Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi gahazakaio.

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

We understand how important it is for your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) to function
notify you of visitors consistently and reliably. Having a solid connection ensures you do not miss any activity around your home. We are eager to provide you with a solution for the delayed notification concern mentioned in your review.

It sounds like you are not receiving notifications as quickly as expected. Delayed notifications are typically caused by a poor wifi signal or a poor cellular signal.

You can check your Ring device's wifi signal strength by checking Device Health in the Ring app:

Open the Ring app.
Go to the menu (≡) and tap Devices.
Tap the device you want to check.
Make sure your ring alerts, motion detection, and motion alerts are toggled on.
To check your wifi connection, tap Device Health.
Under Network, you'll see your Signal Strength RSSI number. If your signal strength is in red, tap the question mark icon to find some additional troubleshooting steps.

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 + 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.

All the best,
Nicole from Ring.

Hi CaptainDave.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how important it is for your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) to record clear and concise videos so that you can effectively monitor your home. The features and technology provided by the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) are incredibly valuable and help provide you with peace of mind about your home security. We want to ensure your device is working as intended by providing you with solutions to resolve the concern you mentioned in your review.

It sounds like the device is not performing as expected. Ring devices require high-speed internet to bring you crisp, clear video and audio. Poor network connectivity can affect the performance of your Ring device. We are happy to share some troubleshooting steps to help you diagnose and fix common video issues that you may experience with Ring doorbells and cameras.

Ring devices with 1080p video require at least 1 Mbps upload and download speeds, though 2 Mbps is recommended for optimal performance. In addition to ensuring that you have sufficient wifi speeds, you will also want to check the signal strength of your device. A poor wifi signal can cause connectivity with your Ring device to be unreliable.

Check the Device Health section of your Ring application to ensure the device’s RSSI is within an acceptable range. The recommended range for optimal performance is 0 to -60 for the RSSI. Turn off your mobile device's cellular data and connect to the same wifi network as your Ring device. Open the Ring app. Tap the menu (☰). Tap “Devices.” Select your device. Trigger an event on your Ring device. This could mean pressing the button on a doorbell or activating the motion sensors on a camera. Answer the event and examine the resulting video.

We have listed some possible outcomes from this test here:

1. The footage is crisp and clear.

If your video appears good when next to the router, the issue may be caused by a disruption in between your router and your Ring device’s normal location. To fix this, try moving your device closer to the router or extending your wifi signal with a wifi extender like the Ring Chime Pro.

2. The footage is heavily pixelated.

If you’re seeing heavy pixilation, even next to the router, this may be due to slow wifi speeds.

3. There are severe pauses in live video.

If your video pauses, stutters, or gets frozen and your wifi speed meets the minimum standards, try rebooting your router. Unplug your router, wait 30 seconds, and then plug it back in. It should take three to four minutes to reboot. Then, test your Ring device again and see if there's any difference.

4. There is a long delay before your video starts.

This is also caused by slow wifi speeds. Assuming you have high-speed internet, reboot your router and the mobile phone, tablet, or PC you're accessing the video feed on. Test an event when it's back online to see if there's any difference.

While there are no video settings that allow you to change exposure to sunlight, there are other ways you can fix overexposed, washed-out videos. Using a wedge kit or corner kit can change the angle of the doorbell. There are many different corner kits and wedge kits, so make sure you get one that is compatible with your particular model of doorbell.

For more information on your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.), we invite you to 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 personal feedback and experiences with Ring. We look forward to hearing from you if we can be of any further assistance!

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi tbear,

Your experience with Ring from using our products to interacting with our customer support is what makes us successful as a company. We truly value your feedback, and would like to thank you for reaching out regarding these concerns.

We hear your concerns with the naming conventions of our Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell (2020 Release), which is the second generation of the Ring Video Doorbell. We will happily provide this feedback to the appropriate team for review. It is imperative that you receive the proper installation tools and accessories for the appropriate doorbell.

We would like to get you connected with a Ring specialist as soon as possible, so we can go over these concerns with you directly, and address the experience with customer support appropriately.

All the Best,
Caitlin with Ring

Hello GreatMom86,

Thank you for leaving a review. We love reading how your Ring Video Doorbell 2020 has added an extra layer of security in your home and how it is working as intended. Our top priority at Ring is to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience with our products. We really appreciate your feedback. Our team is always striving to improve our products and their performance.

We would love to hear more about your experience with Ring. We invite you to share your experience with other Ring users, like yourself, on our Ring Community page: https://community.ring.com/.

Thank you, Jamila, with Ring.