Change Ring Doorbell Sound (Easiest Ways Ever!)

Change Ring Doorbell sound

You must be sick of hearing the same ding-dong every time someone’s at your door, aren’t you? Well, it’s natural. For newcomers, it can be a hassle since they aren’t aware of it and scratch their heads trying to figure out how to change it. But, why so worry when I am here?

By the time we’re done, you’ll be the envy of your neighborhood with your cool new chime. 🤭

In this guide, I’ll not only make you learn how to change your Ring Doorbell sound but also tell you how you can change the sound on Alexa, Amazon Echo devices, and some other stuff you gotta know. Let’s hop in right away!

Major Highlights

  • You can change the sound of your Ring Doorbell using the Ring app, but only for chimes and smart speakers, you can’t quite change the sound the doorbell itself makes outside.
  • You can set up Alexa to announce visitors with cool/custom sounds or catchy phrases by adjusting the settings in the Alexa app.
  • Amazon Echo devices can be configured to act as additional chimes for your Ring Doorbell by enabling “Doorbell Press Notifications” in the Alexa app.
  • You can set different sounds for motion alerts and doorbell rings through the “Audio Settings” in the Ring app, and also adjust the volume for these alerts.

Can You Switch Up Your Ring Doorbell’s Tone?

You bet you can! Using the Ring mobile app. Ring Doorbells shine because you can tweak them to fit your style. And yeah, that includes changing your ring doorbell sound.

But, here’s the BUT… it’s only for chime and other smart speakers you connect with the Doorbell. There’s no way to change the sound of a doorbell itself, but that’s okay, ’cause you can pick a super fun ringtone for inside your house!

So, you gotta grab a chime or any other smart speaker to use it with Ring Doorbell. Then you can change the sound or ringtone on your chime/smart speaker.

Change Your Ring Doorbell Sound on Your Chime

Alright, let’s get down to business. Changing your ring doorbell chime is easier than you might think. Wondering? Here’s how you can do it:

  • Grab your phone and open up that Ring app.
  • See those three lines in the corner? Give ’em a tap to pull up the menu.
  • Hit “Devices” and choose your doorbell in the list.
Selecting a chime device in the Ring app
  • Now, tap on “Device Settings.”
  • And then “Chime Tones.”
Audio settings option in the Ring app
Chime tons option in the Ring app
  • Here’s a lineup of available chimes. Hear the options and go for the one you like best!
Selecting Chime sounds in the Ring app
  • Once you’ve found your jam, just tap “Save Changes.”

And voila! You’ve just changed your ring doorbell chime. Easy peasy, right? Keep in mind, you’re not stuck with your choice – feel free to swap it later. The world of Ring Doorbell sounds is your oyster!

Change the Alert Tones on Your Ring Doorbell

Now, let’s talk about those alert tones. These are the noises that alert you to visitors, even when you’re far from your chime. Here’s how to switch those up:

  • Pop open that Ring app.
  • Look for the tiny menu icon in the upper left. Tap them.
  • Head over to “Devices” and select your doorbell.
  • Hit up “Device Settings” then “Alert Settings.”
Device settings option in Ring app
Alert settings option in Ring app
App Alert tone option in Ring app
App alert tones list in the Ring app
  • Once you’re happy with your choices, just hit “Save” and you’re golden.

These are the sounds your phone’s gonna make when someone walks by or someone rings it. So choose wisely! You might wanna go with something subtle for motion alerts and a sound that’ll grab your attention pronto for actual rings.

How to Update Your Ring Doorbell Tone On Alexa

Got an Alexa? Let’s make her part of your doorbell squad! Want to switch up your Ring doorbell tone on Alexa? Here’s what to do::

  • Initiate the Alexa app on your smartphone.
  • Tap on “Devices” at the middle bottom of the screen.
  • Find your Ring doorbell in the list and tap on it. Alexa classifies Ring Doorbells as smart cameras. Use the search if you can’t spot it (if available).
  • Once you click on your device, you’ll see a new screen and you wanna click on the gear icon at the top right.
  • Then go for “Doorbell Sound” and pick what you like. (Might take a min to kick in).
  • Don’t forget to “save“!

