How to Connect Ring Cameras to Amazon Echo Devices Alexa (2019 Update)

[@Paul-tg4xg]

Being an owner of multiple ring devices and Alexa enabled tablets this has helped big time....... struggled to link ring to any but this info put me on the right path. I can now gain access to ring devices throughout the home now there's nowhere for the crims to hide without having eyes on. Especially now crime is on the rise due to the pandemic and collapsing economies around the world. Massive respect to you from the UK Have a safe merry Christmas.

[@GatryGotyo]

It is now 2023 and these instructions are still amazing. Thank you.

[@cyndeewenzel6439]

2024 now and still working lol

[@JohnSmith-gp3co]

@@cyndeewenzel6439I don’t know what the heck you guys have downloaded hit this looks nothing like my Amazon Alexa app.

[@jimmyburks4345]

Well done! This was better than reading through the material and customer service call for Ring. Thanks man! Now time to ask Alexa, Cortana, and Siri for a joke and see which device has the beat joke!!!

[@stephenanthony55]

It is now Jan. 2022..and the process is out of date...but.... I was able to use your version... related it to what I saw on my phone..and I was able to link the Ring 3 to my Alexa. Thank you!

[@chosenideahandle]

The tech support for DECKO actually sent me to this video. Nice job!

[@robinsmith8846]

My Echo show did not see my two Ring cameras on Discovery, but only because it had already auto added them both! The Get Help with connecting suggested looking at Linked Devices to see if Alexa auto added, and there they were listed! Super easy , thanks for the video.

[@Meechl]

Great explanation and instructions. Still relevant today. Thank you. .

[@francesgiacobbe6222]

Thank you, I managed to get my ring door bell connected by watching your video great job.

[@JJ108X]

Your intro is forever!

[@ready2cworld997]

Great video very helpful. Quick question. I have a amazin fire hd and a alexa echo dot and ring pro. Can I only see ring camera video thru ring app? When there is motion alexa tells me but video doesn't post. Do I need a special device for that?

[@rkgsd]

Can the Echo Show be set to automatically show the camera when motion is detected or doorbell is pressed?

[@eduardoguzman2348]

thats what i wanna know.

[@rkgsd]

@@eduardoguzman2348 The answer appears to be no from what I've heard. You have to say, "Show the front door" which is ridiculous.

[@andy83625]

RKGSD but i don’t know why it is not working now , it say “ something wrong.... “. you too ?

[@charsobishi]

The answer is a no. This can easily be sorted with a simple update. Alexa sucks

[@gwoodle8398]

YES, YES, YES. Go into Alexa device settings, find the Ring Doorbell Pro (Front Door) it now has options to announce and show MOTIONS AND RINGS to any and all Echo Devices.

[@willsmith75]

Great video. I would live to see an updated video on how to answer the ring from echo show 5.

[@gwoodle8398]

WILL SMITH Alexa has that option now.

[@CarlosHernandez-uj8vo]

Thank you so much!!!! This helped me a lot, I wouldn’t be able to do it without this video.

[@isabelconnor2810]

Can my Echo Show make Ring motion sounds and doorbell sounds just like the cell phone? Thank you.

[@d-marmar2140]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@kaceyanderson3774]

@@d-marmar2140 how do you do it?

[@mrtoasticles7144]

How did u do it?

[@Reecekeyz]

@@mrtoasticles7144 I managed to do it

[@MrDesi6540]

I would like to do the same thing!

[@chrisartis873]

Excellent video. Helped out beautifully. Thanks.

[@franlobtube]

Thanks for your video. My Ring doorbell and Echo show 5 are now connected

[@patriciacurry1797]

Thanks for the video. I was able to hook my doorbell up in no time.

[@taniailiopoulos5934]

Awesome. Your video was a success. I have tried so many ways and even worked with staff at Ring. Thank you!

[@frankbruce2549]

I spent 2 days trying to set this up without success, watched this video and had it done in 20 minutes, thank you, very impressed.

[@charmainekrob4558]

Thank You.....yours is the only site I was actually able to do what I wanted. I just wanted to disable Alexa Amazon and enable it in order for it to work on my Alexa Show

[@JoseGarcia-gf1pq]

Thanks for this video. I was able to connect my eufy doorbell to my Echo Show 5 quickly by following your instructions.

[@cindystaleymartin8579]

Couldn't set up without you.. Thanks indeed... Great explanation, and direction...

[@touchbyhishands2027]

Perfect!!! Thank you we did it with your step by step instructions!!!

[@pathill4891]

Instructions very clear, better than the ones in the box.

[@jasminenefertiti1267]

I’ve got a chime pro which Amazon said will help solve the issue I had which was not being to command Alexa to show me the front door.

