Why is my Ring saying you are being recorded?

This feature is called Motion Warning. Motion Warning is a message that plays through your camera and video doorbells' speakers. This message notifies people that pass through your Motion Zones, that they're being recorded, by saying “Hi, you are being recorded.”
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Why is my Ring Doorbell telling people they are being recorded?

The Motion Warning feature, only available in the US, on selected Ring devices, is a digital recording that notifies visitors that they have triggered motion detection and are being recorded. The message plays through the speaker on your Ring device.
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How do I stop my Ring camera from saying you are being recorded?

If you would like to disable your device's audio, do the following:
  1. Open up your Ring app.
  2. Tap the three lines on the top left.
  3. Tap Devices.
  4. Select the device you would like to adjust.
  5. Tap Device Settings.
  6. Tap Privacy Settings.
  7. Tap the Audio Streaming and Recording toggle.
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How do I know if my Ring is being recorded?

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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Can you tell if someone is listening on Ring?

Is there any way to tell? 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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Can Ring be hacked?

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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How do you know if someone is using your camera?

The following signs may indicate that someone is using your phone's camera to watch you:
  • Suspicious background apps.
  • Camera misbehaving.
  • Odd files and inexplicably low storage space.
  • Misbehaving indicator light.
  • Battery draining fast.
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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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Is Ring camera always recording?

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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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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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 record audio inside the house?

Ring Indoor Cam is a smaller next-generation security camera specifically designed to be used indoors to bolster the security around your home. The Ring Indoor Cam features 1080p full HD resolution, two-way audio, HD video recording, and a wide viewing angle.
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How does Ring record video?

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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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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Can police recover deleted Ring Videos?

Can police recover deleted Ring videos? Ring doesn't offer any video recovery solution to clients, nor for the police.
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Is Ring audio recording legal?

As the federal laws outline, you should have no legal issues in using a Ring doorbell, or another similar device, as long as it is recording a public area with no expectation of privacy.
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How far do Ring cameras record audio?

The Ring doorbell was a bit less sensitive, making clear recordings from up to 20 feet away when the wind was calm. Even when it was windy, both video doorbells produced clear audio from up to 10 feet away. (The Arlo camera has a setting that's supposed to reduce noise from wind, but we didn't test that feature.)
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Is my camera hacked?

Look for audio and video recordings. If a webcam hacking has occurred, you might be able to find audio and/or video recordings you don't remember. Go to the folder where your webcam stores such files. Also double check your webcam's settings and whether that folder hasn't been changed without your knowledge.
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Can someone watch you through your phone camera?

Yes, you can be spied upon through the camera of your smartphone. There are several applications that can be found online that assist in spying on someone through their cell phone camera.
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Can hackers see you through your phone camera?

Are hackers really spying on people through their phone cameras and webcams? The short answer: Yes. Webcams and phone cameras can be hacked, giving bad actors complete control over how they function. As a result, hackers can use a device's camera to both spy on individuals and search for personal information.
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Can police hack into Ring doorbell?

According to Ring, law enforcement never has access to your cameras or devices, regardless of whether you share video with them.
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Can Ring cameras be blocked?

WiFi jammers can cost less than $10 and they can be used to stop your Ring Doorbell communicating wirelessly to your internet router, stopping any video capture (potentially of burglars) from being sent to Ring for you to view.
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Does Ring cameras 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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Can you disable audio recording on Ring?

Select the Indoor Cam. Tap Device Settings. Tap Video Settings. Tap the Audio Streaming and Recording toggle.
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