When someone presses your Ring Doorbell button, your Ring Doorbell will activate and send you a notification on your smartphone or other connected device. The doorbell will also usually sound the internal doorbell chime in your home.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Notification to Your Device: You'll receive an alert (push notification) on any device where you have the Ring app installed and are logged in. This includes smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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Live Video Feed: When you answer the notification, the Ring app will open a live video feed from your doorbell, allowing you to see and speak to the person at your door.
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Two-Way Communication: The Ring Doorbell has a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling you to communicate with the visitor even if you're not at home.
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Video Recording (with a subscription): If you have a Ring Protect Plan subscription, the Ring Doorbell will automatically record video footage when the button is pressed or motion is detected. These recordings are stored in the cloud and can be reviewed later.
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Sounding the Internal Chime: In most installations, pressing the Ring Doorbell button will also trigger your existing internal doorbell chime.
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Ring Chime (Optional): If you don't have an existing doorbell chime or want to extend the range of your doorbell sound, you can purchase a Ring Chime. The Ring Chime is a Wi-Fi connected chime that plugs into a standard outlet and sounds an alert when your Ring Doorbell is pressed. This is especially helpful if your Ring Doorbell is far from your existing chime, or if you want to hear the doorbell in multiple locations in your home.
In summary, pressing your Ring Doorbell initiates a sequence of events designed to notify you of a visitor, allowing you to see and communicate with them remotely.
