The more we utilize smart technology in our homes, the more we’re surprised by how many things work together seamlessly. Most people use the Ring Doorbell with their mobile device to broadcast video through the Ring app. However, can you see your Ring Doorbell footage on your smart TV using a Fire Stick or another device?
Ring Video Doorbell Pro video footage can only be seen on a smart TV that is compatible with it. This function is not accessible on other Ring Doorbell models. If you don’t have access to a suitable smart TV, a Fire TV Stick will work for this purpose as well.
You can also set up the Ring Video Doorbell Pro to send motion alerts and doorbell activation notifications to your smart TV. We’ll show you how to get started connecting your Ring Doorbell to your TV’s Fire Stick or seeing video from your doorbell using a compatible smart TV.
How to show your video doorbell live on your TV
“Alexa, show me the front door.”
It’s simple to see who’s at the door on your TV so you don’t miss out on welcoming a visitor or missing an essential delivery. Just ask Alexa. To use Alexa voice commands to answer your Ring doorbell, you must first activate skills on your Alexa-enabled device. Here’s how to do it:
TO USE AMAZON FIRE TV TO ANSWER YOUR RING DOORBELL WITH ALEXA:
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- On your smartphone, open the Alexa app.
- From the menu, click More.
- Select Skills & Games.
- Then, in the top right-hand corner, use the search for the Ring skill.
- To use, tap Enable.
- You’ll probably be prompted to check in to your Ring account at this point. After you’ve entered your credentials, hit Authorize. Your Alexa-enabled devices will now be able to use the Ring skill.
After that, you’ll want to check to see whether all of your Ring devices are linked and ready to show on your TV. You can do this by asking, “Alexa, discover devices,” or by clicking on Discover devices on the next screen that pops up and following the instructions.
You’ll be able to watch your Ring devices on your TV screen after they’ve been found. “Alexa, show me the front door,” or “Alexa, play the last event at the front door,” are some examples of voice prompts. “Alexa, hide the front door,” you may say after you’ve finished viewing your video doorbell on your TV screen. If you want to get an alert when motion is detected on your Ring camera or the doorbell button is hit, you may personalize your alerts.
Can I view the Ring doorbell on my TV?
Yes, you may use an Alexa device to control your Ring video doorbell if you have an Android TV or a Chromecast device. The Ring skill must be added to Alexa, and the Android TV must be paired with your Alexa. “Alexa, show me the front door on my TV” You can say.
Can put the Ring app on your smart TV?
Ring does not have an app that can be put on the TV, but depending on the smart TV you have and the Ring device you have, accessing Ring is simple. Several smart home integration technologies, such as Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings, can connect Ring to your smart TV.
How do I get the ring doorbell on fire TV?
The ring is compatible with a variety of smart devices, including smartphones, TV displays, and even refrigerators, allowing you to view video on them.
If you have an Amazon Fire TV, you can easily connect it to your Ring Doorbell and have it appear on the screen in seconds. Take a look at all you need to know about the subject.
Install the Ring Skill
Amazon Alexa is compatible with all Ring devices. As a result, using the Alexa app, you can quickly enable your Ring Doorbell to play on your Fire TV (or Fire TV Stick).
Before all of that, you’ll need to install the Ring skill from the Alexa app. This may be done on either a PC or a mobile device.
Take the following steps:
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- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
- In the top-left corner of the screen, tap the “More” icon (three horizontal lines).
- From the dropdown menu, choose ‘Skills & Games’.
- Go to the top-right corner of the screen and press the ‘Search’ button.
- In the search field, type ‘ring’ and choose the Ring app from the results.
- To add the skill to your Alexa devices, tap the blue ‘Enable to Use’ button.
- On the next page, enter your Ring credentials.
- Tap ‘Sign In,’ and you’ll be sent to the authorization screen.
- Click the ‘Authorize’ button.
You’ll receive a notification verifying that the two devices have been successfully connected. Now it’s up to you to find these devices. You may either utter the voice command “Alexa, Discover Devices” or click ‘Discover devices’ on the following screen.
To enable the skill on a computer, go to Amazon.com’s Ring website and click the Enable button. Then, to join the devices, simply follow the on-screen directions. You’ll need to be logged in to your Amazon account to do this, of course.
Note that you must use the same Amazon account on both the Alexa app and your Fire TV to link your Fire TV to Ring Doorbell. You won’t be able to link the devices if you’re logged in to different accounts.
Viewing Ring Doorbell on Fire TV
You can see all of your devices on your TV screen once you’ve connected the Ring Doorbell app to your Fire TV. It’s easy to do because all you have to do is begin the proper speech command.
You’ll need to know the precise names of your gadgets before you start. When you originally set up your devices, you gave them these names. The majority of people give them names based on where they are, such as “Front Door” or “Backyard.”
If you’ve given them a different name, you’ll need to use the corresponding voice command. If you’re unsure about the names, open the Ring app and hit the ‘My Devices’ option to search them up. All of the mentioned devices, as well as their names, are displayed in the following menu.
Following that, you can use any of the following commands:
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- Say “Alexa, show me the [device name]” to have the Ring Doorbell camera appear on your TV screen.
- “Alexa, hide the [device name]”: to hide the device from the display.
- “Alexa, play the last event from [device name]”: to play the most recent event that has been recorded.
- To pause the video, say “Alexa, pause.”
Is it possible to use Ring Doorbell with other Amazon devices?
The Ring Doorbell is compatible with all Alexa-enabled devices. All additional devices will be linked after enabling this skill through the Alexa app. If you have an Echo Show or Echo Dot in addition to the Fire TV, your Ring Doorbell will connect to those as well.
You may now use the Echo Show or Echo Dot to begin Ring Doorbell commands. Consider the following scenario:
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- “Alexa, answer the [device name]”: This will allow you to see the video and communicate using the device’s built-in microphone and speaker.
- “Alexa, talk to the [device name]”: This is a separate command that accomplishes the same goal.
Aside from Alexa, the Ring Doorbell is compatible with a variety of other smart devices and gadgets, including Samsung TVs and even certain Samsung refrigerators. Check to see if you have any additional devices that can be connected to your Ring Doorbell.
With a Simple Voice Command, You Can Secure Your Home
No matter where you are, the Ring Doorbell app gives you a full view of your home’s exterior.
Because of its connectivity with the Fire TV, you can quickly move your TV screen from your favorite program to your front door if you need to know who’s outside. Furthermore, if you hear anything in the garden, a brief statement may reassure you that it isn’t a problem.
