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Mobile Device Compatibility and the Ring App
Follow these best practices to get the newest Ring app features on your phone or mobile device: 1. Keep your Ring App up-to-date 2. Regularly update your mobile devices’ operating system3. Make sure your device is compatible with new apps 1. Keeping your Ring App up-to-date Having the most upda...
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How to Use Privacy Features in the Ring App
Privacy is foundational to Ring, and we’re always working to help our customers keep their accounts and information safe. We also strongly encourage our customers to respect their neighbors’ privacy and comply with any applicable local and national laws when using their Ring device. Below, we out...
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Help Protect Your Personal Data Privacy and Security
Your personal data privacy and security is a priority. Here are some ways you can help safeguard your personal information. Cybercriminals may try to trick you into giving them personal information through an email, a phone call, or a text message. At Ring, we’ll never ask you for information lik...
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Create a Custom Event Alert
Custom Event Alerts is a new feature for Ring Protect subscribers, which allows the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery to identify when an object is in a specific state in the camera’s field-of-view. Your camera won't know what the objects are, but it can learn the difference between two states, such as ...
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Welcome to the Ring App
Welcome to Ring!Whether you've just purchased your first Ring product or you're a long-time neighbor, congratulations on adding to the ring of security around your home! The following article covers some basic information that will get you up and running quickly. First you'll need to set up your ...
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Downloading and Updating the Ring App
Updating the Ring App on your Mobile Device If you want to ensure that you have the latest version of the Ring App use one of the links below to get updates. Updates to apps, allow you to have the latest features and fixes. Note: If you want to see what version of the app you have, open the Ring ...
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How to Use Dark Mode in the Ring App
The Dark Mode feature will be available to users over time with the latest version of the Ring App (x.51). Use this link if you need to learn how to make sure you have the latest version of the Ring App. Dark Mode is a feature that improves the contrast on app screens so the text is easier to re...
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How to Get Package Alerts
Package Alerts are available on select Ring Video Doorbells and can alert you when there is a package in designated areas at your device. To start using Package Alerts, you will need a Ring Protect subscription and one of the following devices: Ring Video Doorbell (2020) Ring Video Doorbell 2 ...
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Turn on push notifications for ring.com
Push notifications are alerts from Ring devices that get delivered to your computer desktop when you’re logged into your Ring account. Push notifications can be enabled on a compatible web browser and inform you about events happening on your property.Push notifications are unique to your Ring de...
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Device Registered to Someone Else Message During Setup
If you get a message that your doorbell or security camera is registered to someone else during setup, follow the prompts in the Ring app to Learn More About Device Transfers. You can request a transfer from the original/registered owner. If you do not see prompts in the Ring app to initiate a de...
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How to Generate an Alternate Verification Code for your Ring Account
When you attempt to sign in to a Ring account from a device or browser you’ve never used before, you need to generate a verification code from a previously signed-in device. This is an added security measure to help keep your Ring account secure. What’s a “previously signed-in device”?This can be...
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How to Download and Use an Authenticator App
What is an Authenticator App? Authenticator apps are installed on mobile devices, PCs, and laptops and are used as a part of an online safety and security process called Two-Step Verification. The purpose of Two-Step Verification is to protect you from unauthorized logins into your Ring account. ...
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How to Change the Phone Number for your Ring Account
If you recently changed your phone number, you can update the number associated with your Ring account from Control Center in the Ring App, or at Ring.com.To change your phone number in the Ring App: Tap the three lines (☰) on the top left Tap Control Center on the side menu Under Account Contro...
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How to Fix Upside-Down or Rotated Videos from Stick Up Cam
If the view from your Ring Stick Up Cam is upside-down or rotated, the camera is mounted incorrectly to a wall or ceiling. Remounting your camera in the correct position will fix the issue. Why Correct Installation Is Important For Normal Operation To ensure normal operation, all Ring devi...
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Helpful DIY Solutions for Common Problems
Here are some step-by-step solutions you can use now and in the future from Ring Help. Wifi and Setup Problems Top Articles for Ring Doorbells and Security Cameras How to Reconnect to Wifi or Change Your Wifi Network Can't Connect to Ring Network During Setup In App Setup Failing Repeatedly...
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How to Check Your Mobile Device Internet Connection
Check Your Internet Connection iPhone - Apple iPad - Apple Android - mobile device or tablet How to Turn Airplane Mode On/Off iPhone - Apple iPad - Apple Android - mobile device or tablet How to Remove a VPN Network iPhone/iPad - Apple Android - mobile device or tablet
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How to Change Router Channels
Wifi routers broadcast signals in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency. A 2.4 GHz connection travels further at a lower speed. A 5 GHz frequency provides faster speeds at a shorter range.Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are also divided into numerically labeled channels. These channels are similar to la...
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Chime and Chime Pro (1st and 2nd generation) can no longer be connected across Locations
The Ring Chime and Chime Pro (1st and 2nd generations) products will soon be dedicated to their home Locations. Locations (identified by different addresses) allow you to group your Ring devices by their physical location in the Ring app. This means that, later in 2021, a Ring camera at Ring Loca...
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How to Set Up Alexa Person and Package Announcement
Ring device owners with Ring Protect subscription and a compatible Echo, FireTablet, or Fire TV device can opt in to Person and Package Announcements to get Alexa voice announcements when a person or package arrives.First, you’ll need to connect your Ring device to your Alexa-enabled device. ...
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Helping your Ring Devices work with Alexa
Make your home smarter by getting your Ring devices to work with your Amazon Alexa-enabled device! Follow the links below for more information on using Alexa with Ring! Ring devices are compatible with Alexa-enabled devices such as Echo Show, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, Fire Tablets (7 and above)...
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Using Alexa to control your Ring Doorbell or Security Camera
Connecting and controlling a Ring video doorbell or security camera with an Alexa-enabled device is a simple process. To accomplish this, you’ll need to add Ring as a skill in your Alexa app. As a result, you’ll be able to direct your Ring device(s) with voice commands, as well as watch live vide...
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Creating a Routine with Alexa and your Ring Device
Routines are a series of commands you can instruct your Alexa to perform when it is connected to a Ring device, such as a doorbell or security camera. First, make sure that you've integrated Ring with Alexa. To learn how to integrate Ring with Alexa, use this link. Create a Routine Using Alexa ...
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Ring Supported Alexa-enabled Devices
Connecting Ring Devices with Alexa is a simple process. To accomplish this, you’ll need to add Ring as a skill in your Alexa app. Once this is accomplished, you’ll be able to use a variety of Alexa-enabled devices with your Ring devices. What follows is a list of Alexa-enabled devices compatible ...
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Using your Echo devices as a Smart Lighting Bridge
If you have an Amazon Echo (4th gen) or an Echo Show 10 (3rd gen) and are an advanced user of Ring technology, your ability to coordinate your Ring Smart Lighting has expanded thanks to the device’s built-in Ring Bridge. This article will answer commonly asked questions concerning setting up and ...