The Ring Camera is just what you need to find out who is on the other side of your door. The best thing about it is that apart from providing you with visuals, it will also allow you to talk to the other person. Ring camera comes with other impressive features, such as motion detection. This feature allows you to choose the range and zone, and even specify the detected locations and distance that the motion movements should occur.
The camera has also been configured to provide you with smart alerts. For you to get all the above features functioning, you must first integrate your Ring Camera with a Wi-Fi network. Below is a step to step process on how to successfully connect the Ring Camera to Wi-Fi.
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How to Connect Ring Camera to Wi-Fi
Create an account
To ensure that your ring camera functions to its fullest, you will first have to install the application from the Google Play store or the Apple app store. Be sure to download the Ring video doorbell. Once installed, select the device button and then scroll down to create an account. Fill in the provided fields and then proceed to the Wi-Fi setup option.
After you have created your account, you will be asked to select the device that is to be connected. Select the Ring Video bell. The next step is to put the ring camera device into setup mode. You will then reach the back of the ring camera and press the orange button. Once you do this, do not forget to click continue.
If the above process is completed successfully, you will be presented with a ring spin white on the ring video doorbell. This shows that your device is in the setup mode. For a complete Wi-Fi setup process, the process must keep on. If you are using an iOS device, you will be asked to go to your smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings. Once you open the Wi-Fi settings feature, you will be provided with a list of available networks. From here, you can choose the one with the initials Ring XXXXXX. Once you have integrated to the ring network, go back to the ring application, and press continue.
Individuals who are carrying out the setup process on their android devices will have an easy time because almost half of the setup process has been automated. The next step for both the iOS and Android device users is to connect the ring video doorbell to a Wi-Fi network of their choice. You might be required to enter your network password.
After providing the network password, the ring Video bell will integrate with the Wi-Fi network. A successful Wi-Fi integration process will lead to the unit updating its firmware. The led ring at the front part of the device will then display a white flashing light sequence. Once it stops, this should tell you that the firmware update has been completed.
Why your ring camera is not connecting or gets disconnected to Wi-Fi
There are occasions that you might experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues to the ring camera. The causes for this mishap vary. At times it could be as simple as disconnected wires that might have come loose during a temporary disconnection. If you change your Wi-Fi network name or your Wi-Fi network password, you will also get disconnected.
If you upgraded from 2.4GHz to a 5 GHz network by any chance, then your ring camera might experience problems trying to find the new frequency, probably because it is not compatible with the new frequency. Your ring camera might also fail to connect to Wi-Fi because of the special character in your network password. If you experience this, consider reaching out to your ISP, who will help eliminate the special character.
Troubleshooting your Ring device to Wi-Fi
If your ring network goes offline and you are disconnected from the application, you can try a few troubleshooting procedures so that you get it connected and working.
To reconnect your ring device, go to the ring application and select the three lines on the top left side of the screen. Look for the devices option and click on it. Choose the device that you need to reconnect to Wi-Fi and then scroll to the bottom of the screen and select “device health,” and then click the most relevant option.
Remember that the above procedure can be used to either change your Wi-Fi network or to reconnect your ring camera to the Wi-Fi network.
Check your ring camera device for issues with power
If the Wi-Fi disconnection issue with your ring camera device was not caused by network issues, then the chances are that it was caused by power issues. The battery could be low. If your ring camera is battery-powered and you want to see if it has run out of charge, go to the ring application and click on the three lines on the top left. Find the “devices” feature and click on the device that you want to check. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the “Device Health feature” and search for power status to check the remaining charge.
In case it is powered by electricity, then it could have lost power due to a temporary blackout. If your ring camera is hard-wired, follow the same procedure and then look for the power status to check for power.
Conclusion
When setting up your ring camera with Wi-Fi, the process is a lot simpler when done through an Android device. If you are an iOS owner, you have to go through a longer procedure. Sometimes the connection to Wi-Fi might fail. Other times it might be interrupted. Ensure that you confirm your Wi-Fi network settings and your ring camera power.
FAQ’s
Is it possible to use the ring camera without Wi-Fi?
The ring camera cannot work if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection.
How close must the ring doorbell be to Wi-Fi?
The ring doorbell must be 2 to 3 feet away from Wi-Fi.
Robinson Wright
Robinson Wright is a home automation specialist and has helped many modern home developers pick the right gadgets for home automation. According to Wright, most people struggle with particular areas in their home, some would want improved security especially when away from home for a couple of days and others will want to improve power consumption. Homeowner's needs can be fulfilled by investing in smart home gadgets but most importantly is that one must know the functionality that they desire to achieve and then choose a product and technology that would fulfill the need. Robinson Wright runs an appliance enterprise and when not in the field working with his clients, he loves spending time in his workshop testing out the new technologies.