View Categories

Setting Up and Using Ring Alarm Keypad (All Generations)

3 min read

A homeowner pressing in a passcode on Ring Alarm Keypad inside their home.

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 #

Image of Ring Alarm Keypad (1st Generation).
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
Image of Ring Alarm Keypad (2nd Generation).
Keypad (2nd Generation)
 (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.

Powered by BetterDocs

Leave a Comment