Replacing Nest Hello with 2nd generartion video doorbell - wired

[tonyminard]

I have a Nest Hello connected to an existing chime. I am planning to replace it with a 2nd generation Arlo video doorbell. Will I have to disconnect the Nest Chime connector or can i just connect to 2 wires at the door?

[jguerdat]

I'm not familiar with the Nest doorbell but I'd strongly suspect you need to remove all of their equipment before installing the Arlo one.

[StephenB]

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@tonyminard wrote:

Will I have to disconnect the Nest Chime connector or can i just connect to 2 wires at the door?

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The chime connector is what Arlo calls a "Power kit".  It diverts power around the chime when the doorbell until the doorbell is pressed.  That protects the chime from possible damage and from buzzing/ringing on its own.

You should remove it - the 2nd gen doorbells don't need it. 

[tonyminard]

Thank you for the responses. I have left the Nest chime connector in place as the Arlo doorbell appears to be functioning properly with it still connected. I am reluctant to disturb the rather convoluted wiring unless absolutely necessary so I will leave it as is for now.