Contro l4 CHIME User manual

CHIMEVIDEODOORBELL (Wi-Fi)
QUICKSTARTGUIDE

Contents
To view the online version of this document, go to ctrl4.co/vdb-w-qsg.
Contents 2
PREREQUISITES 3
CONTENTS 3
IMPORTANTNOTESANDCAUTIONS 3
INSTALLINGTHE BRACKET 4
CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITH A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME 6
CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITHOUT A MECHANICAL DOORBELL
CHIME 8
INSTALLING THE VIDEO DOORBELL 9
CONNECTINGTHEVIDEODOORBELLTOYOURCONTROL4SYSTEM 10
MORE INFORMATION 10
REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION 10
WARRANTY 10
About Control4 11
Regulatory/Safety information 11
Warranty 11
Technical Support Contact Information 11
Legal Notice 11
Disclaimer 11
Licenses 11

PREREQUISITES
lControl4 system running OS 3.2 or higher.
lFor 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.
lIf 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.
lSufficient Wi-Fi coverage outside at the doorbell location (-65 dbm or better for best results).
CONTENTS
lVideo Doorbell (Wi-Fi) (C4-VDB-W)
lMounting bracket
lWood screws (3), anchors (2), and spare wire terminal screw
lSet screws (2) and Allen-type wrench
IMPORTANTNOTESANDCAUTIONS
Important! Installation and maintenance should only be performed by qualified technicians.
Important! The VDB should only be connected to a properly secured network.
Caution! Use with a power supply that is UL listed and Limited Power Source (LPS) certified. The
power supply should bear the UL listed and LPS marks. The power supply should also meet any
safety and compliance requirements for the country of use. The power supply should be properly
grounded.
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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.
Trim the template and mark the camera outline if you need to modify the building materals
(trim, rock, brick, etc.) to make the VDB fit.
Important! The VDB should never be mounted more than 6 ft (2 m) off the ground.
Important! Make sure existing doorbell wire lines up with the cable passthrough cutout.
3. Drill 3/32" (2.4 mm) pilot holes for the wood screws to mount the metal bracket. If using the
anchors, drill 3/16" (4.8 mm) pilot holes for the anchors.
Important! Use appropriate anchors if installing the VDB to stucco, brick, or other construction
material. Wood screws are included in the box.
4. Install the metal bracket for the VDB using the provided screws. Pull the doorbell cable
through the bracket before installation.

After connecting to the metal bracket, you will need to push any extra length in the doorbell
cable back into the hollow wall space. Trim the cable if needed.
5. Connect the two doorbell wires to the terminals on the metal bracket
After connecting the doorbell wires, push any excess length back into the wall cavity.
Important! Wire polarity doesn’t matter.
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or CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITHOUT A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME

CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER WITH A
MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME
Caution! Disconnect power to the doorbell transformer or power off the circuit at the circuit
breaker before starting.
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.
3. Remove the backing covering the adhesive on the chime adapter and adhere the chime
adapter to the doorbell chime.

Important! Make sure any wires and the adapter are out of the way of the motion of the
mechanical chime.
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CONNECTING TO THE POWER ADAPTER
WITHOUT A MECHANICAL DOORBELL CHIME
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.
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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. Swing the bottom of the VDB in onto the bracket and firmly press against the bracket.
C. Insert and tighten the set screw using the provided Allen-style wrench.
3. Power on the circuit or reconnect the doorbell transformer. The VDB powers on and the LED
ring slowly fades in and out to white until the Wi-Fi connection is configured.
Go to CONNECTINGTHEVIDEODOORBELLTOYOURCONTROL4SYSTEM

CONNECTINGTHEVIDEODOORBELLTOYOURC
ONTROL4SYSTEM
NEXTSTEP: View the VDB Setup and Installation Guide online by going to ctrl4.co/vdb-w-ig.
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
on the Control4 website at ctrl4.co/reg.
WARRANTY
Visit ctrl4.co/warranty for details.