Do Ring cameras have GPS?

LA is one of several cities where Gizmodo mapped Ring camera locations using data from the Neighbors app. Ring claims the GPS coordinates are simply the location users report for the incident, which is not always their home address. It uses this data to determine which Neighbor users should get an alert.
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Can I track a stolen Ring camera?

Ring Doorbells Cannot Be Traced. While Ring doorbells do not have the ability to be traced, they do have built-in measures to protect against theft. All Ring doorbells come with one or two security screws which make it so that the doorbell cannot be easily removed.
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Can Ring track my location?

Next the Ring app will ask you for permission to access your phone's location even when the app is not currently on the screen. This allows the Ring app to receive location information from iOS or Android to determine when you enter or leave your geofence, automate snooze events or remind you to change your mode.
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Can Ring cameras spy on you?

Hackers across the U.S. are accessing Ring security cameras and spying on people inside their homes. From Mississippi to Kansas to Connecticut, people have reported hackers watching and talking to them inside their homes. The spying has alarmed children and families, sometimes while they slept.
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Do Ring cameras only record when motion is detected?

Are Ring cameras always recording? No, Ring cameras only record when motion is detected. If you pay for the Protect Plan, you can enable snapshot images to be taken on Ring Cameras every 3 minutes to every hour between motion detected recordings.
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Does turning off Wi-Fi disable Ring camera?

Yes, turning off WiFi will disable a Ring camera. This is because Ring cameras do not have any local storage capability and must stream everything to the Ring cloud. Without a good WiFi connection they cannot connect to Ring's servers to save video, stream live, or send notifications of any kind.
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How far can a Ring camera see?

Seeing the world two ways

The motion sensors in your Ring Video Doorbell are designed to detect motion up to 155 degrees horizontally and from five to 25 feet outward from the fixture. They're also more sensitive to horizontal movement across the detection area than vertical.
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Why you shouldn't get a Ring camera?

Ring's doorbell cameras aren't our favorite models on the market. They have some concerning privacy and security flaws, and there are other models with smarter features like package detection. But Ring is a popular brand, and these cameras will work with any other Ring stuff you have, like Ring smart lights.
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How do you not get caught with a Ring camera?

Disable features within the Ring app
  1. Open the Ring app.
  2. Tap the three lines at top left hand corner.
  3. Select Devices.
  4. Tap the device you want to adjust.
  5. Turn Motion Detection OFF. The OFF position will be white. The ON position will be blue.
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Can Ring listen to you?

Ring video doorbells feature a built-in camera and Two-Way Talk, so you can hear and speak to whoever's at your door through your Ring app.
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Can I take my Ring camera on vacation?

“Our policy prohibits the use of a security camera or any other recording device by a guest to monitor a host or any third party present in the listing without the consent of that person.” That's all I know at the moment.
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What is geofencing used for?

A geofence is a perimeter boundary created around the location of a smartphone or other device, based on GPS or RFID signals. Geofencing has mainly been used to allow advertisers to send targeted messages to users who enter their area.
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How do I find my Ring camera?

Log into your Ring account using the same email and password that you use for the Ring app. Select one of the Snapshot images under the Cameras section for a camera or doorbell; Live View will open.
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Can thieves disable Ring?

Ring system security issues have often made headlines. While some have been addressed and eventually resolved, Ring doorbell security issues are still high, especially since they're not encrypted. So, can Ring devices be hacked? Yes, they can.
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Can someone just steal your ring doorbell?

Here's the thing, the Ring doorbell is fairly secure. It's secured with a backplate and security screws into the actual door frame of your home. But if a thief is that determined to steal your ring, with the right tools and a lot of force they could have it off in a few minutes.
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Does Ring work if Wi-Fi is down?

YES! You can use Ring Power Packs to keep Alarm Pro online, and use your existing, working internet connection. No, but Alarm Cellular Backup will help the alarm system get the signal out, if you're enrolled in professional monitoring. YES!
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Will Ring camera record without Wi-Fi?

Ring cameras do not record without Wi-Fi. A Wi-Fi connection is required to record and store videos. It is also needed to view the camera's live stream and use two-way audio. Without Wi-Fi, the camera may still have power, but it will not function.
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Does Ring work without Wi-Fi?

Ring video doorbells still work as normal doorbells if you hardwire them to your existing doorbell or have a Ring Chime accessory. You can't watch video, get notifications, or talk to visitors without Wi-Fi.
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Can rings call police?

When you trigger SOS within the Ring app, a signal requesting police, fire, or medical response is sent. The monitoring center will call your first emergency contact. If no one answers, the monitoring center will request police, fire dispatch or medical response depending on your selection.
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Is Ring camera always on?

Ring's smart doorbells and cameras do not currently support constant 24/7 recording, they only support on-demand live view and motion-based recording. Ring did promise to offer 'all the time' recording in 2019, but this hasn't yet happened.
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Are Ring cameras worth it?

Ring's Indoor Cam is one of the best cameras in Ring's whole lineup. It's impressively affordable at only $60 per camera, and you get all of the same essential features you'd get from Ring's more expensive Stick Up Cam—and the Indoor Cam works better.
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How far can a Ring camera see at night?

The motion sensor, encased in a dome on the bottom of the camera, has a 270-degree detection range. The camera streams and records video in up to 1080p resolution and supports two-way talk with noise cancellation and night vision up to 30 feet.
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How far away can a Ring camera hear?

When it comes to hearing what your Ring Doorbell can capture on a video you may find them a bit more limiting. While there are no specific distances provided for audio coverage on any of the Ring devices, most customers report that they can hear up to 30 feet in optimum conditions.
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