What mode should my Ring Doorbell be on?

By default, in Home Mode, indoor cameras do not detect motion or provide Live View, but outdoor cameras remain fully active. Away mode is designed to monitor your whole home, inside and out. Select this mode when you leave home to activate Ring Doorbells, Cams and Alarm.
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What is the difference between AWAY mode and home mode on Ring?

Away Mode should be used when no one is at the business location. This will arm all sensors and Motion Detectors inside and around the perimeter of your business. Home Mode is designed to be used when you or your employees have locked the doors and are working late, and need to feel secure inside the business.
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What are the different modes on Ring doorbell?

Three different modes are available to control the state of your home: Disarmed, Home and Away. Your system will start in Away Mode.
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What is the away mode on the Ring doorbell?

Away Mode: You can use the Away Mode to activate the devices that are included in it with one simple click. It's designed to monitor your whole home, inside and out. In the default setting, all of your Ring Video Doorbells and Cams are activated and you get immediate access to the cameras' Live View.
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What is disarmed Home and Away mode on Ring?

By default (we have found), motion alerts and recording for indoor cameras are likely to be disabled when you are "Home", the same with alarm systems, while external cameras will have both motion settings enabled. When set to "Away", everything is enabled. And, tapping "Disarmed" will disable every Ring device.
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Does turning off WiFi 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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Does Ring doorbell light up when live view?

A Ring Doorbell will only stay illuminated if it is hardwired. Neighbor1: When the doorbell's live view is active the doorbell button does not ring the doorbell through any means. It won't trigger a ring app alert, internal door chime or even the feedback ringing sound the person pushing the button normally would get.
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How does Ring doorbell save battery?

To prevent excessive activity, you can take the following actions.
  1. Adjust your motion settings to a lower sensitivity.
  2. Disable certain products during specific hours of the day.
  3. Change Smart Alerts to Standard or Light.
  4. Adjust the direction of your Ring product.
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Does Ring alarm have night mode?

Certain models of Ring devices have a night vision feature that allows you to see through the camera in low light conditions. By using infrared light, the camera can create a black and white image that is then beamed to the Live View in your app.
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How do I adjust my Ring camera settings?

To Access Motion Settings:
  1. Tap the three lines on the top left of your Ring app.
  2. Tap your Ring Video Doorbell Elite.
  3. Tap Motion Settings.
  4. Adjust the motion settings according to your preferences.
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What is 3D motion detection?

3D Motion Detection uses radar technology to identify the distance of an object so that a camera begins recording once someone is within a designated range.
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How do I turn off Ring doorbell disarmed mode?

How do I disable Modes?
  1. Open the Ring app.
  2. Tap the three-lined icon in the upper-right corner to open the side menu.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. On the Modes page you will see Mode Settings.
  5. The Disable Modes function is below Shared User Access. ...
  6. Tap the red Disable Modes button on the bottom of the screen.
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What's the difference between home and away?

Away Mode adds additional protection to the home by learning what is normal for the home when inhabitants are not present, and in the event of a potentially dangerous condition, the system may take quicker precautionary action by shutting off the water.
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How do I get my Ring doorbell to Ring inside?

From here, click on “General Settings”, and then “Doorbell Chime Type”. Make sure “Mechanical” is chosen in the drop-down menu, and that “Ring my in-home doorbell” is selected to on position (to the right). Now it should trigger the mechanical chime when you ring the doorbell.
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Can you tell if someone is watching you on Ring?

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 is my Ring not alerting me of motion?

If you're still not receiving notifications, you'll need to return to your application settings to clear your data. Once it's cleared, return to your Ring app and log back in, then test your doorbell and motion sensors to see if alerts are activated. If you still have issues, you may need to reset your Ring app.
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Why is ring battery draining so fast?

The main reasons why a Ring battery may drain quickly are a high number of motion events and alerts, live streaming, a weak Wi-Fi signal, and cold weather. Ring's rechargeable, lithium batteries should last from six months to one year before needing to be recharged.
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How often should I charge my Ring Doorbell?

The Ring Doorbell is a Wi-Fi-enabled doorbell system with an integrated camera so that you can quickly see who's at the door. But its internal battery means that you need to recharge it once or twice every year.
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How long will Ring Doorbell battery last?

Ring says the battery should last anywhere from six to 12 months between charges, depending on how much activity your doorbell receives.
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Does the blue light on Ring camera mean someone is watching?

What is this? If you see the Ring Camera blinking blue when setting up the device, there is nothing to worry about. 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.
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How do I know if my Ring camera is active?

Your Ring Indoor Cam has an LED light located on the front to show you the status of your unit.
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