{"id":8914,"date":"2023-08-15T08:01:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T08:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicallynetworked.com\/?p=8914"},"modified":"2023-08-15T08:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T08:01:09","slug":"how-to-change-wifi-on-ring-doorbell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicallynetworked.com\/how-to-change-wifi-on-ring-doorbell\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Wifi On Ring Doorbell Or Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Normally, once a Ring device is setup, it’s good to go and needs very little interference to operate properly. Sometimes though, like any other technical device, there can be little niggles but usually these can be ironed out with some simple troubleshooting. On other occasions, and for a variety of reasons you might need to change the WiFi network that your Ring device operates on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, this is a straightforward process. In others, it can be a bit of a faff, involving dismounting the device to find and press a button. I’m going to take you through the process for each scenario on how to change WiFi on Ring doorbells and Cameras. Let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Change Your WiFi Network On A Ring Device?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moving Home: <\/strong>Moving homes often means new ISP which means setting up all your devices again. Your Ring device needs to be setup to work with your new WiFi to keep you protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New WiFi or Router Upgrade:<\/strong> Changing internet provider, or upgrading a router will require you to set up the new network on all your devices, Ring included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Concerns: <\/strong>Upgrading security protocols, your SSID or changing passwords can cause your Ring devices to disconnect. You will need to enter the new network info and credentials to reconnect your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Network Issues:<\/strong> If your main network goes down due to an unscheduled outage, or for maintenance, switching your Ring to a backup network can ensure uninterrupted service. The most common method for doing this in a home, is to connect to a mobile Hotspot. As long as you are home, these can be set up temporarily to cover an outage, but you will need to connect to the hotspot and enter the password for to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is the process the same for doorbells and cameras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally, yes. Both devices use the Ring app as the primary tool for configuration, making the process quite uniform. There are variations depending on the model and the firmware that might change the options you see in the menu, or the colour of the setup button. Other than that, it is the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These steps do not work for the Ring Alarm however. For those devices, there is an entirely different process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Methods To Change Wifi On Ring Doorbells Or Cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On all Ring doorbells and cameras, changing your WiFi network will require the Ring App. For some, all you need is the app, but in most cases you will also either need access to the ‘setup button’, or the ‘QR code’ that came in the box when you purchased the device. As all steps start with the app, this is where we will begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the Ring App:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n