Alarm Getting Started
What’s in your Ring Alarm Kit Contents 1. Connect Base Station 2. Set up devices Ring Motion Detector Ring Keypad 3. Start with Security 4. Explore 5.
1. Connect your Base Station. Download the Ring app Create your account Add a Base Station Create your Location The Ring app will walk you through setting up and managing your Ring Alarm system. If you already have a Ring account, use it to log in to the Ring app. Once you’ve confirmed your account, tap Set Up Device to begin Base Station setup. The first step to add your Base Station is to create a Location, which will enable some Ring Alarm security features.
Pair your Base Station Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet Press the Pairing button until the blue ring begins spinning. Then, use the Ring app to pair your Base Station to your Ring account. 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 Alarm, your home is always protected. Monitoring permits Depending on where you live, you may have to obtain a permit before you can use professional monitoring. We’ve emailed you details, but you can contact your local law enforcement agency to learn more. 8 2. Connect your devices and place them around your home. (This is the fun part.
Connect your devices In the Ring app, tap Add Ring Alarm Devices. Then, begin connecting your Alarm devices. Wait until you see one device connect before moving to the next. Range Extender Contact Sensor 5 1234 To connect the Range Extender, plug it into an outlet. 10 To connect the Contact Sensor, pull the tab out of the back. Motion Detector Keypad 12345 To connect the Motion Detector, pull the tab out of the back.
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 Motion Detector Keypad 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X 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 The motion detector attaches the same way the contact sensor does. It can be mounted in a corner or flush on a wall.
3. Get started with your security PIN and Modes. Create a security PIN code Security that moves with you You’ll need this four-digit code to arm or disarm your Ring Alarm on the keypad. Ring Alarm has three security modes to match whatever you’re doing. Disarmed No sensors are monitored. Move freely through the house. Away All sensors are monitored. Secure your whole house. Home Monitors perimeter sensors while leaving indoor sensors disarmed.
4. Explore Ring Alarm.
5. Having trouble? Here are some answers... 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 Station’s 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.
What does the Base Station’s 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 it’s 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.
