Safer. Stronger. Together.
Fire Watch empowers communities with real-time alerts and critical information to protect what you love during life’s most critical moments.
Real-time alerts. Real-world impact.
Fire Watch works through Ring’s partnership with Watch Duty, a not-for-profit organization that monitors and reports wildfires. When Watch Duty reports a fire, nearby Ring users receive an alert. Then, outdoor Ring cameras start looking for visual signs of fires and smoke. Neighbors in the area can share snapshots with Watch Duty and first responders, giving critical insights during emergencies.
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Get critical alerts.
When a wildfire is reported in your area, you’ll be alerted immediately and can choose to share updates with your community. -
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Stay connected.
Get instant updates about fires in your area and choose if you want to share snapshots from your outdoor cameras to keep your neighborhood informed. -
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Act fast.
Your Ring cameras will tell you if they spot possible fire or smoke, giving you early warning signs during emergencies.
Search Party for Dogs.
Be the hero, bring pets home.
Search Party extends the existing community spirit that’s already alive in your neighborhood, building on what we believe is a simple human truth — neighbors want to help their neighbors. If your dog goes missing, you can use the Ring app to make a lost dog post and initiate a Search Party in your neighborhood - it's free. Anyone can start a Search Party to bring their lost dog home faster.
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Stay informed.
When a neighbor reports a lost dog in the Ring app, your outdoor cameras use AI to check for possible matches in the area. -
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Get notified.
If there’s a match on your camera, you’ll receive a notification. You choose whether to share any clips with your neighbors. -
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Help reunite.
One tap shares the relevant footage and location, or you can call your neighbor directly. Both actions increase the chances of a reunion.
#PowerofWe
From reuniting pets to staying prepared for wildfires, these moments prove that together, we can make our neighborhoods safer and stronger.
Frequently Asked Questions - Search Party
Is Search Party available everywhere?
Search Party is now available in the US to reunite lost dogs with their families. You can start a Search Party by creating a missing dog post on Neighbors from your Ring app.
Do I have control over my privacy and what is shared?
Yes. You can turn Search Party off at any time or select individual cameras to opt out in the Ring app's Control Center. You choose whether to share videos - nothing is shared automatically. You can ignore notifications or mute them at any time from the Ring app.
What Ring devices work with Search Party?
Search Party works with all outdoor Ring cameras. Indoor cameras are not eligible for this feature. You can choose which cameras participate in the Ring app's Control Center.
How long does a Search Party last?
Search Parties are temporary and will automatically end after a few hours unless the pet owner confirms they're still searching.
Who can report a lost dog?
Anyone can report a lost dog and initiate a Search Party on Ring. You can access Neighbors through the Ring app menu or the Neighbors app. Creating a Neighbors account is free. You do not need a Ring device or Ring subscription to start a Search Party.
How can neighbors help reunite lost dogs using Ring?
Neighbors with participating outdoor Ring cameras can help with a Search Party. When Search Party is active in a neighborhood, nearby outdoor Ring cameras automatically look for potential matches of the lost dog. Note: Search Party works on saved videos, so cameras will only be able to participate in searching for lost dogs if they have saved video history with a Ring subscription.
Will shared users have access to Search Party?
Shared users will receive notifications of potential matches and can choose to share share videos, but only account owners can control Search Party settings in the Ring app’s Control Center.
How do I know if a lost dog is found?
Pet owners can update their Lost Pet post to let the neighborhood know when their dog is found. We encourage all neighbors to share that great news with their communities. If you have a story of how you were reunited with your loved one with Search Party, we would love to hear about it, too - email us at stories@ring.com.
How can I help spread the word about Search Party?
Every lost dog deserves a hero. Help bring them home by sharing Search Party with your community. Download our digital flyers to post on social media, share with fellow dog lovers, or display at local pet shelters, rescues, vet offices, and pet stores. Your share could be the one that reunites a family with their best friend. Together, we can make a difference. Download here and let’s spread the word.
How does Ring protect against misuse?
Search Party can only be initiated to search around a pet owner's home location, and all missing pet posts from the Search Party are visible to neighbors in the area. Ring has strict moderation tools and will restrict access if misuse is detected.
Will this affect my camera's performance?
Search Party is optimized to have minimal impact on your camera's performance and battery life.
How does video sharing work when my camera spots a lost dog?
If you choose to share a video of a potential lost dog match, that video is posted in a comment on the original neighbors lost pet post. Participating in Search Party doesn’t change your video history preferences - your videos are stored based on your settings.
When a Search Party is started for a lost dog, will AI be used to identify the pet owners or people?
No, Search Party does not use AI to identify pet owners or people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Fire Watch
What is Fire Watch?
Ring has partnered with Watch Duty, a non-profit, to bring Fire Watch to neighbors nationwide. Fire Watch is a new feature in the Ring app that empowers neighbors to use their outdoor Ring cameras to look out for fires and provide the community and first responders with real-time information during active fire events.
How does Fire Watch work?
When Watch Duty identifies a new fire, they send its location to Ring to establish a Search Area within those boundaries. If your Ring device is within this Search Area, Fire Watch is temporarily activated and your cameras will begin looking for signs of fire and smoke. If spotted, your camera will let you know. Neighbors in the Search Area can temporarily enable snapshot sharing with first responders and the public via Watch Duty. Additionally, you and your neighbors can choose to share photos, videos and updates with the community through the Neighbors app, providing valuable information to help everyone stay safe.
Is Fire Watch always watching for fires?
No. Fire Watch is not an early alert system and only activates when Watch Duty reports a known fire near your outdoor camera's location. During an active fire event, your camera can help detect signs of fire and smoke—but only for the duration of the emergency and only within the affected area.
What exactly will be shared during a Fire Watch event?
During an active event, you can choose to share snapshots with Watch Duty. Periodic static images (not videos) from selected cameras may be published publicly on Watch Duty, along with location and fire detected signals. You’re in control—sharing is completely optional and you can stop sharing at any time through the Ring app. If you choose not to share with Watch Duty, you can still use Fire Watch to look for signs of fire and smoke and get alerted if detected.
How does Fire Watch benefit my community?
During a fast-moving fire, accurate, real-time information is essential. Fire Watch transforms how communities can work together during a disaster. You can:
- Help your neighbors stay informed about the fire's movement.
- Give first responders unprecedented situational awareness with your footage.
- Contribute to a more resilient community that can respond to and recover from disasters more effectively.
Do I have control over what I share and my privacy?
Yes. Your privacy and control are top priorities. Here’s how we protect your information:
- Adjust Your Settings: You have the choice to turn off Search Party or Fire Watch, at any time in your Control Center settings.
- You Choose to Share: Your ring cameras will continue to operate as normal. It’s up to you to decide whether or not to share that footage with neighbors or Watch Duty.
- Limited Activation: The feature is only active for a limited time (during a known fire) and within a specific geographic area (the Search Area).
Do I need to do anything to enable Fire Watch?
No. Fire Watch will automatically be available for Ring users with eligible outdoor Ring cameras in the United States. Indoor cameras are not included in Search Party. You can manage your settings to customize which cameras participate or turn off the feature at any time
Will I get an alert if Fire Watch is activated?
Yes, if your device falls within a Search Area, you will be notified through the Ring app via push notification. You will also receive updates throughout the event to stay informed.
