Ring Video Doorbells, such as the Ring Video Doorbell 3, are popular choices when it comes to DIY home security. While you probably already know that these cameras can record what’s going on around your home 24/7, what you may not realize is that they also give you a live, up-to-the-minute view of what’s happening on your property at any given time — day or night.
What is Ring Live View?
The Ring Live View feature allows you to open a live video and audio portal to take a peek at your property at any time. Whether it’s checking on the kids, whether a storm damaged your house while you’re on vacation, or monitoring yard work, Live View can be a convenient way to keep track.
How does Ring Live View work?
Ring Live View works by opening a video link to your Ring Video Doorbell or one of Ring’s many wireless cameras. It uses the designated Wi-Fi selected during the initial setup of your Ring device and the Ring app to establish a stable video stream so you can see what’s going on.
How do I access Ring Live View?
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To access Live View, just open the Ring app and tap one of your cameras. You can scroll through previous events or click on Tap to go live thumbnail. The live recording will open and you can view it in the app or open it in full screen. Click to close End live.
What else can I do with Ring Live View?
Depending on which Ring device you own, there are some additional things you can do while using Live View.
- Listen: You can listen to what’s happening on your property by tapping the speaker button.
- Two-way talk: You can talk to anyone near you by selecting the microphone button and talking.
- Turn on the siren: If you need to scare a person or an animal, you can turn on the device’s alarm. Click on Siren button, which looks a bit like an exclamation mark. and confirm the activation in the pop-up window.
- Turn on the ring lights: If you have Ring smart lights around your property connected to your camera, you can also choose to turn on the lights.
How long does Ring Live View last?
Unfortunately, for some people who were hoping to use the Ring cameras as a baby monitor, there is a limit to how long you can access the live feed. As of posting, it’s about 10 minutes.
Do I have to pay for Ring Live View?
Ring Live View is available to anyone with a Ring camera and account. Fortunately, and unlike many of Ringo’s other services and options, you don’t have to pay for it; comes standard on all Ring cameras and doorbells.
Why does Live View take so long to load?
If you’re having trouble accessing Live View fast enough, Ring has created a fix, but it involves using a different app. Download the Rapid Ring app. It works with your regular Ring app, but lets you get notifications faster and respond faster.
Why isn’t my Ring Live View working?
If you’re having trouble accessing Ring Live View, it could be for a number of reasons: Wi-Fi might be down or your power might be out. If you’re using solar power, some cloudy days may have drained the camera’s internal battery. Check your device status within the Ring app for clues. Still having problems? Your Ring app may be out of date and need to be updated, or your phone may be using a different Wi-Fi network than the camera. Less often, you may need to reset the camera to return it to proper function.
Being able to quickly view your home from your remote office or even across the country can be helpful in many ways. Whether you just want to see what the weather is like at home or need to keep an eye on something, Ring Live View is a powerful tool.
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