How to get Package Alerts
With Package Alerts, you can get notified when a package is detected in the field of view on select Ring doorbells.
This feature requires a compatible Ring Protect subscription.
Setting up Package Alerts
Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
Tap more (•••) on the camera you want to access.
- TapMotion Settings.
- Under Settings, tapSmart Alerts.
- UnderPackage:
- Tap the camera icon to turn Recording on or off
- Tap the bell icon to receive Alerts when a package is detected.
- If prompted, tapTurn on feature.
- Read through the next few screens and tapContinue.
- When prompted, tapPackage Zoneto adjust the zone where you want your doorbell to detect packages.
- Set the detection boundary by moving the dots in your doorbell's field of view, then tapDone.
- TapContinue.
You will now see Package Alert markers on your Event Timeline.
Package Alerts work best with medium-to-large shipping boxes. Envelopes, tubes, small boxes, and food deliveries may not be detected.
Turning Package Alerts on or off
Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
Tap more (•••) on the camera you want to access.
- TapMotion Settings.
- Under Settings, tapSmart Alerts.
- UnderPackage:
- Tap the camera icon to turn Recording on or off
- Tap the bell icon to receive Alerts when a package is detected.
Adjusting your package detection settings
Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
Tap more (•••) on the camera you want to access.
- TapMotion Settings.
- Under Settings, tapSmart Alerts.
- Under Package, tapCustomise.
- SelectPackage Zoneto adjust the zone where you want your doorbell to detect packages.
- SelectPackage Sensitivityto adjust the setting for receiving unwanted Package Alerts or missing deliveries.
- TapSave.
Doorbells compatible with Package Alerts
This feature requires a compatible Ring Protect subscription.
- Battery Doorbell Pro
- Battery Doorbell Plus
- Wired Doorbell Pro
- Wired Doorbell Plus
- Video Doorbell Wired
- Video Doorbell 2, 3, 3 Plus, 4
- Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
- Video Doorbell Elite
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Troubleshooting
Wired Doorbell Pro
Wired Doorbell Pro requires that your transformer supply 16-24VAC (50/60 Hz, 30-40VA) to activate or use Package Alerts. If you have a lower-power transformer, you may need to change your transformer to get Package Alerts.
Purchase a Hardwired Transformer
Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Video Doorbell 2
Low Motion Sensitivity can influence your Package Alerts accuracy. Try adjusting your Motion Sensitivity settings to the highest sensitivity:
Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
- Tap the more (•••) icon on the Video Doorbell camera preview.
- TapMotion Settings.
- Under Settings, tapSmart Alerts.
- Under Package, tapCustomise.
- Move the slider to the most sensitive.
- TapSave.
This change may affect your device’s battery life and increase the number of notifications you receive.