Ring Alarm System 1 Year Review

[@deegeedee2598]

With the contact sensors, can you take them off and reinstall them on another door? I'm renovating a house and will soon be getting new external doors but would like to get this up and running asap, will they be OK to put on and then remove at a later date and put onto a new door/doors?

[@VideoNOLA]

Q: How far from your wired smoke/fire/CO detectors can you place the Listener unit?

[@TEK411Tech]

I have the listener right next to it. Maybe 3 inches. This ring support page says 3-6 inches is the recommended placement. support.help.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021289512-Setting-Up-Your-Ring-Smoke-CO-Listener-in-Your-Ring-App?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq_t6FENquOB-N3t-nGVTZhqc1w6Id_5JnFOtgsolQRRA64TPTHSJ7hoCnkIQAvD_BwE

[@VideoNOLA]

@@TEK411TechThx, but so pricey and ugly that way. This pushed me to simply replace all my Smoke/CO units with the Z-Wave ones that are compatible with Ring.

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Just buy the First Alert smoke/CO2 alarm for less than $50 and have No worries! I have TWO and they work flawless and test them every 4months as they are battery powered! I have reminders setup on my phone to remind me to check the status. The batteries last for 2yrs plus!

[@michaeldegan8491]

What about alarm sounds. Any exterior alarm options?

[@TEK411Tech]

Great question. If you have cameras on the exterior of the home they can make the siren sound as well if the alarm is triggered.

[@Kirby7601]

they used to have exterior sirens but they took it down from their site

[@Born2BeWildOfficial]

Can you self monitor(without monthly fees)

[@putosize]

is it possible to dissarm and arm in APP without sub?

[@TEK411Tech]

Here is a link to the Ring article on the difference between pro and self monitoring support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005322066-Understanding-Professional-Monitoring-and-Self-Monitoring

[@mpcp27]

Seems they hamstring the system for self monitoring. No digital notifications sent to you if the system goes off..

[@johnszatkowski6898]

You can but features are limited! If you live alone or have a family it's worth the upgrade to 24/7 monitoring for CO2 alerts with the First Alert smoke/CO2 add-ons and the "panic" features offered. Only $200 a year and worth it as what is LIFE or your loved ones safety worth to you?

[@ChrisM001]

any issues with delayed notification from any of your Ring devices like the doorbell and how you fix it? I already checked Ring Support and suggested reboot modem and router and issue will comeback after a week or so.

[@TEK411Tech]

I have not had any of those issues. I would check WiFi signal at the device by going into device health. Low signal can cause slow or unresponsive devices. It's also possible the device is defective.

[@johnszatkowski6898]

I would invest in the Ring range extender to keep devices connected to the hub that are FAR away from the Hub itself. I had to add one in my garage to prevent the sensors going offline in there! due to the brick and wet plaster in my home.

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Had the SAME problem so I bought a CHIME PRO to extend my network for my doorbell and "choppy" video issues. After installing the CHIME PRO I NO longer have choppy videos from my Ring doorbell or notifications. It was WORTH the price as I NO longer have any video issues with my battery Ring doorbell now!

[@jarrodbouwer230]

What is the name of the Yale lock?

[@TEK411Tech]

This is the exact lock I purchased. amzn.to/47J8GS8

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Ring works with SEVERAL lock companies I use a Schalge deadbolt and have NO issues!

[@johnszatkowski6898]

I have had a Schlage "smart deadbolt" that uses Z-Wave that works with Ring for over 4yrs now and NO issues! Sadly, they are WAY more expensive now than they were 4yrs ago and NOT really sure why!

[@wlf9108]

I wish there was a way to hardwire the keypad.

[@TEK411Tech]

Great idea!

[@VideoNOLA]

You can! Just get an adapter or voltage regulator that outputs 5V to micro USB, and the keypad will stay powered. Ring documentation even says this is OK to do.

[@elmuylisto1830]

You need a better microphone, your voice sounds low quality.