Motion Warning is a Ring device feature that notifies visitors they're being recorded. When it's triggered, this message plays through your device speaker: "Hi, you are currently being recorded."
This feature is being rolled out for select Ring devices. If you have an eligible device (listed below) but don't see the feature, make sure you have the most current version of the Ring app. Learn how to update your Ring app here.
Devices with the Motion Warning Feature
- Stick Up Cam Elite
- Stick Up Cam Plug In (3rd Gen)*
- Indoor Cam
- Spotlight Cam Wired
- Spotlight Cam Mount
- Floodlight Cam
- Floodlight Cam Wired Pro
- Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
- Ring Video Doorbell Elite
Need to confirm the name of your Ring device? Find out in the Ring app.
*Stick Up Cam Plug In (3rd Gen) supports Motion Warning if it's installed in wired mode and is powered by an AC adaptor. In general, the feature isn't available on battery-powered devices, even if the devices are connected to external power. If your device is not eligible for Motion Warning, the toggle button will be gray and unusable.
How to Turn Motion Warning On or Off
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Tap the three lines (≡) on the top left in the Ring app.
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Tap Devices.
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Tap the specific device you want to enable with Motion Warning.
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You'll arrive at the Device Dashboard screen. Be sure that you have at least one Motion Zone established in order to activate Motion Warning.
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Toggle on Motion Warning in the top right. Once it's turned on, you'll get a message that it's enabled.
- If you want to turn the feature off again, toggle it off in the Device Dashboard.
Note: The volume of Motion Warning cannot be adjusted.
