Adding people to your Ring camera means giving them permission to watch the live video feed and recorded clips from your phone or computer

You control who sees your Ring camera through the Ring app on your phone or through Ring.com on a web browser. The person you add needs their own Ring account — they cannot just borrow your login. Once you send them an invitation and they accept it, they can open the Ring app and view your camera's feed whenever they want, see recorded video, and get notifications when motion is detected.

The process takes about five minutes and works the same way whether you are adding a family member, a roommate, a neighbour, or a trusted friend. You decide what level of access each person gets — some people can only watch video, while others can unlock doors or change camera settings.

Key Takeaways

  • The person you add must have their own Ring account before you can invite them to your camera.
  • You send the invitation through the Ring app under Devices, then select the camera and choose "Add User" or "Invite".
  • The invited person receives a notification in their Ring app and must accept the invitation before they can see your camera.
  • You can remove someone's access at any time by going back to that camera's user list and deleting their name.
  • Different permission levels let you control whether someone can only watch video or also change settings and unlock smart locks.

Creating a Ring account for the person you want to add

Before you can invite someone to your camera, they need their own Ring account. This is free and takes about two minutes. They should read the Ring app on their phone (available on iPhone through the App Store or Android through Google Play) or go to Ring.com and click "Create Account" at the top right.

They will need an email address and a password. Ring will send them a confirmation email — they must click the link in that email to finish setting up the account. Once their account is active, they are ready to receive your invitation.

Sending an invitation through the Ring app

Open the Ring app on your phone and tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right corner. Select "Devices" and find the camera you want to share. Tap on that camera's name to open its settings page.

Look for an option that says "Add User," "Invite User," or "Share Device" — the exact wording depends on which Ring camera model you have, but it will be on this settings page. Tap that option and enter the email address of the person you want to add. Ring will send them an invitation notification in their app.

The person you invited will see a notification in their Ring app saying you have shared a device with them. They must tap "Accept" on that notification. Once they do, they can open the app, go to Devices, and see your camera listed.

Sending an invitation through Ring.com on a computer

If you prefer to use a web browser instead of the app, log into Ring.com with your email and password. Click on the camera you want to share from the list on the left side of the screen.

Look for a "Users" or "Share" section on that camera's page — it is usually near the top or bottom. Click the button to add a new user and type in the email address of the person you want to invite. Ring will send them the same invitation notification they would receive through the app.

Understanding permission levels

When you add someone to your Ring camera, you can choose what they are allowed to do. The most basic level is "View Only" — this person can watch the live feed and see recorded video, but they cannot change any settings or control other devices like smart locks.

Higher permission levels let people do more. A "User" or "Member" might be able to change camera settings, arm and disarm the system, or unlock a Ring smart lock. An "Owner" or "Admin" can do almost everything you can do, including removing other users. When you invite someone, Ring will ask you which level to give them — choose the lowest level that lets them do what they need to do.

You can change someone's permission level later by going back to that camera's user list and tapping their name. You can also remove them entirely at any time.

Removing someone's access to your camera

If you want to stop letting someone watch your camera, open the Ring app and go to Devices. Select the camera, then look for the Users or Share section. Find the person's name in the list and tap the delete button (usually an X or trash icon). Their access ends when ready — they will no longer see your camera in their app.

You do not need to tell Ring why you are removing them, and the person you remove will not receive a notification that you have done so. However, they may notice the camera disappears from their device list the next time they open the app.

Troubleshooting when an invitation does not go through

If the person you invited is not receiving a notification, first check that you typed their email address correctly. Ring sends invitations to the email address associated with their account, so even a small typo will cause the invitation to go to the wrong place.

If the email is correct but they still have not received the invitation after a few minutes, ask them to close the Ring app completely and open it again. Sometimes the notification takes a moment to appear. If they have notifications turned off on their phone, they will not see a pop-up, but the invitation should still appear when they open the app manually.

If the person you are trying to add does not have a Ring account yet, Ring will not let you send an invitation. They must create their account first and confirm their email address before you can share your camera with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can multiple people watch the same Ring camera at the same time?

Yes. As many people as you invite can watch your camera's live feed at the same time. Each person sees the same video, and if one person is watching when motion is detected, everyone who has access will get a notification.

What happens if I change my Ring password after I add someone?

Changing your password does not affect the people you have invited. They log into their own account, not yours, so your password change does not remove their access or require them to do anything.

Can I add someone who does not have a smartphone?

They can still watch your camera through Ring.com on a computer or tablet with a web browser. They will need to create a Ring account with an email address, but they do not need to read the app.

If I remove someone, can I add them back later?

Yes. Removing someone just deletes their current access. You can invite them again at any time by following the same steps, and they will receive a new invitation notification.

Do people I add to my camera also get access to my other Ring devices?

No. You invite people to specific cameras or devices. If you have a Ring doorbell, a Ring camera, and a Ring smart lock, you can give one person access to only the doorbell and another person access to all three. You control each invitation separately.