Ring Status Monitor
Ring Status: Is Ring Down Right Now?
Use this Ring status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot Live View, doorbell camera, or notification issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Ring goes down.
Quick Ring Status Checklist
- 1. Check status.ring.com for known issues.
- 2. Verify Wi-Fi signal strength in app.
- 3. Restart your Ring device.
- 4. Confirm Ring subscription is active.
Check Ring's official status page
Ring maintains a public status dashboard showing real-time service health for the Ring app, Live View, notifications, and cloud recording.
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API Status Check homeCommon Ring Issues During Outages
Live View not connecting
Ring's Live View feature requires active cloud connectivity. During outages, you may see a spinning loader or "Live View failed to connect" error.
Motion alerts and notifications delayed
Ring cloud servers process and deliver motion alerts. Service disruptions can cause significant delays or complete failure to receive notifications.
Ring app not loading
The Ring app may fail to load device list, show a blank screen, or time out when Ring's backend API servers are overloaded.
Video history and recordings unavailable
Cloud-saved video recordings may be inaccessible or fail to play during Ring's storage service outages.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Ring Is Down
- 1
Check Ring's official status page
Visit status.ring.com to see if Ring is reporting an active incident for the specific features you're having trouble with.
- 2
Check your Wi-Fi signal strength
Ring devices need strong Wi-Fi signal. In the Ring app, go to Device Health to check RSSI — anything above -60 is acceptable.
- 3
Restart your Ring device
Press and hold the setup button on your Ring doorbell for 15 seconds to restart it. This reconnects it to Wi-Fi and Ring servers.
- 4
Verify your Ring subscription
Video history and some features require Ring Protect Plan. Confirm your subscription is active in the Ring app under Account.
- 5
Check your router and internet connection
Ring requires a stable internet connection. Test your internet speed and ensure your router is working properly.
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Alternative Solutions During Ring Outages
Use local chime for in-home alerts
Your Ring doorbell's physical chime still works locally even when the cloud is down — you'll still hear the doorbell ring at home.
Check Ring history when service returns
Ring devices continue recording motion events locally in some configurations. Check your timeline when cloud service is restored.
Use Alexa for local announcements
If connected to Alexa devices, some Ring alerts can still trigger local Alexa announcements during cloud service disruptions.
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Ring Status FAQ
Is Ring down right now?
Check status.ring.com for official status. If Ring is reporting an active incident, cloud-dependent features like Live View and notifications will be affected.
Why is Ring Live View not working?
Live View failures can be caused by Ring server outages, weak Wi-Fi signal on your doorbell, or router firewall settings. Check status.ring.com and your device's signal strength.
Why am I not getting Ring motion alerts?
Motion notification failures during outages are usually server-side. If your internet is working but alerts aren't coming through, check Ring's status page for notification service issues.
Why does my Ring camera show as offline?
Ring cameras show as offline when they lose internet connectivity or when Ring servers are unavailable. Check your Wi-Fi signal, router, and Ring's status page to diagnose the cause.
Does Ring work without internet?
Ring devices require internet to connect to Ring's cloud for Live View, recordings, and notifications. Without internet, only the local chime doorbell function works.
How do I get Ring outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Ring or related smart home services experience an incident.