Ring Doorbell is a Wi-Fi doorbell that is actually more than a doorbell. Yes, it takes the place of a typical doorbell, but adds an impressive video intercom system that allows you to talk to your visitors, from your smartphone or tablet. You can do all this from home or from anywhere, as long as you are connected to the Internet.
Ring Doorbell Video devices are packed with useful features, the app is extremely easy to use, and everything is easy to connect to Wi-Fi. Here we explain how to change the Wi-Fi network on your Ring Doorbell.
The first Wi-Fi connection
Your first Ring Doorbell device Wi-Fi experience in reality No connect to your home network. When you start setting it up, it first enters setup mode and asks you to download the app on your smart device to continue.
Once you’ve downloaded the app and set up your account (this shouldn’t take long, it only requires the most basic information), the app will connect to the Ring Doorbell device nearby.
Wait, how can you connect via Wi-Fi without the device being connected to a network? Well, while in setup mode, the Ring Doorbell will project its own temporary Wi-Fi network. This is used to connect the Ring app to the device and once setup is complete, it will connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Now, following the instructions on your smartphone or tablet, you will connect to your home Wi-Fi and configure the settings. Once this is done, the projected Wi-Fi network will stop transmitting and the device will connect to the Wi-Fi network of your choice.
Force setup mode
Without entering setup mode, your Ring Doorbell will not be able to connect to your home Wi-Fi network, essentially rendering it useless. In some cases, you may need to force setup mode to run.
To do it, remove faceplate From the device, firmly press the black button and release it.
Note: It is important that you do not hold it down for too long. Now, take out the battery and charge it fully. This may take several hours, so be patient.
Now, start the device and see if it enters setup mode. If it doesn’t, you must perform a hard reset. To do this, press the black button and hold it for about 15 seconds (or longer, if necessary). This should reboot your Ring Doorbell and the device should enter setup mode on its own.
change wifi
Your Ring Doorbell may be working perfectly, but if your Wi-Fi network goes down and you have a spare, you may want to connect to it. Alternatively, you may have changed your router or moved to a new house.
In any case, you should be able to change the Wi-Fi network on your Ring Doorbell device. Unfortunately, they haven’t made it very easy. Since there are no controls that allow you to do this from the device itself, you may have to use the Ring app.
This is a simple way, but it may not work on all devices. Simply open the Ring app, navigate to the camera, go to Device statusand touch Change wifi network. From the list of networks, choose the one you want to connect to.
Some devices may offer a different option, called Reconnect to Wi-Fi. After selecting this option, the process will require you to “press the orange button,” which means removing the Ring Doorbell from the wall.
If you’re not too keen on having to unscrew everything to get to the orange button, there’s a simpler, if not more primal, solution. Rename your SSID to match the exact name of your old malfunctioning router or network. It may not be the most sophisticated solution, but at least it gets the job done.
Troubleshooting
There are a number of things you can check to get to the bottom of the problem. First of all, try restarting your router. Turn it off, unplug all cables, wait a few minutes for it to cool down, and plug it back in. Your router may be working, but overheating, which can slow it down.
Next, Ring only works with 2.4Ghz networks. The vast majority of Wi-Fi networks are 2.4Ghz, but you should check it anyway. If your Wi-Fi network is an exception, you will have to get another router and change providers.
If your network runs at 2.4Ghz, check your Wi-Fi channel. For some reason, Ring products do not work on channels 11-12, so your Wi-Fi network must be set to channels 1-11.
You can check the connection speed on your Ring doorbell to troubleshoot further issues. If your video quality is bad or you simply can’t connect, this may be one of the first things you should do. Simply visit the speed test website and, with your phone within range, click “Start.”
If none of these troubleshooting solutions worked for you, feel free to contact Ring support. The problem is most likely with the product itself, so you will receive a refund or a new Ring Doorbell device.
Change Wi-Fi network
Although changing the Wi-Fi network on Ring devices is unnecessarily complicated, their products really work like a charm, regardless of potential connectivity issues. Chances are you won’t experience any Wi-Fi issues and the device will seamlessly connect to your home network in no time.
Have you ever experienced any issues with a Ring device related to network connectivity? Has this tutorial helped you solve your problem? Did you have to contact Ring support? Share your thoughts and feel free to tell the community how you solved your problem. Just hit the comments section below.
