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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brainy Ring doorbell settings you MUST change before ever leaving home – including trick to make gadget a ‘robot butler'
Some of the tricks are handy even when you're at home HOME & AWAY Brainy Ring doorbell settings you MUST change before ever leaving home – including trick to make gadget a 'robot butler' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RING doorbell owners need to check at least six settings before heading off on their summer hols. The Amazon-owned gadget giant told The Sun the exact tweaks to make – and one turns your doorbell into a "robot butler" that speaks to guests for you. 8 Your Ring doorbell has more settings than you probably realised Credit: Ring 8 You can create camera motion zones to reduce the number of alerts that come through to your phone Credit: Ring / The Sun Video doorbells are great for seeing who's at the door. But they can do so much more, including serving up peace of mind when you're away for a week in Spain – or popping down to Cornwall for the weekend. A Ring spokesperson told The Sun that the gadget could "help you keep an eye on your home" while you're away – and shared six settings worth changing. RING DOORBELL SETTING #1 – MOTION ZONES The first recommendation is setting up Motion Zones. You can find them in the Motion Settings part of your Ring app. And they let you physically draw on your camera's view to highlight exactly where you want the motion sensors to pick up movement. So you can have your Ring doorbell detecting only on your driveway – but not the road. That way, you won't get alerts for passing cars or people, but just notifications for someone actually turning up in your front garden. A Ring spokesperson told us that this is one of the easiest ways to "reduce unwanted alerts". RING DOORBELL SETTING #2 – BETTER ALERTS Next up, make sure that you've got Rich Notifications turned on. Warning to criminals as new Ring doorbell AI feature makes it even easier to catch you You can find that in the Notification Settings section of your Ring app. It's meant to show you a glimpse of what's going on at your door. That way you don't even need to open the Ring app to see who's there. "These snapshot images appear with your alerts, giving you a quick preview of what triggered the notification," the Ring spokesperson told The Sun. 8 Rich Notifications let you see quick previews so you don't need to open the Ring app Credit: Ring / The Sun 8 Dive into your Ring doorbell settings to customise how it works Credit: Ring / The Sun "Perfect for checking in without needing to open the app every time." RING DOORBELL SETTING #3 – QUICK REPLIES One of the best Ring video doorbell tricks is Quick Replies. This effectively turns your doorbell into a kind of robot butler that answers the door for you. You'll be able to access it in the Smart Responses part of your Ring app. 8 You can set up automatic Quick Replies that your doorbell will dish out to visitors Credit: Ring / The Sun Ring said: "Don't want to answer your door while you're lounging poolside? "Choose from preset messages like 'We can't answer the door right now, but if you'd like to leave a message, you can do it now.' "It's like an out-of-office message for your front door." That way you don't have to pick up your phone to do a two-way chat with the person at your door. Let the Ring robot handle it for you. RING DOORBELL SETTING #4 – GEOFENCING Geofencing is a way to have your Ring doorbell change its own settings based on where you are. It'll work using your phone's location settings. That way, the Ring doorbell will know when you're at home – or when you're away. "Before you leave, configure a Geofence under 'Location Settings'," the Ring spokesperson told The Sun. 8 Geofencing allows Ring to change your doorbell settings based on your location Credit: Ring / The Sun "This feature can remind you to set your Ring Mode to 'Away' as you head out, so your system is ready to monitor while you're gone. "When you return, it can automatically snooze alerts as you arrive home - no need to fumble with settings at the door." RING DOORBELL SETTING #5 – PRIVACY ZONES Fifth on the list is privacy zones, which is meant to stop your camera from picking up things you don't want it to see. This is handy if you have people minding your home for you – and you can see through your own windows, if your front door is set back. 8 Privacy Zones let you block out certain areas of a camera feed Credit: Ring / The Sun You can set up a privacy zone to block out your own window so it can't see inside. Of course, this is also handy even when you're at