The Ring Doorbell and Echo Show from Amazon may not seem like they go together at first, but they are a true match for each other. Of course, the Ring Doorbell is a smart device that gives you a better experience. You know instantly who is at your door and don’t have to get up to find out the information. Then, you can manage the visitors because you can view them on the Ring camera. If you integrate it with the Echo and Alexa, you can talk to the visitors without opening the door on the Echo Show microphone. You may also set up Alexa with the Ring Skill to use them interchangeably, as well.
Create a smart home environment using both options and then use Amazon Alexa Show so that you don’t have to use your hands at all!
Steps to Connect Your Echo Alexa Show with the Ring Video Doorbell
Now is the time for which you’ve been waiting. You’re going to connect the Ring Doorbell and Echo Show together. It involves adding the Alexa Show skill to the Ring through the smartphone app on your Amazon Alexa account. Here’s what to do:
Step 1
The first thing to do here is set up the Ring Video Doorbell. If it’s already done, you can skip to Step 9 to set up Alexa & Show or go to Step 11 to get the Echo Show connected to Ring. Download the Ring Doorbell app by going to the Play or App Store (Android or iOS) from your mobile device. Tap on the magnifying glass you see and type in ‘ring.’ When you see the right app, tap ‘install,’ which downloads and installs Ring on your phone. Alternatively, you can visit the Ring website and download/install it from there.
Step 2
You must set up a Ring account if this is the first time using Ring products. To do that, you should open the app and tap on ‘Create Ring Account.” Follow all of the instructions to quickly set things up. Don’t worry; you can set it up to work with Alexa and Echo later.
Step 3
Tap on ‘Set Up Devices’ and choose ‘Doorbells’ from the menu. Ring devices come with a MAC ID or QR code on the back of them. Point your smartphone camera at either one, holding your hand steady. Alternatively, the code might be on the packaging or with the Quick Start Guide. Make sure the code is centered at the top of your smart device. When it gets recognized, a green square or line appears so that you can move to the next step.
It is possible to set up Ring devices without scanning for the barcode or code by choosing ‘Setup without Scan’ and choosing ‘Ring Video Doorbell‘ to continue.
Step 4
If this is the first time you have set up Ring devices, your phone informs you that the app wants to use your location services to determine your location. It’s best to allow this. Enter your address and confirm the details. Those who have already established locations through other Ring devices can choose from a list of options. Certain features might not work correctly if you don’t pick a location. You should still be able to use Alexa if you don’t choose a location for your Ring.
Step 5
Choose a name for your Ring Doorbell so that you can find it. This isn’t necessary but can be helpful if you have many devices from Ring.
Step 6
Press and then release the orange button found at the back of the Ring Doorbell. Tap ‘continue’ in the app when you see a spinning white light from the Ring doorbell.
Step 7
Android devices should automatically connect everything for the Ring. iOS devices require you to tap on ‘join’ to connect to Ring’s WiFi network.
If it doesn’t automatically connect, or you didn’t scan the QR codes earlier, you should:
- Press ‘home’ to leave the Ring app.
- Visit the ‘Settings’ app.
- Tap the ‘WiFi’ button (Android systems may require you to go to ‘Connection’ and then ‘WiFi.’)
- Choose Ring WiFi from the list available. There should be numbers behind ‘Ring.’ They can either be the last two or last six digits of your Ring device’s MAC ID.
- Once it’s set up, close ‘Settings’ and go back to the Ring app.
Step 8
Connect the Ring Doorbell to the WiFi. To do that, select the WiFi network closest to where the Ring Doorbell is going to get installed. Enter the WiFi password and tap ‘continue.’ The doorbell might update its software. After that happens, test the device to ensure that it’s set-up correctly.
Step 9
You should now set up your Amazon Echo and Alexa. To do that, follow the steps listed below:
- Download the app for Alexa to your phone. You should do this before anything else, or the Echo speaker is useless.
- Pick a spot for the Echo Show to be, and then plug it in. It automatically boots up.
- Connect to your WiFi by choosing the right network and entering the WiFi password. Tap ‘Done’ when you’re finished.
- Connect your Amazon account by entering the phone number or email address in the box. Tap the next box and add your password (for the Amazon account). Then, tap ‘Sign In’ and follow any other directions requested.
- Confirm your time-zone by tapping ‘Continue’ or making changes first. Make sure to read the terms and conditions first.
- Amazon now adds new capabilities and features to the Echo Alexa Show. Tap ‘Install’ to ensure that you’ve got the latest updates. Let the device restart itself.
- Watch the intro video for tips on using the product.
- Test the product by saying ‘Alexa, help.” You may also say any other command to make sure that Alexa is working correctly. Test at each junction before setting up your Ring Skill so that everything is working properly.
Step 10
Now that you have the Ring Doorbell and the Echo Show set-up, it’s time to get the Alexa app and set it up with the Echo Show. To do that:
- Open your Alexa app.
- Select ‘Devices.’
- Choose ‘Echo & Alexa.’
- Select your Echo device (Show) to pair it with Alexa.
- Choose ‘Pair Alexa Gadget’ and choose the Alexa tool you want to pair through the Alexa app.
- When everything is done, Alexa confirms this.
Step 11
Since you have the Amazon Echo Show and Ring set up, you can start connecting them. Open the app for Amazon Alexa. There should be three short lines at the top and in the left corner. Tap on those lines so that you can open its side menu. Scroll down the list carefully to see the Skills & Games tab.
