Most people are familiar with the Amazon Echo, but what many don’t know is that you can also use it to control other devices in your home – including your doorbell. That’s right – with a few simple steps, you can set up your Echo so that it will ring your doorbell for you.
If you have an Amazon Echo device, you can enable your Ring Doorbell to ring on Alexa. This feature is convenient if you want to know when someone is at your door without having to look at your phone. Here’s how to set it up:
1. First, open the Ring app and go to your Devices tab.
2. Next, select the doorbell that you want to enable this feature for.
3. Then, scroll down and toggle on the “Ring on Alexa” option.
4. That’s it! Now, whenever someone rings your doorbell, you’ll hear a chime from your Echo device (as well as getting a notification on your phone).
Credit: support.ring.com
How Do I Get My Ring Doorbell to Sound on My Alexa?
If you have an Amazon Echo device and a Ring doorbell, you can enable the two devices to work together. Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to ask Alexa to show you the live view from your Ring doorbell’s camera, or have her announce when someone is at your door. Here’s how to set it up:
1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone and select ‘Skills’ from the menu.
2. Search for ‘Ring’ and select the skill when it appears in the results.
3. Enable the skill by logging into your Ring account with your username and password.
4. Once you’re logged in, select which of your Ring devices you want to connect with Alexa. You can choose one or multiple devices.
5a.
If you only have one Ring device, select ‘Link Account’ and skip to step 6 below.
5b. If you have multiple Ring devices, select the specific device that you want to connect with Alexa from the list that appears (e.g., Front Door).
Then select ‘Link Account’.
6a For those with only one Ring device: You’ll see a message saying that your accounts are now linked successfully . Select ‘Done’.
6b For those with multiple Ring devices: A message will appear asking if this is the correct device . Select ‘Yes’. Another message will then appear saying that your accounts are now linked successfully .
Select ‘Done’. 7a If this is the first time opening up Live View in the app: Tap on Live View Settings located at bottom right-hand corner of screen > under Device Settings , toggle on Allow Access When Away > Enter four-digit PIN > Save Changes . (You will use this PIN later when accessing Live View away from home.) Note : The first time Live View is opened, there may be a short delay while loading video content before being able to view video footage smoothly.. After initial setup, subsequent uses should not experience any delays upon opening Live View feed within app.
Does Ring Doorbell Work With Alexa?
Yes, the Ring doorbell works with Alexa. You can use Alexa to ask Ring to show you the live view from your doorbell camera, or you can have Alexa announce when someone is at your door. You can also use Alexa to arm and disarm your Ring Alarm system.
Does Ring Sound on Alexa?
Assuming you are referring to the home security company, Ring:
Yes,Ring products are compatible with Amazon’s Echo devices. This means that you can use your voice to control your Ring Doorbell, Cam, and Alarm.
With Alexa, you can arm and disarm your system, check the status of all your sensors, and even listen in on live audio from any connected device.
Do I Need a Ring Chime If I Have Alexa?
If you have an Amazon Echo, you might be wondering if you need a separate ring chime. The answer is no – the Echo can serve as your doorbell chime! Here’s how to set it up:
1. Go into the Alexa app and select ‘Settings’. 2. Scroll down to find the ‘Devices’ section and select the device you want to use as your doorbell chime. 3. In the ‘Device Settings’ menu, scroll down to find the ‘Do Not Disturb’ setting.
Toggle this on so that your Echo will not make any noise when someone rings your doorbell. 4. Now go back to the main settings menu and select ‘Notifications’. Here, you’ll be able to choose what kind of notifications you want to receive for your doorbell (e.g., visual alerts, sounds, or both).
5. That’s it! Once these steps are completed, your Echo will now function as a doorbell chime.
Ring Doorbell Not Ringing on Alexa
If you have an Amazon Echo and a Ring Doorbell, you may be wondering why your doorbell isn’t ringing when someone rings it. There are a few reasons this could be happening.
First, make sure that the volume on your Echo is turned up.
You can do this by saying “Alexa, turn up the volume” or by adjusting the volume using the buttons on the top of the Echo.
Next, check to see if the Ring Doorbell is connected to your Echo correctly. Open the Alexa app and go to Devices > Add Device > Ring Doorbells.
If your Ring Doorbell isn’t listed here, it means it’s not properly connected and you’ll need to follow the instructions in the app to connect it.
Finally, make sure that you’ve given Alexa permission to access your Ring Doorbell. To do this, open the Alexa app and go to Settings > Permissions >Ring Doorbells .
If you see a message saying “You haven’t given permission for any devices,” tap Give Permissions . Then enable the toggle for each device you want to give permission for.
If none of these solutions work, try restarting your Echo and your Ring Doorbell.
Conclusion
Yes, you can have your Ring Doorbell ring on Alexa. You just need to enable the feature in theRing app. Once you’ve done that, you can say “Alexa, ask Ring Doorbell to ring my doorbell” and it will do just that.
