]

Hey folks,

Thanks for chiming in and I appreciate your help @Brad. I'm dropping by to ensure everything is covered here. Feel free to let us know if you still need help.

Best,
Steve

[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

[sportflyer]

I installed the nest battery video doorbell today . I removed the diode that used to be connected across the doorbell button of my chime.  The indoor chime now works as well as the nest videodoor bell. Must increase doorbell chime  time in setting to about 7 secs to hear the whole tune. BTW how to I set the app  it up so that the video camera displays as soon as it detects people instead of after opening the home app.   Thanks

[Brad]

Hey folks,

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,
Brad