Questions & Answers
Q: QuestionI’ve looked everywhere for this, why can’t Ring be transparent? What is the monthly fee?
Asked by Tamdg.
- A:Answer Hi Tamdog. Thank you for your question. Ring Protect subscriptions are changing their names to Ring Home Plans starting November 5, 2024. The Ring Home Basic Plan includes video recording for one Ring doorbell or home camera. The cost of the Ring Protect Basic Plan is $4.99/month or $49.99/year The Ring Home Standard Plan includes Ring's premium video and notification features for all your Ring doorbells and home cameras at one location. This plan also includes all the benefits of Ring Protect Basic and costs $10/month or $100/year. Ring Home Premium is Ring's most advanced subscription to cover your Ring home devices at one location. This plan also includes all the benefits of Ring Home Standard plus 24/7 backup internet and local storage for the Ring Alarm Pro. The Ring Home Premium Plan costs $20/month or $200/year. 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. You can find it here: https://community.ring.com/. Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
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Q: QuestionI bought the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. If someone presses the bell, will I hear it inside my home? Does it come with a chime, or will I need to buy a chime separately? I currently have a Battery-operated doorbell chime, not a hard-wired doorbell.
Asked by pmarjun.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hello pmarjun. We appreciate the time you have taken to ask this question. The Ring Battery Doorbell will make an audible sound when someone presses the doorbell button, however, this will likely not be heard from inside the home. The Ring Chime allows you to hear notifications anywhere in your home when someone presses your doorbell or motion is detected. The Ring Chime is sold separately. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: Questionhow long does the battery last? and how long does it take to charge after battery is low?
Asked by Angel.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi Angel. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. The battery in the Ring Battery Doorbell is designed to go months between charges under normal conditions. However, real battery life is dependent on a number of factors, such as local weather, the number of events captured, and the frequency of activation. It can take up to 10 hours to fully charge the battery. To prevent excessive activity and preserve battery life, under "Motion Settings" for your device in the Ring app, you can: Adjust your "Motion Sensitivity" slider to a lower sensitivity. Redraw your "Customizable Motion Zones." Change "Motion Frequency" to regularly or periodically. You could also adjust the direction of your Ring device so it doesn't detect as much motion. You can go to "Power Settings" in the Ring app to see what features may be draining your battery. To access "Power Settings," open the Ring app: Tap the menu (≡) on the top left of the dashboard. Tap "Devices." Tap the individual device (video doorbell or security camera) you want to check. Tap "Power Settings" to check your "Battery Level" percentage and "Feature Power Usage." Tap a feature to adjust "Snapshot Capture," "Motion Frequency," and "Video Recording Length." If any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Battery Doorbell question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. You can find it here: https://community.ring.com/. Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
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Q: QuestionCan this be hardwired or you have to charge the battery every time it runs low?
Asked by Nimsy.
- A:Answer Hi Hardwired. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. Yes, the Ring Battery Doorbell has a built-in, rechargeable battery. It can also be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging (8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60Hz). If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: Questionmy new ring door bell keeps sending a signal to my phone that someone is at the doorbut no one is there.
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer It needs to be Calibrated during setup. Unfortunately my door leaves to a busy street and I get all types of motion alerts.
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Q: QuestionI have the gen 2 now. is worth it to go with the gen 3?
Asked by MarkG.
- A:Answer Hi mgintyb. Thank you for your question. The Ring Battery Doorbell has a wider field of view measuring 150° horizontal by 150° vertical head-to-toe. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) has a field of view that measures 155° horizontal by 90° vertical. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is designed with a removable Ring Quick Release Battery Pack for convenient charging without having to remove the device. 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. Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
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Q: QuestionCould someone (especially Ring) explain what happens below 30 degrees? Someone made it sound like it "stopped working" (what? no camera? no wifi?) as if it was fine again when it warmed up? Does plastic crack? We can get below 32 a handful of times a year
Asked by zinya.
- A:Answer Lithium Batteries below 32 degrees suffer a severe capacity reduction, an inability to to deliver high current due to slowed chemical reactions, and potential damage to the battery if charged while below freezing. The good news is that Ring should have a BMS system built in which can monitor temperatures and such.
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Q: QuestionIs this ring product compatible with the Ring Quick release rechargeable lithium-ion battery model #8AB1S7-OENO?
Asked by Bill.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi Bill. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. No, the Ring Battery Doorbell has a built-in, rechargeable battery. It can also be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging (8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60Hz). If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: QuestionIs there a solar charging bracket available for this newest Ring doorbell?
