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Hamster1
External our Outdoor Siren for Ring Alarm
When are Ring bringing out an external siren box for the alarm system? Having an obvious and clearly visible siren box on the outside of a property is a big deterrent to any potential burglar, and deterring a break in is the primary reason for having any sort of security system. Using sirens to scare off burglars, and cameras to identify an assailants is great, but preventing the initial break in is far more important.
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09-11-2020 11:39:20
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As ring doesn't currently offer and external siren for its alarm system but it does link with external ring cameras which allow them system to record and turn the light on when the alarm is triggered would it not also be possible for the ring cameras siren also be activated so there is external noise too? As when all doors are shut the internal siren on the base station is too muted to hear externally.
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25-05-2020 06:23:42
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BUnfortunately, the Ring Alarm system can only currently activate the sirens on the Alarm Base Station, and Keypads, and the indoor non-weather-resistant Dome Siren. :( But you aren't alone in wanting an external siren! Many others want an outdoor weather-resistant siren, or some ability to connect an exterior siren, or some way to have a siren sound outdoors . The more "Thumbs Up" Kudo votes they see there will better get their attention, increasing the chances of getting siren sounds outdoors. You should click the related links below and add your Kudo vote, if you like the requesting author's idea (add your "Thumbs Up" Kudo vote on the left side of the author's starting post), to help get the attention of the Ring Teams. Submitted by [Hamster1](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/103592) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-Siren/idi-p/67621](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-Siren/idi-p/67621) Submitted by [DrTej](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/45131) and several others (similar requests merged into this request): [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Activate-Siren-on-all-Camera-s-and-Alarm/idi-p/2...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Activate-Siren-on-all-Camera-s-and-Alarm/idi-p/26601) Submitted by [Jayfalcon22](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/98756) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Link-Siren/idi-p/64706](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Link-Siren/idi-p/64706) Submitted by [Brumey](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/88321) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Outdoor-Siren-and-Better-Indoor-Siren/idi-p/6426...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Outdoor-Siren-and-Better-Indoor-Siren/idi-p/64261) Submitted by [Paul209](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/107253) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Alarm-camera-siren-integration/idi-p/69879](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Alarm-camera-siren-integration/idi-p/69879) Submitted by [abc](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/38871) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/New-accessory-idea-for-Ring-Alarm-Hardware-modul...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/New-accessory-idea-for-Ring-Alarm-Hardware-module-to-control/idi-p/25006) Submitted by [Doug\_in\_Calgary](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/93055) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Ring-failed-to-prevent-a-breakin-3-suggestions/i...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Ring-failed-to-prevent-a-breakin-3-suggestions/idi-p/59706) Submitted by [THESPEC1ALONE](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/61212) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-alarm/idi-p/36839](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-alarm/idi-p/36839)
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23-11-2020 06:17:52
BHello [@THESPEC1ALONE](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/61212) , Ring has listened to all the Kudo votes on the numerous "Feature Request" board and the camera sirens can also now be linked to the Alarm Base Station siren! So now when the Alarm Base Station siren goes off, the Ring cameras (that have siren feature) can also automatically sound off with their siren! So, I immediately went to my Ring App to link mine also! But, I was briefly disappointed when I tried to do it because I did not initially see any change in the App. It initially appeared to still only make the cameras record when the alarm sounded . . . until I looked more closely. So, yes, the camera sirens CAN be linked now by: - Menu \> Devices \> Alarm Base Station \> Base Station \> Linked Devices \> Alarm Sounding \> After selecting "Alarm Sounding", this is where I was briefly disappointed because I thought it was still just to select the cameras to only record. Then I noticed the "Explanation-Point" Icon, just right of the "Camera" Icon. Now I understood that by selecting this "Explanation-Point" Icon, it links the camera's siren to the alarm too! So after selecting "Alarm Sounding" then: - Select "Explanation-Point" Icon for the cameras you wish to sound off their siren with the Base Station \> then "Save". Wonderful! Thank you Ring! :) :) :)
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04-12-2020 05:55:37
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An outdoor (weatherproof) loud siren is needed as a Ring Security addition. It needs to be fully intergrated with ability to change siren audio, contol its function, etc. I was going to but the interial siren but based on the reviews and lack of rich intergration and audible levels, I skipped. Maybe use the Chimes an an alert device? Maybe use connected Alexa devices as indoor Siren's and alarm count down audio devices.
