Check which chime can ring with a Ring doorbell
Distinguish a Ring plug-in Chime from an existing wired chime, then check the exact doorbell, transformer, region, and tested kit.
Direct answer
The shortest reliable path.
A Ring Chime, Chime Plus, or Chime Pro can be linked in the Ring app to supported cameras and doorbells at the same location. An existing in-home wired chime is a different compatibility question: Ring maintains model-specific tested lists and says Video Doorbell Wired, Peephole Cam, Wired Doorbell Plus 2nd Gen, and non-PoE Wired Doorbell Pro 3rd Gen do not use an in-home chime. Identify the exact doorbell and chime before wiring, and verify the transformer requirements for that model.
System view
Check the whole path.
- 01Exact Ring doorbell model
- 02Wired or network alert path
- 03Transformer and chime kit
- 04Ring app location
- 05Configured sound event
Scope before steps.
Current Ring plug-in Chime products and North American in-home chime compatibility cases documented by Ring.
Unknown doorbell wiring, unsupported regions, Ring Alarm sirens, Alexa announcement setup, or electrical installation by an unqualified person.
Procedure
Do this in order.
- 01
Choose the alert path
Use a Ring Chime family device for app-linked network alerts, or continue only with the exact in-home wired compatibility list for a physical chime.
- 02
Exclude unsupported wired models
Check Ring’s current exclusions before opening the chime box or buying a transformer.
- 03
Match the tested kit
Compare the chime manufacturer and exact model number with Ring’s list for the exact doorbell family and region.
- 04
Link a Ring Chime in the app
Open the target doorbell or camera, choose Linked Chimes, select ring or motion events, choose a tone, and save.
Diagnostic matrix
Read the result, not the guess.
| What you see | Check next | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Doorbell has power but the old chime never sounds | Recheck the exact doorbell against Ring’s in-home chime exclusions. | Hardwired power does not necessarily include wired chime actuation. |
| Ring Chime is online but silent | Verify location, Linked Chimes events, tone, volume, and Chime Snooze. | The network accessory may be working but not assigned to that event. |
| Chime kit is absent from the tested list | Treat compatibility as unverified and contact Ring or a qualified installer. | A similar electrical type is not the same as a confirmed model. |
Stop conditions
Know when not to keep changing things.
- Disconnect circuit power before touching doorbell or chime wiring.
- Do not bridge terminals or test live wiring unless the exact official procedure and electrical competence support it.
- Stop if transformer ratings, wire labels, or local electrical requirements are unknown.