How to Connect Alexa to Ring Doorbell: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Key Benefits

• Hands-free voice commands through Amazon Echo speakers or displays

• Live video feeds on Echo Show, Fire TV, and Fire Tablet

• Doorbell press notifications and motion announcements

• Ability to talk to visitors at the front door using two-way talk

• Quick access to your Ring camera feed without opening the Ring app on your mobile device

• Control over Ring Alarm to arm and disarm with voice commands

• Smart home automation with routines triggered by your video doorbell

Curious if you can use your Ring devices with Google Home? Find out more about compatibility and features.

What You Need Before You Begin

Before connecting Ring and Alexa, you should confirm compatibility and prepare your mobile device and apps. Doing this early helps avoid setup issues like device detection failures or account linking problems.

Requirements Checklist

• A Ring Video Doorbell or Ring camera

• The Alexa app installed on your mobile device (available for both iOS and Android devices)

• The Ring app installed and updated

• A working Wi-Fi connection

• Your Ring account and Amazon account signed in with the same email

• An Alexa-enabled device such as:

• Amazon Echo

• Echo Show

• Echo Spot

• Fire TV

• Fire Tablet

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How to Enable the Ring Skill in the Alexa App

You need to enable the Ring Skill before you can connect your Ring Video Doorbell to Alexa devices. This allows the Alexa app to identify, control, and communicate with your Ring camera and Ring doorbell. Enabling it takes only a few steps.

Steps to Enable the Ring Skill

1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.

2. Tap More on the lower right.

3. Tap Skills & Games.

4. Tap the search bar and type Ring.

5. Select the Ring Skill from the results.

6. Tap Enable or tap Enable Skill.

7. Log in to your Ring account to link accounts.

8. Tap Enable Skill and Link Accounts or Skill and Link Accounts.

9. Tap Authorize Alexa when prompted.

Once the Ring Skill is enabled and accounts are linked, you are ready to connect your Ring doorbell. Enabling the Ring Skill is the key step to connecting Ring with Alexa for integrated control.

How to Connect Your Ring Doorbell to Alexa

After enabling the Ring Skill, Alexa must discover your Ring devices. This process tells the Alexa app which devices belong to your Ring account.

Steps to Discover Devices

1. Open the Alexa app.

2. Tap Devices icon at the bottom.

3. Tap Discover Devices.

4. Wait while the Alexa app loads your Ring devices.

5. If nothing appears:

   • Say Alexa discover my devices

   • Or tap Devices, then the plus symbol, then Add Device

   • Choose Camera, then choose Ring

6. When your Ring Video Doorbell or Ring camera appears, tap it to complete setup.

You can also use this device discovery process to add other devices to your Alexa smart home network.

What Alexa Will Import

• Your Ring doorbell name

• Camera feed access

• Announcement settings

• Linked devices

• Ring Alarm components (if installed)

How to Customize Your Ring Doorbell in the Alexa App

After you connect your Ring doorbell, you can customize settings such as motion announcements, doorbell sound alerts, and device preferences. Customizing your settings gives you more control over how Alexa communicates with your Ring devices. Notifications become more useful when they are configured to your routine.

How to Adjust Settings

1. Open the Alexa app.

2. Tap Devices icon.

3. Tap your Ring Video Doorbell.

4. Tap the gear icon to open device settings.

Settings You Can Adjust

• Doorbell press notifications

• Doorbell press announcements

• Motion announcements

• Announcement devices

• Communication permissions

• Whether alerts play on:

• Echo devices

• Fire TV

• Echo Show

• Echo Spot

How to Configure Announcement Devices

1. Tap Announcement Devices inside device settings.

2. Turn on announcements. You must have announcements enabled to receive alerts on your Alexa devices.

3. Choose which Alexa devices should play doorbell sound alerts.

Using Alexa Voice Commands With Your Ring Doorbell

Voice commands are one of the most helpful parts of using Ring and Alexa together. With a simple phrase, Alexa can show your live feed or let you talk to the front door. You can also use Alexa to access your security camera for live views and motion alerts. Once connected, your Echo devices respond instantly to commands that control your Ring Video Doorbell, camera feed, or Ring Alarm system.

