The doorbell trigger cameraallows you to control the start and stop of your RED Epic camera. It features an LED recording status indicator light and pushing the button will start / stop your camera. The button features an LED that lights up when the camera has been triggered.

The trigger is made from a small, machined aluminum block with a bracket that allows you to mount it on a pan handle or other item using the included piece of hook and loop fabric. The trigger incorporates a permanently attached cable that connects to your RED Epic, and two connector ports. The connector port at the rear of the trigger features a LEMO connector, and the included D-Tap to LEMO connector allows you to power the trigger from an optional D-Tap power source, so you can start / stop your camera. The LANC connector port at the front of the trigger allows you to connect it to an optional CINEGEARS motor allowing you to start / stop your camera with your CINEGEARS focus controller if you wish. This set up allows either the focus puller or the camera operator to start / stop the camera.

39" Trigger to Camera Cable    Accepts Power for to Start / Stop    Allows Wireless Start / Stop

The trigger has been designed specifically to work with the RED Epic camera, which requires the remote trigger to supply power, and not just close a switch. This unit has been designed to work as a standalone remote trigger, or by connecting it to an optional CINEGEARS wireless motor, you can use an optional wireless controller to start / stop your RED Epic.

The included hook and loop fabric is about five inches long, and can be inserted into the bracket on the trigger, allowing you to secure the trigger to your tripod's pan handle or other object.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How Is battery life?

A: The Google Video Doorbell (Battery, Linen) will last a while if there is minimal motion that the camera sees. It can last a few months.

Q: 2. will you still receive notifications via your mobile device or your Google Assistant-enabled speakers when someone presses the doorbell when wired?

A: The unit gets wired to power and then connects via Wireless to your network.

Q: 3. I don’t want the chime, Can I just use the camera?

A: If you like, you can turn off your doorbell chime so it won’t ring when someone presses Hello’s button. But you would still need to have it wired it to the doorbell for power.

Q: 4. existing doorbell wiring will power unit? Will house door chime/bell still work?

A: Yes, you can wire the Nest Hello to you home chime/bell. You need 24VAC power to the unit.

Q: 5. Can it operate without Nest Aware?

A: It can but you don't get the cloud video recording/face recognition features and you can only view live video and still images.

Q: 6. Does these doorbell freeze when someone rings the doorbell? The only way mine doesn't freeze is if I turn off the chime.

A: The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, Snow) should not be freezing when someone rings the bell. Any issue with this doorbell please contact Google support.

Q: 7. What's the battery life on this and how long does it take to cahrge?

A: The battery for the Google Video Doorbell (Battery, Ash) BH #GONDBBA is rated to last 1.5 to 6 months. Battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. You can extend the battery life of your camera by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. When the battery power is low, the doorbell will enter "low power" mode to conserve the battery until until the doorbell is recharged; A full charge is reached in about 5 hours.

Q: 8. Will an existing wired chime still work with the google doorbell, or do I need to purchase a wireless chime?

A: The battery powered Google Video Doorbell will need to add a Chime. We recommend the Nest Mini. Google Nest Mini (Chalk, 2nd Generation) BH #GOGHMCHL

Q: 9. Does in function ok in cold climates? It’s -7F in Iowa next week (before wind!!).

A: Yes it will work in that environment

Q: 10. Will this work with my existing chimes while both connected and not connected to WiFi?

A: The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, Ash), BH # GONESTA, could trigger two wired chimes.