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Download the Ring app Create your account The Ring app will walk you through setting up and managing your Ring Alarm Kit. If you already have a Ring account) log in to the Ring app with it. Search for ((Ring)) in one of the app stores below) or visit: ring.com/app. GET IT ON Coogle play If not) the Ring app will guide you through creating your account.
Add a base station Create your Location Once youlve confirmed your account1 tap Ring Base Station to begin adding it. The first step to add your base station is to create a Location) which will enable some Ring Alarm security features. The in-app instructions will guide you. - - ...< ~&INtA LDalJOn ~ Selection your Location ,, .............. ............ .. . .... :::::::::::::: ::.... .............. .............. .............. ... ... . .. ... . . . . . . .............. .. .................. .
Connectyour.base station to the internet Then) use your phone to find your base station. ·................. .................... .................. ........ ............. .... ........... .... :! ::::: :::::: :: ! ................ ......... ......" .. :: ::!:::::::::;: :: ................... ................. .. Neltot,-Ne1 findyou"basestatton Make ~re ~r B uetoeth on you'" fTIOt.:Mie de\'t_e s turned ..:nard '{O.Jr b~e station IS P ug;ed '" ~ce ~,.base statiO"' bluP. hqht stans sp. runq se ec' •t,...
Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet Once you}ve found your base station} connect it to the internet. You can connect to your Wi-Fi network or use an Ethernet cable.
Sign up for professional security monitoring With professional security monitoring from Ring Protect) your home is always protected. Monitoring permits Depending on where you live) you may have to obtain a permit before you can use Ring Alarm. We've emailed you details) but you can contact your local law enforcement agency to learn more. ®. •• •• • • • • • • • • ® ...... . • • • • ®· 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .
C o n n e c t y o u r device s . Turn on yo ur de vi ce s an d w at ch yo ur ba se st at io n fin d th em . T he re 's n o co m pl ic at ed se tu p here. C o n ta c t Sensor M o ti o n D e te c to r 0 Pull th e ta b on th e ba ck o f th e co nt ac t sensor. \0 {j [jJ Pull th e ta b on th e ba ck o f th e m ot io n de te ct or .
Keypad Range Extender 0 / Plug the power cable into bottom of the keypad. Plug the range extender into an outlet.
Place your devices around your home Move each of your devices where you'd like to use them, then follow the instructions in the app to make sure they work properly. Contact Sensor Use adhesive or screws to attach the sensor's bracket) then place the sensor on its bracket. The sensor can be mounted on a door or window. 12 Motion Detector The motion detector attaches the same way the contact sensor does. It can be mounted in a corner or flush on a wall.
Keypad Range Extender 0 The keypad can be placed on a table or mounted on the wall using the reversible bracket. Plug the range extender into an outlet. Not sure which outlet to plug it into? Check out page 19.
3. Get started with your security i Create a security PIN code You'll need this four-digit code to arm or disarm your Ring Alarm on the keypad . £ ter4 O.g>t O.
Security that moves with you Ring Alarm has three security modes to match whatever youJre doing. Disarmed No sensors are monitored . Move freely through the house. Away All sensors are monitored. Secure your whole house. Home Some sensors are monitored. Freedom and secu rityJ mixed.
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5. Having troub e? Here are some answers ... Is there anything I need to complete setup that isn)t in the box? If I have a Ring Protect subscription) are all my Locations covered? Nope! Everything you need to get started with Ring Alarm is included in your kit. No. You will need a Ring Protect Plan for each Location if you want advanced features such as professional security monitoring.
I see more than one base station. Which one is mine? Should I place my motion detector in a corner or a wall? When the base stations appear in the list) the last four digits of the base stationJs MAC address will appear underneath their name. Find the one that matches yours. Place it where it will have the best view of the area you want to cover. The motion detector should have a clear, unobstructed view of the area. Many people prefer a corner, but don't be afraid to place it on a wall.
What does the base stationJs cellular radio do? Can I add more devices to my Ring Alarm? The cellular radio allows your base station to send alarm signals to the monitoring center if the usual internet connection isn)t working. Hopefully you won)t need it) but ifs there if you do. Yes! You can find a list of all the devices we support by tapping Add (+)on the Device List. Follow the instructions to add a device.
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Table of contents Welcor--ne ................................................................................................................................... 2 What is monitoring? ........................................................................................................... 4 Pert--nits ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Practice Mode .......................................................
What is Profess ional Monitor ing? Professional security monitoring monitors your home and alerts authorities in the event of an emergency. To enable professional monitoring for Ring Alarm, subscribe to Ring Protect Plus at ring.com/protect-pl ans. Professional monitoring consists of two systems working together: ' z 3 ' 5 ' 7 ' 9 K• I ./ • 0 The Alarm System The Central Monitoring Station This is your Ring Alarm system.
