Ring Alarm Base Station The central hub of your Ring Alarm system. Connects all of your Alarm devices to the Ring app, so you’ll always stay in control of your home, wherever you are. Connects to power with the included power supply.
Ring Contact Sensor Alerts you when a door or window is opened. Uses the Sensor magnet and mounting hardware included with the Contact Sensor Install Kit. Ring Motion Detector Alerts you to movement inside your home. Mounts using hardware included with the Motion Detector Install Kit.
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1. Your home + Ring Alarm This sample house shows how Ring Alarm can be set up in a home. You should customise your Ring Alarm setup to meet your own needs. Base Station Keypad Range Extender Motion Detectors Contact Sensors...
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Ring app from the app store. 2. Next, create your account. • If you’re new to Ring, tap Create Account. The app will ask you to enter your home or property address, your name, and email address, then ask you to create a password. •...
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When it ’s complete, the LED will be solid blue. White Climbing Connecting to Wi-Fi Once your Base Station is set up, the LED light ring will use colour to tell you the status. Visit White Solid ring.com/alarm-faq for an explanation of Base Connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet Station LED light patterns.
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Assisted Monitoring vs. and subscribe to the Ring Protect Plus plan. self monitoring. 2. When you’re done, use the Ring app to set up Assisted Monitoring, then continue setting up the rest of your Ring Alarm.
Unlock your home to give emergency responders access to your home if necessary. • Use your Ring Alarm and disarm it, if asked by authorities. Save our number as a contact! If we call during an emergency, you’ll know it’s us.
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If you need to take a break and finish adding any of your security devices later, you can close the app. When you’re ready, simply reopen the Ring app and tap the Set up a device button on the dashboard or side menu.
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Understanding Ring Alarm device codes. Your Ring Alarm kit comes with a lot of devices. Each device has a unique QR code and a 5-digit code on the back. When working in the app, you can use this code to identify the device you’re working with.
Range Extender Range Extenders expand the range of your Ring Alarm network and enable your devices to communicate with the Base Station. To connect your Range Extender, Connect plug it into any socket for pairing. Using the app, give it a unique name Configure...
Connect To connect a Contact Sensor, pull the tab If you have multiple Contact out of the back. Sensors to add to your Ring Alarm, remember to connect, configure and install Sensors one at a time. Configure Using the app, choose the Sensor placement...
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Tampering a Sensor: Opening a Sensor cover will show that the Sensor is “tampered” within the Ring app. When you close the cover, the Sensor should return to normal. If you need to arm your Alarm while a Sensor is tampered, you will be prompted to bypass it to continue arming.
Motion Detector Motion Detectors are designed to be smart. They detect movement through rooms and hallways which an intruder would be likely to pass through, while allowing you and your family to move freely through your home. In Normal Mode, your sensor detects motion constantly, but will only notify you to the first detection.
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Motion Detector on a wall Motion Detector in a corner Connect Configure Install To connect your Motion Using the app, decide if this 1. Locate the bracket for Detector, pull the tab out Motion Detector will be used the back of the Detector of the back.
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Keypad You’ll use your Keypad to arm and disarm your Alarm, so we recommend that you place it in the hallway or near the door you most often use to exit and enter. Some people install a second Keypad in their bedroom for easy access at night. Using the steps shown in the app, plug the Keypad into Connect a socket with the included USB cable and wall adapter.
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To use the Ring Keypad on a table: To install the Ring Keypad on a wall: 1. Slide the bracket off the Keypad. 1. Slide the bracket off the Keypad. 2. Flip the bracket over, then slide it 2. Place the mounting bracket on the wall, back onto the Keypad.
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6. Learn to use Ring Alarm. Alarm Modes Your Alarm system has three Security Modes to choose from: Disarmed, Away, and Home. You can switch between them using the Keypad and the Ring app. Away Mode Home Mode When you arm in Away...
How to Arm and Disarm your Ring Alarm: Using the Keypad, enter your personal access code, and then press the Disarmed, Away, or Home Mode button. Using the app, simply tap the Mode of your choice. Disarming will cancel your alarm signal.
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Exit Delay gives you a short period of time to leave your home once you’ve armed Ring Alarm. You’ll hear a series of chirps to remind you that there is only a few seconds to exit your home and close the door.
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What happens when your Ring Alarm begins to sound? Your Ring Alarm experience may differ depending on whether or not you’ve signed up for Assisted Monitoring. Assisted Monitoring is only available with a subscription to Ring Protect Plus. Assisted Monitoring with...
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Owners and Shared Users You can invite trusted people to use your Ring Alarm, and provide them with limited access. Owners Shared Users Guest Users The Owner is the Best for family Best used for master account members, trusted short-term visitors...
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Keypad, tap Done, then give the access code to your Guest User. To delete a Shared or Guest User from your Ring account, tap on the user’s name, then tap Remove User. To remove only Alarm access without deleting the user, tap the...
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How to trigger Panic alarm: Managing your alerts Your Ring Alarm system can send notifications Ring Alarm features a Panic alarm just in to your phone and email case an emergency occurs while you’re at home. To trigger it, press and hold the •...
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7. Let’s cover some security basics. Practise, Practise, Practise. Everyone in your home should practise arming and disarming your Ring Alarm as often as possible. In addition to reducing false alarms, it will help you identify how to adjust settings and customise the Alarm for your home.
Alarm. • Poorly-planned device set up, such as placing a Motion Detector across from • Save the Ring monitoring service phone a busy window. number +44 800 802 1205 as a contact in your phone. • Arming in Away Mode instead of Home Mode when you’re at home.
Using your Ring Alarm with Amazon Alexa. • Avoiding false alarms. We recommend that you start here: ring.com/alarm-faq You’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions and other things you didn’t even think to ask. Learn everything you wanted to know about your Ring Alarm.
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