Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Bilgutay.

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us.

We understand the importance of a seamless setup process so that you can begin using your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) right away. 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 work with you to ensure your device is working as intended and answer any questions you might have.

It sounds like there was some difficulty setting your device up. We recommend setting your device up in the Ring app prior to mounting it to the wall. Follow these steps to get started setting up your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation):

Open the Ring app.
Tap the menu (☰).
Tap Set Up a Device.
Tap Video Doorbells.
Tap the blue I’m Ready to Scan button.
Use your mobile device’s camera to scan the QR code on the device’s packaging.
When a green square and a pop-up with your device image appear, the code has been recognized.

Once here, the Ring app will walk you through completing setup and customizing the settings of your device to best meet your needs. If any additional information is needed, visit our support center or reach out to our support team.

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.

Hello Amber772,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand the importance of a seamless installation process, as this allows you to start using your Ring Video Doorbell 2020 right away. What you describe is not the experience we want you to have, rest assured we hear you and are here to offer you some assistance.

In this particular case, we’d suggest you reach out to Best Buy’s customer service: 1-888-237-8289 or https://www.bestbuy.com/services/triage/home. We are confident that they will be able to provide you resolution to the installation concerns you have described.

If you need assistance from Ring, Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community online forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback directly with Ring.

We invite you to reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional installation information is needed regarding the Ring Video Doorbell 2020. We are eager to turn around your experience!
Thank you, Jamila with Ring.

Hi NathanJ.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how important it is to have your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) to notify you of meaningful motion events. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) was designed to capture motions based on your specifications to help keep your home secure. We are here to provide you with some information to resolve the motion detection and connection issues that you mentioned in your review.

It sounds like the device is not performing as expected. It is important to ensure that you have the proper motion settings in place for your environment. This camera uses adjustable motion detection and runs on 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 distances 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."

Accuracy in motion detection can also be improved by enabling the "Smart Alerts" feature for people only in your Ring app. To enable "Smart Alerts," please follow these steps:
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."

In some cases, poor connection on your mobile device may delay notifications and cause issues with "Live View." If you're having issues getting notifications, make sure you're connected to wifi and that your mobile device is receiving a strong signal. Notification delays are often related to wifi connection or mobile device variables. A delay of under six seconds is expected due to signal fluctuation.

We invite you to reach out to our community if any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.). 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.

Hi ChrissyY. I can understand the importance of receiving timely notifications from your Video Doorbell so you can be alerted of visitors at your door. If you're experiencing delays with notifications, I'd suggest first checking the connection that your Doorbell is receiving. You can learn more about how to do that here: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217271526-Understanding-RSSI-and-Wifi-Signal-Strength. If the connection looks good, you can find some additional troubleshooting steps for notifications on android devices here: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/211676423-How-to-Troubleshoot-Ring-Notification-Issues-for-Android-Devices. For iOS devices, check out this article: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/210266406-How-to-Troubleshoot-Ring-Notification-Issues-for-Apple-iOS-Devices. Lastly, you can browse the Ring Community at https://community.ring.com/ to ask what solutions worked for other neighbors. All the best, Ashley from Ring.

Hello Tickedoff,

We are thankful for your feedback. We are constantly pushing ourselves to develop products to empower users with an affordable, effective way to monitor and secure their home. In pursuit of our mission to make neighborhoods safer, when applying technologies to our business, we always consider our three pillars of customer security, privacy, and user control. We understand how important it is to have your devices working as intended as it offers a level of security in your home.


Based on your review, it seems that you are not fully satisfied with your Ring Video Doorbell. If your device is not working as intended we recommend resetting your device. To reset your Ring Video Doorbell press and hold the setup button for 10-15 seconds and release. Once the white light on the front of the device stops spinning proceed with the setup process. Please see our help center article for further help: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041353291-Setting-Up-Your-Ring-Video-Doorbell-2020-release-in-the-Ring-App.

If you still have the Ring device in your possession, we invite you to reach out to us at https://community.ring.com/. We look forward to hearing from you, if you have any further feedback regarding your overall experience.

Thank you,
Jamila with Ring

Hello Snema

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important it is to have all features on your Ring device work correctly. We have this Help Center page with steps to try to fix poor audio quality: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023556192-Fixing-Poor-Audio-Video-Quality-by-Adjusting-Your-Router.

Best wishes
Ivan from Ring

Hello Debohop,

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 Josh!

