We had all sorts of fun going around and around installing the first two, then returning them because they were just screwy. The third one worked as it should, and we enjoyed seeing the chipmunk trigger alerts so we could keep up with his busy day. And, I must compliment the RING people in their efforts to help. But...the third one started making ominous grinding noises (always at night) followed by a single "ding." I figured it was somehow feeding back small amounts of low-voltage electricity to the indoor chimes (why only at night, who knows).
A lot of us are very grateful that we live in the You Tube age: often you can benefit from the experience and knowledge of others to get yourself out of a perplexing problem situation. A little help goes a long way, and often the solution to the snafu is just something little.
It sure was in this case. The You Tube video explained what was needed to end the random noises was a tiny 1/2 watt, 10 Ohm resistor bridging the terminals inside the indoor chime box. Had to get a pack of ten from Parts Express, but that was okay (and a lifetime supply!).
And here it is in place, I hope resisting as it should (the tiny striped thing). Time will tell.
Now back to watching the chipmunk eating a raspberry.
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