Check Nest doorbell compatibility - Google Help
The chime connector allows the chime's wires to deliver constant power to the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell (wired) and protects your chime from damage. In addition, without the chime connector, you might experience chime buzzing or unexpected chimes. Follow the steps in the app to properly install the chime connector.
Nest doorbell chime doesn't ring or sounds weak - Google Help
The 1st gen Chime Connector is not compatible with the 2nd gen doorbell. If you're not sure which is currently installed, check the wire connectors wires to tell the difference. Nest Doorbell 2nd gen (wired) only has two wires. Nest Doorbell (wired) has 4 wires, If you still have the 1st gen chime connector, follow the instructions in Uninstall ...
Install Nest Doorbell (wired) - Google Nest Help
Remove the chime cover and check that the wires aren’t touching any moving parts. Next make sure that any exposed wire ends (with bare copper showing) aren’t touching each other. Then test your chime again. If your chime still doesn’t sound right, try to install the connector on the outside of your chime cover if you haven’t done so ...
Install Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) - Google Nest Help
If you are replacing the Nest Doorbell (wired) with the 2nd gen doorbell, you’ll need to remove the chime connector that came with it, too. The first gen doorbell connector is not compatible with the 2nd gen doorbell. Use the instructions in Uninstall wired Nest doorbells and chime connector to remove your old hardware. Then continue to step 5.
Uninstall wired Nest doorbells and chime connector
That way you can properly reconnect the wires to the chime connector if you need to. Once all the wires are reconnected, remove the chime connector and put the chime cover back on. Installing a new Nest doorbell. If you plan to install a Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) you will need to install the new chime connector that came with the doorbell ...
Upgrade your transformer for Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)
If you don’t have a doorbell or transformer installed, and you think you’d prefer a battery powered option, you may want to install a Nest Doorbell (battery) instead. Wiring diagrams. Here are some common wiring configurations that may apply to your home. One doorbell, one transformer, and one chime connector. Two Nest doorbells, two chimes
Check Nest Doorbell compatibility - Google Help
The Nest Doorbell (battery) doesn't need the chime connector for wired or battery-powered installation. The chime connector allows the chime’s wires to deliver constant power to the Nest Doorbell (wired) and protects your chime from damage. In addition, without the chime connector, you might experience chime buzzing or unexpected chimes.
Install Nest doorbell with an indoor power adapter - Google Help
3. Turn the chime off and test. Before you test your doorbell, turn off the chime option in the app, even if you don’t have a wired doorbell chime installed. To exit the set up, tap Done. Tap your doorbell on the app home screen. Then, tap Settings . Switch “Indoor chime” off. Press your doorbell’s button to check that it’s working.
Uninstall wired Nest doorbells and chime connector
That way you can properly reconnect the wires to the chime connector if you need to. Once all the wires are reconnected, remove the chime connector and put the chime cover back on. Installing a new Nest doorbell. If you plan to Install a "Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) you will need to install the new chime connector that came with the doorbell ...
Uninstall Nest Doorbell (wired) and chime connector
5. Uninstall the chime connector. Important: When you disconnect the chime wires from the chime connector, you’ll need to reconnect each chime wire to the correct wire terminal. Otherwise, your doorbell’s chime might not work as expected. To uninstall the chime connector, follow the steps below. Go to the chime box and remove its cover.