home. But it's also generally useful to avoid accidentally spying on your neighbours. "If your doorbell's view includes neighbouring homes or other areas you'd rather not record, head to 'Privacy Settings' and set up Privacy Zones," Ring told us. "These areas will be blacked out in Live View and recordings, giving you peace of mind and respecting your neighbours' privacy while you're away." RING DOORBELL SETTING #6 – SNAPSHOT CAPTURE Lastly, consider turning on a feature called Snapshot Capture. You'll be able to find that in the Device Settings section of your Ring app. It'll take photos at set intervals throughout the day. 8 You can change the frequency of snapshop capture (but it'll come at the expense of battery life if you're using a non-wired model) Credit: Ring / The Sun And they'll be added to your event timeline. That way, you can see what has happened (and importantly, if anything has changed) in between motion events. Then you'll be able to see what's going on even when specific moments of motion haven't been recorded.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Brainy Ring doorbell settings you MUST change before ever leaving home – including trick to make gadget a ‘robot butler'
RING doorbell owners need to check at least six settings before heading off on their summer hols. The Amazon -owned gadget giant told The Sun the exact tweaks to make – and one turns your doorbell into a "robot butler" that speaks to guests for you. 8 8 Video doorbells are great for seeing who's at the door. But they can do so much more, including serving up peace of mind when you're away for a week in Spain – or popping down to Cornwall for the weekend. A Ring spokesperson told The Sun that the gadget could "help you keep an eye on your home" while you're away – and shared six settings worth changing. RING DOORBELL SETTING #1 – MOTION ZONES The first recommendation is setting up Motion Zones. You can find them in the Motion Settings part of your Ring app. And they let you physically draw on your camera's view to highlight exactly where you want the motion sensors to pick up movement. So you can have your Ring doorbell detecting only on your driveway – but not the road. That way, you won't get alerts for passing cars or people, but just notifications for someone actually turning up in your front garden. A Ring spokesperson told us that this is one of the easiest ways to "reduce unwanted alerts". RING DOORBELL SETTING #2 – BETTER ALERTS Next up, make sure that you've got Rich Notifications turned on. Warning to criminals as new Ring doorbell AI feature makes it even easier to catch you You can find that in the Notification Settings section of your Ring app. It's meant to show you a glimpse of what's going on at your door. That way you don't even need to open the Ring app to see who's there. "These snapshot images appear with your alerts, giving you a quick preview of what triggered the notification," the Ring spokesperson told The Sun. 8 8 "Perfect for checking in without needing to open the app every time." RING DOORBELL SETTING #3 – QUICK REPLIES One of the best Ring video doorbell tricks is Quick Replies. This effectively turns your doorbell into a kind of robot butler that answers the door for you. You'll be able to access it in the Smart Responses part of your Ring app. 8 Ring said: "Don't want to answer your door while you're lounging poolside? "Choose from preset messages like 'We can't answer the door right now, but if you'd like to leave a message, you can do it now.' "It's like an out-of-office message for your front door." That way you don't have to pick up your phone to do a two-way chat with the person at your door. Let the Ring robot handle it for you. RING DOORBELL SETTING #4 – GEOFENCING Geofencing is a way to have your Ring doorbell change its own settings based on where you are. It'll work using your phone's location settings. That way, the Ring doorbell will know when you're at home – or when you're away. "Before you leave, configure a Geofence under 'Location Settings'," the Ring spokesperson told The Sun. 8 "This feature can remind you to set your Ring Mode to 'Away' as you head out, so your system is ready to monitor while you're gone. "When you return, it can automatically snooze alerts as you arrive home - no need to fumble with settings at the door." RING DOORBELL SETTING #5 – PRIVACY ZONES Fifth on the list is privacy zones, which is meant to stop your camera from picking up things you don't want it to see. This is handy if you have people minding your home for you – and you can see through your own windows, if your front door is set back. 8 You can set up a privacy zone to block out your own window so it can't see