Alarm
Say hello to Ring Alarm. Base Station Keypad Range Extender Motion Detector Contact Sensor The central hub of your Ring Alarm system. It connects all of your Alarm devices to the Ring app, so you can stay in control of your home from anywhere. Connects to power with the included power supply.* Gives you hands-on control of Ring Alarm. Mount it on a wall or place it on a table near a door you use often. Connects to power using the included USB power supply and cable.
1. Your home + Ring Alarm 2. Set up your Ring account. This house diagram shows one way Ring Alarm can be set up. You'll customize your Ring Alarm setup to the layout of your home. First, get the Ring - Always Home app from the app store on your mobile device. If you already use Ring, be sure to update your app to the newest version. Open the app. If you’re new to Ring, tap Create Account and provide your details to get started.
3. Set up your Alarm. Before you begin, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device. Now you’re ready to set up your Alarm Base Station in the Ring app. Here's how: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Set Up a Device. If this is your first ever Ring Alarm, tap Alarm. If you have Alarm at another location, tap Security Devices. Select a location, or add a new one. Tap Base Station. Follow the in-app instructions to complete setup.
4. Set up professional monitoring. What is professional monitoring? What is self monitoring? Professional monitoring is a service that can alert the authorities and call you when Ring Alarm detects a security threat. If you skip professional monitoring, your Ring Alarm will be self monitored. In an emergency, your Alarm will sound but it won’t signal the monitoring center, and emergency responders won’t be dispatched unless you call them yourself.
5. Set up your Alarm devices. Understanding device codes Setting up your Ring Alarm security devices involves three steps: These let you easily identify devices while working in the app. These codes can usually be found on the rear of devices, as shown in these sample images. Your Ring Alarm kit comes with a suite of devices. Each has a unique QR code and 5-digit code on the back. 1 2 1 3 Connect the device to your Ring Alarm. Configure its settings as needed. Install the device.
Contact Sensors Install steps: These can be installed on any door or window. It doesn’t matter which direction or orientation you install them, as long as the Sensor and magnet line up and are no more than 1" apart. 1. Connect We recommend installing Contact Sensors on every door and window that offers easy access to your home, such as first floor windows, or second floor windows near obstacles an intruder can climb.
Motion Detector Where should you place your Motion Detector? Install steps: Ring Alarm Motion Detectors are designed to detect intruders by monitoring your spaces for changes in heat and movement. By default, when armed in Away mode, motion will set off the Alarm. • Install 7' 6" above the floor, if possible. 1. Connect By adjusting Motion Detector settings in the app, you can set the device to ignore your pets and only detect humans, or to detect everything.
Keypad Install Steps; To use the Ring Keypad on a table: To install the Ring Keypad on a wall: You’ll use your Keypad to arm and disarm your Alarm, so we recommend you place it in the hallway or near the door you most often use to exit and enter. 1. Connect • Slide the bracket off the Keypad. • Slide the bracket off the Keypad. • Flip the bracket over, then slide it back onto the Keypad. Some people install an extra Keypad in their bedroom for easy access at night. 2.
Range Extender Install Steps: Range Extenders expand the range of your Ring Alarm network and enable your devices to communicate with the Base Station. 1. Connect The Range Extender works best when it’s placed between your Base Station and your most distant Alarm devices. You may need to move the Range Extender around to different outlets within your home to find the best placement. 2. Configure 6. Learn to use Ring Alarm. To prepare your Range Extender for setup, plug it into any outlet.
How to Arm and Disarm your Ring Alarm Using the Keypad Enter your personal access code, and then press the Disarmed, Away, or Home Mode button. Using the app (Ring Protect required) Open the app and tap your Mode of choice. TIP Disarming will cancel your alarm signal. If you’re professionally monitored, disarming the system during an alarm cancels the signal sent to the monitoring center.
Understanding Entry & Exit Delays What happens when your Ring Alarm begins to sound? Exit Delay gives you a short period of time to leave once you’ve armed Ring Alarm. After you arm your system, you’ll hear a series of chirps to remind you that there are only a few seconds to exit and close the door. When your Exit Delay ends, your Alarm is in Armed Mode. Opening your door will trigger the Entry Delay to begin counting down.
Owners and Shared Users Adding and removing Shared Users and Guest Users Managing alerts (Ring Protect required) To add users to your account, open the Ring app and tap Menu, then tap Settings, then Users. Your Ring Alarm can send notifications to your phone and email when the Alarm begins to sound, when a device has a low battery, and for a variety of other events. You can invite trusted people to use your Ring Alarm, and provide them with limited access.
Using the Keypad emergency buttons (Professional monitoring only) 7. Let’s cover some security basics. In the event of an emergency, the Ring Alarm Keypad offers one-touch access to get you the help you need. Press and hold any button for three seconds to send a signal to the monitoring center and request emergency help. Download your insurance certificate 7-Day Practice Mode.
False alarms Ways to prevent false alarms Practice, Practice, Practice. If you have professional monitoring: A “false alarm” occurs when someone or something accidentally triggers your Alarm and the siren sounds, but there is no real emergency. • Make your emergency contacts Shared Users in your Ring app. The more comfortable you feel using the system, the better you can understand how to adjust Ring Alarm settings for convenience and safety.
Permits and Registrations (Professional monitoring only) Add your permit information to the Ring app. Some jurisdictions require home and business owners to register their security systems or get a permit in order to dispatch emergency responders. At Ring, we want to make sure you’re in compliance with these local permit laws. If your Alarm permit includes a permit number and expiration date, add these to your Ring app. To do this, open the menu, tap Settings, then tap Monitoring, then Permit.
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