This article will explain how to use the Snapshot Capture feature.
Note: Snapshot Capture is a feature from the Event History Timeline, which is a Ring mobile app-exclusive feature. You will be unable to view your Snapshots from the Ring website.
How do I activate Snapshot Capture?
To enable the Snapshot Capture feature, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring App.
- Tap the three-lined icon on the upper-left hand corner of the app to open the side menu.
- Tap Devices.
- Tap the desired device.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Tap Snapshot Capture.
- Activate the Snapshot Capture feature with the toggle button.
- Activate a Snapshot Frequency time.
- Tap Save in the upper right.
How do I view snapshots?
To view a snapshot, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring App.
- Tap the device whose snapshots you wish to view.
- Tap Live View.
- Scroll to the left to see previous snapshots.
How do I delete snapshots?
To delete a snapshot, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring app.
- Tap the three lines on the top left of the Dashboard.
- Tap Devices.
- Select the device whose snapshots you wish to delete.
- Review the Event Timeline.
- Place the playhead on top of the section you want deleted.
- Tap More Actions (three dots).
- Tap Delete.
- Tap Confirm.
How do I download snapshots?
To download a snapshot, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring App.
- On your Dashboard screen, tap one a snapshot from the device on which you want to view your snapshots.
- Tap Devices.
- Scroll to the left to see the various snapshots.
- Place the playhead (vertical play line indicator) is on the section that you want to download
- Tap Share on the bottom left
- You'll have the option to share to social media sites or download.
- Tap the gray Download icon on the bottom right.
How do I change the frequency of snapshots taken with Snapshot Capture?
To change the frequency of snapshots captured, follow these instructions:
- Open your Ring App.
- Tap the three-lines on the top left of the Dashboard.
- Tap Devices.
- Tap the desired device you want to change.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Tap Snapshot Capture.
- Select the frequency with which snapshots will be taken.
- Tap Save
Note: Increasing the snapshot frequency on a battery-operated device will reduce battery life.
