Is Alexa Compatible With Ring? 7 Things You Can Do (2023)

To begin with, Ring doorbell is an amazing device.

What more if you pair it with Alexa?

Just imagine the convenience it’ll give you.

Not to mention how cool they can be together. 

But are they compatible? If so, what does this combination has to offer?

Continue reading to discover:

• 7 must-know features Ring and Alexa can do.
• 7 easy steps to start using the Alexa app with Ring.
• 9 easy steps to troubleshoot Ring device and Alexa’s incompatibility. 
• And this is just the beginning…

Is Alexa compatible with Ring?

Alexa is compatible with Ring. By using an Alexa-enabled device, you can control your Ring devices and use cool features. Doorbells and security cameras are some of the Ring devices you can pair with Alexa. 

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7 things you can do with Ring and Alexa

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#1: Be notified when your Ring doorbell sounds 

Alexa wants you to be alert. 

If someone rings your doorbell…

She’ll let you know right away.

This means you’ll hear a chime from your Echo dot. 

To start, you need to set up Alexa announcements. 

Here’s how:

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap on Devices.
3. Find your doorbell in the list of devices. Tap on it. 
4. Select Doorbell Press.
5. Turn it on by toggling the button. 

You also have the option to change the Ring doorbell sound.

Here’s how:

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap on Devices.
3. Tap on Doorbell Sound.
4. Choose among the list of sounds. 

Additionally, you can even turn the announcements off. 

Here’s how: 

1. Go to Settings. 
2. Tap on Device Settings.
3. Tap on your Ring doorbell device. 
4. Find Do Not Disturb.
5. Toggle the button to the right. 

This is a great step if you don’t want your kids to be disturbed at night.

Or don’t want to entertain anything or anyone on that day. 

And once that mood has gone…

Simply toggle the button to the left if you want to be notified again. 

You may also read: Ring Doorbell Keeps Ringing: 11 Ways To Fix It ASAP

#2: Talk to a visitor 

Two-way communication is possible between Ring doorbell or security camera and Alexa. 

So, when the Alexa app announces that someone is at your front door…

 You can speak with them if you want to. 

Let’s say you named your Ring Doorbell “Door 1.”

You can start by giving a command to Alexa.

Such as:

• “Alexa, talk to Door 1.”
• “Alexa, answer Door 1.”
• “Alexa, I’ll speak with Door 1.”

After that, you can now proceed to communicate with your visitor. 

And if you’re done speaking with the person…

You can simply say, “Alexa, stop.”

Or anything similar. 

Note: To date, this feature is only accessible in:

• UK.
• Italy.
• USA.
• Spain.
• France.
• Mexico.
• Canada.
• Australia.
• Germany.

Once it’s available in other parts of the globe…

Ring will post an announcement on their page. 

#3: See what’s happening outside

If you want to get a glimpse of the outside view…

But you’re too busy to step out of the house…

Then Alexa can make things easier for you. 

She can give you a view of live activities through your Amazon Echo Show.

You just need to say, “Alexa, show Door 1.”

And if you want to refrain from viewing live activities…

You can tell her, “Alexa, stop.”

Moreover, if you don’t want to talk to a visitor…

You can turn off the microphone of your Echo Show.

Here’s how:

1. Find the button with a circle through it. (It has a diagonal line in the middle).
2. Then simply press it. 

Important: Turning off the microphone also means Alexa wouldn’t hear your commands. So, if you need anything from her again, press the button to turn it back on. Also, make sure your volumes are up. 

Moreover, you can adjust it through the device volume button.

Or you can say, “Alexa, increase/decrease the volume.”

 #4: Assist family members with disabilities 

Ring and Alexa want to make people’s lives more convenient.

And this is especially for people with disabilities.

As quick as asking the Alexa app to show the front door through Echo Show…

They no longer have to exert effort to personally reach the front door. 

Moreover…

You can also use this feature to look after a family member with a mental disorder.

For instance…

If someone from your home suffers from Alzheimer’s…

And they try to leave the house without your knowledge…

Your Ring doorbell will detect their motion.

And Alexa will alert you right away. 

To start this, here’s how:

1. Open your Alexa app. 
2. Go to Devices.
3. Tap on Echo and Alexa.
4. Tap on your Ring device.
5. Go to Device Settings. 
6. Tap Motion Detection.
7. Switch on. 

So, if your Ring motion sensor isn’t working…

It’s best to get it fixed right away. 

#5: Be protected from threats 

In connection to #4…

Motion detection is also a way to ensure your safety. 

Since your Ring doorbell is smart and alert…

Paired with Alexa that wants you to be aware of possible intruders…

You’ll get peace of mind at home.

Especially if you’re alone or with your children. 

Such a great way to avoid neighborhood crimes, right?

If you want to learn more, watch this video:

#6: Check other rooms in your house 

The perks of Ring and Alexa tandem aren’t only limited to your front door. 

You can also take advantage of it in other parts of your home.

For instance…

If your infant is in a separate room…

And you need to prepare dinner…

You can still look after your little bee through Alexa and Ring. 

Let’s say you named the device “Baby’s Room.”

You can say, “Alexa, show Baby’s Room.”

This way, you’ll know if your child is asleep…

Or trying to sneak out of the crib. 

#7: Turn on your smart lights

If you also have a Ring Smart Lighting…

Then you can ask Alexa to turn the lights on and off. 

To set up, here’s how:

1. Go to your Alexa app.
2. Tap More.
3. Tap Add a Device.
4. Open All Devices.
5. Select Light.
6. Tap Ring.

You can simply tell her, “Alexa, turn off (or on) the lights.”

Furthermore…

Connecting your Ring device to Alexa also allows you to adjust brightness.

You can give commands, such as:

• “Alexa, lower brightness.”
• “Alexa, increase brightness.”

Also, you can monitor your Ring Smart Lights batteries.

How to use Alexa with Ring?

To use Alexa with Ring, your Ring device should be part of the skills of your Alexa app. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Alexa app.
2. Tap on More.
3. Tap on Skills & Games.
4. Search for Ring.
5. Choose the Enable button.
6. Log in to your Ring account. 
7. Tap on Discover Devices.

After that, your Ring devices will appear. 

And they’ll be automatically connected to Alexa.

Note: If you don’t want a device to connect to Alexa, tap “Forget.”

Moreover, if your device doesn’t appear, you can:

1. Tap on Devices.
2. Select Discover.

Or simply say, “Alexa, discover my devices.”

Learn more: Why is my Alexa not discovering devices?

Why is Alexa not compatible with my Ring device?

Alexa isn’t compatible with your Ring device because either one of them isn’t connected to the internet. Or your Ring Skill may need to be disabled and re-enabled. 

For quick troubleshooting, here’s how: 

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap More.
3. Go to Skills & Games.
4. Tap Your Skills.
5. Select the Ring Skill.
6. Tap Disable Skill. 
7. Tap Disable.
8. At the bottom corner, select Devices.
9. Forget all your Ring Devices. (Use the trash can icon).

Ring Skill will be disabled now. 

Note: This process doesn’t uninstall your Ring devices from your Ring app. Your Ring device settings will also remain the same. 

Now, proceed to re-enable it. Here’s how:

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap More.
3. Go to Skills & Games.
4. In the search bar, search Ring.
5. Once Ring Skill shows, tap Enable.
6. Log in to your Ring account (to link Ring to Alexa).
7. Tap Discover Devices.
8. Your Ring devices will auto-connect to Alexa.

Note: If you don’t want a device to reconnect to Alexa, tap “Forget.”

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