Get the most out of Ring. Stick it up inside or out. Stick Up Cam. Download the Neighbors App. With Ring, you’re always home. Wire Management Hooks MOUNTING BRACKET 5. WI-FI SETUP Download the Ring app from the App Store. Ring Doorbell Users.
The Ring Doorbell works like any other doorbell, but has a video camera built in that can alert you to motion and button presses. While it’s a pretty basic device for the most part, there are definitely some features and tricks that you might not have known about.
RELATED: Ring also makes several other products, like standalone cameras called the and, as well as different versions of the Ring Doorbell. This post focuses on the original Ring Doorbell model, but some of these tips can work on Ring’s other products as well. Share Access with Other Users RELATED: If you have other people living under the same roof, it might be a good idea for them to also know who rang the doorbell and when.
Thankfully, the Ring app. If you tap on your Ring Doorbell within the app and select “Shared Users”, you can invite people to access your Ring Doorbell. They’ll have to create their own Ring account, but it’s a quick and easy process. Adjust the Motion Sensitivity RELATED: While the Ring Doorbell notifies you whenever the button is pressed, it can also notify you of, whether the doorbell is rung or not. This can be great for mailmen or UPS drivers who forget to ring the doorbell whenever they drop off a package. To adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection, select your Ring Doorbell from the app and navigate to Motion Settings Zones and Ranges. From there, you can set the sensitivity for different zones, like left, center, and right.
Connect It to Your Doorbell’s Existing Wiring for Live View RELATED: The Ring Doorbell comes with an internal battery, allowing it to power itself without relying on your doorbell’s existing wiring (in case you want to keep your existing doorbell as well). However, you won’t get all of the features of the Ring Doorbell without connecting it to your doorbell’s wiring. Live View, for instance, is. It lets you pull up a live video feed of the Ring Doorbell whenever you want. Whereas if you’re running it on battery power, you can only see the live view when motion is detected or the doorbell button is pressed. Don’t Forget to Recharge It (If It’s Running on Battery Power) RELATED: If you do decide to forgo the doorbell wiring and run the Ring Doorbell off of its battery, you’ll need to. The app lets you see how much juice it has left, and you can receive an alert whenever the battery gets low.
Recharging it isn’t exactly super easy (and you can’t put it to use while it’s charging up), but all you really need to do is remove the unit and plug a microUSB cable into the port on the back of the device. Connect It to IFTTT for More Capabilities RELATED: If you want to be able to do even more things with your Ring Doorbell, you can connect it to, which integrates all sorts of products and services together for serious automation. There are many things you can control based on what your Ring Doorbell does. For example, you can have your, or have your. The world is your oyster with IFTTT and it adds a lot of cool capabilities to the Ring Doorbell.
. Install your Ring Doorbell Pro English. The app is available for iOS, Android, Mac Desktop, and Windows 10. Download from Windows Store Search for “Ring” in one of the app stores above, or visit: ring.com/app We have an online guide with videos and tutorials at: ring.com/setup. If you need help, reference the in-app video There’s a video in the Ring app on the installation process outlined in this manual.
We recommend watching that first, and referring to this manual if you need extra help. Select the + sign to Add a New Device (or tap Set Up a. Step 2 Say “Hello” to your Ring Video Doorbell Pro Front Back Terminals Setup Mounting Attach your button holes existing wiring here. Use the included wire-extensions if necessary.
4 Faceplates Pick the one that best matches your homeor your mood. 3 Anchors - For installing on concrete, stucco, or brick. 1 Drill Bit - To drill holes for the (optional) anchors. 3 Mounting Screws - Use two to mount your Ring. 2 Security Screws - Use one to secure the faceplate. Step 4 Remove your existing doorbell Remove your existing doorbell from the wall and disconnect the wires. Step 5 Install anchors (optional) On stucco, brick, or concrete, use the provided bit to drill two holes in your wall, and install the anchors.
If you’re installing on wood or siding, put the anchors in that drawer of stuff you never use and skip this step. Step 6 Remove the Faceplate Remove the faceplate on your Ring Doorbell Pro to access the mounting holes. After your Ring Doorbell is installed, remove the faceplate like this. Step 7 Connect your Ring to your existing wires Connect your Ring Doorbell to your existing doorbell wiring. Then feed the wiring into your wall, and screw in your Ring Doorbell. The wire clips and extra wires are optional. Use them if you can’t connect your wires directly to the screw terminals.
Step 8 Restore power at the breaker The hard part is over–congrats! After restoring power at the breaker, open the Ring app, select the option to Set Up a New Device, and follow the in-app instructions. Step 9 Follow the in-app setup process In the Ring app, select the option to add a new device.
When prompted, select Video Doorbell Pro, and follow the in-app instructions. Step 10 Install the faceplate Secure one of the faceplates with a security. Chime is ready to be set up. Follow the in-app prompts Select “Set Up Device” on the homescreen of the Ring app, and follow the in-app instructions to set up your Chime.