Learn how to receive Ring Doorbell notifications on your Apple Watch and stay connected to your front door even when your phone is out of reach.
Can you watch live videos on your Apple Watch?
While the Apple Watch doesn’t support live video streaming from the Ring Doorbell app, you can send recorded videos to your Apple Watch. Simply send the video to yourself in a message with “Me” in the recipient field, and then play it on your Apple Watch.
What about notifications?
Rest assured, you’ll receive notifications on your Apple Watch whenever someone rings your Ring Doorbell or when there’s movement detected in the selected area. To make sure your notifications are set up correctly, customize your settings in the Ring app on your iPhone and the Apple Watch app.
The limitations
Unfortunately, there isn’t a dedicated Ring Doorbell app for Apple Watch, so you won’t have direct video access or detailed explanations of the notifications. However, the convenience of receiving alerts on your phone makes it easy to respond swiftly.
Keep security first
Despite the limitations, the Ring Doorbell system works seamlessly with iOS devices. While the Apple Watch video option may not be available yet, the notifications will remind you to take action and grab your phone when needed.
FAQs
1. Can I watch live videos from my Ring Doorbell on my Apple Watch?
No, the Apple Watch doesn’t support live video streaming from the Ring Doorbell app. However, you can send recorded videos to your Apple Watch and watch them later.
2. Will I receive notifications on my Apple Watch when someone rings my Ring Doorbell?
Yes, by default, notifications from the Ring Doorbell app will be mirrored on your Apple Watch. You can customize the notification settings in both the Ring app on your iPhone and the Apple Watch app.