inside. Of course, this is also handy even when you're at home. But it's also generally useful to avoid accidentally spying on your neighbours. "If your doorbell's view includes neighbouring homes or other areas you'd rather not record, head to 'Privacy Settings' and set up Privacy Zones," Ring told us. "These areas will be blacked out in Live View and recordings, giving you peace of mind and respecting your neighbours' privacy while you're away." RING DOORBELL SETTING #6 – SNAPSHOT CAPTURE Lastly, consider turning on a feature called Snapshot Capture. You'll be able to find that in the Device Settings section of your Ring app. It'll take photos at set intervals throughout the day. 8 And they'll be added to your event timeline. That way, you can see what has happened (and importantly, if anything has changed) in between motion events. Then you'll be able to see what's going on even when specific moments of motion haven't been recorded.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ring is giving away FREE outdoor cameras worth £80 – and it only takes 30 seconds to apply
RING is giving away free video cameras to selected Brits as part of a special initiative. The Advertisement 2 Ring wants to support birdwatching across the UK Credit: Ring 2 Bird species like Greenfinch have experienced declines in recent years Credit: Ring / RSPB But Gen Z and Millennials can apply to get one totally free in an effort to encourage help with an important conservation effort. The Amazon-owned firm is mostly associated with home security. But it turns out hundreds of In a fresh twist, Ring has teamed up with RSPB to support remote birdwatching in the UK. Advertisement Read more about Ring doorbells Data from the RSPB "The decline of key British bird species like the Starling and Greenfinch highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts across the UK," said Emma Marsh, the RSPB's director of digital technology and communications. "Remote birdwatching plays a crucial role in raising awareness and connecting people to nature, and every sighting contributes to our understanding and protection of these vital species." A study suggests a growing interest in birds among younger generations, with a quarter (24 per cent) of under-35s planning to begin birdwatching. Advertisement Most read in Tech So, Ring is giving away 50 video cameras to those aged between 18 and 35 years-old. All you have to do is Ring introduces new doorbell security features Those who have a Ring Home subscription and manage to capture footage of priority species - including - are encouraged to share their footage with the RSPB. "Ring is best known for keeping neighbourhoods safer, but we're always impressed by how our devices can capture remarkable wildlife footage," said Dave Ward, Managing Director EU & International at Ring. Advertisement "We hope that collaborating with the RSPB will raise important awareness of declining bird species, while encouraging customers of all ages to enjoy the benefits of connecting with nature from wherever they are." RSPB tips to support bird conservation Install bird-friendly habitats, like nest boxes and feeding stations Keep gardens and green spaces wildlife-friendly by planting native flora Submit your sightings from Ring devices of key species like Song Thrush and Greenfinch using the 'Share' feature Image credit: Ring / RSPB
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ring doorbell owners are obsessed with £16 money-saving accessory after secret code discount slashes usual £40 price tag
RING doorbell owners are snapping up a discounted accessory that saves them money on electricity bills. The popular Amazon -owned brand offers a number of additional kit to boost your video doorbell. 1 One of the biggest nuisances is having to charge the battery, which can leave you without any visibility from your front door for a number of hours. An accessory that helps get around this is the solar charger. And with weather starting to brighten up across the UK this week it could be the best time to consider one. "I've had mine since the end of February and I've not had to charge mine since," one buyer wrote on HotUKDeals. "Really made a difference for me." Another said: "This is decent. "Extends battery but does not stop need for recharge especially in winter. It's worth it for the money." The device works with selected Ring doorbell models, including: Ring Doorbell 3 Ring Doorbell 3 Plus Ring Doorbell 4 Ring Doorbell Plus Ring Doorbell Battery Pro The Ring Solar Charger usually costs £40 to buy from Ring directly. But currently a highly-rated eBay seller is listing the official device for £20. You can save even more money with a discount