Sensors: Faulted or Cleared The sensors in your Ring Alarm kit are always in one of two states. Contact Sensors can be opened or closed. Motion Detectors car be detecting motion or not detecting motion. Faulted Sensors are shovvn .n red. If we're talKing about a s1ngle type of sensor, we'll say that 1t's in one of those states. Bu~ if we're talking about multiple types of sensors, we use the terms "faulted" and "cleared." A faulted sensor is one that will set off the alarm if your system is armed.
Perm its When you sign up for professional monitoring with Ring Alarm, you may need to obtain a permit for your system . Permit requirements vary depending on where you live and generally fall into one of the three categories: You obtain the permit In this case, you need to apply for a permit yourself. We'll email you the names of the agencies to contact, and a link to your permit application and the alarm ordinance (if available) if a permit is required at the time you set up your Alarm system.
Practice Mode ()rl When you sign up for professional security monitoring through Ring Alarm) you)ll be placed in a seven-day Practice Mode. While you)re in Practice Mode) your system works normally, but enlergency responders are not dispatched to you if an a!ann occurs. This gives you titlle to make sure your system is working well before it becorlles fully active. You'll also want to obtain your- alarm permits (and add them to your account) before the pr-actice period ends.
Security Modes Your Ring Alarm can be set to one of three security modes: Away} Home} and Disarmed. Away Mode Home Mode Disarmed Mode All sensors in your home are monitored. This is useful when you're going out and want to be notified if anything happens to your home. All exterior and perimeter sensors are monitored, but interior sensors are not monitored. This is useful ·r you're at home but want to be alerted if anyone tries to break in through a door or window.
How to Arm & Disarm using the Keypad When Ring Alarm is set to Away or Home, your system is "armed.11 When Ring Alarm is set to Disarmed, your system is "disarmed." To disarm your system with the Keypad, simply enter your access code, and then press the Disarmed Mode button. You can also arm and disarm you.r system in the Ring app by tapping the mode of your choice. To arm your system via the Keypad, simply enter your access code, and then press the Away or Home Mode button . ·• .
Sensor Bypass ·- • ·· · When Ring Alarm is in Away or Home Mode, it's monitoring your home for security issues. If a monitored sensor becomes faulted while your system is in Away or Home Mode, the alarm begins to sound. 9 ~4 1 AM Bypass Some sensors are fau lted Your system can't arm while sensors are faulted. Do you want to bypass them and cont1nue armmg Whal. aoes Bypass mean" EE Bed roo m W indow Ot ~n When you switch to Away or Home Mode, your system quickly checks for any faulted sensors.
Entry/Exit Delay Entry Delay and Exit Delay are countdowns that allow you to enter and leave your home easily without causing the alarm to sound. • Away mode in 45 seconds. • Exit Delay Entry Delay Exit Delay allows you to leave your home once you've armed Ring Alarm. When you place Ring Alarm into Away or Home Mode, it makes a series of ch1rps to let you know tt"1at 1t is preparing to arm. Once the Exit Delay period ends, Ring Alarm is armed.
Including sensors 1n Modes • 9:41AM ( Save Home Settings MONITORED IN THIS MODE 4 > Entry Delay 305 > Extt Delay 605 > Sensors ENTRY/ EXIT DELAY SETTINGS Each Ring Alarm security mode monitors specific groups of sensors. By defauiC Away monitors all sensors and Home monitors only exterior and perimeter sensors. However) you can customize which sensors are monitored in each mode. If you want to monitor an interior sensor during Home Model you can adjust this using the Modes Settings.
Entry Delay settings ~~ing /\larnl includes an t=ntry Delay ng r your hor·lle ancJ disarrn so u can +~-· :::.-, c, 1c+o --.. r·e the alann sounds. This is Ll 1 '~ ..:J) ~)LC. 11 I ng on nlode that appliE:s to the a en ti r(:? syste r-r1. r cpr·1s('rc (eli ntc:lct as default Set Delay rnod but can No Delay) if desired. ! ,._)~- l._.._),_.l .,_) _.~ nSOI~S) to To change the Entry Delay settings for a sensor: 1. In the DE~vice l_istJ tap the sensor that you vvant to change. 2. l_ocation l\,1ake sur
Where to place your devices Ring Base Station Ring Range Extender ,-, Ring F~angE~ ExtendE?rs (~xpand your Ring 1 nE:? Station conlr-nunicates vvith all ng ur Ring Alc:Hrll dE~vicE:?S and vvith the central ;-\larTn netvvork ar:d nlake surE~ your· dt~vicE:?s c:H-E~ n·!onitorir·!~J station. The Base Station vvod<.s best conlnlunicatina--' vvE:?II vvith the Base Station. Tf·-~E~ vvhen vvhen irs in a centr·al location in your hor11e.
To install the Ring Motion Detector: Ring Motion Detector tTlove the br-acket fron1 the back of thE: l. Ring Motion Detectors can be installed flat on a wall, or- in a corner-. A ~.~otion Dc:~tector should ideally bt~ pi around 7' above the floor) and it nE:?E:?ds an unobstructed vievv of tht::: an:-.:::a you want to cover. Ideally, it should r-nonitor a high-tr·affic area that an intr-uder vvould be likely to cross. d 2. lv1ount the bracket using the included tapt::: 0 r SC rE~Vv'S. 3.
