Setting Up Video Doorbell Wired in the Ring App

Follow these steps to set up your Video Doorbell Wired in the Ring app.

Download the Ring app

1. On your mobile device, go to the

   App Store

   (for iOS devices) or the

   Play Store

   (for Android devices).
2. Search for

   Ring

   .
3. Download and install the Ring app on your mobile device.

Alternatively, visit ring.com/app on your mobile device.

Create or log in to your account

If this is your first Ring product, you will be asked to set up an account.

To set up an account:

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Select

   Create Account

   .
3. Follow the in-app instructions to create a new account.

If you already have another Ring device installed, just open the Ring app.

Tap "Set Up a Device"

Tap “Set Up a Device” then select “Doorbells.”

Scan the QR code on your Ring device

You can scan the QR code on your Ring device or product packaging via the Ring app.

1. Tap the

   menu (≡)

   on the left side of your Dashboard in the

   Ring app

   .
2. Tap

   Set up a Device

   and select

   Doorbells.
   • If you don’t see the QR code, try removing your video doorbell’s faceplate.
3. Center the code in the phone camera’s view at the bottom half of the screen.
4. When the code is recognized, a green square will appear and a pop-up with your device image detected.

If you experience issues scanning the QR code, please follow these steps:

1. Move your camera closer or further from the QR code to help it focus.
2. Once your camera finds focus, hold it steady for a few seconds.
3. If your camera won’t focus, clean your camera lens, move to a well-lit area, and try again.

If you continue to experience issues, please follow these additional steps:

1. Tap

   Other Options

   below the scanner.
2. Select

   Can’t Scan the QR code

   .
3. Confirm by selecting

   Enter code manually

   (this corresponds to PIN code digits underneath the QR code).
4. Find your device in the list.
5. Enter your five digit PIN which can be found below the QR code.

Specify your location

If this is your first time setting up a Ring device, you will receive a request from your phone informing you that the Ring app wishes to use your phone’s location services to pinpoint your location. Allowing the app to do so will assist with inputting your address.

Enter your address information into the app, then confirm it.

If you have established a location previously, you can select it from the list of your locations. Without a specific location, certain features of your Video Doorbell may not work properly.

Learn more about Ring devices and your address.

Name your device

Select a specific name for your Video Doorbell Wired to distinguish it from other Ring devices on your account. You can choose one of the default names that are suggested, or you can enter your own by selecting “Custom…” at the bottom of the list.

Put your Video Doorbell into setup mode

Press and release the button on the orange button on the side of your Ring Video Doorbell Wired. When there's a spinning white light on the front of your Video Doorbell, tap the “Continue” button in your Ring app.

Connect to your Ring device

iOS: Tap Join when the Ring app asks to join the Ring wifi network.

Android: Your device should automatically connect to the Ring wifi network.

If your device does not automatically connect to the Ring wifi network, or if you chose to continue without scanning in step six, please follow the steps below:

1. Press the home button on your phone to leave the Ring app.
2. Navigate to the

   Settings

   app, then tap

   Wifi

   .

• On Android, you may need to navigate to

  Connection

  then

  Wifi

  .
• Select the Ring wifi network from the list of available networks. The network will appear as either:
• Ring-

  followed by the last six digits of the MAC ID.
• Ring Setup

  followed by the last two digits of the MAC ID.
• Once connected, close your

  Settings

  app and return to the Ring app.

Connect your Video Doorbell to your wifi

Be sure you’re near your router and have your wifi password ready, then:

1. Select your wifi network.

• If you have more than one wifi network, select the network closest to where you will be installing your Video Doorbell.
• Enter your wifi password and press

  Continue

  .

Note: After connecting to your wifi network, your Video Doorbell may update its internal software. While performing an update, the light on the front of your device will flash white. Once the light stops flashing, you know the update is complete and you can continue the setup.

Please do not attempt to ring the doorbell at this time, as it will further delay the update.

How to install your Video Doorbell Wired.