Does Ring Doorbell Work If Power Goes Out?
Imagine the convenience of knowing who is at your door even when you’re not home. That’s the magic of Ring Doorbell. However, have you ever wondered, “does ring doorbell work when power is out”? In short answer: there are 5 ways to make it work!
In this article, I will explore how Ring Doorbells can function based on the model during power outages, the role of Wi-Fi connectivity, and how to troubleshoot issues that may arise.
Ring Doorbell and Power Outages: What You Need to Know
When the power goes out, a Ring Doorbell’s ability to work depends on its model and internet connection. Each version of the doorbell needs different amounts of energy. Battery powered systems have increased endurance during blackouts as long as their internet access isn’t affected.
We will look at each type of Ring doorbell’s requirements for functioning without electricity along with tips in order to keep them up and running even when there is no power available from other sources.
Different Types of Ring Doorbells
Ring has different doorbells which are battery powered and don’t require any type of wired connection:
- Ring Video Doorbell 2nd generation
- Ring Video Doorbell Battery Doorbell Plus
- Ring Video Doorbell Peephole Cam
While other versions can be hardwired to an electrical source or provided juice from external batteries or solar panels:
- Ring Video Doorbell Wired
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro (we reviewed here)
- Ring Video Doorbell 2
- Ring Video Doorbell Elite (we reviewed here)
Regardless of which Ring Doorbell model is chosen, all allow you access to high-definition video footage in real time while also offering two-way talk capabilities plus customizable motion detection zones for added privacy protection and Alexa integration ease.
Battery life on battery operated units may range anywhere between weeks to months depending on usage levels.
Wi-Fi Connectivity During Power Outages
The functioning of Ring Doorbell depends heavily on having good Wi-Fi signal connections. When there is a power outage, this can have an effect depending upon the type of internet connection being used. Cable modem/Wi-Fi routers may or may not be affected while fiber internet provider won’t require electricity and will remain in service during outages.
To ensure that your Wi-Fi signal stays connected during these times, you could use either a mobile phone as a hotspot or set up an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to provide back up energy for your router. As most routers don’t come with their own backup system included they usually run only two hours before going off when using battery backups instead of mains electricity supplied from ring devices etc.
Keeping Your Ring Doorbell Operational During Power Outages
When there is a power outage, the battery-powered Ring Video Doorbells can continue to function, but maintaining Wi-Fi connection remains an issue during these outages. To guarantee that your Ring will still be effective even when the electricity stops flowing, you should invest in backup generators or solar panels as alternative sources of energy for it.
These emergency resources are great ways to make sure that no matter what happens with the main power supply and regardless of where your doorbell is located (indoors/outdoors), you won’t have any trouble accessing its features through battery powered devices.
Backup Generators
A power source for hardwired Ring Doorbells can be provided by backup generators during outages. To have continuity of function, one must find a suitable generator to maintain the capabilities of their Ring device model and connect it accordingly. In my experience it will be the best option to have external backup generator to turn on during the power outage.
Backup Home Battery
If you can upgrade your house to have backup home battery system installed to have power during outage it will help you to maintain your Ring doorbell and WiFi router. Of course is very costly solution, but some people add the home battery with their solar panels.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for your Ring Doorbell and Router
Another way if you can hardwire non-battery powered doorbell and connect to UPS battery backup and connect your Wi-Fi router as well. It’s the cheapest solution to keep your internet connection and your Ring video doorbell to operate flawlessly during power outage.
Personally I am using one of the UPS battery backups to power the internet connection during outage.
Battery powered Ring Doorbell and Mobile Hot Spot
If you have powered Ring doorbell then you can use your mobile device as hot spot if this option is available for you. You can connect your doorbell to your cellphone internet while you are at home to make sure you have front door security in front of your fingertips to control through ring app.
Ring Alarm System and Power Outages
You can get for you Ring Protect System to avoid power outages and improve your house security! It is an effective home security system that can remain operational during power outages due to its battery backup, cellular support and professional monitoring services.
This alarm will stay powered for up to 24 hours with the aid of a strong internal battery backup, thus keeping all your security systems secure even when electricity fails.
