topic charge my doorbell through my transformer in Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen

charge my doorbell through my transformer

Vinnie66ish — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:52:45 GMT

Can someone help please?? I have an existing Arlo camera system. I purchased the 2nd gen doorbell and installed as a wired system with my existing chime. Could not get the chime to work with the doorbell. Could also not get the doorbell to charge. I have the correct voltage and also a 30va transformer. I disconnected the chime and purchased a Arlo chime which is working now. I would like to charge my doorbell through the transformer. I tried to connect the doorbell directly to the transformer with no luck. I have seen a product that may work and is a magnet trickle charger. All I would like to do now is just be able the charge my doorbell through my transformer. Any suggestions??? Thanks much

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jguerdat — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:36:44 GMT

What is the actual voltage measured at the doorbell? Is it AC or DC?

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JamesC — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:56:04 GMT

It's worth noting that you may not see the doorbell initiate charging until the battery drops below a certain threshold (~65%). Once the battery is low enough, it will begin charging. You can read more about this here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062518/Why-does-my-Arlo-Essential-Video-Doorbell-Wire-Free-battery-drain-even-though-it-is-hardwired?cid=a

JamesC