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how to reset ring doorbell

To reset a Ring doorbell, you generally perform a hard reset (factory reset) by holding a small reset button on the device for about 15–20 seconds until the light changes pattern, then re‑set it up in the Ring app.

Quick overview

  • A soft reset just restarts the device without erasing settings; useful for glitches or Wi‑Fi drops.
  • A hard reset wipes all settings and returns the doorbell to factory defaults; use this if you’re moving, selling, or having persistent setup issues.

How to hard‑reset most models

For many Ring Video Doorbell models (Ring 1, 2, Pro, Wired, etc.), the core steps are similar:

  1. Power the doorbell
    • Battery‑powered: Make sure it’s charged or remove and re‑insert the battery.
 * Wired: Confirm it’s properly connected to your doorbell wiring.
  1. Locate the reset button
    • Ring 1: Orange button on the back; hold it for about 20 seconds.
 * Ring 2: Black button on the front; hold it for **20 seconds**.

 * Ring Pro / Wired / newer models: Black reset button on the side or back; hold it for **15–20 seconds**.
  1. Hold until the light changes
    • Keep the button pressed until the front LED flashes or cycles (often to a spinning blue or white light).
 * Once it speaks or the light stabilizes, the reset is complete and the device enters **setup mode**.
  1. Re‑add in the Ring app
    • Open the Ring app, tap “Set Up a Device” , choose Doorbell , and follow the prompts to reconnect to Wi‑Fi.
 * Re‑configure motion zones, alerts, and any linked devices since these are erased by a hard reset.

Soft reset (quick reboot)

If you just want to clear minor bugs or reconnect Wi‑Fi without losing settings:

  • Briefly press and release the setup/reset button (no need to hold it).
  • Wait for the device to reboot (the LED will blink briefly).
  • Test live view and notifications in the Ring app.

Model‑specific quick reference

Model type| Reset button location| Hold time| Visual cue after reset
---|---|---|---
Ring Video Doorbell 1| Orange button on the back| ~20 s| Light flashes then stabilizes 3
Ring Video Doorbell 2| Black button on the front| ~20 s| Ring light flashes, then solid 3
Ring Pro / Wired| Black button on the side| 15–20 s| Spinning blue/white light, “In setup mode” 37
Ring Battery Doorbell| Orange button on the rear| ~20 s| Blue light turns white; audible tone 5

If you tell me your exact model (e.g., “Ring Battery Doorbell” or “Ring Video Doorbell 3”), I can walk you through the steps tailored to that version.