Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hello Michele,

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.

Hi Watergirl2o. I definitely understand wanting to get the most out of your home security. I'd recommend checking through the troubleshooting steps here https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/205348254-Poor-Video-Quality-Troubleshooting for video quality concerns. If the video in the Ring app is loading slowly, ensure the wifi or cellular data connection on your phone is strong. If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask them on the Ring Community at https://community.ring.com/ to see what worked for other neighbors. Best wishes, Ashley from Ring.

Hi MsCotton.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand the importance of a seamless setup process so that you can begin using your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) right away. 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 can definitely provide you with more information regarding the concern mentioned in your review.

It sounds like you are experiencing an issue with the setup of the device. With Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), stay connected to your home from anywhere by seeing who’s at your door and answering it right from the Ring app. Enjoy enhanced features like upgraded video quality from 720p HD to 1080p HD, "Near Zone Motion Detection" in areas as close as 5 to 15 feet in front of your home, and a reimagined mounting setup that simplifies installation.

To set up your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.), you can scan the QR code on your Ring device or product packaging via the Ring app.

Tap the three lines (≡) on the left side of your dashboard in the Ring app.
Tap "Set up a Device" and select "Doorbells."
Tap "I’m Ready to Scan."
Point your smartphone’s camera at the QR code on your Ring device or product packaging. (Note: If you don’t see the QR code, please remove your video doorbell’s faceplate).
Center the code in the phone camera’s view at the bottom half of the screen.
When the code is recognized, a green square will appear and a pop-up with your device image detected.
If you experience issues scanning the QR code, please follow these steps:

Move your camera closer or further from the QR code to help it focus.
Once your camera finds focus, hold it steady for a few seconds.
If your camera won’t focus, clean your camera lens, move to a well-lit area, and try again.
If you continue to experience issues, please follow these additional steps:

Tap "Other Options" below the scanner.
Select Can’t Scan the QR code.
Confirm by selecting "Enter code manually" (this corresponds to PIN code digits underneath the QR code).
Find your device in the list.
Enter your five digit PIN which can be found below the QR code.

For additional support, we recommend reaching out to our Ring Customer Support team. They are available 24/7 at: 1-800-656-1918. We also invite you to reach out to our community. 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,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi LS4K. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand the importance of a seamless setup process so that you can begin using your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) right away. 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 can definitely provide you with more information regarding the concern mentioned in your review.

It sounds like the device did not perform as expected. With Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), stay connected to your home from anywhere by seeing who’s at your door and answering it right from the Ring app. Enjoy enhanced features like upgraded video quality from 720p HD to 1080p HD, Near Zone motion detection in areas as close as 5 to 15-feet in front of your home and a reimagined mounting setup that simplifies installation.

The dimensions of the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) are 2.4 in. x 4.98 in x 1.10 in. If you are looking for a smaller sized doorbell, we recommend checking out the Ring Wired Doorbell Plus, which is slightly smaller. The dimensions for the Ring Wired Doorbell Plus are 1.8in x 4.5in x 0.78in. Wired Doorbell Plus is Ring’s ultra-slim design video doorbell with a variety of advanced features. The Wired Doorbell Plus offers Advanced Motion Detection, 1080p video, Two-Way Talk & Quick Replies, Color Night Vision and Alexa Greetings. With Ring’s advanced doorbell, you can check in on your front door anytime, from anywhere, and can see and speak to visitors at your door in real-time using your Ring app or Alexa-enabled device. With Wired Doorbell Plus, you’ll always be connected to your home, so you can watch over your property and answer the door from anywhere.

We invite you to reach out to our Community if any additional information is needed regarding your device. 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.

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

Hi PRE29.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At Ring, we want to ensure that you have the best possible experience with our products. Your peace of mind and security are extremely important to us. Having longevity in a battery-powered security device, such as the Ring Battery Doorbell, is crucial when it comes to monitoring your home, especially if you are away for long periods of time. Please know that we take your peace of mind seriously, and we are here to assist in finding you a resolution.

We are here today to offer some information to help resolve the battery concern that you mentioned in your review. The Ring Battery Doorbell is designed with a built-in battery. 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 devices, 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.".

We recommend using the Ring Solar Charger for the Ring Battery Doorbell or the Ring Plug-In Adapter to assist with extending the life of the battery in your doorbell. The Ring Solar Charger 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, 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.