If you’re like me, you probably have a Ring Doorbell set up at your front door. It’s a great way to keep an eye on who’s coming and going, and it can also be a helpful security measure. But sometimes, you might want to take a break from all the ringing.
Whether you’re going on vacation or just need some peace and quiet, here’s how to pause your Ring Doorbell.
- To pause your Ring Doorbell, simply log into your account and go to the main menu
- From there, select “Devices” and then choose the doorbell you would like to pause
- Finally, click on the “Pause” button next to the doorbell’s name

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How Do I Temporarily Disable Ring Doorbell?
If you need to disable your Ring Doorbell for any reason, there are a few different ways to do so. Here are some instructions on how to temporarily disable ring doorbell:
1. One way to temporarily disable your Ring Doorbell is to simply unplug it from the power source.
This will stop all power from going to the device and it will not be able to function. Keep in mind that you will need to plug the device back in when you want to use it again.
2. Another way to temporarily turn off your Ring Doorbell is by pressing the setup button for 20 seconds.
This will put the device into “setup mode” and it will not be able to function as a doorbell until you press the setup button again for 20 seconds or unplug/replug in the power source.
3. If you have a smart home system that is compatible with Ring, such as Amazon Echo or Google Home, you can also use voice commands to disable the doorbell. For example, if you have an Amazon Echo, you can say “Alexa, turn off my front door camera.”
4. Finally, if you need to disable your Ring Doorbell for an extended period of time, you can always contact customer support and they can help deactivate your account.
How Do I Temporarily Pause My Ring Camera?
You may need to temporarily pause your Ring camera for a variety of reasons. Maybe you’re going on vacation and don’t want your camera recording while you’re away. Or maybe there’s an event happening near your home that you don’t want captured on film.
Whatever the reason, pausing your Ring camera is a simple process.
To pause your Ring camera, open the app and go to the Devices tab. Then, select the camera you want to pause and tap the Pause button at the bottom of the screen.
Your camera will now be paused and will not record any footage until you unpause it.
If you need to pause your Ring camera for an extended period of time, you can also set up a schedule through the app. To do this, go to the Scheduling tab and tap Add Schedule.
Then, select the days and times when you want yourcamera to be paused. Once you’ve saved your schedule, yourcamera will automatically pause and unpause at the specified times.
How Do I Turn off My Ring Without My Parents Knowing?
Assuming you would like tips on how to turn off your Ring device without your parents knowing:
1. Check if there is a physical switch on the device itself that can be turned off. If so, simply flip the switch and voila!
Your Ring is now off.
2. If there is no physical switch, see if the device has a power cord that can be unplugged from the outlet. Once again, once the power cord is disconnected, your Ring will be turned off.
3. If neither of these options are available, then it’s likely that the only way to turn off your Ring is through the app or website associated with the device. log into the account associated with your Ring and look for any settings or options that would allow you to disable or turn off the device remotely. Depending on how your parents have set up their account, they may receive an email or notification letting them know that you’ve disabled yourRing–so just be aware of that before taking this step!
Can I Pause the Recording of My Ring Doorbell?
Yes, you can pause the recording of your doorbell. To do this, simply go to the settings for your doorbell and select the “Pause” option. This will temporarily stop the recording of any motion or activity that occurs at your door.
How to Temporarily Disable Ring Doorbell Motion Detection
How to Turn off Ring Camera Temporarily
If you need to turn off your Ring camera for any reason, there are a few ways to do it. You can put your camera into “Privacy Mode,” which will disable the camera and microphone but still allow you to receive notifications. Or, you can disable the camera entirely.
Here’s how to do both:
To put your Ring camera into Privacy Mode:
Open the Ring app on your mobile device.
Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen. Scroll down and tap Devices. Select the device you want to disable.
Tap Privacy Mode and then confirm by tapping Turn On in the pop-up window.
To disable your Ring camera entirely:
Open the Ring app on your mobile device.
Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen. Scroll down and tap Devices. Select the device you want to disable and then tap Device Settings at the bottom of the screen.
Find where it says Disable Camera under Advanced Settings and toggle it to On (it will be blue when it’s on). Confirm by tapping Yes in the pop-up window that appears.
Conclusion
There are times when you may need to pause your Ring Doorbell, such as when you’re on vacation or if there’s a holiday. Here’s how to do it:
1. Log into your Ring account and select “Doorbells” from the left sidebar.
2. Select the doorbell you wish to pause and click “Edit Settings.”
3. Scroll down and click “Pause This Device.”
4. Choose how long you want the doorbell paused for (up to 30 days) and click “Confirm.