Adjusting video recording length for battery-powered devices

In the Ring app, you can control when your Ring camera or doorbell stops recording after motion is detected.

This feature requires a compatible Ring Protect subscription.

For battery-powered devices, shorter recordings generally mean longer battery life. Wired devices receive a constant supply of power, so you can choose any recording length without impacting battery life.

There are seven recording length options:

• 15 seconds
• 20 seconds (default setting)
• 25 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 60 seconds
• 90 seconds
• 120 seconds

How to change your video recording length

To adjust the video recording controls, follow these instructions in the Ring app:

1. Open your Ring app and tap on the menu icon (

   ≡

   ) on the top left of the Dashboard
2. Tap on

   Devices
3. Tap the device you want to adjust
4. Tap

   Device Settings
5. Tap

   Video Settings
6. Tap

   Recording Length
7. Toggle on

   Auto

   to record until motion stops (up to 30 seconds), or tap

   Record For

   to select the amount of time you want your Ring device to record
8. Tap

   Save

You may get a notice warning that your choice will affect your battery life. You can always make a selection and change it to a shorter time if you feel your battery is draining too fast.

Each device has its own individual video recording length control and they can be set to different recording lengths.