We appreciate your feedback regarding the Ring Protect Plan. We understand how paramount the ability to save your videos can be to your home security, which is why we leave the option available if you decide this is a feature that is important to you. The Ring Video Doorbell (2020 Release) was designed to alert you of motions or visitors at your home. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your Ring doorbell, however, we would love to get in touch with you directly to help improve your experience with us!

Please reach out to us at your earliest convenience, so we may get connected as soon as possible. In the meantime, we would like to invite you to join in on Ring Community forum where you can share your experience with other Ring users like yourself: https://community.ring.com/.

Wishing you the best,
Caitlin with Ring

Hello PattyR,

We appreciate that you have placed value in owning a Ring device to secure your home. Ring understands the importance of having the Ring Video Doorbell 2020 work as intended. It is a valuable device 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.

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.


After reading your review, it seems that your Ring Video Doorbell 2020 is having trouble staying connected to your home wifi. When this occurs, we recommend rebooting your wifi modem and router. Since your router and modem are usually the hardest working devices in your house, for optimal performance, you should reboot them about once a month. To reboot routers or modems, follow the instructions below:
Unplug your router or modem from its power supply (don’t just turn it off).
If your router and modem are separate, unplug both of them.
Wait at least 30 seconds, then plug them back in.
Wait for your internet to be restored.

Here is a helpful article which walks you through additional steps to take if the issue still persists for you after your modem/router reboot: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217240386-In-app-Setup-Failing-Repeatedly.
Additionally, if you have not already, please check out our Ring Community forum where other Ring users, like yourself, have an open discussion platform to share their experiences, as well as solutions to issues experienced: https://community.ring.com/.

Thank you, Jamila with Ring

Hi StephenM.

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 Gen.). 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 is not performing 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.

For an enhanced notification experience, we recommend turning on the Rich Notifications feature in the Ring app. Rich Notifications send you a snapshot image of what’s happening in front of your Ring security camera or video doorbell so you can easily see what’s going on without needing to open the Ring app. They are included in your Ring Protect subscription. You may need to update your mobile device's operating system and download the latest version of the Ring app to access the latest in-app features. When a Rich Notification appears, you can expand the notifications to zoom in and see a bigger version of the image. The process of expanding the image is a little different for iOS and Android. On iOS follow these instructions to enable the feature: Tap and hold the thumbnail to open up the full-frame snapshot. On Android follow these instructions to enable the feature: Drag down the thumbnail to open up the full-frame snapshot. In some cases, in order to ensure you receive notifications as fast as possible, you may receive multiple notifications. A regular notification to your smartphone will be sent as soon as possible and then that notification will be updated with an image. Rich Notification snapshots are available on your phone until your notification is dismissed. We do not store Rich Notification snapshots in the Ring app.
If your phone has a poor connection, we store the snapshot in the cloud for up to four minutes so that we can deliver it to you as soon as you are back online. In some cases of poor connection, you may not receive Rich Notifications. You can toggle Rich Notifications on or off by doing the following: Open the Ring app. Tap the menu (☰). Tap Device. Select a device. Tap the Device Settings tile. Tap Notification Settings. Tap Rich Notifications. Toggle on or off to update your Rich Notifications settings.

We invite you to reach out to our Community if any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.). 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 LouRod.

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.

Here are some examples of video quality issues:
Overexposed, washed-out videos: Washed-out videos may be due to overexposure to sunlight.
Poor wifi signal strength: A decline in wifi signal strength may be caused by a weak connection between the router and your Ring device.
Traveling signal strength: This may be due to a wifi dead zone in your home where you lose signal strength between the router and your Ring device.

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:
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.

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

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, Then see if there's any difference when it's back on line.

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.

Hello Tarheelsman,,

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.

All our devices do come with a limited one-year warranty, in which Ring will repair or replace any Ring products that malfunction due to defective parts or workmanship, at no charge to you. There is also an extended warranty available through our Ring Protect Plus Plan option.

Please reach out to us directly via our community forum at https://community.ring.com/ so we can find a solution to best resolve this and ensure the Ring Video Doorbell 2020 is functioning as it was intended.

Thank you,
Antonio from Ring

Hello Trrr,

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.

The corner mount is an optional accessory used to angle your Ring Video Doorbell 15 degrees left or right away from the wall. If you installed your Ring Video Doorbell on a corner or adjacent wall, the corner mount can improve motion detection and view:https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003034406-Installing-the-Wedge-Kit-and-Corner-Mount-for-the-Ring-Video-Doorbell-2-.

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 which helps you find topics that were already posted by other neighbors. We invite you to visit our site at https://community.ring.com/ today!

