A Quick Guide On How To Reset Your Ring Doorbell In Minutes

Ever had one of those days when your Ring doorbell acts like it has a mind of its own? Maybe it's ignoring you, lagging, or just blinking in a way that seems a little too mysterious. If so, it might be time for a quick reset. Thankfully, a reset on a Ring doorbell isn't nuclear physics, and with a few simple steps, your doorbell will stop sulking and start doing its job again.

To reset your Ring doorbell, find the orange button on the back of the device, give it a firm press and hold it down for 20 seconds — yes, it feels like forever, but patience is key. After your countdown is up, you'll notice the light on your doorbell starts to flash instead of spinning in circles. That flashing light is the sign you've been waiting for -– it means your Ring doorbell is in setup mode and getting ready for its fresh start.

After that 20-second hold, give your doorbell a little break to finish flashing. Then, press the orange button just once, which will put it into setup mode. When in this mode, the Ring light will start flashing differently, getting ready to pair to your Wi-Fi or link up with a new device.

Connection issues are no fun, and sometimes, your Ring video doorbell may decide to act like it's on a mini-vacation. It might disconnect from the Wi-Fi, refuse to show you who's at the door, or just take ages to load. A reset can give it the push it needs to reconnect to your network and behave normally. A solid reset can be like giving it a gentle tap on the shoulder, reminding it to get back to work.

Or maybe you just changed your Wi-Fi network or got a new router. Ring devices are smart but can get a bit confused when they don't recognize your new Wi-Fi setup. A quick reset is all it needs to find the new network, and after a couple of taps, you'll be back to knowing who's at the door. Lastly, you might want to reset your Ring doorbell if you're moving to a new home or giving the device away. A reset ensures it forgets all the old connections and is ready for its new home. Think of it as a little spring cleaning for your doorbell.

But what if your Ring doorbell refuses to reset? You've pressed that orange button until your finger is sore, and yet it's still acting like a stubborn toddler. First, make sure you're holding the button down long enough. If that doesn't work, check the power supply. Is it plugged in? Is the battery charged? Sometimes, the simplest answer is hiding right in front of us.

If your doorbell still won't reset, it could be the Wi-Fi connection. Try bringing your Wi-Fi router a bit closer to the doorbell, or use a Wi-Fi extender if it's far from the device. You may also want to try restarting your Wi-Fi. Yes, the dreaded "turn it off and back on" trick. Sometimes, your Ring doorbell just needs a little nudge from its best friend, the Wi-Fi router. After restarting, attempt to reset the doorbell again. If it works, you can high-five yourself for being a tech-savvy genius.

When all else fails, reach out to Ring's customer support. There may be deeper issues that only they can help resolve. They are pros at helping with tricky situations and will likely walk you through any steps you may have missed. Plus, they can confirm if your device has a more serious issue that might need attention.