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20-10-2020 12:55:02
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BUnfortunately, the Ring Alarm system can only currently activate the sirens on the Alarm Base Station, and Keypads, and the indoor non-weather-resistant Dome Siren. :( But you aren't alone in wanting an external siren! Many others want an outdoor weather-resistant siren, or some ability to connect an exterior siren, or some way to have a siren sound outdoors . The more "Thumbs Up" Kudo votes they see there will better get their attention, increasing the chances of getting siren sounds outdoors. You should click the related links below and add your Kudo vote, if you like the requesting author's idea (add your "Thumbs Up" Kudo vote on the left side of the author's starting post), to help get the attention of the Ring Teams. Submitted by [Hamster1](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/103592) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-Siren/idi-p/67621](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-Siren/idi-p/67621) Submitted by [DrTej](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/45131) and several others (similar requests merged into this request): [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Activate-Siren-on-all-Camera-s-and-Alarm/idi-p/2...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Activate-Siren-on-all-Camera-s-and-Alarm/idi-p/26601) Submitted by [Jayfalcon22](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/98756) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Link-Siren/idi-p/64706](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Link-Siren/idi-p/64706) Submitted by [Brumey](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/88321) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Outdoor-Siren-and-Better-Indoor-Siren/idi-p/6426...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Outdoor-Siren-and-Better-Indoor-Siren/idi-p/64261) Submitted by [Paul209](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/107253) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Alarm-camera-siren-integration/idi-p/69879](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Alarm-camera-siren-integration/idi-p/69879) Submitted by [abc](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/38871) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/New-accessory-idea-for-Ring-Alarm-Hardware-modul...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/New-accessory-idea-for-Ring-Alarm-Hardware-module-to-control/idi-p/25006) Submitted by [Doug\_in\_Calgary](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/93055) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Ring-failed-to-prevent-a-breakin-3-suggestions/i...](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/Ring-failed-to-prevent-a-breakin-3-suggestions/idi-p/59706) Submitted by [THESPEC1ALONE](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/61212) : [https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-alarm/idi-p/36839](https://community.ring.com/t5/Feature-Request-Board/External-alarm/idi-p/36839)
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23-11-2020 06:11:09
BHello [@Brumey](https://community.ring.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/88321) , Although this is not a "Stand-alone" outdoor siren, Ring has listened to all the Kudo votes on the numerous "Feature Request" board and the camera sirens can also now be linked to the Alarm Base Station siren! So now when the Alarm Base Station siren goes off, the Ring cameras (that have siren feature) can also automatically sound off with their siren! So, I immediately went to my Ring App to link mine also! But, I was briefly disappointed when I tried to do it because I did not initially see any change in the App. It initially appeared to still only make the cameras record when the alarm sounded . . . until I looked more closely. So, yes, the camera sirens CAN be linked now by: - Menu \> Devices \> Alarm Base Station \> Base Station \> Linked Devices \> Alarm Sounding \> After selecting "Alarm Sounding", this is where I was briefly disappointed because I thought it was still just to select the cameras to only record. Then I noticed the "Explanation-Point" Icon, just right of the "Camera" Icon. Now I understood that by selecting this "Explanation-Point" Icon, it links the camera's siren to the alarm too! So after selecting "Alarm Sounding" then: - Select "Explanation-Point" Icon for the cameras you wish to sound off their siren with the Base Station \> then "Save". Wonderful! Thank you Ring! :) :) :)
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04-12-2020 06:03:17
BYep, being a UK user and fully invested in the Ring ecosystem, this is a massive game changer for me. Incredibly happy that I can now have multiple internal and external sirens in the event of a break-in.
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10-01-2021 09:18:55
JWe are considering the Ring alarm system to compliment our numerous Ring cams over our large property, but only if detected motion will trigger one or more of the floodlight sirens. After reading your detailed remarks, I called Ring 'product specialist (Tiffany)' who said she was not aware of this new added feature. Aghhh, I hope you are correct and she just didn't get the memo. Is there any more info to link to this new feature? Thanks.
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12-01-2021 05:11:31
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This is something that is badly missing from the Ring alarm. I have the doorbell and I am currently looking to upgrade my home alarm, however looking the comments it's obvious that the current alarm is not loud enough for a medium/large size house. Unfortunately I am tempted to go with your competitor Simplisafe as they have a louder additional siren that can be placed indoors or outdoors. I know you do have these available in the US, but until you find a solution in the UK I'm afraid people like myself will be tempted to spend there money elsewhere. Come on Ring sort it out, you have some great products so surely it's not that difficult?
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10-11-2020 12:21:17
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+1 Both Simplisafe and now Hive have the option of an external siren. If it wasn't for the reports of flakey connectivity with the Hive sensors and the abuility to disable the Simplisafe system easily i'd concider them over Ring. For me an external siren or utilising one of Rings other products to work like an external siren is necessary for the UK. The police highly recommend it and i've come across a number of insurance companies now asking about it. If the other two companies resolve their issues before Ring or a partner release an external siren, I can see a number of owners switching.
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10-11-2020 01:06:44
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi neighbors. The Outdoor Siren for the Ring Alarm is discontinued and not available for purchase in the United States and Canada. It is still available in the UK at this time. We currently do not have any information on when a new Outdoor Siren will be available. Thank you for your continued feedback on this.
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