Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Amys. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Consistent and dependable motion alerts are an essential feature for the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) to function properly. This is likely the reason you purchased this security device in the first place: to be alerted to people on your property. Please know that we are here to assist and are confident that together we can find a solution.

It sounds like the device is not detecting motion as you expected. Thank you for your diligence and commitment in working with our community support towards resolving this matter. This camera uses Adjustable Motion Detection and runs using passive infrared sensors. The system identifies visitors via a moving heat signature and sends a notification to your smart device when one is detected. You can adjust three preset motion zones and their distance under the Motion Settings tab on the device's page in the Ring app. Additionally, you can choose how often the camera checks for movement in those predefined zones via the Motion Frequency setting. If you find that your camera is missing some motions, please set the Motion Frequency to 'Frequently'.It is important to ensure that you have the proper motion settings in place for your environment. This includes increasing the "Motion Sensitivity" and setting "Motion Frequency" to "Frequently" in the Ring app.

Accuracy in motion detection can also be improved by enabling Smart Alerts for people only in your Ring app.

To enable Smart Alerts:

Tap the menu (≡) on the top left.
Tap Devices.
Tap the device that you want to adjust.
Tap Motion Settings.
Tap Smart Alerts.
Tap Enable Feature.
Tap Continue.
Select the notification options that you want for Person and Other Motion.
You'll see a video camera where you can select or de-select recording and a bell icon to represent alert notifications.
After you've adjusted your settings tap Done.

We agree that your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) should notify you when someone is at your home consistently and reliably. 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. We invite you to reach out to our Community for additional tips and support! Our top priority is ensuring the motion detection is meeting your needs.

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi TG1954.

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

We understand how important it is to be able to see who is at your door with the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation). The features and technology provided by the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) are incredibly valuable and help provide you with peace of mind about your home security. We would love the opportunity to assist and ensure your device is working optimally.

It sounds like you are enjoying the features of your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), but it sounds like you have some concerns with the video quality of the device. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) offers 1080p video. Poor video quality is often due to slow internet speeds. We recommend running a wifi speed test using the following steps:

Turn off your mobile phone’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.
Tap Device Health.
Under Tools tap Test Your Wifi.
Tap Start to run a test that will measure your upload and download speed.
Both upload and download speeds should be at least 1 Mbps or greater, but 2 Mbps or above is ideal.

Check the numbers on your wifi speed test. If either your upload or download speed is below 1 Mbps, then you might consider replacing your router (especially if it's older than five years). Contact your internet service provider to learn more about getting newer equipment and faster speeds.

Visit our support center for more information.

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 there, I know it can be frustrating to deal with technical issues. For frequent disconnects, I'd recommend checking the signal strength to ensure your Doorbell has a strong enough connection to wifi https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217271526-Checking-Wifi-Signal-Strength. As for the battery drain, we have some troubleshooting steps for unexpected battery drain here https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405531384468-How-to-Fix-Unexpected-Battery-Drain-in-Your-Ring-Video-Doorbell-or-Security-Camera. If you need more help, or have any other questions, try asking other neighbors on the Ring Community https://community.ring.com/, our peer-to-peer forum. Best wishes, Ashley from Ring.

Hi MisterB,

You are correct. The lithium-ion battery which is used inside our battery-operated devices are affected by cold weather. This is an important detail to consider when deciding which Ring devices work best for you. On our website we provide a detailed article regarding the negative affects cold weather may have on battery operated devices: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005939463-Cold-Weather-and-Battery-Powered-Ring-Doorbells. Additionally, we feel it is important to note that while the Ring Doorbell (2020 Release) has the capability of hardwiring, hardwiring the device is meant solely to extend the battery life between charges.

We would love to go over these concerns with you, to ensure you have a doorbell that supports you best. Meanwhile, if you would like to look at our complete list of hardwiring doorbell solutions, we have a convenient comparison chart on our website that you may find useful: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004668746-Ring-Video-Doorbells-Product-Comparison.

All the Best,
Caitlin with Ring

Hello Jackie,

Thank you for taking the time to share your Ring experience with us. We appreciate that you have placed value in owning a Ring device to secure your home. Ring understands the importance of having the motion detection and battery work as intended. It is a valuable feature that is designed to notify you as to who may be near your home. Please know that it is a priority for us to be of assistance and find a resolution to your concern.

After reading your review, it seems that your Ring Video Doorbell is not picking up the correct motion. The Ring Video Doorbell (2020 release) is the next generation of the original Ring Video Doorbell. In addition to new video features such as Near Zone functionality, the 2020 release Video Doorbell boasts 1080p video, improved night vision, improved audio quality and near motion zone detection. If you are having trouble with your device picking up the correct motion. We recommend adjusting your motion settings and zones. Motion Zones allow you to define a specific area that you want your Ring device to cover while ignoring everything outside that area. By selecting Motion Zones to cover only areas you want the Ring device to monitor, you can effectively monitor the area you want as well as reduce the number of “false positive” motion alert. For more information on adjusting your motion settings to better fit your needs, please see our help center article titled: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041248971-Using-Motion-Zones-with-your-Ring-Video-Doorbell-2020-release-.

If you still have concerns regarding this, we would love to hear from you directly on our Ring Community forum. This is a platform intended for Ring users, just like yourself, to create open discussions regarding their Ring experiences, provide suggestions or feedback, and more: https://community.ring.com/.

Thank you, Jamila, with Ring