[@Smudgealot26]

Hi there, I've linked up to my Ring camera to my echo devices, but can you tell me if the echo will notify me when someone is ringing the bell, as I can't find if this feature anywhere..... Please can you help xx

[@LaliFrequency432HZ]

Thank you, I know I’m late but I just got an echo show 5 and a ring and this was so helpful

[@rodneymiller1082]

Thanks very big help .... Worked on the first setup

[@bendelmonte7674]

very helpful since no one gives good instructions anymore with their products

[@befair6154]

Will the microphone always stay on once you turn it on?

[@Xoletta]

Can you leave the live view on continuously?

[@bigtomb1027]

Can you make the echo chime when the doorbell is rang?

[@sixonebubble]

Can you view multiple ring cameras at once? Like a split checker screen.

[@allan4787]

Does the Echo Show display a message - or ring a bell on the Echo show If the bell push is pressed??

[@sginnj]

VERY HELPFUL. Thank you.

[@anthonybennett9262]

Really good information cheers bud

[@milicious9877]

Your instructions are very detailed. Thank you!

[@RickyG512]

Hi All, I have a Ring Doorbell 3 with an Echo Show 8 and have it set up so it comes on the screen when someone presses the Doorbell only but it only shows on the Echo Show 8 screen for like 15 seconds, by the time you get to the screen the live preview is over, is there anyway to extend this? Kind regards

[@oly4490]

I thought it would be nice to mention the RIng Doorbell account Cost. Think they have a $3 and $10 a month option? Thanks

[@st.christophermcpherson7656]

Thank you guys very very helpful I appreciate it😊

[@shivlela]

Do I need special DOORBELL or just ordinary DOOR BELL SHALL WORK

[@theresacanady2798]

Excellent video! The instructions were so easy to follow

[@bellah8393]

This video was very helpful. I have an iPhone and, as you mentioned, the process is a little different but self explanatory. Thanks for the video.

[@ss23in]

I’m trying on iPhone , but no luck.

[@bellah8393]

@@ss23in Did you install the Ring app on your phone and follow the prompts?

[@ss23in]

Kimberly Harting yes, ring app and Alexa working on phone , but I don’t see “ring” in skill & games search.

[@bellah8393]

@@ss23in Do you have Messenger? If you do, I screenshot the two steps in Skills and Games, you need to look for and I can send the pictures to you and that might help you.

[@ss23in]

Kimberly Harting thank you, I have hangouts messenger, [e-mail]

[@kenjustice5388]

An outstanding, updated video info. I just added the Show 5 and 8 to my Echo-mania and your video was exceptional... Well Done!!! Thanks!!! Have a GREAT day!!!

[@liranzikri492]

Great video, I have a question if someone rings at my ring-door bell 2 the echo show turns automatically and show me how’s at my front door? Also referring this question to echo show 2nd generation

[@crystalmoore2574]

Thank you. You give Great Directions

[@YT-yq6rx]

Can a ring video doorbell 2 work with the echos doorbell chime announcements? I see it in my alexa app and I set it up but unfortunately it doesn’t really work at all with a ring video doorbell 1. I’m looking to buy a ring video doorbell 2 and upgrade (or the new August wire free batter video doorbell I hear might work? Or is it just the hardwired ones?). I know it works with the ring video doorbell pro, but I have no hardwired doorbell wire existing - so I must go with a wire free battery option.

[@filipino_GMA]

buy the Ring Pro

[@mslnt1]

Good video but for some reason the motion announcements for ring won't work and I cab only get my front door camera to display on the upper level of my home 🥴🥴🥴. I've read online that the new update has taken motion announcements away which is a bummer

[@sheilaphelps1089]

Thanks for the video, I am still having a problem, echo show cannot connect to ring. ring is set up and shows on my smart home skills page. Any ideas? Thanks!

[@ddoy2627]

Do the devices need to be on same wifi

[@jcsindycortez6747]

how good/bad is connecting live .. because when i use my phone takes many try.. MANY

[@frankbruce2549]

I spent 2 days trying to set this up, then discovered this video and had it working within 20 minutes, thank you, excellent.

[@xrayperson5431]

Thank you. I struggle for a bit. But got it done :)

[@Lamski3]

Will doorbell and motion alerts pop up on the echo show automatically yet? Does the echo show give notifications for doorbell press and motion alerts?

[@H2TechVideos]

Not to my knowledge. When the ring doorbell is rung, you can say "Alexa show me the front door" to get it to show you the camera. I wonder if they will add auto showing in a later update

[@frankgathers4519]

Great video. If someone rings the front door or motion is detected, can Alexa be set up to automatically display the view from Ring?

[@H2TechVideos]

Not that I know of. They should add that!

[@stinkybeagle]

Will try this. Thank you for taking the time to explain, detail, and disclose needed elements.

[@CxzyWillow]

Ty! I have a echo 5 and was wondering how to do this thanks

[@christopherkashary8275]

Love the video but when I got to search cameras, it does not detect either my ring doorbell2 or the other 2 cameras I have installed and can view on my phone. It states it has not found any devices. Help!

