Amcrest Forum

If the transformer isn't near the chime panel. I'm betting its very near the electrical panel. Sometimes they have a transformer hanging out near the panel for ease of wiring. Especially with doorbell wire easier to run than regular conduit wire or romex. If you are able to see the doorbell wire run...

If you have the ability, try and upgrade to the latest and see if that helps. They now provide both the new firmware and the original firmware.

https://amcrest.com/firmware-ash

Can I ask what kind of delay you are seeing? When my doorbell is pressed, it is maybe a second delay and then it alerts my phone and my home automation task runs at the same time. If you are seeing a larger delay, please check your wifi connectivity. Also see which network you are connected to, 2.4g...