Tamper Alert

[Dgramling67]

Getting a tamper alert every time the video doorbell is pressed. The doorbell is working with two way audio, and ringing the mechanical chime, but each time I receive at least 1 tamper alert.

[jguerdat]

I'd guess that the current supplied to the doorbell is minimal. It could be due to the transformer, wiring or the connection to the doorbell.

[JamesC]

Dgramling67,

As mentioned above, check to make sure your transformer is meeting the required specifications to power your doorbell.

For more information on this, take a look here: How do I measure the voltage of my doorbell transformer?

JamesC

[Dgramling67 · Accepted solution]

I tested the transformer and the output at the doorbell unit and was receiving the proper voltage and amperage.  I resolved the issue by replacing the doorbell unit with a digital unit.  I believe having a diode at the doorbell might also have resolved the issue, but I didn't test that theory.  I replaced the unit with:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-Wireless-Doorbell-Kit/1000332435