Useful Voice Commands

• Alexa, show the front door

• Alexa, hide the front door

• Alexa, talk to the front door

• Alexa, answer the door

• Alexa, stop

• Alexa, arm Ring

• Alexa, disarm Ring

• Alexa, show my Ring camera feed

What Each Command Does

• Show commands open live video feeds

• Talk commands open two-way talk

• Hide commands close the video feed

• Alarm commands control Ring Alarm if you subscribe to Ring Protect

• Stop ends any active stream

Using Echo Devices, Fire TV, and Fire Tablet With Your Ring Doorbell

Your Alexa-enabled devices offer different ways to interact with your Ring doorbell, depending on whether they have speakers, screens, or video output. Different devices provide different experiences, so understanding the capabilities of each one will help you use your Ring doorbell more effectively.

Echo Show and Echo Spot

• View live video feeds

• Talk to visitors

• View motion alerts

• Use routines triggered by your Ring doorbell

Amazon Echo Speakers

• Receive doorbell sound alerts

• Hear motion announcements

• Use two-way talk

Fire TV Devices

• View live camera feeds on your television

• Use voice commands through your remote or paired Echo device

Fire Tablet

• Open your Ring camera feed

• Use Alexa to show the front door

• Receive alerts

Advanced Alexa Features for Ring Users

Beyond basic commands, Alexa offers advanced functions that let you automate routines, secure your home, and manage multiple smart home devices more effectively.

Advanced Tools

• Routines triggered by motion alerts

• Arm and disarm Ring Alarm using voice commands

• Live video feeds on screens

• Announcements across multiple Alexa devices

Examples of Helpful Routines

• Turn on smart lights when your Ring doorbell detects motion

• Announce visitor arrival on every Echo device

• Start a recording when motion is detected at specific times

Troubleshooting Tips for Ring and Alexa Setup

Even with the correct steps, issues can sometimes occur during setup. Most problems can be fixed quickly with simple checks.

Common Fixes

• Having issues with Ring notifications? Try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Confirm all devices are on the same Wi Fi connection

• Restart your Echo devices and Ring Video Doorbell

• Re-enable the Ring Skill

• Tap Discover Devices again

• Recharge or replace low batteries

• Check if Do Not Disturb is disabled

• Update the Alexa app and Ring app

Final Thoughts

Connecting your Ring Doorbell to Alexa creates a more responsive and convenient home security system. With features like voice commands, live video feeds, motion announcements, and smart home automation, your smart devices work better together.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I connect my Ring doorbell to Alexa?

Open the Alexa app → go to Skills & Games → enable the Ring skill → log in and link accounts → tap Discover Devices.

What devices are compatible with Ring and Alexa integration?

Echo Show, Echo Spot, Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and other Alexa-enabled devices that support video feeds and voice commands.

How do I set up voice commands for my Ring doorbell?

Enable the Ring skill in Alexa to use commands like “Alexa, show the front door” or “Alexa, talk to the front door.”

Can I view Ring doorbell footage on my Echo Show or Fire TV?

Yes, devices with screens display live video feeds and allow two-way communication with visitors.

How do I enable the Ring skill in the Alexa app?

Search for “Ring” in Skills & Games → select Enable Skill → log in to your Ring account → authorize Alexa.

What voice commands work with Ring doorbells through Alexa?

Commands include live viewing (“show/hide front door”), two-way talk (“talk/answer door”), and Ring Alarm control (“arm/disarm Ring”).

How do I troubleshoot connection issues between Ring and Alexa?

Check Wi-Fi, restart devices, update apps, ensure devices are on the same network, and re-enable the Ring skill if needed.