Turning off audio recording for your Ring device
You can turn audio recording on and off for Video Doorbells and Security Cameras.
Reviewing previously recorded video on your Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras requires a Ring Protect subscription.
Acadia | Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
Tap more (•••) on the camera you want to access.
Tap your device's Settings.
Tap Device Settings.
- Tap theAudio Streaming and Recordingtoggle to disable or enable audio.
For devices with a built-in privacy cover like Indoor Cam (2nd Gen), you can manually close the privacy cover to block video for another layer of privacy.
With Audio Streaming and Recording turned off, you can override the setting to speak with visitors and record your conversations if you have one of these devices:
- Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)
- Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
- Stick Up Cam (2nd Gen)
- Spotlight Cam Plus
- Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
When you answer a doorbell ring or tap the speaker icon in Live View to launch Two-Way Talk, you can tap Activate Once to turn audio recording on just for the duration of your conversation. Once you end the session, audio recording will turn off again automatically for your device.