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 Home 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.

Last updated 4 months ago