Asked by Soso.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Yes very simple install
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Q: QuestionFor a newly purchased ring doorbell is it ready to use or how long does it take to charge the battery?
Asked by DJHill.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi DJHill. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. We recommend charging your Ring battery-powered doorbell using the USB cable included in your device's packaging prior to setting up or installing the device. Connect the cable to any USB power source to begin charging. The battery can take up to 10 hours to fully charge. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: QuestionHi why my camera can’t go on history any more
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Ring products provide their standard features such as instant alerts, live view, and two-way talk without any subscription. Ring Home Plans offer downloading and sharing video capabilities and additional features for those who want them. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the solar adapter?
Asked by Ring.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi Ring. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. Yes, the Ring Battery Doorbell can be connected to a Ring Solar Charger. The Ring Solar Charger for the Ring Battery Doorbell uses a USB-C power connector. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: QuestionI bought a ring doorbell. I put the application on my phone. I went through all the steps email ECT. But once I tap create an account comes up something went wrong and won't let me setup an account? What am I doing wrong?
Asked by JF.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi JF. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. I would be happy to address your concerns regarding the account creation issues. Please ensure that your are connected to wifi or cellular data. If you have a VPN, please disable it. Ring does not support the use of Virtual Private Networks. Open the Ring app and tap Create Account. Enter your First Name and Last Name. Choose your Country. Enter and confirm your Email address. Create and confirm your Password. Verify your email address. Following account creation, you should receive an email from us to verify your email address within a few minutes. Tap the button in the email notification. Once verified, you'll be able to continue completion of your account setup. During account setup, you have the option to link your Amazon and Ring accounts, so you can use features like the Ring Alexa Skill on Echo devices. You will need to know your Amazon password in order to link your accounts. At Ring, our top priority is to ensure that you have the best possible experience with our products and services. 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. Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: Questionhow long is the video stored
Asked by gelf.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi gelf. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. With a Ring Home Plan you can save, share and replay recorded videos of every doorbell ring, motion event, and live view event for up to 180 days. Ring products provide their standard features such as instant alerts, live view, and two-way talk without any subscription. Ring Home Plans offer downloading and sharing video capabilities and additional features for those who want them. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: QuestionWhat mount do I need to have this on an angle? My front door does not face the front of my house.
Asked by Chrissy.
- A:Answer Hi Chrissy. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your question. We recommend using the Ring Wedge Kit or the Ring Corner Kit for the Ring Battery Doorbell to adjust the device to your desired view. It sounds like the Ring Corner Kit would be the best option for turning the doorbell to face another direction if your door does not face the front. We have included a link here to an article on our website with more information on using a Ring Wedge Kit or Ring Corner Kit with your Ring doorbell: https://ring.com/support/articles/90tcr/Using-a-Wedge-Kit-to-Properly-Position-your-Ring-Video-Doorbell. 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. You can find it here: https://community.ring.com/. Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
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Q: QuestionIf I put this in a window indoors will it capture movement outside?
Asked by JEC.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi JEC. Thank you for your question. No, the Ring Battery Doorbell was not designed to detect motion through windows or glass. The motion detection runs on passive infrared sensors and identifies visitors via a moving heat signature. We recommend installing the doorbell on the exterior of your home, ideally 48" above the ground. 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. Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
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Q: QuestionHave an existing 24V EDC door chime system with 3 inside chime units. Will the Ring Battery doorbell work on DC voltage and will it activate the inside door chime system when the button on the door bell unit is pushed?
Asked by PJhome.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Ji PJhome. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. No, the Ring Battery Doorbell can only be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging (8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60Hz). If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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Q: Questionis there a monthly cost ?
Asked by karl.
- A:Answer Only if you want or need extra features. Such as video storage or playback.
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Q: QuestionIs this model equivalent to the 2020 model that was discontinued?
Asked by PLCME.
This question was asked about the related product: Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way Talk - Satin Nickel
- A:Answer Hi PLCME. Thank you for taking the time to ask this question. Yes, the Ring Battery Doorbell is our 2024 release doorbell. The Ring Battery Doorbell has the following features: Live View & Two-Way Talk. Motion Detection. Smart Alerts. 1440 x 1440 HD Video. Color Night Vision. Recharge the built-in battery with the convenient USB-C charging port. Works with Alexa. If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today! Thank you, Amilia from Ring.
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