Continuous Live View
Tune in to what’s happening live on your eligible cameras, continuously.
This feature requires a Ring Home Premium 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.
- Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)
- Stick Up Cam Pro
- Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)
- Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam
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:
- From the main dashboard, tap the more icon (•••) for your device.
- TapDevice Settings.
- TapVideo Settings.
- TapRecording Mode.
- Select24/7 Recording.
- ToggleAudio Streaming and Recordingon or off
- TapContinue.
Then, access Live View:
- Tap on the camera preview tile.
- Tap to Go Live.
- 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 minutes.
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.
Note: This feature is not compatible with End-to-End Encryption or Virtual Security Guard. You’ll need to turn this off before enabling 24/7 Recording and using Continuous Live View.