To view the online version of this document, go to Contents PREREQUISITES CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTES AND CAUTIONS INSTALLING THE BRACKET CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITH A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITHOUT A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME INSTALLING THE VIDEO DOORBELL CONNECTING THE VIDEO DOORBELL TO YOUR CONTROL4 SYSTEM MORE INFORMATION...
For the Wi-Fi model (C4-VDB-W), a 16-24V AC, at least 10VA (10W), doorbell transformer (not included) is required to power the VDB. If you want to use the external chime feature, a mechanical doorbell chime, doorbell transformer, and standard doorbell wiring ( 18-22 gauge 2-conductor) between them are required. Digital doorbell chimes are not supported.
INSTALLING THE BRACKET Caution! Disconnect power to the doorbell transformer or power to the circuit at the circuit breaker before starting. 1. Remove the doorbell and disconnect the two wires on the back. 2. Using the template included in the box, mark the holes for mounting the VDB and the cable passthrough cutout.
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After connecting the doorbell wires, push any excess length back into the wall cavity. Important! Wire polarity doesn’t matter. CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITH A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME Go to CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITHOUT A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME...
1. Remove the doorbell chime cover. 2. Wire the two wires from the chime adapter parallel to the wiring to the doorbell button where the VDB is installed. For example, if the VDB is installed at the front door, connect the two wire leads from the adapter to the FRONT and TRANS terminals at the doorbell chime along with the existing wires going to the front door location.
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Important! Make sure any wires and the adapter are out of the way of the motion of the mechanical chime. Go to INSTALLING THE VIDEO DOORBELL...
Caution ! Disconnect power to the doorbell transformer or power off the circuit at the circuit breaker before starting. 1. If you do not want to use the mechanical chime (or if you only have a digital doorbell chime), you can skip installing the chime adapter and bypass the wiring at the mechanical chime, or wire the VDB directly to the doorbell transformer.
INSTALLING THE VIDEO DOORBELL 1. Remove the plastic on the front and back of the VDB. Be careful to not disturb the thermal paste on the back of the VDB. 2. Install the VDB onto the metal bracket. A. Hook the top of the bracket with the back of the VDB. B.
NEXT STEP: View the VDB Setup and Installation Guide online by going to MORE INFORMATION For information and setup topics for the Chime Video Doorbell, visit the Tech Community. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION To review regulatory information for your particular Control4 products, see the information located ctrl4.co/reg...
About Control4 Control4, a leading provider of the operating system for the smart home, delivers intelligent control of consumer electronics products, appliances and networking systems through an easy-to-use and intuitive software interface. Founded in 2003, the company delivers affordable automation and control of lighting, music, video, HVAC, security, and energy management systems to the broad market through more than 1,600 custom integrators, retail outlets, and distributors in over 65 countries.
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Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of their respective owners. All specifications subject to change without notice. Contact Information Control4 Corporation 11734 S. Election Road Salt Lake City, UT 84020 USA http://www.control4.com CHIME VIDEO DOORBELL (Wi-Fi) QUICK START GUIDE 200-00667-A 20201109 DH...
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