If you need to know the status of the battery on a particular device, the device details section of the Ring app contains the current state, controls, history, and (if applicable) the battery level of a particular device.
Battery level: If a device reports battery levels, the battery status will be shown in the top right.
- Green = good (26-100%)
- Yellow = low (11-25%)
- Red = warning (1-10%)
- Red with line through it = empty (0%)
Replacing the battery on your Motion Detector
What type of battery does the Motion Detector use?
The Ring Motion Detector uses one CR123A battery.
How long does the battery last?
The battery can last up to three years.
How to replace the battery
Note: You do not need to take down the entire device in order to replace the battery.
- Press the cover release and remove the cover from your motion sensor.
- Remove the battery.
- Place the new battery back in the device.
- Put the cover back on the device.
Replacing the battery on the Contact Sensor
What type of battery does the Contact Sensor use?
The Ring Motion Detector uses one CR123A battery.
How long does the battery last?
The battery can last up to three years, depending on use.
How to replace the battery
Note: You do not not need to take down the entire device in order to replace the battery.
- Press the cover release and remove the cover from the device.
- Remove the battery from the device.
- Place the new battery back in the device.
- Put the cover back on the device.
