How to set up package detection on a Ring Video Doorbell

How to set up bundle detection on a Ring Video Doorbell

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Ring has finally added package detection for its video doorbells, a feature that had long been missing. As we caput into the time of year where we're going to receive a lot of deliveries, having a video doorbell that can tell you when a packet has been dropped off can assist deter porch pirates, past letting you catch your packages before they do.

While packet detection is only bachelor for two of its video doorbells at the moment, setting up the feature is very like shooting fish in a barrel. This guide will prove yous how to ready package detection, and on which Ring Video Doorbells the feature is available.

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How to set parcel detection on Ring Video Doorbell: Uniform models and when information technology will be bachelor

Unfortunately, package detection is only bachelor on two Ring Video Doorbell models: The Ring Video Doorbell Pro ii ($249) and the Ring Video Doorbell gen 2 ($99).

Ring says the feature will exist fully rolled out by November 15, and then if you don't encounter it however, keep checking the app.

How to set upward package detection on Ring Video Doorbell

1. Subsequently installing your video doorbell, open the Ring app. Press the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the thumbnail prototype for your video doorbell.

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2. Select Motion Settings from the filigree in the lower half of the screen.

iii. Select Smart Alerts. On the side by side page, you can turn on Smart Alerts for Person detection, Other Movement, and, if bachelor, Package detection. Press the camera icon if you lot want to have the camera tape video when a bundle is detected, and the bell icon if yous desire to receive a notification when a packet is detected.

4. Select Customize to ready parcel detection zones and sensitivity.

5. Tap Package Zone; on the adjacent screen, you'll see a preview of what your Ring Video Doorbell sees. Nether Packet Zone, tap on Edit Zone to alter the area in which the photographic camera will look for packages. Just move the small circles to modify the size and shape of the zone. Here, you lot can as well change your motion zone, as well.

Press Save to complete the procedure.

six. If you're receiving besides many false packet alerts, you can adjust the sensitivity of the feature on the same screen as the slider to adjust general motion sensitivity.

You should be all set now; your Ring Video Doorbell should alert yous when a package arrives. If yous're on an iPhone, the notification should look similar this on the lock screen.

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