Setting Up Ring Video Doorbell 4 with Alexa

Step 1: Link Ring to Alexa

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone
2. Go to More > Skills & Games
3. Search for “Ring” and enable the skill
4. Sign in with your Ring account credentials
5. Alexa will discover your Ring devices automatically

Step 2: Configure Doorbell Announcements

1. In the Alexa app, go to Devices > Doorbells
2. Select your Ring Video Doorbell 4
3. Under Doorbell Press, enable announcements
4. Choose which Echo devices should announce doorbell presses
5. Optionally set a custom announcement sound

Step 3: Set Up Echo Show Live View

When someone rings the doorbell, Echo Show devices can automatically display the video feed:

1. In the Alexa app, go to Devices > Doorbells > Ring Video Doorbell 4
2. Enable Doorbell Press Notifications for your Echo Show
3. When someone presses the doorbell, the Echo Show will display the live feed automatically
4. Say “Alexa, show me the front door” for on-demand viewing

Step 4: Create Motion Routines

1. Open the Alexa app and go to More > Routines
2. Create a new routine
3. Set the trigger: Smart Home > Ring Video Doorbell 4 > Motion Detected
4. Add actions:
   • Turn on porch lights
   • Send a notification to your phone
   • Make an announcement on specific Echo devices

Step 5: Two-Way Communication

To talk to visitors through the doorbell:

1. When you receive a motion or ring notification, tap it
2. The Ring app will show the live view
3. Tap the microphone icon to speak
4. Alternatively, say “Alexa, talk to the front door” on any Echo device

Advanced: Guard Mode Integration

Ring works with Alexa Guard to enhance security:

1. In the Alexa app, go to More > Guard
2. Enable Guard mode
3. When set to “Away”, Ring will provide enhanced motion alerts
4. Alexa Guard can also detect glass breaking and smoke alarms

Troubleshooting

Alexa doesn’t discover the doorbell: Disable and re-enable the Ring skill. Ensure both Ring and Alexa apps are signed into the same Amazon account.

Echo Show doesn’t show video on doorbell press: Check that “Doorbell Press Notifications” are enabled for that specific Echo Show. Ensure the Echo Show firmware is up to date.

Motion routines trigger too frequently: Adjust the motion sensitivity in the Ring app (Devices > Doorbell > Motion Settings). Reduce the motion zone area or lower the sensitivity slider.