
Know when mail arrives or someone opens your mailbox. When Mailbox Sensor detects motion, you’ll get a real-time alert in the Ring App or via connected Alexa-enabled devices. It can also tell your Ring Smart Lighting, Cameras, and Doorbells to turn on—helping to light up your yard and record what’s happening (subscription required, sold separately)1
Q: Can I install it at the back of the mailbox instead of the door?
A: Yes, that’s exactly what I did. I wasn’t comfortable with it on the door. I mounted it on the very back. It’s basically hidden and fully protected from the weather as it would be exposed to the weather upon opening the door. It works perfectly and activates every time upon opening the door. It senses the motion of the door opening.
Q: What is the range on the device, like how far away can it work?
A: It comes with a small paddle antenna that helps with distance. I’ve used one with no antenna for 20-25ft. With the it will probably get double that as the antenna connects with a cable and is mounted outside and facing towards your access points.
A: Hi GeorgeD. Great question! Yes, the Ring Mailbox Sensor is a part of the Ring Smart Lighting System and requires a Ring bridge in order to notify you of your mailbox being opened. The Ring Mailbox Sensor is a wireless, battery-powered motion sensor that tells you when your mailbox is opened. The Ring Mailbox Sensor works with your Ring app and sends notifications to a smart phone or any Alexa-enabled device when the device detects motion. With Linked Devices, the Ring Mailbox Sensor can be set to trigger Ring Doorbells and Cameras to begin recording, or Smart Lighting can be set to illuminate as soon as motion is detected at your mailbox. Visit our support center for more information: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050067431-Ring-Mailbox-Sensor-Information. We also invite you to visit the Ring Community. It is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback/experiences with Ring. We invite you to reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional information is needed regarding your concern. All the Best, Nicole with Ring.
Q: Is there a monthly charge to use this product once installed
A: yes 33 dollars a year unless you have multiple ring devices then its 100 dollars a year.
A: Hi otheruses. Good question! Yes, you can use the included adhesive or drill bits to mount the Mailbox Sensor seamlessly into your mailbox, or use the included screws and mounting bracket to place it in any other metal enclosure like a shed to track motion around your home. Please note that the Ring Mailbox Sensor does not contain the Ring Bridge, which is necessary for all smart functionalities featured in the Ring app, such as mobile notifications, customizable settings, and the ability to connect to other compatible Ring and Alexa-enabled devices. We invite you to reach out to our Community if any additional information is needed regarding your question. The Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another by sharing their feedback and experiences with each other. All the best, Nicole from Ring.
Q: My mailbox is about 250 feet away from my house. Will it work at this distance?
A: From where I've read it maximum distance is 25 ft
Q: Will motion from this sound the ring alarm if the alarm is set to home or away?
A: Hello DCSLIM, No, if this device detects motion it will send you a push notification via the Ring App but will not trigger the Ring Alarm. -Jamila