How to Change Ring Doorbell Sound? [Notification Sound]

Why can’t I change the Ring doorbell sound?

Sometimes you may face some hurdles while changing the ring doorbell notification sound.

Here are the most common causes why you can’t change your ring notification sound:

• An outdated Ring app is the most common reason you can’t change your ringtone on ring doorbell. So, ensure an up-to-date app and OS version from the phone you’re updating.
• Ensure no VPN is turned on, which hinders you from changing settings.
• Connection errors may also lead to such a problem. So, switch your connections to avoid this error.
• Recently adjusting the tones and volumes may also create errors at your end. So, wait for a few minutes until the errors get resolved.

How to change the Ring doorbell sound from the phone?

Here are the steps to change the Ring doorbell sound on your phone or tablet:

1. Firstly, head to the Ring app on your phone or tablet.
2. Next, tap on the three lines menu, often symbolized as the burger sign present at the left corner of your screen.
3. Now tap on Devices and choose your Ring video doorbell from the list.
4. Swipe down to locate the Device Settings and then tap on it.
5. A new page will appear; tap on Notification Settings
6. Now tap on App Alert Tones.
7. You will now see a list of Ring sounds for your Ring doorbell when it detects motion or is pressed. Set the most suitable one after listening to the sample sounds by tapping on it.

How to change the Ring notification sound for a Ring chime?

You can also change the Ring notification sound for the Ring chime set at your home. If you have more than one, then you can change them one by one individually.

Here are the steps to change the Ring notification sound for a Ring chime:

1. Firstly, head to the Ring app on your phone and tablet.
2. Next, tap on the three lines menu, often symbolized as the burger sign present at the left corner of your screen.
3. Now tap on Devices and choose your Ring chime from the list.
4. Further, tap on Audio Settings present on the subsequent page.
5. Tap on Chime Tones; you’ll now see a list of different sounds you may choose for the notification sound. You may also set the volume for both when the motion is detected, or the doorbell rings.
6. Select one which will play the sound as a test. However, you may again test the selected sound by tapping on the Test Sound bar present at the bottom.
7. Lastly, tap the back arrow at the top left corner and repeat it if you changed it for other chimes. Or simply close the app.

How to turn off the Ring outdoor notification sound?

Below are the steps to turn off Ring outdoor notification sound:

1. Head to the Ring app and select your Ring doorbell.
2. Now go to Settings and click on Device Settings.
3. Next, choose General Settings.
4. Lastly, drag the Doorbell Ringer volume to 0% down at the left-hand side.

Frequently Ask Questions

1. How to change custom Ring doorbell sounds?

Below are the steps to change the custom Ring doorbell sounds:

1. Head to the Ring app and tap on the menu button.
2. Now select Devices and choose your Chime.
3. Next, select Audio Settings and then select Chime Tones.
4. Select the sound you want for your doorbells, such as a harp, a train whistle, an old ding-dong, or the dogs barking.
5. Now tap on Save Changes and then on OK.

2. Can you change the ringtone using the Ring app?

Yes, you can change the ringtone on your Ring app by heading to the three-lined menu icon present at the top left corner of your screen.

3. How can I change the ringtone to the Halloween sounds?

Here are the steps to change the ringtone to the Halloween sounds:

1. Head to the Ring app and tap the three-lined menu in the top left corner.
2. Now tap on Devices and select your Chime.
3. Next, tap on Audio Settings and then on the Chime Tones, where you can find the Halloween sounds and other sounds.

4. Do all the Ring doorbells have different Ringtones?

Yes, the Ring doorbells have different ringtones. Head to the Ring app and select Devices to change your Ring doorbell’s ringtone. Go to the Alert Settings and choose the ringtone you want to set up.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you can easily change your Ring doorbell’s sound per your desire and convenience. This will help you prevent any confusion with other notification sounds as well. Moreover, you can change the sound for the Ring chime too, and if you have more than one of it, repeat the steps as per your need.

So, dig into this article for a detailed description of how to change your Ring doorbell sound in the simplest way possible. Read the FAQs and their answers to avoid any misunderstandings as well.

Source:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005889863-How-to-Use-Ring-App-Alert-Tones