Although wireless doorbell cameras have an apparent technological edge over the wired variety, some homeowners still prefer them mainly because of their capability to deliver stability in both internet connection and power consumption. However, installing can be quite challenging due to the number of cables you have to deal with and the proper ports to insert that you need to bear in mind. If this is indeed your concern as of the moment, then the blog post I'll share today will provide you with the insights to properly install a wired doorbell camera. So without any further ado, let's begin.

A Step-by-Step Guide on Installing a Wired Doorbell Camera

If you are not sure how to install a wired doorbell camera or are having trouble with the said task, then the following is a step-by-step guide on doing it properly and having it in working order as soon as possible.

Remove the Existing Smart Doorbell or Drill Holes if You Don't Have One Yet

First and foremost, you will need to remove the old and existing smart doorbells from the walls. But before you take down the old doorbell, you have to remove the power source first as you will disconnect the wires and cables as well.  But if you are putting up a smart doorbell for the first time, you will only have to drill holes in the walls where you are planning to attach them. However, you have to be mindful of the measurements of the device's hole and overall size to determine the proper placement.

Identify Where to Place the Power Kits

If you have not previously installed a wired doorbell, power kits won't be a problem since you are not dealing with existing ones. But it can be a little problematic if you have a current doorbell. Now, before you arrange the wiring and stuff, you have to determine whether the existing power kit is compatible with the new one. The main component you have to check is the voltage regulator as it has the capacity to damage the doorbell. In general, a good voltage range is about 16v to 24v. As long as your setup is within this range, then everything should be fine. While you are at it, you can replace the internal batteries if they are showing significant signs of wear and tear.

Put Up the Doorbell Bracket

Once the power kits are in set and the internal wirings are properly organized, you can now close them and put up the fresh brackets. Position the holes of the brackets in alignment with the ones on your walls. Hold them firmly and screw them tightly with a Philip screw. Now, adding a wedge is not a necessity, but it can significantly enhance the flexibility and field of view of the camera. But if a wedge is not really what you prefer, you can always turn to a wired doorbell camera with integrated cameras that have excellent panoramic and field of view such as the Eufy Video Doorbell E340.

Install the Doorbell Camera

After the brackets are put in place, you can now attach the doorbell camera to the brackets. But before you do so, connect the wirings on the back of the doorbell camera and secure it by screwing them. Afterwards, slide the device on the brackets and screw another set of bolts to lock them in place.  Be sure to attach them securely so they won't fall or be stolen. After you do so, plug the outlet into a power socket, and it should start working as soon as possible.

Install the Accompanying App

Lastly, download and install the accompanying app for the video doorbell. Turn on the doorbell camera and connect them to your WiFi. You have to be sure that your mobile phone and doorbell camera are using the same wireless network. And then, open the mobile app and link it to your doorbell camera. The good news is that the device can be linked to several mobile phones depending on the brand's capacity.

Final Thoughts

I hope that the blog post I shared with you today has provided you with valuable insights on the proper installation of doorbell cameras. As you can see, they are not really that difficult even if you are only doing them for the first time. As mentioned, the initial step involves removing the old digital doorbell and setting up the new power kits. And then, download the accompanying and link it to your mobile phone. And voila! You are good to go!