Continuous Live View

Tune in to what’s happening live on your eligible cameras, continuously.

This feature requires a compatible Ring subscription.

Continuous Live View can be used with up to 10 eligible Ring devices at one location. Currently, only hardwired or plugged-in devices that are compatible with 24/7 Recording¹ support Continuous Live View.

Ring devices compatible with Continuous Live View

Find out what Ring device you have in the Ring app.

• Floodlight Cam 2K
• Floodlight Cam 4K Plus
• Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
• Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
• Floodlight Cam Wired Pro
• Indoor Cam (1st Gen)
• Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)
• Indoor Cam 2K
• Indoor Cam 4K
• Outdoor Cam 2K
• Outdoor Cam
• Outdoor Cam Plus
• Outdoor Cam 4K Plus
• Outdoor Cam 4K Pro
• Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam
• Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K
• Ring Elite 4K
• Spotlight Cam 2K
• Spotlight Cam Plus
• Spotlight Cam Pro
• Spotlight Cam 4K Plus
• Spotlight Cam 4K Pro
• Stick Up Cam Pro
• Wired Doorbell 4K Elite
• Wired Doorbell 4K Pro

Note: This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors.

How to use Continuous Live View

First, turn on 24/7 Recording in the Ring app:

1. From the main dashboard, tap the more icon (•••) for your device.
2. Tap

   Device Settings

   .
3. Tap

   Video Settings.
4. Tap

   Recording Mode

   .
5. Select

   24/7 Recording

   .
6. Toggle

   Audio Streaming and Recording

   on or off
7. Tap

   Continue

   .

Then, access Live View:

1. Tap on the camera preview tile.
2. Tap to Go Live.
3. When finished, tap End Live or close.

Note: If 24/7 Recording is not set up in the Ring app, your device(s) will default to Extended Live View which records for up to 30 minutes².

Your 24/7 Video is temporarily stored in the cloud, up to 14 days.

While recording continuously, all types of Events will be highlighted on your Timeline with markers including: Motion and Person Events, Live View Started Events, and Linked Device Events. To access your Timeline, tap the camera preview for your device on the Ring app home screen.

When watching Live View for long periods, the Ring app might display a pop-up asking if you're still watching. You will need to confirm to continue watching Live View.

Note: This feature is not compatible with End-to-End Encryption. You’ll need to turn this off before enabling 24/7 Recording and using Continuous Live View.