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Set up Motion Warning for compatible devices

Motion Warning is a voice announcement feature that can play when motion is detected on doorbells and cameras.

The message says:

Hi, you are currently being recorded.

How to turn Motion Warning on or off

  1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
  2. Tap the menu (☰).
  3. Tap Devices.
  4. Tap the device you want to adjust.
  5. Tap the
    Smart Responses
    tile.
  6. Tap
    Motion Warning.
  7. Turn
    Motion Warning
    on or off.
    • You'll need to define at least one
      in order to activate Motion Warning.
    • Motion Warning volume cannot be adjusted for any Ring device.

How to link Motion Warning with Camera Modes¹

To set Motion Warning to turn on or off automatically when your Ring devices are in Home, Away, or Disarmed mode:

  1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
  2. Tap the menu (☰).
  3. Tap Devices.
  4. Tap the device you want to adjust.
  5. Tap
    Mode Settings
    .
  6. Select the
    Mode
    you want to link with Motion Warning.
  7. Tap your device again.
    • If you have a Ring Alarm, you might need to tap on Cameras, first.
  8. Under Motion Detection, toggle
    Motion Warning
    on or off as desired.
  9. Repeat this process for at least one more of the modes so that Motion Warning is toggled on for at least one mode and is toggled off for at least one mode.

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