[Electronics-Talk] [EXT] Re: Ring 2 Video Doorbell

Thu May 16 00:34:39 UTC 2019

Oops, forgot about that (directly wired).  However, the battery 
instructions are there, just in case.--Matt.

On 5/15/2019 8:26 PM, Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Make sure you have that special security screwdriver, and a spare screw. 
>   The battery lasts for about four months; your mileage may vary.
> 
> To replace the battery, do the following:
> 
> 1.  At the bottom of the doorbell/camera, there's a very small screw. 
> Take the screwdriver AND CAREFULLY line it up with the grooves in the 
> screw.
> 
> 2.  Turn counterclockwise with one hand, and hold onto the screw with 
> the other, because if you drop it, you may not find it again.
> 
> 3.  Once the screw comes out, put it in a safe place, e.g., your pocket.
> 
> 4.  Grasp the cover (lower part of the unit), and pull straight down. As 
> you do this, pull the very bottom of the plastic piece towards you so 
> the piece comes off at an angle.
> 
> 5.  Once you have the cover in hand, you'll feel the battery underneath 
> where you just pulled off the cover.At the top of the battery, there's a 
> pliable piece of plastic.  Gently push down, and the battery should come 
> out in your hands.  Remember how the battery fits in the holder.
> 
> 6.  Put in the charged battery, making sure thae plastic tab clips into 
> the holder.
> 
> 7.  Slide the plastic piece you removed into place and VERY CAREFULLY 
> replace the screw.  If you have some small grabbers from a computer 
> toolkit, this might make things easier.
> 
> 8.  Tighten the security screw.  You should be all set.
> 
> Hope this helps.--Matthew Chao
> 
> 
> On 5/15/2019 8:06 PM, Christopher Gilland via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> Instructions for how to change the battery, please, just in case we 
>> need it? And, thanks for this very very very detailed description. It 
>> helps tremendously!
>>
>>
>> Chris.
>>
>> On 05/15/2019 07:30 PM, Holly via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>> Chris:
>>>
>>> Here are the steps to install the app and pair the doorbell  I am not 
>>> sure that everything is accessible, as I had my nephew do it, but I 
>>> think it is.
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>> Step 2  Install App
>>>
>>> At this point, you are ready to install the app on your mobile 
>>> device.  The Ring Video Doorbell will work on both Android and iOS. 
>>> Go to the app store and search for Ring and install it. Once the app 
>>> is installed, create an account.
>>>
>>> Step 3  Setup Device and Configure App
>>>
>>> Now you are ready to set up a new device and configure the app. You 
>>> will need to tap on Set Up Device, select Doorbells, and then select 
>>> Ring Doorbell 2.Then you can name the location in which you are 
>>> installing the doorbell and can specify the specific address in which 
>>> the doorbell will be installed.  The reason for specifying the 
>>> address is to include certain features such as notifications from 
>>> your neighborhood from other Ring users that have shared suspicious 
>>> activity.
>>>
>>> ring setup  address  ring name
>>>
>>> Now you can press the setup button on the top right corner of the 
>>> doorbell.
>>>
>>> ring setup button
>>>
>>> After doing so the light around the front button starts spinning and 
>>> you can tap continue on the app.  After a few moments, the ring app 
>>> states that it is connecting to the doorbell.  You must then select a 
>>> Wi-fi network that you would like the Ring Video Doorbell to connect 
>>> to and enter the wi-fi password.  You should then get a message 
>>> stating that it has been connected and that setup is complete.
>>>
>>> Optional App Configuration
>>>
>>> Setup options include granting friends or family members to access 
>>> the Ring Video Doorbell so they can answer notifications or see live 
>>> views of the camera.
>>>
>>> Step 4  How to Use the App
>>>
>>> When you launch the app this is the screen you will see.  This will 
>>> show you any recent activity that your doorbell has seen. This 
>>> included rings, motion, and live views.  Tap on any of them to see 
>>> the recorded footage of that activity.
>>>
>>> home screen
>>>
>>> When you tap on the icon for your doorbell you will come to a 
>>> configuration screen.  Here is where you will see the battery 
>>> strength, and where you will be able to turn on/off ring and motion 
>>> alerts.  This is also where you will be able to get to advanced 
>>> features such as setting motion sensitivity and changing alert tones.
>>>
>>> settings screen  Enable Live View  home screen with live view
>>>
>>> Important – Live View is not enabled by default.  To enable it you 
>>> must tap on Live View Settings and then click the slider to enable 
>>> it.  However, this will shorten battery life if you are not 
>>> hardwiring the Ring Video Doorbell to existing doorbell wiring. Now 
>>> at any time, you can tap on the Live View bar for a live view of your 
>>> camera.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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