Add Ring features to your ONVIF-compatible cameras.
Your security, simplified. Now, supported ONVIF-compatible cameras can get access to Ring smart security features–and more–that you can control right in the Ring App.
Complete Control in the Ring App
See what’s happening and control ONVIF-compatible cameras and Ring devices, all from a single dashboard whenever, wherever.
Ring Edge with Local Video Storage
Subscribe to Ring Home, sold separately, to process and store videos for ONVIF-compatible cameras and Ring security cameras and doorbells directly on your Ring Alarm Pro, sold separately.3
Live View
Check in on your camera feeds at any time from anywhere, and get real-time video and audio with the Live View button.
Real-Time Notifications
Receive real-time notifications on your phone and tablet when motion is detected to stay in-the-know when anything happens on your property.
180 Days of Video Event Playback
Save, share and replay recorded videos of every doorbell ring, motion event, and Live View event for up to 180 days.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ONVIF-compatible cameras will be supported in the Ring App?
While Ring Alarm Pro supports connecting to cameras that implement the ONVIF protocol, ONVIF-compatible cameras are manufactured by many different companies and we have not tested compatibility of Ring Alarm Pro with all of them, so you may experience issues with certain makes and models. Generally, Ring expects to support ONVIF-compatible cameras that:
• Support a video stream of 1080p or lower
• Support H.264 encoding
• Have the ONVIF protocol enabled
• Have a valid password set
Will Ring support ONVIF-compatible cameras outside of the US?
At launch, support for ONVIF-compatible cameras in the Ring App will only be available to U.S. customers.
Is a subscription required to add ONVIF-compatible cameras to my Ring App?
To link an ONVIF-compatible camera in the Ring App, customers first need to have a Ring Alarm Pro and Ring Home Premium subscription. You can easily add your ONVIF-compatible cameras in the Ring app and control all your devices from a single dashboard.
Which features are available in the Ring App to ONVIF-compatible cameras?
The Ring App will support features for ONVIF-compatible cameras including Live View, real-time notifications, Event History & Timeline and more.
• Live View: Allows customers to check in on camera feeds at any time from anywhere, and view real-time video and audio.
• Real-Time Notifications: Lets customers know what’s happening at a home or business with motion-triggered notifications delivered to a linked mobile device. Enabling People Only Mode creates even more specific motion alerts and helps reduce false motion alerts.
• Event History & Timeline with a Ring Home Subscription, sold separately: Gives customers the ability to go back and access motion events recorded by linked ONVIF-compatible cameras, as well as save, download, or share for records.
How will videos for my ONVIF-compatible camera be stored?
Customers can choose to store video clips from their Ring-connected ONVIF-compatible cameras either in the cloud or on a microSD card inserted into Ring Alarm Pro, sold separately, just as with Ring cameras. Ring Home Premium subscription required, sold separately, to store videos locally on Ring Alarm Pro.
Note: ONVIF-compatible cameras are not made by Ring. While you may be able to use supported ONVIF-compatible cameras with Ring Alarm, you are solely responsible for any camera's suitability or security. To help protect the security of your data while in transit from your camera to your Ring Alarm Pro, Ring recommends that you use a complex, unique password to log in to your ONVIF-compatible camera, and that you use a camera that supports TLS 1.2 or higher, and/or connect your ONVIF-compatible camera using Ethernet instead of WiFi. Once received by your Ring Alarm Pro, data transmitted to other devices or the Ring cloud will be encrypted in transit and at rest just like data received from Ring devices.
ONVIF and all related marks are trademarks of ONVIF, Inc.
1Not all ONVIF-compatible cameras have been tested for interoperability by ONVIF, and not all ONVIF-compatible cameras may be supported in the Ring app. Only ONVIF Conformant products are verified to be interoperable by ONVIF. Learn more about ONVIF and its ONVIF standard at https://www.onvif.org/. For the list of compatibility requirements for the Ring app, refer to this link. If you are not able to successfully set up your camera, please contact Customer Support.
2Requires a Ring Alarm Pro and a Ring Home Premium subscription, all sold separately.
3A compatible Ring subscription, Ring Alarm Pro, and a MicroSD card required (all sold separately)
4Your 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.
5Built-in eero mesh wifi router provides up to 1500 sq. ft. of coverage. Use as an extender requires an existing eero network; adding eero extenders expands coverage in larger homes. Internet connection speeds depend on your internet service provider. Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specification. Specifications assume wired ethernet connection, experienced speeds may vary based on network configuration. Coverage estimates are based on normal use conditions. Actual range and performance can vary, including due to factors such as interference, connected devices, device usage, building materials and obstructions. Specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 6 or later generation client device. Use of eero products and services, including the eero wifi router, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service, found at eero.com/legal. You can review eero’s Privacy Notice at eero.com/legal/privacy.
6Compatible Ring subscription required (sold separately). Extra data charges may apply. Cellular data provided by third party carrier. Backup power required during power outage. Visit ring.com/alarm-pro for details.
7Virtual Security Guard sold by Rapid Response. Virtual Security Guard is an add-on plan that requires a compatible Ring Home subscription and an eligible device. All sold separately. Purchasing Virtual Security Guard will give you access to Ring Smoke and CO Monitoring (not available for business or commercially zoned addresses) and Ring Alarm Professional Monitoring, both of which are sold by Ring and may also be purchased as separate add-on plans. Ring does not own its monitoring center. See Ring Alarm licenses at: ring.com/licenses. Additional fees may be required for permits, false alarms, or Alarm Verified Guard Response, depending on your local jurisdiction.
