Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi BestBuyerSince2009.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

We understand how important it is for your device to pick up the motion you want it to. Being able to rely on the alerts to know when someone is on your property is an essential feature of the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. We want to work with you to make sure we get this feature working optimally for your home's environment. We are confident we can resolve this together today.

It sounds like your device is not picking up motion as expected. For the best results, you will want to be sure the device is mounted at about 4 feet (1.20 meters) above the ground. If it is mounted too high, it is more likely to catch vehicles driving by than people near the device. In the event that your device is mounted too high, a wedge kit can be installed to angle it downward. This will improve motion detection near the device.

The Ring app gives you the power to control how long your Ring devices record events. By lowering or raising your video recording length, you can either record longer events to capture more detail or record shorter events to preserve battery life. Follow these steps to adjust your device's recording length:

Open the Ring app and tap on the Menu (≡).
Tap Devices.
Tap on the device you wish to adjust.
Tap Device Settings.
Tap Video Settings.
Tap Recording Length.
Tap Record For.
When the list appears, you can select a preferred recording length, such as:
15 seconds
20 seconds
25 seconds
30 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
120 seconds

Visit our support center or reach out to our support team for additional assistance.

Ring Community was established to assist in providing our neighbors with the most recent news and instructional material. Four sections make up this online forum: Ring Updates, Product Boards, Tips & Tricks, and a Moderators' Corner. You can start new topics on the Product Boards with your questions or suggestions; a search function will assist you in locating subjects that other neighbors have previously posted.

All the best,
Nicole from Ring.

Hi JamesM.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased to read that you are enjoying your new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and that the features included are meeting your expectations. At Ring, we believe in keeping people close to what’s important. That is why we are driven to create products that help you protect what matters most at home and empower you to connect with your visitors from wherever you are. Together, we’ll make neighborhoods safer!

Ring Community was launched to help deliver the most current news and educational information to our neighbors. This online forum is divided into four categories: Product Boards, Ring Updates, Tips and Tricks, and a Moderators’ Corner. The Product Boards are where you can begin new topics with your questions or feedback; there is also a search option that helps you find topics that have already been posted by other neighbors. We invite you to visit our community today!

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi user466104.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased to read that you are finding value in your Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. At Ring, we believe in keeping people close to what’s important. That is why we are driven to create products that help you protect what matters most at home and empower you to connect with your visitors from wherever you are. Together, we’ll make neighborhoods safer!

We invite you to reach out to our community if any additional information is needed regarding your new Ring device. 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 with Ring.

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi Mike.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand the importance of having a solid charge on your Ring so that you are able to have a longer time between charge cycles. Having longevity in a battery-powered security device is crucial when it comes to monitoring your home, especially if you are away for long periods of time. We are here to provide you with some education to resolve the battery life issue you mentioned in your review.

There are some troubleshooting steps that you can take to ensure that you have your device set up for optimal battery-life performance. The more events captured by your Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, the more your battery is used. Using "Live View" can also drain your battery faster. If your device is capturing an excessive number of events each day, you may need to recharge your battery sooner.

To prevent excessive activity, 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.".

As cold weather sets in, lithium-ion batteries like those used in Ring Doorbells and Security Cameras may experience several issues, including trouble holding a charge, running out of power faster than normal, or losing functionality. Knowing at what temperature batteries will start to be impacted can help you take the necessary steps to keep your device working. When the temperature drops to:

36°F (3°C): The battery may not hold a charge as effectively, resulting in having to charge the unit more frequently.
32°F (0°C): The battery may not charge at all. Even hardwired configurations may not charge the battery.
-5°F (-20.5°C): The battery may stop working completely until temperatures warm up.

When it gets cold and your device's battery runs out, bring your entire device inside and charge the battery with a USB cord. This will allow your device to warm up while the battery charges.

We recommend using the Ring Solar Charger or the Ring Plug-In Adapter to assist with extending the life of the battery in your Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. The Ring Solar Charger for Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is a solar power source that can be mounted behind your Ring doorbell. The Ring Plug-in Adapter (2nd Generation) is designed to convert battery-powered video doorbells so they can run using line current.

If any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, 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.

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.