Consumer Reports has installed dozens of video doorbells and has run into some head-scratchers while following the manufacturers’ instructions. Here's a step-by-step guide based on the lessons we've learned.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 – Introduction
00:29 – Installing a hardwired video doorbell
00:48 – Step 1: Download mobile app
01:13 – Step 2: Shut off power
01:34 – Step 3: Inspect doorbell transformer
01:57 – Step 4: Inspect and rewire doorbell chime
02:48 – Step 5: Remove existing doorbell
02:58 – Step 6: Mount new video doorbell
03:34 – Step 7: Connect doorbell to WiFi
03:56 – Installing a battery-powered video doorbell
04:03 – Step 1: Charge battery
04:08 – Step 2: Attach mounting bracket
04:17 – Step 3: Attach doorbell
04:27 – Step 4: Connect to WiFi
04:32 – Step 5: Set up doorbell chime
