It turns out that you need to essentially ‘un-link’ the original sensors from your old base station, but the good news is it’s fast and simple once you know what to do. In my experience, the Ring app didn’t seem to ‘see’ my older components any longer, and it just wouldn’t add them to my app.Īfter trying to figure it out it myself, I finally phoned Ring’s customer service number where I got quick, quality help, I’m happy to report. You should be able to add generation one Ring Alarm door and window sensors or motion detectors to your new system.
Do older sensors work with new Base Station? You’ll do them one by one, and it takes about 30 seconds each. Next it’s time to start adding your components. If this is your first Ring device, you’ll have a few extra steps like creating an account and adding your home’s Wi-Fi, but if you have other Ring products, the app will re-use your settings, making set up very quick. If you set up the Base Station first, the app will recognize your kit and prompt you by listing all your components for set up you just follow the instructions in the app. These will connect with the Base Station at your home to protect your entire property. I had the 8-piece kit, so I got 4 magnetic door/window sensors, one motion detector, and a Wi-Fi booster.Įxtra Contact Sensors, Motion Detectors, Keypads, and Range Extenders can be purchased separately to expand the coverage of your system.
#RING DOORBELL KEYPAD PORTABLE#
You can wall mount this, and it also works as a portable remote also thanks to its special bracket, meaning you can bring it to wherever you are.ĭepending which kit you buy you’ll have a different number of sensors. You also get the new Alarm Keypad which you can use to arm and disarm the system.
#RING DOORBELL KEYPAD PLUS#
What do you get in the Ring Alarm kit? Ring Alarm comes with the Base Station, which is the nerve centre for your system, plus it’s what emits the audible siren and door open alerts, so you want it to be placed somewhere you can hear it. But it might take some doing… I’ll explain as we dig in… Ring Alarm Components: what do you get in the box? You should be able to add original Ring Alarm door/window sensors plus the motion detector to your new system. Though things look different, Ring has made sure the original components are still compatible with the new gen 2 Alarm. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. Backwards compatible with original Ring Alarm If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.
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