A Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Ring Camera for Home Security

Depending on the type of device you are using, the setup for a Ring Camera may differ.  You will see a light flashing during setup that lets you know your setup for the Ring camera utilizing a Wi-Fi connection is complete and ready to use. By linking your Ring app to the Wi-Fi network, you can easily finish the setup procedure. In any event, if you are unable to complete the Ring camera setup, you will need to reset the device. The best thing about the Ring camera is that it has the most useful and simple-to-use functions, like two-way conversation and motion detection.

How to Setup a Ring Camera details

You need to follow the proper instructions for the Ring camera setup:

Get the Ring app- Visit ring.com/app on your mobile device or download and install the Ring app from the App Store.

Create a Ring user account or log in- Open the Ring app after logging in or creating an account. Simply click "Create Account." To establish a new account, adhere to the in-app instructions. Simply launch the Ring app if you already have another Ring device installed.

  

Ring Device setup- Simply choose a device setup option in the security cam option.

 Scan the QR code- You can read the QR code on your Ring device or on the box using the Ring app.  When setting a device in the Ring app, press the three horizontal lines on your dashboard and select Security Cameras. Your smartphone's camera should be pointed toward the Ring product packaging or QR code. As seen by the phone's camera, the code has to be centered in the bottom half of the display. 

Enter Location-When you initially set up a Ring device, your phone will send you a request informing you that the Ring app wants to use location services to detect where you are. By allowing the app to do this, you may enter your address.Then verify your address information in the app. You can choose a place from the list of your locations if you've already established one.

Choose A Device Name- To set your Camera apart from other Ring devices on your account, choose a distinctive name for it. You have the option of picking one of the suggested default names or entering your own by clicking "Custom camera name" at the bottom of the list.

Setup Mode on your camera-The orange button on the back of your camera should be pressed and then let go. Tap "Continue" on the Ring app when there is a flashing white light on the back of your  Ring Cam.

Connect the Ring-Tap Join when the iOS version of the Ring app prompts you to join the Ring wifi network. If you are using it on Android then the Ring wifi network ought to be instantly connected to your smartphone. Press the home button on your phone to exit the Ring app if your device does not automatically connect to the Ring wifi network. Go to Settings and choose WiFi. You might need to choose Connection first on an Android device before selecting wifi for the camera. There will be a list of networks from which you have to decide which network to choose. Close your settings after connecting, then go back to the Ring app.

Connect your WiFi to your Camera- Make sure you are close to your router and are prepared with your wifi password. If you have more than one wifi network, choose the one that is closest to where you plan to set your camera. As you type your WiFi password, click Continue.

Examine your Device-Configure the motion zones on your Camera when it has finished updating and setting up, then launch Live View to test the camera. Even after doing the right steps, you should try to Reset Ring camera if it is exhibiting an offline state and is having trouble connecting to wifi. 

Final thoughts

By following the aforementioned instructions, you should have no trouble setting up a Ring camera. However, if your camera is not connecting to wifi, is Ring Camera offline, or both, and resetting it hasn't helped, contact our professionals right away to solve your problem within the allotted time.