Motion Detector
  • Setting up and using your Ring Alarm Motion Detector

    Your Ring Alarm Motion Detector is designed to monitor a room or area inside your home for heat and movement. When armed, the Motion Detector will trigger your Ring Alarm when heat and movement are detected.  Motion Detector features Customisable, pet-friendly settings: You can customise your M...

  • Ring Alarm Motion Detector settings

    The Ring Alarm Motion Detector has multiple motion detection sensitivity settings that can help protect your home or business while avoiding false alarms. These settings are also useful for avoiding false alarms, especially if you have pets. The Motion Detector (1st Generation) has the following ...

  • Troubleshooting your Ring Alarm Motion Detector (1st Generation)

    Follow these steps to help resolve issues with your Ring Alarm Motion Detector (1st Generation). If your Motion Detector won’t connect Move the Motion Detector closer to the Base Station. If this doesn’t work, try removing and replacing the battery Remove the cover from the device, then remove ...

  • Troubleshooting your Ring Alarm Motion Detector (2nd Generation)

    Follow these steps to help resolve issues with your Ring Alarm Motion Detector (2nd Generation).   Motion Detector (2nd Generation) light patterns The light patterns on your Motion Detector will help you identify if it’s working well, or if there’s something wrong. When you press the button on th...

  • Testing your Ring Alarm Motion Detector

    You can test a Ring Alarm Motion Detector at any time by using the Test Motion tile in your Ring app. This will allow you to make sure your Motion Detectors are working as intended and keeping your home safe. Before starting the Motion Detector Test, make sure your Ring Alarm is disarmed. Testing...

  • Resetting your Motion Detector after it triggers

    My Motion Detector was tripped. Is there any way to reset it so it is "cleared" and ready to detect further movement? No. Motion Detectors have a built-in function called "dwell time." Dwell time means that after the device is tripped it will need a three-minute period in which it detects no moti...