Thank you,
Antonio from Ring

Hello Rhookie,

Poor video quality can be attributed to the wifi/bandwidth connection. One of the most important measurements in your Ring security network is the strength of your wifi signal. You may run a special connectivity test at any time to see if a bad wifi connection is responsible for problems with your device. We have included step by step instructions below:

-Open Ring app
-Hamburger Menu/ 3 Lines
-Select Devices
-Select a Ring device
-Select Device Health
-Select "Test your Wifi" under the Tools Section
-Tap "Start test
-Once the test is done, Enter your Results from the Speed test

Sometimes, even with high internet speeds, the connection is not as strong at the location of the Ring device. Ring Community launched in March 2019 to help deliver the most current news and educational information to our neighbors. It is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback/experiences with Ring. Please reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional information is needed regarding your video concern.

Thank you,
Antonio from Ring

Hello Jose,

Thank you for taking the time to share your Ring Video Doorbell 2020 experience with us. We appreciate it. Our products are intended to provide you with long-term peace of mind in terms of home security.Ring devices all include a one-year limited warranty on parts and hardware: https://ring.com/warranty. If you are a Ring Protect Plus member, an added benefit of this plan is an extended product warranty that would cover replacement for the lifetime of the device. Rest assured, whether you are a Protect Plus member or not, we do have some solutions that can resolve your concerns and ensure you have a Ring device that is capturing visitors around your home when you need it most!

To obtain the benefit of the limited warranty, please contact Ring community support at http://support.ring.com/or 1 (800) 656-1918 (US). For any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out on our community forum at https://community.ring.com/. This forum was launched in 2019 to allow our neighbors to share their experiences and feedback directly with Ring.

We are eager to get a solution in place for you so you can monitor your home and get notified in a timely manner of visitors approaching your door. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Thank you, Jamila with Ring.

Hi ElizabethR.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand how critical it is for your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) to notify you of meaningful motion events where the device is installed. 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 is not performing as intended. 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 enable and customize your doorbell Ring Alerts when someone presses your doorbell and Motion Alerts when your doorbell or camera detects motion, follow these steps in the Ring app:
Open the Ring app and tap the menu (☰) in the top left corner.
Tap Devices, then select the relevant device.
At the top of the screen, you can toggle the following on or off:
Ring Alerts
Motion Detection
Motion Alerts
Motion Warning (if your device has the feature)

Tap the Motion Settings tile to customize settings such as:
Motion Sensitivity.
Smart Alerts (available to Ring Protect subscribers) allows you to distinguish motion so you can know whether it's a person or something else like a car.
Advanced Settings (example: Advanced Motion Detection, Motion Schedules, and Motion Frequency).

Some Ring Security Cameras let you use a Motion Warning, which is an audible, pre-recorded message that plays when your camera detects a person.


If you're having issues getting notifications, make sure you're connected to wifi and that your mobile device settings are set to allow notifications from Ring. Reboot your device.Turn your mobile device completely off and back on again. Make sure Do Not Disturb is off. Check the Control Center on your iOS device to turn Do Not Disturb on or off.

We have indluded the steps here for how to fix push notifications not working on Android:
If you recently updated the Ring app and your push notifications are no longer working, we recommend uninstalling the Ring app, then reinstalling it.
If you are not receiving notifications after enabling Ring Alerts or Motion Alerts and confirming they’re active on your Android device, please follow these steps:

Open Settings on your Android device.

Select Apps or Applications.

Select the Ring app.

Tap Notifications.

Ensure Allow Sound and Vibration is checked (not Deliver Quietly).

Tap Notification Categories.

Toggle all devices to the ON position.

We invite you to reach out to our Community if any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.). 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.

Hi Anbhj345.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and feedback with us. We understand the importance of having events recorded on your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.). Being able to save, download, and review footage captured by your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.) is a valuable feature of the Ring Protect Plan.

We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the functionality of the device. While subscribed to one of our Ring Protect Plans, you will have access to videos of every motion and live view event. Without this service, you will still receive real-time video alerts on your smartphone and have access to the live view feature.

If any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen.), 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.

Hello BoyNike,

Thank you for taking a moment to leave your review on the Ring Video Doorbell 2020. At Ring, we believe that stronger communities are the key to safer neighborhoods. 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.

Your experience with Ring is impactful on our future as a company, and we would love to hear from you directly on our Ring Community forum. If you have any experiences to share, questions regarding Ring and our services, or any feedback and product suggestions, we encourage you to have your voice be heard: https://community.ring.com/!

Thank you, Jamila with Ring