Setting up and installing your Ring Alarm Base Station

Open the Ring app and set up your Ring Alarm Base Station to begin configuring your system.

Manuals

View and download the user manuals for Ring Alarm.

Important note: If you haven’t already, download the Ring app on your mobile device.

Creating or signing in to your Ring account

If this is your first Ring product, you will be asked to set up an account. To set up an account:

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Tap

   Create Account

   and follow the instructions.

If you have created a Ring account, open the Ring app and sign in.

Setting up your Base Station

To set up your Base Station:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap Set Up a Device at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap

   Set up a Ring Alarm Base Station or Z-Wave Sensor

   .
4. Follow the in-app prompts to complete the setup.

Important note: You can only have one Base Station per location, but you can have multiple locations (up to 10) on one Ring account.

Adding your Location

Input your address if this is your first time setting up a Ring product. Enter an accurate address and nearest cross streets. Emergency responders will use this location for Ring Alarm incidents.

Using Bluetooth to connect your mobile device to your Base Station

Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device. Press the pairing button on the back of your Base Station. When the blue LED light on top starts spinning, tap Find my Base Station in the Ring app.

Connecting your Base Station to the internet

Your Base Station connects to the internet through wifi or an Ethernet cable.

If you use an Ethernet cable, run it away from the Base Station. Don't place the cable over the speaker or LED ring on the front of the Base Station.

If your Base Station fails to connect, you can troubleshoot set up errors. Check troubleshooting messages during Base Station setup.

Adding your devices to your Base Station

The setup process varies based on whether you bought your Alarm devices separately or as part of a kit with your Base Station.

Alarm Kit set up

Alarm Kits can come with four types of devices:

• Contact Sensor:

  These two-part devices connect through a magnetic field. Place them on doors or windows. When you arm the system, the alarm triggers if the door or window opens and breaks the magnetic contact.
• Motion Detector:

  This device detects movement using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology and triggers the alarm. PIR senses heat from moving objects.
• Keypad:

  Use the keypad to arm and disarm your system.
• Range Extender:

  This device extends the range of the Z-Wave network - the wireless communication system your Base Station uses to connect with other devices.

To put your devices into setup mode:

• Contact Sensor and Motion Detector:

  Pull out the tab on the back when prompted.
• Keypad:

  Plug the power cable into the bottom.
• Range Extender:

  Plug it into a wall outlet.

Important note: If you purchased an Alarm Kit, your Base Station will automatically find and add your devices. Once you have added them, you can rename and assign them to a room. Learn more about placing sensors and Motion Detectors.

Additional Alarm device setup

Additional Alarm devices can be purchased and set up:

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
2. Tap Set Up a Device at the bottom of the screen.
3. Follow the in-app instructions to add the Alarm device.

Learn more about setting up and managing Alarm devices in the Ring app.

Updating firmware

Learn more about updating the firmware on your Base Station.

Installing your Base Station

You can install your Base Station almost anywhere.

Place it on a flat surface or mount it on a wall. Screws and anchors are not included.

Choose the right location:

• For connectivity: Place it where wifi reception is strong. Or place it near your router if you're using an Ethernet connection.
• For sound: Install it where the siren can be heard throughout your home.
• For device coverage: Choose a central location. This improves Z-Wave network coverage in all directions.
• Don’t use the Base Station outdoors or in an environment with extreme temperatures or humidity.
• Don’t use the Base Station near corrosive chemicals.