Adjusting video recording length for your Video Doorbell or Security Camera

In the Ring app, you can control when your Ring camera or doorbell stops recording after motion is detected.

This feature requires a compatible Ring Protect subscription.

You can easily customise and adjust the video recording length for your Video Doorbell or Security Camera in the Ring app. For battery-powered devices, shorter recordings generally mean longer battery life. Wired video doorbells and security cameras receive a constant supply of power, so you can choose the recording length you prefer without this trade-off.

How to change video recording length

To change the recording length of your video doorbell or security camera:

1. Tap ☰ on the top left of your dashboard in the Ring app.
2. Tap on

   Devices

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3. Select the device you want to adjust.
4. Tap

   Device Settings

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5. Tap

   Video Settings

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6. Tap

   Recording Length

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   • For battery-powered devices, choose the following recording lengths: 15, 20, 25, 30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds.
   • For wired devices, choose the following recording lengths: 50, 60, 90, or 120 seconds.

Note: If Advanced Motion Detection is on, recordings may end early if the motion stops.

Video Doorbell and Security Camera recording lengths

You can choose from several recording length options for video doorbells and security cameras. 

For battery-powered devices:

• 15 seconds
• 20 seconds (default setting)
• 25 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 60 seconds
• 90 seconds
• 120 seconds

For wired devices:

• 50 seconds
• 60 seconds (default setting)
• 90 seconds
• 120 seconds