Now Alexa will announce your visitors with style. How cool is that? You can even set up custom phrases for Alexa to say when someone’s at the door. Imagine your guests’ surprise when they hear “The queen has arrived!” instead of a regular doorbell chime. 😁

Change Ring Doorbell Sound on Amazon Echo Devices

If you’ve got a whole squad of Echo devices chilling in your home, you can use them as additional chimes for your Ring doorbell. Alright, so here’s what you gotta do:

  • Grab your phone and open up the Alexa app.
  • Head over to the “Devices” section and hit “Cameras“.
  • Look for your doorbell in the list and tap that little gear icon.
  • Find the “Announcements” and toggle on the switch for Doorbell Press Notifications.
  • Next, tap on “Doorbell Sounds” and pick whatever chime you’re feeling.
  • Make sure to lock in your new pick, and you’re done!

Now your whole house can be in on the doorbell action! This is especially handy if you have a large home or if you’re always hangin’ out in rooms that are way out in the boonies from your main doorbell chime.

Change the Ring Motion Alert Chime

The Ring chime doesn’t only ring when somebody gives that button a push but also rings when it spots any movement if your device has a built-in camera. Plus, you can pick different sounds for chime and motion. So, how do you set a different sound for it? Here you go:

  • Alright, so grab your phone and fire up the Ring app.
  • On the main screen’s left, you’ll see three small lines. Give those a tap to pull up the menu.
  • Now, hit “Devices” and find the Ring Chime you wanna mess with.
  • Once you’re in there, look for “Audio Settings” and tap that.
  • Then go for “Chime Tones.”
  • At the top, you’ll see “Motion“, tap that to switch over to the motion alert sounds.

Now you’ll know when someone’s lurking around your porch before they even ring the bell! Plus, you can crank the volume up to eleven or keep it nice with the slider to set how loud they sound. That’s the whole deal! Easy as pie.

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How To Turn Your Ring Video Doorbell Sound Off

Sometimes you just gotta take a breather and soak in some sweet, sweet silence. I get it. Here’s how to turn off your Ring doorbell sound:

  • First, pop open that Ring app and hit the little hamburger menu (you know, the three lines).
  • Look for “Devices” on the left side and give it a tap.
  • Spot your doorbell in the options and tap it.
Selecting doorbell device in the Ring app
  • Now, you’ll wanna scroll down a bit until you see “Device Settings” with a little gear icon. Tap that.
Device settings option in the Ring app
  • Head into “General Settings” next.
General settings option in the Ring app
  • From there, look for “Volume Settings” and get into it.
Volume settings of doorbell in the Ring app
  • Last step – find the slider under “Doorbell Sounds” and drag that sucker all the way to the left.
Adjusting doorbell sound volume in the Ring app

This won’t affect your phone notifications, just the physical chime. This feature is perfect for when you have a sleeping baby, are on an important call, or just need some uninterrupted time.

How to Reset Ring Doorbell Sound to Default

Had enough of your custom sounds? Wanna get back to the good old basics? Don’t scratch your head! Here’s how to reset your ring doorbell sound to default:

  • Open the Ring app.
  • Go to “Devices” and select your doorbell.
  • Tap on “Device Settings” and then “Chime Tones.”
  • Select the default tone (usually labeled as “Classic“).
  • Break the “Save Changes” button.

And just like that, you’re back to the classic ding-dong, huh? Ain’t nothing wrong with that! Sometimes, after experimenting with different sounds, you might find that the original is actually what works best for you. That’s totally okay!

Conclusion

And that wraps it up! I’ve covered almost all the ins and outs of tweaking those Ring chimes. Now you’re a Ring Doorbell sound expert and know how to customize your chime and set up Alexa announcements, aren’t you?

And hey, if you ever get sick of your new sound, you can always change it again or turn it off completely. You hold the power!

Who says doorbells need to be dull, anyway? With Ring, your doorbell can be as unique and exciting as you are.

Until next time, Backwards3!

FAQs

Nope, you can’t change the sound of the actual Ring Doorbell. You can only change the sound on a Ring Chime or compatible smart speakers linked with it.

Yeah, of course, you can set up Alexa to announce visitors with custom sounds or phrases.

If you change the doorbell sound on your phone, it’ll only be for your specific phone. Anyone else using the Ring account will hear their own notification sounds. No worries though, they can easily change theirs too!

YEP! For sure, you can hush that doorbell chime right from the Ring app without affecting phone notifications.