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Chime claims successful connection but then is marked "offline"
I'm trying to integrate a Ring Chime (1st Gen) with my Ring Video Doorbell Pro after the original one got fried in a power surge (I always keep a backup in storage). I managed to connect the Chime and get the "Success! Your Chime is now set up and ready to protect you" screen. But when I go back to Ring app on my iPhone 11 Pro Max, it insists the Chime that was just successfully set up is offline!!! All the knowledgebase articles insist it's the WiFi access point but it can't be because all my other devices (Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Apple MacBook Pro laptop, iPad, AppleTV, iPhone, etc.) show maximum signal strength and that same iPhone is held 1" away from the Chime (so if the iPhone is connecting successfully both to WiFi and the Chime, why is the Chime considered "offline"??? And why am I getting a "Success!..." screen?). I've tried deleting the Chime and setting up again from scratch to no avail. I've tried "reconnecting" to the WiFi and getting all the way to the "Success! ..." screen but the Ring app insists the Chime is still offline. Restarting the WiFi access point does nothing for me and all my other devices connect to it and outwards to the Internet without problems. Only the Ring Chime gives me the contradicting "Success!..." yet "Offline!..." status screens. I even placed the Ring Chime right next to the WiFi access point. I have screenshots and a photo to show how close the Ring Chime is the WiFi access point if anybody is interested. 
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17-11-2022 11:48:15
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I am having the same challenges as Tanster. After almost 45 minutes on phone with help center I am nowhere close to solving it%. Just had about my 10th time at the process which ultimately stated I was ready for Ring protection, but when tested and when checking device health, it is either not connected or Ring doorbell not receiving power although all other devices in the house work just fine. I have reset devices, started from scratch…..do I just give up and return the entire collection of Ring devices?
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03-08-2023 09:55:19
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CHi @user53491. Are you trying to set up a Ring Chime or a Ring Doorbell? The troubleshooting steps listed in the marked solution are the ones you would want to try if you're running into issues setting up a Ring Chime or Chime Pro. For a Ring Doorbell, there are more troubleshooting steps you can try for the setup process, listed [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217240386-In-App-Setup-Failing-Repeatedly). If you still aren't able to get the Doorbell set up after trying those steps, the next best step is to contact our [support team](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/213608406#callus) for further assistance.
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04-08-2023 08:59:10
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03-09-2023 08:59:48
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @Tanster. First, make sure both the Ring app and your phone's operating software are fully updated. You can read more about the Ring app and mobile device compatibility [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/4812209807124-Mobile-Device-Compatibility-and-the-Ring-App). If that doesn't resolve this, I'd recommend trying a quick reset on your Chime by holding down the reset button on the side for at least 15 seconds. After that's done, complete a new setup once more using the steps under Set Up a Device. Should this concern persist and you're unable to get your Chime up and running, please give our support team a call at one of the numbers available [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/213608406) so they can take a more in-depth look with you. If you are outside of the US, please visit [here ](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-gb/articles/213608406)to see how to contact support.
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18-11-2022 07:01:21
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