How to share your Ring camera with others
You share Ring camera access through the Ring app by inviting people to your account. The person you invite gets a notification, accepts it, and then sees your camera feed on their own phone or web browser. They do not need their own Ring subscription — they use yours. You control what each person can see and do: some can only watch live video, others can unlock doors or adjust settings, and you can remove anyone at any time.
The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you are sharing with a family member across town or a house sitter for the week. Ring calls these invitations "shared users" and stores them in your account settings, not in the camera itself.
Key Takeaways
- You invite people through the Ring app by their email address, and they accept the invitation to gain access to your camera feed.
- Each person you invite can have different permissions — some can only watch video, while others can unlock smart locks or change camera settings.
- Shared users see your camera feed on their own phone or computer using their own login, but they do not need a separate Ring subscription.
- You can remove someone's access when ready from your account settings, and they lose the ability to see your camera when ready.
- Ring stores invitations in your account, so if someone declines or you remove them, you can re-invite them later without starting over.
Inviting someone to view your Ring camera
Open the Ring app on your phone and tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Invite Family & Friends. Tap the plus sign to add a new person. Enter their email address and choose what you want them to see: View Only (they can only watch live video and recorded clips), Lite (they can also unlock doors if you have a Ring smart lock), or Full (they can change camera settings, delete videos, and manage other devices on your account).
Ring sends an invitation email to that address. The person has seven days to accept it. Once they do, they can open the Ring app, sign in with their own email and password, and when ready see your camera. If they do not accept within seven days, the invitation expires and you can send a new one.
If you are inviting someone who does not have a Ring account yet, they will be asked to create one when they accept the invitation. This is free and takes less than a minute — they just need an email and password.
Understanding permission levels
View Only is the most restricted. The person can watch your live camera feed and see recorded video clips, but cannot unlock doors, change settings, or delete anything. Use this for guests, babysitters, or family members who just want to check in on the house.
Lite adds door unlock permissions. If you have a Ring smart lock (like the Ring Smart Lock Pro or Ring Video Doorbell Pro with a compatible lock), a Lite user can unlock it remotely. They still cannot change camera settings or delete recordings. This works well for family members who might need to let themselves in.
Full gives complete control. A Full user can change camera settings (motion detection, recording schedules, video quality), delete recorded clips, add or remove other users, and unlock doors. Only give Full access to people you trust completely — usually just a spouse or adult child who shares the account.
You can change someone's permission level at any time. Open the menu, tap Invite Family & Friends, find their name, and tap the pencil icon to edit their access.
What happens when someone accepts your invitation
When the person you invited opens the email and taps the acceptance link, they land in the Ring app (or the web version if they click from a computer). They sign in with their own email and password — not yours. From that moment on, they see your camera feed whenever they open the app and are logged in.
They do not see your email address, password, or account details. They only see what their permission level allows. If they have View Only access, they see the live feed and clips but no settings menu. If they have Lite or Full access, they see additional options depending on their level.
Ring does not charge them anything. They use your subscription and your storage. If you have Ring Protect (the paid recording plan), they benefit from it — they can watch your recorded clips without paying separately.
Removing someone's access
Open the Ring app menu and tap Invite Family & Friends. Find the person you want to remove and swipe left on their name (on iPhone) or tap the three dots next to their name (on Android). Tap Remove. Their access stops when ready — they can no longer see your camera, unlock your doors, or access any of your Ring devices.
The person does not get a notification that they have been removed. The next time they open the Ring app, your camera will straightforward no longer appear in their device list. If you want to give them access again later, you can re-invite them using the same process.
Sharing access on the Ring website
You can also manage shared users from a web browser. Go to ring.com, sign in, and click the menu icon in the top left. Select Invite Family & Friends. The process is identical to the app: enter an email address, choose a permission level, and send the invitation. You can also remove users or change their permissions from this screen.
Some people find the website easier for managing multiple invitations at once, since you can see all your shared users on one page. The app works just as well if you prefer your phone.
Common situations and how to handle them
If you are sharing with a house sitter or contractor who only needs access for a few days, invite them with View Only permissions. You can remove them the day they leave, and they lose access when ready. There is no way for them to keep watching after you remove them.
If you are sharing with a spouse or partner who lives with you, Full access makes sense — they can adjust settings, unlock doors, and manage the account alongside you. If you are sharing with an adult child who lives elsewhere, Lite or Full access (depending on whether they need to unlock doors) is typical.
If someone's email address changes, you will need to remove their old invitation and send a new one to their new address. Ring does not have a way to update an email address on an existing invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can two people watch the same Ring camera at the exact same time?
Yes. Multiple people can watch your live feed simultaneously. If you and a family member both open the Ring app and look at the same camera, you both see the live video at the same time. Ring does not limit how many people can watch at once.
What if someone I invited loses their phone or forgets their password?
They can reset their password using the Ring app or website — they tap "Forgot Password" and Ring sends a reset link to their email. Their access to your camera does not change. If they lose their phone, they can sign into the Ring app on a new phone with their email and password, and they will see your camera again.
Can I see who is watching my camera right now?
Ring does not show you a live list of who is currently viewing your camera. You can see who you have invited and what permission level each person has, but not whether they are actively watching at this moment.
Does sharing my Ring camera mean I have to share my Wi-Fi password?
No. Shared users do not need your Wi-Fi password. They watch your camera feed over the internet using their own phone data or Wi-Fi. The camera itself connects to your Wi-Fi, but the people you invite connect to Ring's servers, not directly to your network.
What if I want to stop sharing with everyone at once?
Open Invite Family & Friends and remove each person individually — there is no "remove all" button. If you have many shared users, it takes a few minutes, but it is straightforward. Once you remove everyone, only you can see your camera.