Using light settings for Ring security cameras

You can customize your Ring camera’s light and motion settings to meet your needs. Use the Ring app to adjust brightness, modify motion sensitivity, set up specific zones where motion will activate the lights, and create schedules.

Important note: You can turn the lights on or off manually on your Ring camera.

Follow these steps to turn the lights on or off:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the menu (☰).
3. Tap

   Devices

   .
4. Select the camera you want to turn the lights on or off for.
5. Toggle the

   Lights

   switch on or off.

Adjusting light settings

To adjust motion and light settings, follow these steps in the Ring app:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the menu (☰).
3. Tap

   Devices

   .
4. Select the camera you want to adjust the light settings for.
5. Tap

   Device Settings

   .
6. Tap

   Light Settings

   .
7. Choose the function that you want to adjust:
   • Motion-Activated Lights

     : Toggle the switch turn on or off automatic light activation when motion is detected at night. When activated, the lights will turn on when motion is detected.

     Important note:

     You can use the

     Linked Devices feature

     to trigger the lights when motion is detected (e.g., a motion at my front doorbell triggers the light on the garage Floodlight Cam).
   • Automatic Shut-off Timer

     : Tap to select the length of time (from 30 seconds to 15 minutes) that the lights will remain on when motion is detected.
     • Important note:

       Automatic Shut-off Timer is not available for Spotlight Cam Plus and Pro Battery.
   • Motion Zones for Lights

     : Tap ON or OFF on each pre-set zone to customize areas where motion triggers the lights to turn on.
   • Light Sensitivity

     : Use a slider to adjust the distance at which your lights will detect motion.
   • Light Brightness

     : Use a slider to adjust the brightness of your Ring camera (Floodlight and Spotlight Cam Plus and Pro only).

Creating, editing, and deleting light schedules

Set certain times and days when you want your Ring device's lights to turn on or off. This feature is available for Spotlight Cams and Floodlight Cams.

To create a light schedule :

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the menu (☰).
3. Tap

   Devices

   .
4. Select the camera you want to adjust the light schedule for.
5. Tap

   Device Settings

   .
6. Tap

   Light Settings

   .
7. Tap

   Light Schedules,

   then tap the

   Add schedule

   button and create a schedule name.
   • Under Controls, tap

     Lights

     and select

     Keep Lights On

     or

     Keep Lights Off

     .
   • Tap

     Start

     to enter a start time then select

     Start at Dusk, Offset

     to choose from the list of start times, or Select

     Start at Custom Time

     to specify a start time.
   • Tap

     End

     to choose an end time.
   • Select the days of the week for the light schedule to be active.
8. Tap

   Save Schedule.

To edit or delete a light schedule:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap the menu (☰).
3. Tap Devices.
4. Select the camera you want to adjust the light schedule for.
5. Tap Device Settings.
6. Tap

   Light Settings

   .
   • To edit existing light schedules:

     Tap an existing schedule and make desired adjustments. Tap

     Save

     in the upper right corner.
   • To delete a light schedule:

     Tap an existing custom schedule, then select

     Remove this Schedule

     and tap the

     Remove schedule

     button.
   • You can turn a light schedule on or off by tapping the switch next to the desired schedule.

Troubleshooting lights for cameras

If you're having issues with your security camera lights, you might need to adjust settings in the Ring app or reset the device.

Flickering lights

If the lights are flickering, try resetting or power cycling your device. If the issue continues, check your power source.

Lights turning on and off unexpectedly

All Floodlight Cams have a 270° field of view for Light Motion Zones, which could cause the lights to activate even when no motion is detected in your Motion Zones.

If the lights are turning on and off when they should not be, adjust your Motion and Light Settings in the Ring app. Lower the Light Sensitivity and change the Motion Zones for Lights to only cover the areas you need.

Dim lights

If the lights are not bright enough, try increasing the Light Brightness setting.

Lights not turning on with motion

If the lights are not activating when motion is detected, check the following:

• Make sure you're testing when it's dark. If it is already bright, the camera will not turn on the lights.
• Try adjusting your motion and light settings, such as increasing the Light Sensitivity or changing the Motion Zones for Lights setting to cover more area.

Lights staying on with no motion If the lights stay on during daytime when no motion is present, follow these steps:

1. Tap the

   Lights toggle

   on the camera settings dashboard to turn the lights off manually. If they stay on,

   .
2. Check for unwanted light schedules that might keep the lights on.
3. Check for linked devices (devices connected to work together) that turn the lights on when another device detects motion.

   Unlink devices or adjust the settings to your preference

   .

Unresponsive lights

If your lights will not turn on, check whether the device is online, and test other features such as Live View and Motion Detection to make sure it’s responding.

If the light issue continues:

• Make sure the device has a charged battery or is wired to a compatible power source.
• Power cycle the device by removing the battery or turning off the wired power source.
• Factory reset the device by holding the setup button for 20 seconds. You will need to reconnect the device in the Ring app.
• Contact Ring Customer Support for further assistance

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