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insufficient voltage at doorbell button

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boomerang86
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‎2020-07-13 04:03 AM

New install, was seeing less than 1 volt AC at existing button location. Arlo needs 18-24 VAC.

 

My existing chime was a digital builder unit, line voltage with a tiny transformer. Button switch terminals did not pass 24 VAC. Needed to get all new chime and 24 VAC transformer- problem solved.

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laas0504
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‎2020-07-27 10:33 PM
Did you install yourself? How much did the upgrade cost?
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boomerang86
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‎2020-07-29 04:14 AM

Yes self install. 24 volt transformer was $17, digital Westminster chime $29, both from Amazon.

 

If you install a digital chime, DO NOT install the white power dongle or you'll see false tamper alerts.

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