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Setting up your replacement Ring Alarm Base Station

Learn how to set up your replacement Ring Alarm Base Station and resolve issues during set up.

Important note: Only one Base Station can be used at each address.


Remove the Base Station from your account

If the Base Station is already removed from your Ring account, move to the next step.

To remove your existing Base Station:

  1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.
  2. Tap the Alarm tile under Devices.
  3. Tap your device's Settings.
  4. Tap the
    Device Settings
    tile.
  5. Tap
    Advanced Options
    .
  6. Tap
    Unregister system
    .
  7. Tap
    Unregister
    to remove this Base Station.

Set up the new Base Station

Have your wifi password ready and turn on Bluetooth on your phone before you begin.

  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 instructions to complete the setup. When prompted, press the pairing button on the rear of your Base Station.

Once your Base Station connects to the internet, it might take a few minutes to update its software. Look for a solid blue light ring on the Base Station. Then continue to the next step.

View or download the user manual for more information about setting up your Base Station.


Factory reset each Alarm device

Learn how to factory reset each Ring Alarm device.


Add each Alarm device to your new Base Station

Before you add your Ring devices, make sure each device is near your new Base Station.

To connect each Alarm device to your replacement Ring Alarm Base Station:

  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 setup to complete installation.

You'll need to scan the QR code for each device. Then name it and assign it to a room in your home.

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