Ring Spare Parts Kit for Ring Video Doorbell Wired

A tiny orange screwdriver and a short jumper cable turned out to be the unsung heroes of my Ring Video Doorbell Wired install. I picked up Ring’s spare parts kit after realizing my original mounting screws had gone missing in a move, and I figured the extra hardware might save me a trip to the hardware store. It ended up doing more than that—it made the install cleaner, faster, and less frustrating than my first go-around.

What’s in the kit—and why it matters

The kit is straightforward: a screwdriver with a reversible bit (standard and a star-shaped security bit), a small jumper cable for the chime, two security screws, two mounting screws with anchors, two short wire extenders, and two wire nuts. That’s it. Nothing flashy, but everything you actually need for a proper wired install of the 2021 Ring Video Doorbell Wired.

A few pieces stand out:
- The screwdriver is better than throwaway quality. The bit fits the security screws cleanly, reducing the chance of stripping. It’s not pro-shop grade, but it’s plenty for this job.
- The jumper cable is the key for this specific model. The Wired doesn’t ring existing chimes, and the jumper bypasses the mechanical chime so power can go straight to the doorbell. Nicely, it’s short and flexible enough to fit in crowded chime boxes.
- The wire extenders and nuts are small touches that solve a big headache: short or brittle doorbell wires. The extenders gave me just enough slack to make tidy connections at the door.

Setup experience

I had an existing transformer and a mechanical chime with typical thin, low-voltage doorbell wire. Here’s where the kit made a difference:

1. Chime bypass: I shut off power at the breaker, opened the chime box, and installed the jumper across the terminals per the Wired’s instructions. The short length helped; it didn’t pinch under the chime cover.
2. Mounting: My siding is old and a little wavy, so I appreciated having both wood screws and wall anchors on hand. I pre-drilled for the anchors and they gripped well in masonry. If you’re mounting to wood or vinyl over wood, the screws alone are fine.
3. Wiring: My existing wires were barely long enough to reach the doorbell terminals. The included extenders quickly solved that without a run to the store. The small wire nuts hold securely if you twist them on clockwise with the bare copper aligned and pre-twisted. I tug-tested each one before buttoning it up.
4. Security screws: Reinstalling the faceplate with a matched security bit felt more controlled than using a generic driver or a bit that almost fits. The screw heads remained clean, which matters when you’re adjusting or removing the faceplate later.

Total time with this kit: around 20 minutes, including opening the chime and tidying up. Without it, I’d have been rummaging for a driver that fit, repurposing whatever screws I could find, and probably cursing at those short wires.

Build quality and design choices

• Screwdriver: The handle is grippy and the bit seats accurately. It’s not magnetized, which would be nice for the security screws, but not a dealbreaker.
• Screws and anchors: Threads are cut cleanly and the heads don’t deform under normal torque. The anchors are generic but reliable—no crumbling or spinning when inserted into appropriately sized pilot holes.
• Wire hardware: The extenders and nuts are sized sensibly for common doorbell gauge. Insulation on the extenders strips cleanly without tearing.
• Jumper cable: Compact and flexible. No stress on the chime terminals and no crowding under the chime cover.

Nothing here feels premium, but it also doesn’t feel like a corner-cutting pack-in. It’s the right level of quality for a purpose-built kit that you’ll use once and then be glad you have in a drawer.

Compatibility reality check

This is specifically for the Ring Video Doorbell Wired (2021 release). If you’re using a different Ring model—especially one that needs a separate power kit or has a removable battery—this isn’t the kit you want. It doesn’t include any power adapters, transformers, or wedge/angle mounts. Think of it as the installation hardware and connectors designed for one job and one job only.

If you’re unsure what you have: the Wired uses your existing transformer and doesn’t ring your mechanical chime; it needs the jumper at the chime. If you need to ring an existing chime or power a different Ring model, you’ll be looking at a different accessory altogether.

What I liked

• Thoughtful completeness: Every small piece I needed to get the Wired mounted safely and cleanly was here—no scrounging for wire nuts or making do with a mismatched driver.
• Clean fit: The security bit and screws match perfectly, reducing the risk of stripping the tiny fasteners that hold the faceplate.
• Troubleshooting helper: The extenders and nuts are a soft fix for aged, short, or oxidized wires. They won’t fix a bad transformer, but they remove “wire length” and “sketchy splices” from the list of variables.

What could be better

• No wedge mount or shims: If your doorframe needs an angle to capture a better field of view, you’ll still need a separate wedge kit.
• Not a power solution: This won’t compensate for an underpowered transformer or poor wiring. If your doorbell has intermittent power, you need to address the transformer and wiring health first.
• Single-task design: Great for the Wired, not useful for other Ring models. If you have multiple Ring devices, don’t expect this to be a universal backup kit.

Practical tips from the install

• Cut power at the breaker before touching the chime or doorbell wires. Low voltage still deserves respect.
• Take a photo of your chime wiring before adding the jumper. If you ever change devices, you’ll want to restore the original connections.
• Pre-twist bare wires clockwise before adding the wire nuts. It creates a stronger mechanical bond and makes the electrical connection more reliable.
• Check your transformer specs. The Wired expects a compatible low-voltage transformer; if your transformer is too weak or intermittent, this kit won’t fix that.
• Pre-drill for anchors and vacuum out the dust. Fine dust in masonry holes can cause anchors to slip.

Who it’s for

• New installers of the Ring Video Doorbell Wired who want a smooth, tidy first install.
• Anyone who lost or stripped their original mounting hardware or security screws.
• Renters and homeowners with short, brittle, or hard-to-manage existing doorbell wires.

If you’ve already installed your Wired doorbell and everything is working, you might not need this immediately. But having a matched driver and spare security screws on hand is a small investment that pays off when you need to remove the faceplate to troubleshoot or upgrade.

What it isn’t

• A fix for power or connectivity issues. If your doorbell is rebooting, ringing unpredictably, or dropping offline, start by checking transformer output and network stability.
• A universal Ring parts pack. This is targeted hardware for one model; other Ring doorbells have different requirements and sometimes different fastener types.

The bottom line

I appreciate tools that get out of the way and let me finish a job correctly on the first try. This spare parts kit did exactly that for my Ring Video Doorbell Wired install. The right driver, matched screws, a no-drama jumper, and simple wiring accessories took the friction out of the process and eliminated the usual compromises (like reusing brittle screws or forcing short wires to reach).

Recommendation: I recommend this kit if you own the Ring Video Doorbell Wired (2021) and you’re missing hardware, starting a fresh install, or want a reliable set of spares for maintenance. It won’t solve electrical shortcomings or replace a transformer, but as a purpose-built installation helper, it’s well thought out, genuinely useful, and priced right for what it includes.