[@tikitribe5715]

Same here. :/

[@filipino_GMA]

as to be connect on the same wifi router name

[@joyjordan5123]

I've done all the steps but it cannot locate my ring device. 😔

[@franklinpark4475]

same

[@mr.ester777]

does it need to be connected to the (same) wifi maybe?

[@wrath9299]

@@mr.ester777

[@loiswilliams8345]

Very helpful! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@lonibarrett]

Thank you! Got my Ring device connected in a few minutes.

[@itsmejona5938]

Can you connect multiple alexas to this ring camera and would they all get the notification at the same time when someone is at the door?

[@MYGODMYFRIEND7]

thank you very much your video was very easy and helpful

[@DavidDyck]

thank you - I need to research why the ring skill turns on the alexa mike - as the alexa automatically plays audio from the ring even though the view from the ring phone app enables audio manually

[@familydrugs8836]

Thank you, it was very helpful and easy to set up

[@jesusarroyo9828]

Can I make it to activate whenMy ring bell and my echo unit work at the same time

[@TheHeathsideBoy]

@H2TechVideos: When I first filled in the login details for my Ring Doorbell Pro, I was not asked for an email address. All I was asked for was my first and second name. Now when I try your instructions in trying to link them both, it is asking me for an email address. Why is this and what should I do to rectify it? TIA.

[@techno2000ca]

hi i m in Toronto Canada and i try following your instruction but somehow I m not able to find the ring option :(

[@bettiewaggener4592]

Thanks so much for sharing and teaching me.

[@debramoore6079]

Thanks for the help. I was able to accomplish my goal. Great instructions.

[@ShoeFrags]

I keep getting “front door isn’t responding” any suggestions?

[@TheGeeeSquad]

I am having the same issue. Did you ever figure it out?

[@gwoodle8398]

May be week connection

[@aaronimel9326]

@@TheGeeeSquad i am having the same issue! Shouldn't be a connection issue for me, my show is only about 10ft from my router.

[@a.aeiram]

Thanks its very simple.

[@1realdude]

Definitely just got me through a tough process.

[@ywoodsmall]

Thank you so much. Worked perfectly.

[@mattiekahn4616]

Thank you--very helpful--I can now see out in my driveway at all times!

[@jenskinavarro582]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@stangrubman8257]

Good video as far as it goods. It would be more helpful if it included how to have an Echo Dot function as a doorbell.

[@H2TechVideos]

Thank you for the feedback. I'll work on a follow-up video.

[@alexbustos7051]

Very helpful video, love the Cory Matthews Funko in the back ground!

[@gpmarch7]

Thanks, Great video. I couldn't have done it without this video!

[@davidmccallum4794]

Wish you would show it's use in the other direction. Meaning I want to see how it works when someone rings the doorbell. I'd like to see what happens with both the Echo Show and something like an Echo Dot.

[@S4IF15]

so alexa devices? or just works on echo show? need a bit more clarity

[@terrib9037]

You are the best. Hook up my echo show 5 Alexa in 20 minutes. I just subscribed to you. Thanks 😊

[@davewise3347]

Great video. I was struggling with setting up my Echo. Done now!

[@angelafaison]

This was very helpful!! Thank you!! ✌🏾❤🙏🏾

[@stunna298]

Thanks for the help… straight to the point

[@pattyklaes8210]

video made it very easy to connect to my alexa. thank you

[@WaWaMu916]

Thank you! I liked your video. It’s informative and to the point within a timely manner.

[@samiracarstarphen4177]

Can you show how to troubleshoot if the EchoStar 5 states "Front door is not responding" message while waiting for Ring.com message displays on the EchoShow 5 screen after setup is sucessful?

[@bernie10ification]

Thanks I have been trying to connect my echo show thanks so much great video.

[@mariettadavis-williams8562]

The video was very helpful. Thanks

[@baldywally]

Thank you so much man. This was very helpful.

[@cdphotography2]

Can you have more than 1 Alexa Spot connected? I have set up one, but can't set up the second one.

[@jtoneymusic1]

were you able to set up both spots. i was able to do one and having trouble with the second.

[@Gustavosg77]

Hi, wich Ring doorbell did you use, 1 or 2? Thanks

[@H2TechVideos]

1

[@eddiedudley7657]

thanks so much you made that so easy to do . great job on the video

[@scottieable1111]

This was very helpful but would like to see setup with iPhone. Ring also has excellent customer service 24/7.

[@samiracarstarphen4177]

Thanks so very much for creating this video! It was very helpful.

[@fabianjimenez4801]

Thanks

[@queenbee786]

Can I still set up my echo with my ring if I didn't connect my ring to the doorbell wires?

[@BlackCrowVr]

Yes

[@susieq8752]

I bought Echo Show5 because I thought I could view the Front Door ASAP but that isn’t the case so I felt it’s a waste. Alexa will inform when there’s a motion but not show Live View. You have to take an extra step and ask Alexa to “show me the front door”, by then all you see is the front view and the person is already gone. So Whats the point?

[@H2TechVideos]

This is definitely frustrating.

[@chitheninja5169]

Very helpful thank you