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O'l c ·~ Once you've installed your sensors, it's good to g·ve them a descript"ve name. In an emergency, the name you choose may be sent to emergency responders so they know the location where the alarm signal was act1vated . • Over time doors and windows can warp causing a misalignment of the sensors, which can activate the alarm. • Make sure that every door and window where you have a Ring Contact Sensor installed is closed before you arm your system.
Ring Keypad Ring Kt::ypads cz:ul bE~ rrlounted flush on a \Nail C)r propped up on a table using the reversible bracket. The Keypad is usually placed near a door- or in the hallway) although some people prefer- to place it in their bedroom. To install the Ring Keypad on a wall: ·1. Slide the bracket off the r
Preventing false alarms What is a false alarm? Some suggestions to reduce false alarms • 11 A llfalsE:? alarnl is vvhen an arr-r1 system goes into an emergency state vvhen no enlergency is occurr-ing.lfyour syster11 is self-monitor-ed) this is annoying) but gener-ally harmiE:?SS. Hovvever-~ If your systen1 is professionally r-nonitored) a false alan11 can cause an emergency signal to be sent to the rllonitoring station.
When something goes wrong (\ 1=;\ ,i r-,! r~ :J Pius su When something goes wrong and your Alarm begins to sound) a few things occur: l. The central nlonitoring station calls you. if thE:y can)t reach you) they call your enl(:?rgency contact. 3. The central nlonitoring station asks you if everything is Of\ or if you \f\Jant to have enlergency respondr:::rs dispatched to your- hotl1e. 2. The central monitor-ing station asks you for your verbal security passvvord.
Emergency contacts iilq !f you~re not available whE:?n an alarnl occur·s) tJ1e central nlon itor·i ng station calls your erller·gency contact. This person can be a farnily rnenlber·) fr··iend, or neighbor- vvhorn you Uust to act responsibly in your stead if an emergency occurs. If an ernergency happens) the rnonitoring station calls you to see if things are OK. You should add the rllonitoring station phone nurnber (shO\lvTI belovv) to your· contacts so I.
Verbal Security Password l--, -~ ~ L- - r·l· f-.-- \._ ''), rI 1\;_ ·~) (:.) _,r· ~ f~) IL, c_) _)(' LJ. l_; _;r ) 1 When the central monitor-ing station calls you or your enlergency contact they ask for the verbal security password. This is a single word that affirms that you are authorized to nlake decisions for your honle's security. Everyone vvho is authorized to be in your home and use your alarn1 system should knovv the verbal passcode.
Panic . nng .---2 1 l- I 4 5 7 8 X • 3 l -l 6 0 • * Ring Alarm features a panic mode. To trigger it, press and hold the''../'' and "X'' buttons on the Keypad simultaneously. If your system is professionally monitored, triggering the panic alarm sends a signal to the monitoring station. If your system is self-monitored, the alarm sounds in your Base Station and Keypad. The causes the alarm to sound and police to be dispatched.
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Notifi cations • * 5:39PM Your Ring Alarm system can notify you when a device goes offline, when the alarm begins to sound, and a variety of other events. To adjust which events you're notified for: 1. Open the s1de menu, then ~ap Settings. 2. Tap Alerts. 3. Tap to togg le notifications on and of• for the alert types of your cho1ce.
FAQs My door/window trim makes it hard to place my Ring Contact Sensor. Can I adjust the sensor so it fits? Yes. The Contact Sensor can be mounted in any direction. For the sensor to \Nork properly, the lines on the sensor and rllagnet must be aligned and the sensor and rnagnet must be no more than 1/2 )) apart. If you r nl o Iding is angIe d) the Contact Sensor can still \Nork while tilted. Be sure to verify that the sensor wor-ks properly once you've installed it on molding.
How long does it take for the monitoring station to call me after an alarm happens? (F~ing .' ' Does the central monitoring station have access to my Ring cameras? \ Protect Plus subscril:)e r-s oniy) e nlonitoring station calls you once the alarm has been active for thirty seconds. If you disarrll the systerll before the alarm is active for- thirty seconds) the monitoring station does not ca !l you or- di spatch emet-gency responders. Also) entry delay affects this vvindo w.
Family exit plan When an enlergency occurs) your first responsibility is to make sure your family is safe. One inlportant part of this is to implement a family exit plan. Your family needs to knovv vvhat to do if something happens.
How to mount your Ring Base Statior wall (optional) Or") a Horizontal Mounting . You can r""'Ount tre R rg Base Station O'l a wall usi'lg two wa I al'lcr10rs, two screws, ard the mOL"'ting slots located on ~t"le ...m1t ~he Base Station ca'l be hor zonta ly mounted. Before you begin Before you beg n, choose an appropriate mounting place. The wall can be made of cement, wood, or drywall. The rnou'lttng location should be free of obstructions on a I sides, and the cab es should be a.
. r1ng 1 523 26th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the • following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs.
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