Step 12
Tap on the Skills & Games tab so that you are taken to a new screen. There should be a search button located at the top corner on the right when you’re on the Skills & Games screen. It looks like a magnifying glass. Once you tap that, it opens up so that you can type in the box. Type in the word ‘ring’ and tap on the search button.
Step 13
Automatically, your phone is going to search for Ring devices. It should be first in the Smart Home category, but make sure that it has a blue-and-white bubble with ‘ring’ inside. Tap on that and then tap the ‘enable to use’ button, which is blue.
Step 14
You are now going to go to the in-app browser. Log into the Ring account from this app or from Ring Skill. Enter the right credentials and tap on the ‘sign in’ button.
Once you connect to Ring Skill, you are asked if it should discover all of your Ring devices. You can tap on ‘discover devices’ to start this process.
Step 15
The Ring Doorbell should now be showing in the list of devices and connect automatically. If that doesn’t happen, ensure that the Ring Doorbell is on. Then, you can ask Alexa to help you find it. Say: “Alexa, discover devices.” Alexa may take a little time to work to find the devices. After a while, the Ring Doorbell should be shown.
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What Can You Do with the Ring Doorbell and Alexa through Echo Show
Since your Echo Show is now connected to the Ring Doorbell, you can start monitoring your home. You can use the Alexa app all the time, or access it through other devices. You should not have to continuously discover devices. Just open the Alexa app, the Ring Doorbell app, or your Echo Show app. All of these devices allow for a smart home setup if you know what to do.
Answer the Door
The Ring Doorbell can detect movement with the right devices. Otherwise, if someone goes to the front door and rings the Ring Doorbell, you get a visual and audio notification directly from the Echo Show device. However, you can always choose to discover devices and set it to work with the Alexa app, if you desire.
Generally, you see the person on the Echo Show, and the Alexa app announces that someone is at the front door. It’s possible to choose different labels for the Ring Doorbell to distinguish what is said by the devices.
You can customize these labels for every Ring Doorbell you own. If you’ve got them in various areas of the home, your devices allow you to see who is at the back door or other entrances.
To answer the front door, you can say to the Alexa app, “Alexa, answer or talk to my front door.” If you ask Alexa to talk to the door, it opens up the video feed to your Echo Show, creating a two-way communication line with you and the visitor.
If you’re using two or more Echo Show devices, you can only set one of them up to communicate with one Ring Doorbell at a time. You can choose the Echo Show device you want to use by tapping ‘discover devices’ on the settings page.
Remember, though, you can see who is there using your devices, but the Alexa App, Echo Show, and Ring Doorbell cannot let visitors into the house. You must physically go to the door and do this yourself. However, if you have a completely functional smart home, you may have a smart lock, as well. You can add that to the Ring Skill as one of the devices, which unlocks the door automatically.
Please be aware that you can’t mute the Alexa app or Echo Show microphone once you answer the Ring Doorbell. You’ve got to shut down the video feed completely. To do that, you can go through the Alexa app and say, “Alexa, stop.”
However, you don’t have to enable the microphone to see who is at your door.
Check Live Feeds Anytime
If you don’t want to answer your door, you may still need to know who’s there. You can get the live video feed without having to enable voice on the microphone. To do that, you can say, “Alexa, show front/back door camera” and get the video without using the microphone. To end your feed, say, “Alexa, hide front/back door camera.” These voice commands come in very handy.
You can talk to Alexa like you might a person. However, it responds better to short commands.
What Commands Can You Give Alexa?
You don’t have to open the Alexa app each time you want to see who rang the Ring Doorbell. You can also utilize Alexa through Echo or Ring Skill, making it a true smart home.
Of course, you have to set everything up in your Alexa app so that it recognizes your voice. Alexa is not something that can be used on its own. You need a base, such as the Echo or Dot. Since you also want to pair the Echo with your Ring Doorbell, it’s best to set up Alexa with the Echo first. Of course, Alexa can be paired with all the smart devices in your home.
FAQs
What Is Ring Skill?
Ring Skill is what manages and connects all of your Ring devices, as well as Alexa through Echo Show. You can enable Ring through the Alexa app to link the Ring and Alexa accounts. You should also connect the Echo and other devices you plan to use together.
What Commands Can I Give Alexa?
Alexa can be set up to handle almost any command. You should talk clearly to Alexa when using it. Simple start by saying, ‘Alexa’ and give it a command. When using Alexa with Ring Doorbell devices, you don’t have to say anything about the Ring Doorbell to Alexa. Simply say things like:
- Alexa, answer the front/back door.
- Alexa, talk to the backyard.
To view activity on the Ring camera or through the Echo, say:
- Alexa, show front/back door.
You can have both the Echo and the Ring Doorbell linked to Alexa. In fact, you must. While Echo Show has a video feed, you must use it to get to Alexa. Therefore, they are all necessary.
You can also stop the Ring or Echo feed at any time by saying:
- Alexa, hide front/back door.
- Alexa, stop.
- Alexa, go home.
You may choose to set it up to where Alexa stops the Ring Doorbell. You could say, “Alexa, hide the Ring.” However, you must set Alexa up to recognize that command.
Conclusion
Alexa is one of the most helpful voice assistances from the Amazon line. The Ring is also a great tool to have. If you want to use the Ring and Alexa together, you need a speaker, such as Echo.
We talked extensively about how to set up the Ring, set up your Echo Show with Alexa, and pair them together. That way, you get the most out of the Ring product and have a smart home.
