Setting Up and Using Ring Alarm Keypad (All Generations) #

Learn about Ring Alarm Keypad features, the setup process and how to use it to arm and disarm your Ring Alarm system.

Keypad features #

• Mounting

  : You can mount the Keypad on a wall or place it on a table near a door you use often.
• Power

  : It connects to power using the included USB power supply and cable, but you can use it plugged in or unplugged. It takes a few hours to charge the internal rechargeable battery, and it should last for about 7 months, depending on usage.
• Siren:

   The Ring Alarm Keypad acts as a second siren that sounds when your Ring Alarm is triggered.
• Duress

  : Set a duress code that when used can appear to disarm the alarm and get a police emergency response (professional monitoring

  ¹

   required)
• Chirps

  : Enable chirp tones in the app under the keypad device page to hear when a sensor is triggered

Additional Keypad specifications #

	Keypad (1st Generation) Trigger the Panic Alarm by pressing the and X buttons. Sounds the siren and get a police emergency response (professional monitoring 1  required) Bypass sensors when you press the button Adjustable volume for chirps and announcements
	Keypad (2nd Generation) Emergency buttons to get police, fire and medical response  (simply press and hold for 3 seconds) New Keypad buttons and LEDs provide tactile and visual cues Smaller, improved design makes it easier to mount and use

Where should I install the Keypad? #

• Install your Keypad near entry points – the doors you use most often to come and go.
• You may want to install an additional Keypad in an upstairs bedroom or basement family room, for convenient arming and disarming.

Where should you avoid using a Keypad? #

• Don’t use it outdoors or in environments with extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Don’t use inside detached garages, warehouses or sheds. Alarm devices should always be used in the same building as the Base Station.
• Don’t use near water or chemical
• Keep out of the reach of small children (who may play with the Keypad)

Keypad setup #

How to set up and install a Keypad:

1. Make sure your Ring Alarm is disarmed.

2. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.

3. Tap

   Set Up a Device

    at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap

   Security Devices.
5. Tap

   Security

   .
6. Tap

   Keypads

    and select the keypad version being setup.
7. Follow the in-app instructions to complete setup.
8. Choose a convenient location so you can arm and disarm easily as you come and go.
9. You can rest the Keypad on a flat surface or install it on a wall with the bracket and screws provided.

Important: If you’re planning to use the Keypad unplugged, you should fully charge it first.

Arming and disarming using your Ring Alarm Keypad #

Keypad (1st Generation)

Keypad (2nd Generation)

Learn more about arming and disarming your Ring Alarm Keypad.

Adjusting Ring Alarm Keypad Power Save Mode #

Get the most out of your Keypad by understanding its Power Save Mode and how they work to maximize your device’s energy usage.

• Plugged in:

   Current mode buttons light up when motion is detected. Numbers light up when it’s dark or motion is detected.
• Battery, with power save on:

   Current mode buttons light up when a button is pressed.
• Battery, with power save off:

   Current mode buttons light up when motion is detected. Numbers light up when it’s dark or motion is detected.

To turn on Power Save Mode:

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Tap the

   menu (☰)

   .
3. Tap

   Devices

   .
4. Select the

   Keypad

   .
5. Switch on the

   Power Save Mode

    toggle.