Linked Devices - Automatically record on cameras when Alarm is triggered

When your Ring Alarm is triggered, every second counts. You can set your Ring cameras and doorbells to start recording the instant your Alarm is triggered.

Reviewing previously recorded video on your Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras requires a Ring Protect subscription.

Setting up linked devices to start recording at an alarm

  1. Open the Ring app.
  2. Open the side menu by tapping the three-lined menu icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap
    Devices
    .
  4. Tap
    Alarm Base Station
    .
  5. Tap
    Base Station
    .
  6. Tap
    Linked Devices
    .
  7. Tap
    Add Linked Devices
    .
  8. On the “Add Linked Devices” page, tap the devices you wish to begin recording video when an alarm goes off or begins entry delay.

Note: Live View must be enabled in order to set a device for simultaneous recording. Turning Live View off on a device will supersede an order for the simultaneous record.2

1
Ring Alarm and all Ring Alarm accessories require a compatible Ring subscription (sold separately) for digital arming/disarming and certain other in-app features.
2
Your Ring videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, up to 180 days. ​Changing your video storage time will only affect videos that are recorded after you adjust your storage time setting. Check Ring Subscription Plans for more information.
Last updated 1 month ago