So if you already have a lot of devices on your 2 4ghz network you might want to take advantage of the ring s chime pro 5ghz support.
Ring chime vs chime pro.
The ring doorbell only works on the 2 4ghz wi fi band and its wi fi reception is poor.
It s easy to connect a new ring device to a chime pro after you ve set up the chime pro in the ring app.
Wi fi connectivity one of the major differences between the chime and chime pro is the support of the 5ghz wifi network.
Ring has cranked the volume to 11 with this new chime so that you ve got a much better chance of hearing it at max volume.
The video shows the chime pro 1st generation but the set up process is the same for the newer version of the chime pro.
The ring chime pro selects channel 11 because it has the least overlap with 4.
Basically this is more of a companion device for other ring doorbells.
To learn how to set up a chime pro and connect it to your ring device follow the instructions below.
Both chime pro and chime are compatible with all existing ring video doorbells and.
After about 10 minutes your router decides to switch to channel 11 because there s nothing happening there.
The ring chime pro will shortly decide to switch to an.
New ring chime vs.
30 minutes later the guy next door starts watching netflix 4k and channel 4 gets lots of interference.
Watch the video below to see a set up.
Worse signal than the 2.
To chime pro 10 away 72 rssi.
Both chime pro and chime are compatible with all existing ring video doorbells and.
If your new ring.
The second great thing they ve done with the chime pro is to make it double as a wi fi extender.
To my home wifi 20 away 78 rssi and poor connection.
Connecting a new ring product to chime pro.
It sets out to be a louder wireless chime to improve the.
The only way to improve the ring 3 was to run a extension cord to put it 3 from the doorbell.
So bought the ring 3 and new chime pro to change to the different band.
Chime pro differences.
The ring chime pro contains two main features that the ring chime does not the first is the ring chime pro acts as an amplifier for your alert sounds which means you will be able to hear your alerts more effectively if you chime is a far distance away.
The main differences are chime pro extends wifi coverage for ring devices has dual band 2 4ghz 5ghz wifi connectivity vs 2 4ghz only a built in nightlight and guided feedback during the setup process to help you find the best location for your chime pro.
Ring is debuting its latest release the ring chime pro 49 99.