Does Ring record all the time?

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 the Ring camera record all the time?

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.
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Can a Ring record 24 7?

The short answer is, no, Ring don't offer 24/7 recordings. Like the majority of Wi-Fi cameras, Ring doorbell cameras have a limited recording time. This is due to the fact that they record only in the times of events, and they stop recording once the event is over.
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Does Ring record all the time without subscription?

Ring devices don't require a Ring Protect subscription plan. Without a subscription, you can view real-time video for Ring doorbells and security cameras and answer doorbell notifications when they happen. However, without a Ring Protect plan, you don't get video recordings of those events.
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How long does Ring record for?

How long does Ring save videos? Ring stores videos for 60 days before deleting them to make room for new recordings. Plan to download any videos you want to save before then.
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How long do Ring cameras keep footage?

How long can I access recorded videos under the Ring Protect Basic plan? Your Ring videos are stored in the cloud for up to 30 days. To keep important videos beyond that time, download them to your PC or mobile device. You may do this from the Ring app or by going here.
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Why Does My Ring not record all the time?

The Ring app has a feature which will automatically end a recording after a Ring device stops detecting motion. This feature prevents getting recordings where nothing is happening in the video. Battery-operated devices have a default setting of 20 seconds, this preserves battery life and data charges.
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Does Ring doorbell only record when pressed?

If you do have a Ring Protect Plan (including a trial), Ring records and stores videos when motion is detected by your device (including devices linked to cameras such as an alarm system's motion detector), the video doorbell button is pressed, or you initiate your device's live video stream (Live View).
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Is there a monthly fee for Ring?

No. Your Ring products provide certain features (instant alerts, Live View, Two-Way Talk, and so on) without any subscription. Ring Protect Plans simply offer additional features for those who want them.
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Can you recover deleted Ring Videos?

Once all events have been deleted, they cannot be recovered. Note: It can take up to 72 hours to delete all events.
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How do I make my Ring camera record continuously?

In the Ring App:
  1. Tap on the three lines on the top left of the Dashboard screen.
  2. Tap on Devices.
  3. Tap on the device you wish to adjust.
  4. Tap Device Settings.
  5. Tap Video Recording Length.
  6. Tap Max Recording Length.
  7. When the list appears you can select: 15 seconds. 20 seconds. 25 seconds. 30 seconds. 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
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How do I get my Ring Doorbell to record constantly?

Tap Device Settings.

Tap Video Settings. Tap Video Recording Length. Select the amount of time you want your Ring device to record.
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How do you know if Ring Doorbell is recording?

With the help of your Ring app, you will be notified when your Ring Doorbell starts to record. The other option is to go outside on your front porch and look for the small red LED light that indicates that your Ring Doorbell is recording.
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How long does it take for Ring footage to delete?

The recordings are automatically deleted after 60 days, but you may want to delete them manually sooner than that. How to delete Ring videos on iOS, Android and desktop: iOS and Android users can delete any video recordings from the dashboard of the Ring app. Go to the EVENT HISTORY to delete it.
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How much is the Ring basic plan?

Ring Protect Basic costs $3/month or $30/year for each device subscribed (in the U.S.). Ring Protect Plus costs $10/month or $100/year to cover all devices at your home (in the U.S.). Ring Protect Pro costs $20/month or $200/year to cover all devices at your home (in the U.S.).
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What is Ring basic plan?

Ring Protect Basic is an optional plan that covers monitoring and video recording services for Ring devices. With Ring Protect Basic you'll be able to save Ring videos for up to 60 days at a reasonable price.
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Can Ring cameras listen to you?

Yes, you can talk through your ring camera. The camera has a speaker and a microphone that allow you to talk to whoever is on the other side. You can also use the camera to listen to what is going on around you.
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How do you know if your indoor Ring camera is recording?

It records sound once it has started recording, unless you turn this off by launching the Ring app:
  1. … and selecting your Ring Indoor Cam.
  2. Going to 'Device Settings'
  3. Going to 'Video Settings'
  4. and clicking the “Audio Streaming and Recording” toggle button.
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Can you tell if a Ring camera is on?

There isn't any way to know if someone is watching you on a Ring camera—at least not through physical observation. However, it's possible you could see the infrared light at night turn on if the camera is active—assuming the night vision is on and you're at the correct angle to view it.
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Why do rings only record 30 seconds?

According to the Ring support site, you cannot record videos longer than 20 or 60 seconds on your Ring Video Doorbell. The Motion Stop feature starts recording video when the device detects motion near your front door, from up to 30 feet away. However, after the recording begins, it will stop 20 or 60 seconds later.
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How do I turn off my Ring without my parents knowing?

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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What does blue light on Ring camera mean?

Ring Camera Blue Light Flashing During Setup

This is the camera's way of notifying you that it is being set up. As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function. Once it goes into its normal functioning mode, the light will go off.
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What does blue light mean on Ring Doorbell?

The blue light is moving upwards – This kind of light indicates the doorbell is connecting to a network. The blue light is flashing on and off for a second – If you see this pattern, it means that the camera on the Ring doorbell is beginning to operate. If it persists, you're dealing with a boot loop.
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Can you hear conversations through Ring?

Ring records audio of passers-by, and there is no way to collect consent from each passer-by. A member asked Ring if it was possible to disable the audio recording feature, but to still have video. Ring did not respond affirmatively. You can use Ring, but you cannot use the recording feature without breaking the law.
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