Connecting your Ring doorbell or security camera to Alexa allows you to control and monitor your home security with simple voice commands. This guide explains how to link your Ring and Alexa accounts, enable features, and troubleshoot potential issues.
Connecting Your Ring and Alexa Accounts
To integrate your Ring devices with Alexa, you need to enable the Ring Alexa skill. This connection allows you to utilize voice commands and view live feeds on compatible Alexa-enabled devices with screens, like the Echo Show.
Here’s how to enable the Ring skill in the Alexa app:
- Download the necessary apps: Ensure you have the latest Ring and Alexa apps installed on your smartphone or tablet and are logged into both accounts.
- Open the Alexa app: Launch the Alexa app and navigate to the menu by tapping the “More” icon (≡) at the bottom of the screen.
- Access Skills & Games: Select “Skills & Games” from the menu.
- Search for the Ring skill: Type “Ring” in the search bar.
- Enable the Ring Skill: Tap the “Enable to Use” button and follow the on-screen prompts to link your Ring and Amazon accounts.
- Automatic Device Connection: Once linked, your compatible Ring devices should automatically connect to Alexa.
If a specific Ring device doesn’t appear or you prefer not to connect it to Alexa, you can easily manage connected devices within the Alexa app. Simply remove the unwanted device from the list.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
If your Ring devices don’t automatically connect to Alexa after enabling the skill, try these steps:
- Verify device setup: Ensure your Ring device is properly set up and online.
- Discover devices: Ask Alexa to “discover my devices.” This prompts Alexa to search for new connected devices.
- Contact support: If issues persist, reach out to Ring or Amazon customer support for assistance.
You can manage connected devices and check your account linking status in the Amazon Account Linking section of your Ring Control Center.
Enabling Chime Notifications on Alexa
To receive Ring doorbell and motion alerts through your Alexa devices, enable the Chime feature:
- Open the Alexa app: Launch the latest version of the Alexa app.
- Navigate to Devices: Tap the “Devices” tab located at the bottom right of the screen.
- View All Devices: Select “All Devices” to see a list of your connected Alexa devices.
- Select your device: Choose the specific Alexa device you want to enable Chime notifications on.
- Enable Doorbell Press: Toggle the “Doorbell Press” setting to the on position.
Important: Ensure “Communication and Announcements” is enabled and “Do Not Disturb” is disabled on each Alexa device where you want to receive chime notifications.
Arming and Disarming Ring Devices with Alexa
You can use voice commands to arm and disarm your Ring Alarm system or set modes for your Ring cameras with Alexa. For Ring Alarm, a compatible Ring Protect subscription plan is required.
To learn more about using voice commands with your Ring devices, visit the Ring support website.
Viewing Live Activity with Alexa
Access Live View from your Ring cameras and doorbells on compatible Alexa devices with displays using simple voice commands:
- Start Live View: “Alexa, show [Ring Device Name].”
- Stop Live View: “Alexa, hide [Ring Device Name],” “Alexa, hide the front door,” “Alexa, go home,” or “Alexa, stop.”
You can manage which Alexa devices have access to Live View in the Ring app settings. This allows you to control privacy and limit access to specific devices.
By following these instructions, you can seamlessly integrate your Ring devices with Alexa, enhancing your home security and convenience.