code at the moment. Selected accounts can add the code LOOPY20 at the checkout for 20 per cent off. Will the Ring Solar Charger work for me? According to Ring, battery-powered doorbell can stay charged even longer than before with just three to four hours of direct sunlight every day. "For best results, install facing south if located in the northern hemisphere; install facing north if located in the southern hemisphere," the company says. That will bring the device's total cost down to £15.96. The LOOPY20 code is only valid until May 2 so there are only a few days left to take advantage of the offer. Ring Solar Charger - buy now from £15.96 at eBay All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase. Here are your options... Basic – £4.99 monthly / £49.99 a year Ring description: "Get the basics with video event playback and smarter notifications." Up to 180 days of Video Event History Person and Package Alerts Video Preview Alerts 10% off purchases Standard – £7.99 monthly / £79.99 a year Ring description: "An elevated Ring experience with enhanced features and helpful automations." Everything in Basic Covers all your devices at one location Doorbell Calls Extended Live View Alarm Cellular Backup Daily Event Summary Premium – £15.99 monthly / £159.99 a year Ring description: "Get everything you need with our most advanced video and security features." Everything in Standard Covers all your devices at one location 24/7 Recording Continuous Live View Smart Video Search Picture Credit: Amazon / Ring
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Ring doorbell owners are obsessed with £16 money-saving accessory after secret code discount slashes usual £40 price tag
RING doorbell owners are snapping up a discounted accessory that saves them money on electricity bills. The popular Amazon-owned brand offers a number of additional kit to boost your video doorbell. Advertisement 1 Existing users say the gadget cuts down the amount of times they have to charge the battery Credit: Ring / Amazon One of the biggest nuisances is having to charge the battery, which can leave you without any visibility from your front door for a number of hours. An accessory that helps get around this is the solar charger. And with weather starting to Read more about Ring doorbell "I've had mine since the end of February and I've not had to charge mine since," one buyer wrote on HotUKDeals. Advertisement "Really made a difference for me." Another said: "This is decent. "Extends battery but does not stop need for recharge especially in winter. It's worth it for the money." Most read in Tech Exclusive The device works with selected Ring doorbell models, including: Advertisement Ring Doorbell 3 Ring Doorbell 3 Plus Ring Doorbell 4 Ring Doorbell Plus Ring Doorbell Battery Pro The Ring Solar Charger usually costs £40 to buy from Ring directly. Moment 'UK's worst neighbour' terrorises couple in 18-month tirade of foul-mouthed abuse caught on doorbell camera But currently a highly-rated eBay seller is listing the official device for £20. You can save even more money with a discount code at the moment. Selected accounts can add the code LOOPY20 at the checkout for 20 per cent off. Advertisement Will the Ring Solar Charger work for me? According to Ring, battery-powered doorbell can stay charged even longer than before with just three to four hours of direct sunlight every day. "For best results, install facing south if located in the northern hemisphere; install facing north if located in the southern hemisphere," the company says. That will bring the device's total cost down to £15.96. The LOOPY20 code is only valid until May 2 so there are only a few days left to take advantage of the offer. All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase. Advertisement RING DOORBELL PLANS – HOW MUCH DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST? Here are your options... Basic – £4.99 monthly / £49.99 a year Ring description: "Get the basics with video event playback and smarter notifications." Up to 180 days of Video Event History Person and Package Alerts Video Preview Alerts 10% off purchases Standard – £7.99 monthly / £79.99 a year Ring description: "An elevated Ring experience with enhanced features and helpful automations." Everything in Basic Covers all your devices at one location Doorbell Calls Extended Live View Alarm Cellular Backup Daily Event Summary Premium – £15.99 monthly / £159.99 a year Ring description: "Get everything you need with our most advanced video and security features." Everything in Standard Covers all your devices at one location 24/7 Recording Continuous Live View Smart Video Search Picture Credit: Amazon / Ring
