RING doorbell owners have been urged to make a simple yet essential Wi-Fi check to ensure their video cameras can catch home intruders. The home security gadgets use Wi-Fi to record live footage of what’s happening at the front door and send video notifications to your smartphone.
But a weak connection could scupper this. Ring recommends having at least 2MB of download and upload speed at your front door – or wherever your video doorbell is. Ring explains in an FAQ that “Ring products are designed to work with your home Wi-Fi network” and “will not work with a mobile phone hotspot.”
To ensure your connection is strong enough, you can download a speed test app for your smartphone and test it. Stand at your front door, make sure you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the doorbell, and then run the test.
Changing your internet speed settings from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is a quick way to increase speed. Ring warns that all Ring devices are compatible with 2.4 GHz networks, while only a few can utilize 5 GHz networks.
If you have employed that internet speed settings trick to boost your connection and your device isn’t connecting properly, consider these tips:
If your Ring video cameras are overly active, try enabling the Geofence feature. This virtual perimeter around your location allows you to customize your device alerts as needed. Follow these steps:
By following these simple steps and ensuring a strong Wi-Fi connection, you can maximize the performance of your Ring doorbell and enhance your home security system.