Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hello merri232,

Thank you so much for showing interest in our products and desiring to have more information regarding the optional Ring Protect Plan subscription. We want to ensure that we can answer any questions you may have concerning how the Ring Protect Plans work and how to save/share your videos, when necessary.

Ring gives customers a complimentary 30-day trial with each new Ring device. After the 30-days, you can choose if you would like to purchase a Ring Protect Plan or not. A Ring Protect Plan is not necessary to view real time notifications on your Ring cameras. Without the Ring Protect Plan, you can still use the live view and two-way audio feature, you are still able to see who is at your door and answer motion notifications. In order to see past recorded videos from your ring device, you will need the optional Ring Protect Plan, which starts at $3/month per device or $30/year per device. Please see the following link for more information regarding the Ring Protect Plan and the benefits it offers: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001671383-General-Information-on-Ring-Protect-Subscription-Plans.

We invite you to reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Protect Plan question. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback/experiences with Ring.

Thank you,
Jamila with Ring

Hi newyorkjeff.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are always looking for ways to improve our neighbor's experience, and your feedback is an invaluable part of this process. That is why we are dedicated to offering devices that help you safeguard what is most important at home, while also allowing you to connect with your neighbors from anywhere. We’re glad to read that you are finding the provided features useful.

We are ahppy to provide you with the installation instructions to install your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) without an existing doorbell system.

You should set up your Ring Video Doorbell in the Ring app before mounting it to your home.

1. Charge the built-in battery. Fully charge the built-in battery by plugging it into a USB power source using the provided orange cable. When only one of the two LEDs on the battery is lit, the battery is fully charged.
2. Set up your Ring Doorbell near your wifi router.

In the Ring app, select Set Up a Device and follow the in-app instructions.
3. Install your Ring Doorbell.

For the best results, mount it around 1.2 metres above the ground.

Recommended installation height for Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation).

4. Mark the screw holes. Use the bracket as a template to mark the four corner holes.

Using mounting bracket a template for Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) screw placement.

5. You'll need to install wall anchors when installing on stucco, brick or concrete.

Grab 4 of the wall anchors from Bag A. Using your Ring Doorbell as a template, mark 4 drill holes on the wall. Use a 1/4" masonry drill bit (not included) to drill the holes, then insert the 4 wall anchors.

6. Install the mounting bracket.

Feed the wires through the hole in the mounting bracket.

Using a Philips head screwdriver, drive the mounting screws from Bag A into your wall (or into the anchors, if installed) until they are flush with the mounting bracket.

7. Attach your Ring Doorbell to the mounting bracket.

Hook the slot on the rear of your Ring Doorbell onto the tab near the top of the mounting bracket.

Then, let the Doorbell pivot down to sit flush on its bracket.

8. Secure the doorbell.

CAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the doorbell, you could damage the battery during installation, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.

DO NOT USE any screw other than the included short security screws when securing your Ring Doorbell to the bracket.

Use the star-shaped end of the included screwdriver to insert and tighten two of the security screws from Bag B into the bottom of your Ring Doorbell.

We have included the steps here for setting up your device in the Ring app:
Open the Ring app.
Select Create Account.
Follow the in-app instructions to create a new account.
If you already have another Ring device installed, simply open the Ring app.
Tap Set Up a Device then select Doorbells.
Open the Ring app.
Tap the menu (≡) on the left side of your Dashboard.
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. 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.


iOS: Tap Join when the Ring app asks to join the Ring wifi network.
Android: Your device should automatically connect to the Ring wifi network.

Ring Community launched in March 2019 to help deliver the most current news and educational information to our customers. You can find tips and tricks from other Ring users in our community. This peer-to-peer forum allows our neighbors to share their feedback and experiences.

Thank you,
Melissa from Ring.

Hello Dawn,

Thank you so much for showing interest in our products and desiring to have more information regarding the optional Ring Protect Plan subscription. We want to ensure that we can answer any questions you may have concerning how the Ring Protect Plans work and how to save/share your videos, when necessary.

Ring gives customers a complimentary 30-day trial with each new Ring device. After the 30-days, you can choose if you would like to purchase a Ring Protect Plan or not. A Ring Protect Plan is not necessary to view real time notifications on your Ring cameras. Without the Ring Protect Plan, you can still use the live view and two-way audio feature, you are still able to see who is at your door and answer motion notifications. In order to see past recorded videos from your ring device, you will need the optional Ring Protect Plan, which starts at $3/month per device or $30/year per device. Please see the following link for more information regarding the Ring Protect Plan and the benefits it offers: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001671383-General-Information-on-Ring-Protect-Subscription-Plans.

We invite you to reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Protect Plan question. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback/experiences with Ring.

Thank you,
Jamila with Ring

Hi OlehP.

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

At Ring, we understand it is essential to have your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) online and working properly so you can keep your home secure. 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 are here to provide you with some information to resolve the connectivity concern mentioned in your review.

It sounds like you have some concerns with the connectivity of your device. Usually, devices falling offline repeatedly is related to poor wifi connectivity caused by signal fluctuations, channel congestion, or data loss. In rare cases, this can be caused by settings in your router.

We recommend checking 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. Visit our support center for more information on how to improve your device's signal strength.

Visit our support center for tips on how to improve your device's signal strength.

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.