Before you begin installation:
Follow the steps in the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Setup Guide to get your doorbell ready for installation.
Make sure you have these in the box:
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Required Tools
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1x Phillips Screwdriver (Wired Installation)
Voltage Requirement
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Your existing circuit must have a minimum voltage of 16V and power output of 10VA.
To install your Wyze Video Doorbell:
- Using the Wyze app, complete steps 1-9 in the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro Setup Guide.
- Tap Next for Step 9 so you do not skip the installation tutorial.
- In the Wyze app, the screen will say "Do you have an existing hardwired doorbell?"
- Tap Yes, if you want to hardwire your doorbell.
- Tap No, if you don't have a wired doorbell and/or you don't want to hardwire it.
Wireless Installation:
If you selected No above, follow these steps to mount your doorbell:
Tap Use 3M if you don't want to drill any holes.
- Remove the adhesive backing from the back plate, then stick the back plate to the wall.
- With your doorbell powered on, mount it to the back plate.
- For added security, use the included screwdriver to tighten the security screw underneath the doorbell.
- You're all set!
Tap Use Screws if you want to use a screw mount for your doorbell:
- If you have a kit package, select where you want to mount your doorbell and your preferred view.
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Perpendicular to your door, on the wall next to it.
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Parallel to your door, on the same wall.
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Back Plate does not change the viewing angle. The doorbell is flat against the wall.
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Corner Kit changes your viewing angle. The doorbell is turned away from the wall.
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- Follow along in the app to screw in your Corner Kit and/or Back Plate.
- Your combination may vary, depending on if you're mounting the doorbell directly to the wall (Back Plate only) or adding a Corner Kit first to change the viewing angle.
- Attach your doorbell to the Back Plate.
- For added security, use the included screwdriver to tighten the security screw underneath the doorbell.
Wired Installation:
If you selected Yes above, follow these steps to hardwire and mount your doorbell:
- Turn off power to your current mechanical doorbell at your electrical panel.
- Related article: Which switch in the electrical panel controls my doorbell?
- Open your chime box and take a photo of the current configuration.
- Don't know where the chime box is? Ring your existing doorbell and listen for the chime.
- Follow the in-app instructions to use the jump wire to bypass your existing chime.
- Please follow the in-app instructions to locate the Front and Trans terminals.
- If you are not comfortable testing your electrical panel, stop. Call your local electrician for help.
- Remove your current doorbell and disconnect the wires.
- Install the wall plate or corner kit to the wall.
- Attach the extension wires included in the box to your new doorbell.
- Use your screwdriver to loosen the screws on the back of your doorbell.
- Attach the forked part of the first wire to the first screw.
- Do the same with the second wire and second screw.
- Tighten the screws again.
- Connect the wires from your new doorbell to the wires in the wall.
- Pair each end, twist them together, then cover and twist with the wire caps.
- Return to your electrical panel and switch on the breaker to your doorbell.
- Check that the status light right on the front of your doorbell is flashing blue.
- Secure the doorbell to the wall plate or wedge.
- Tighten the security screw on the underside of the doorbell.
Hooray! Your shiny new doorbell is installed and ready to go!