Alarm Feature Request

  1. I would like to enable Ring camera only to activate while alarm is in “away” mode.
  2. Battery health % for alarm KEYPAD in dashboard

The Schedule is cool. HOWEVER: What is missing is a lock code schedule.

I run an airbnb and I need to create a time/date for the user code to start working and end. This way I can create users when the guest books the stay, and forget about it. When they check in the code will work (at the appropriate agreed time) and when they check out it will stop working. I can then delete the user at my convenience.

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Link floodlight cam to alarm base so that when the alarm (siren) is set off the siren(s) on the external cameras also sound and record.
If this was a configurable option in the app, then you could siren stick up cams etc (if required).
2. I’ve found various external (outdoor) siren(s) which are z-wave compatible, it would be good if these could be attached (paired) to the alarm base to act as the visual deterrent and sound if the ring siren was triggered.
I appreciate ring (at present) is an internal alarm, my point is, you’d like to deter before attack, as well as during. My house is ring protected, however, mines the only house on the street that you wouldn’t think has an alarm due to the lack of external siren.

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This … so many times this. Why is this not implemented yet, Ring?

I agree with all said in this…would add that the keypads don’t indicate what zone is open. So it virtually makes the keypad useless for arming unless all zones are closed. If there is one open, you either need to have a phone (which then why have a keypad) or you need to search every door / window to find what is open. I have 27 windows and 9 doors and 2 floors. Not so easy. There needs to be a display that shows what is open / closed. PLEASE. May need to go back to ADT for this single reason only! I don’t want to but have appointment in one week.

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My previous alarm sounded two beeps whenever arming and disarming. I’d love for the ring alarm to allow us to replace the code with beeps. Or else I risk waking my kids up whenever I arm in the middle of the night.

Thanks!
Alex

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  1. Automatically lock the doors when you set it to home mode. This would be great if you were going to bed you would not have to worry if all the doors are locked.

  2. A true garage door sensor to see if it is open or closed. it would be great if you could open or close the door from the app as well.

  3. A smoke alarm that integrated with Ring and that can be hard wired into the homes AC. The listeners just don’t cut it for me, seems like a workaround. If you can to a First Alert Z-Wave Smoke alarm that is battery powered then why can’t you offer a hard wired option.

  4. What about the glass brakeage detectors? I thought they were soon to be released when I was buying my system but, here it is a year later they are still are not out.

  5. I know it won’t happen but it would be great if it would integrate with Goggle Home. At least to arm the system.

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I would like to suggest a new product. How about a porch box-bench whatever that can be secured to your house and have a lockable lid. When a package is delivered the delivery person rings the bell, you answer and remotely unlock the box and watch the delivery person put the package in. Then they shut the door you you say “thanx” and relook the box.

It could defeat a lot of porch pirates and it is better than shooting them on the spot…well it’s better for you anyway…all that fussy legal stuff designed to protect criminals.
Well it’s a thought anyway as I already have a bench on my porch (now if I just had a Porsche in my garage…)

thanks!

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The Alarm system should be able to announce the NAME of the location that is open/closed. For instance, when the Front Door is opened, instead of a chime, it should announce FRONT DOOR.

This is standard on Alarm.com and other systems. As people install in large homes, just hearing a chime does NOTHING for security.

And at a minimum – ADD MORE CHIMES.

Thank you.

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It should also announce WHICH DOOR or window is open, not just a chime.

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How about glass breaks???

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@RaidenSix wrote:

To better utilize the Stick Up Camera indoors, I want the Stick Up cam to enable motion detection/recording when the Ring Alarm is in Away/Armed mode.

I second this! How is this not a feature already? Very disappointed to find out it doesn’t work. Just so I’m clear, I need a camera WITH motion detector… and ANOTHER motion detector for my security system? Good thinking $$$… Can we at LEAST get a free security motion sensor with purchase of the camera?

I agree with the smoke detectors, I feel the listeners are just a way to fill a known gap. The First Alert z-wave would be perfect if they could be hardwired. I’m due to replace my current hardwired smoke detectors (7) and want them to integrate with my Ring alarm. This should be an easy fix since First Alarm already makes a battery powered one that works.

Garage Door senors and ability to operate the door through app would be a great addition. I currently use the door sensors on my garage doors to monitor open and close, they are also then monitored when the alarm is armed. The door sensors are not currently designed for this application, but with a small door hinge and some inginuity you can make it work. It would be nice to have a sensor designed for the garage rather than having to make “somethign work” as I did.

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I second this. Would love to see smaller contact sensors or create a sensor that can do both contact and motion like nest secure as well as having a button to exit door without disarming the alarm.

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This was promised by ring years ago to add to Apple HomeKit and Siri. Why is this still not a feature?

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Play Contact Sensor notifications on Ring Chime

When I open the door, I get a notification chime that plays through the Base Station’s speaker. However, in a larger house, the base station cannot be heard from far away and through many walls. I’d like ability to plug-in multiple Chimes around the house and have them be speakers for not just the doorbell, but also contact sensors so I get an audible alert/confirmation when a door or window is operated.

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Yes! Motion detectors on the camera are poorly integrated with Ring Alarm. Cameras with motion detection should be able to set off the alarm when motion is detected just the same way individual motion detectors would work.

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Ring Alarm + Ring Devices should have Apple HomeKit support

I’m sure it’s been said many times in separate topics and threads. But there’s no way to limit search within the this feature request thread or sort by kudos/votes so it’s hard to tell where we are on this HomeKit topic. Is it ever coming? Has it been cancelled? Is it on hold? Your customers deserve to know.

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I bought a tilt sensor. Would like to have the app automatically lock doors when arming and at least notify me if my garage tilt sensor detects that my garage is open. We still can’t even use routines for ring in Canada yet, which is disappointing.

When routines are eventually enabled, I’m hoping I can do these kinds of links based on arming state. I.e. when arming, lock doors, notify if garage door is open. Or, when arming away, set ecobee temperature to away setting, etc.

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Could a fob system be added like most other alarm systems?

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