How to Wire a Doorbell
Method 1 of 2:
Wiring the Doorbell - 1 Button
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Choose the correct position of where the doorbell button and receiver will be placed. -
Position the button at a level where family members can reach it. -
Position the receiver where it can be heard from anywhere in your house. -
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mounting the button and receiver on your type of walls. -
Turn off the power to the transformer. -
Connect a wire to the screw on the doorbell button. -
Run the wire directly to the transformer. -
Connect a second wire to the second screw on the doorbell button. -
Connect the other end of the second wire to the screw on the receiver (bell). -
Connect the third wire from the receiver to the second screw on the transformer. -
Test the doorbell.
Method 2 of 2:
Wiring the Doorbell - 2 Buttons
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Choose the correct positions where the doorbell buttons and receivers will be placed. -
Position the buttons at a level where family members can reach. -
Position the receivers where they can be heard from anywhere in your house. -
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mounting the buttons and receivers on your type of walls. -
Plan your wiring before you begin because you have multiple wires for 2 doorbells. -
Turn off the power to the transformer. -
Connect a wire from a terminal screw on both buttons. -
Connect the wire from the 2 buttons to a terminal screw on your transformer. -
Connect a wire to the second terminal screw from the button for the front door. -
Connect the other end of the wire to the terminal screw on the receiver you are using for the front door chime or buzzer. -
Connect a wire to the second terminal screw on the button for the back door. -
Connect the other end of the wire to the receiver you are using for the back door chime or buzzer. -
Connect a wire from the second buzzer screw to the second doorbell screw so that the 2 units are connected to each other. -
Connect another wire to the screw on the doorbell. -
Connect the other end of that wire to the transformer. -
Test both doorbells.
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