If more than 15 minutes pass without any power supply being present, then cell data instead of WiFi takes over in order for it to be able to connect with the required app or monitoring station so as not to disrupt communication between them and the ring alarm device itself.
Battery Backup and Cellular Backup
The Ring Alarm System is designed to remain operational, even during power outages and internet disruptions.
It includes a battery backup feature which allows the internal battery in its Base Station to provide up to 24 hours of uninterrupted monitoring capability when there’s no power source.
The system also has cellular backup that keeps it connected through an app on your phone, so that you can monitor it even without Wi-Fi access. Of course this requires a subscription plan for activation for monthly fees.
Professional Monitoring
For complete security during power outages, Ring offers professional monitoring for their devices.
To use this feature with a Ring Alarm System requires purchasing the Protect Plus subscription which also provides 24/7 cellular backup and save videos recording all in one package with monthly or yearly subscription.
The alarm system benefit allows constant contact to the monitoring center should an emergency situation arise so that they can take any action necessary, such as contacting services promptly, which will be great addition to secure your house.
Troubleshooting Ring Doorbell Issues After Power Outages
If your Ring Doorbell is not working as it should after a power outage, there are several possible ways of solving the problem.
These include:
- Resetting or turn off the Ring video doorbell device itself
- Checking that the Wi-Fi router has full functioning levels of power and connectivity with respect to your doorbell
Should these steps be unsuccessful in getting you back up and running, then consulting Ring Support may be necessary for more specific assistance tailored to your particular issue related to this device.
Resetting the Device
If your Ring Doorbell is unresponsive, has weak signals, or connectivity issues after a power outage, resetting the device may be able to help otherwise go through steps listed in article on how you can boost your Ring Doorbell WiFi signal.
To initiate this process hold down the setup button for 20 seconds and then release it. This could restore its performance again if necessary.
In rare occasions where other attempts fail to revive it back from an outage situation, a factory reset might do better in clearing all existing settings like passwords that were previously configured on there before reverting them back as well, but should only really be used in dire cases of necessity when everything else does not work out properly either.
Checking the Wi-Fi Router
Ensuring a reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential when trying to fix Ring Doorbell issues that have arisen as the result of power outages.
- Before continuing, be sure your router is properly connected and functioning correctly.
- After an interruption in service, settings may need to be adjusted or reset on both the device itself and/or its associated Wi-Fi router, requiring a reboot
To get started:
- Unplug any attached cords and remove all batteries (if applicable).
- Wait for 30 seconds before reinserting them again if necessary.
- Lastly reconnect it back up with electrical supply
- Wait until full functionality has been restored by connecting to the internet once again
Contacting Ring Support
If the techniques stated earlier don’t fix your Ring Doorbell problems caused by a power outage, you can get assistance from Ring Support. They specialize in many areas including technical help, billing issues and responding to customer inquiries.
Summary
No matter the Ring video doorbell model, with a power source such as UPS battery, backup generators, home backup battery and established internet connectivity, your Ring Doorbell will continue to work even during outages for added peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ring doorbell work in power outage?
Only battery powered Ring Video Doorbells will work during power outage unless you have external temporary power supply and as as long as your modem/router is kept powered as well.
What happens to Ring Protect if power goes out?
In case of a power failure, Ring Alarm is equipped with an emergency 24-hour battery that takes over. With the additional protection provided by a subscription to Ring Protect Plus, if there is also loss of internet connection during this time, cellular network will be used for the alarm base station to contact the monitoring center.
Does Ring doorbell work without power?
Ring doorbells are capable of being powered either through external temporary power supply or via the use of batteries, enabling them to function without needing direct electricity.
How can I maintain Wi-Fi connectivity for my Ring Doorbell during a power outage?
During a power outage, Ring Doorbell’s Wi-Fi connectivity can be sustained with the help of either using a mobile phone as an alternate hotspot or by powering up your Wi-Fi router with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This way you will ensure that your Ring Doorbell continues to function smoothly even when there is no direct source of power.
Can I use a backup generator to power my hardwired Ring Doorbell during a power outage?
In the event of a power outage, you can still use a backup generator to provide electricity for your Ring Doorbell that is hard wired. Thus ensuring your ring doorbell will remain powered and operational throughout the duration.
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