Where to find Ring notification settings

Ring notifications come from the Ring app on your phone, not from your doorbell itself. To turn them off, open the Ring app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, and select Notifications. From there you can control which alerts reach you and how.

The settings are split between your phone's operating system and the Ring app itself. Turning off notifications in one place but not the other means alerts will still get through — you need to disable them in both to stop them completely.

Key Takeaways

  • Ring notifications are controlled in the Ring app under Notifications, not in your doorbell settings.
  • You can turn off motion alerts, doorbell presses, or package detection separately — you do not have to disable all of them.
  • Disabling notifications in the Ring app alone is not enough; you must also turn them off in your phone's system settings.
  • Scheduling quiet hours in the Ring app will pause notifications during set times without deleting your history of events.
  • Removing yourself from a shared Ring device stops all notifications from that doorbell without affecting other users.

Turning off specific alert types in the Ring app

Open the Ring app and go to Notifications. You will see toggles for different alert types: Motion Alerts, Doorbell Pressed, Package Detected, and others depending on your Ring device. Each one can be turned on or off independently. If you only want to stop motion alerts but keep doorbell presses, toggle off Motion Alerts and leave Doorbell Pressed on.

The app also lets you choose which devices send notifications. If you have multiple Ring cameras or doorbells, tap into each device and control its notifications separately. This is useful if you want alerts from your front door but not from a back patio camera.

Disabling notifications in your phone's system settings

Even if you turn off notifications in the Ring app, your phone's operating system can still deliver them. On iPhone, go to Settings, scroll to Ring, and tap Notifications. Turn off Allow Notifications. On Android, go to Settings, Apps, Ring, Notifications, and toggle off Show Notifications.

You can also control the notification style here. Both iOS and Android let you choose whether Ring notifications appear as banners, badges, or sounds. If you want to keep notifications but silence the sound, turn off Sounds in this same menu.

Using quiet hours to pause notifications temporarily

If you want to stop notifications for a set period without turning them off permanently, use Ring's quiet hours feature. In the Ring app, go to Notifications and select Quiet Hours. Set a start and end time — for example, 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. — and Ring will not send notifications during that window.

Quiet hours do not delete the events. Your Ring device still records everything that happens; you just will not be alerted. When quiet hours end, notifications resume automatically. You can set different quiet hour schedules for weekdays and weekends.

Removing yourself from a shared Ring device

If you share a Ring doorbell with a household member or landlord and want to stop receiving their notifications, you can remove yourself from that device. In the Ring app, go to the device, tap Device Settings, then Shared Users. Find your name and select Remove. You will no longer get notifications from that doorbell, and the owner will not see your activity on it.

This is different from turning off notifications — you are actually leaving the device entirely. The owner and any other shared users will continue to receive alerts normally. If you change your mind, the owner can add you back.

Controlling notification sounds and vibration

If you want to keep notifications but make them silent, adjust the sound settings in both the Ring app and your phone. In the Ring app, go to Notifications and look for Sound or Notification Tone. Set it to None or Silent. Then go to your phone's system settings and turn off the Ring notification sound there as well.

For vibration, check your phone's notification settings for Ring. On both iPhone and Android, you can disable vibration while keeping visual alerts. This way you will see that something happened without the buzz interrupting you.

What happens when notifications are off

Turning off Ring notifications does not stop your doorbell from working or recording. Your device still captures video and stores events in the Ring app. You can open the app anytime to see what happened — you just will not be interrupted by alerts. This is useful if you are home and do not need constant notifications, or if you want to check on activity on your own schedule.

If someone presses your doorbell while notifications are off, you will not hear the chime or get an alert. You will only know someone was there if you open the app and look at your event history. Some people turn off notifications during work hours and turn them back on in the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn off motion alerts but keep doorbell press notifications?

Yes. In the Ring app under Notifications, toggle off Motion Alerts while leaving Doorbell Pressed on. You can control each alert type separately, so you only get the notifications that matter to you.

Will my Ring doorbell still record video if notifications are off?

Yes. Turning off notifications only stops you from being alerted — your Ring device continues to record and store video. You can watch the footage anytime by opening the Ring app and viewing your event history.

What is the difference between turning off notifications in the Ring app versus my phone settings?

The Ring app controls which events trigger an alert. Your phone's system settings control whether that alert actually reaches you. You need to disable notifications in both places for them to stop completely. Turning them off in only one place means alerts will still get through.

Do quiet hours delete my Ring recordings?

No. Quiet hours only pause notifications. Your Ring device still records everything during that time. When you check the app after quiet hours end, you will see all the events that happened while notifications were paused.

If I remove myself from a shared Ring device, can I add myself back later?

Yes, but the device owner has to add you back. Once you remove yourself, you will not see that device in your Ring app or receive notifications from it. Contact the owner and ask them to re-invite you to the device.