No, the Ring devices cannot work without WiFi. They go hand in hand, so none of their cameras or doorbells would function if your internet goes down.
As a result, you won’t get notifications, watch videos, or talk to others on the video doorbell. However, it still should work as a normal doorbell if you hardwire it to your existing doorbell. Note that Ring cameras won’t nudge a feather without WiFi.
This means you must get a reliable and stable WiFi connection. But if your router can’t reach outdoors, I suggest getting any of the good Ring camera WiFi extenders, which also work with Doorbells.
But that’s not it; you must keep a few things in mind to fully exploit your Ring products, which forms the basis of this guide. So, continue reading.
Note: If your Ring won’t connect to WiFi, you need to troubleshoot the same. The linked guide has a couple of steps to help you get your Ring camera connected.
Does Ring Doorbell Work With WiFi Extender?
WiFi extenders primarily work to boost your router signals, so you need them to do their job and provide Ring doorbells access to the WiFi signals, especially if it’s separated by thick walls or you live in a large house.
But make sure to check if the extender is compatible with your Ring device and that both are separated at an optimal distance to ensure a constant inflow of signals.
How Much Data Does Ring Use?
Determining the exact data consumption value of Ring cameras or doorbells can be a tricky task and depends primarily on its usage and amount devices you have.
However, it’s safe to assume that the motion detection, video resolution, and maxed-out settings are more likely to consume more data and vice versa.
On average, a Ring device (doorbell or security camera) generally consumes 50-300GB of data per month.
How Far Can Ring Camera Be From WiFi?
As per the manufacturer, your Ring camera should not be any farther than 20-25 feet from your WiFi source (router or extender). You might see performance drops if the distance is further increased.
You should also avoid putting the extender and Ring devices beside big appliances. Find an ideal location for a WiFi extender and get the best quality signals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many security cameras work without WiFi. Some prime examples, like Reolink Go and Arlo Go, use cellular data plans rather than WiFi.
Amongst all, only the Ring Alarm Pro comes with 24/7 backup internet that keeps it online using cellular data, provided you have a Ring Protect Pro subscription. However, Ring doorbell and security cameras won’t work without the WiFi.
Conclusion
Ring constantly upgrades its software across all its product offerings, and new features are seen to either detract or add to data consumption.
In the future, the manufacturer might make a tweak to let you use their doorbells and cameras on cellular data, but nothing is available as of yet. So to exploit your Ring devices, keep your WiFi always connected.
