Ring plans start at $3.99 per month/$39.99 per year for the “Basic” plan.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Let’s start with security.
Go to Account configs > Two-Step Verification.
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You’ll be able to choose “Text Message” or “Authenticator App” for receiving the codes.
you’re able to change it so tapping the camera preview goes straight to the live video feed.
Tap the gear icon on the doorbell camera preview and go to gear options > Video options.
Toggle on “Tap Camera Preview for Live View.”
You cancreate a custom zoneso only motion in that area sends alerts.
Tap the gear icon on the doorbell camera preview and go to Motion configs > Edit Zones.
you’ve got the option to create multiple zones.
you could create “Privacy Zones” to restrict video coverage of certain areas in view.
Tap “Add Privacy Zones” and draw over the areas you’d like to exclude from recordings.
it’s possible for you to customize and rearrange these shortcuts to your liking.
Tap “Shortcuts,” then drag the handles to move the shortcuts.
Drag shortcuts to the “Hidden Shortcuts” section to hide them from the Dashboard.
You don’t have to share a login with the same account.
Now go to “Shared Access” and tap the floating plus icon button to invite someone else.
Tap the gear icon on the doorbell camera preview and go to Motion options > Smart Alerts.
There are three options: “Person,” “Other Motion,” and “Package.”
you could decide if you want to record video, get alerts, or both for each one.
This allows you to disable motion alerts during certain times and days.
Tap “Add Schedule” and follow the instructions to create a schedule.
you could create multiple schedules.
Keep in mind that this does make it pretty obvious that you’re not at home.
While there are severalgreat video doorbell optionson the market, Ring devices are some of the most popular.
