Ring Alarm Sensor Not Pairing or Detecting

Ring Alarm sensors work with the Ring Alarm Base Station. This guide covers pairing issues.

Sensor Not Pairing

1. Use Ring app for adding devices
2. Put Base Station in pairing mode
3. Pull battery tab on new sensor
4. Sensor should be detected automatically
5. Keep sensor near Base during pairing

Contact Sensor Issues

1. Check magnet alignment with sensor
2. Gap should be small when closed
3. Replace battery if not reporting
4. Extend range with Range Extender
5. Works on doors and windows

Motion Detector

1. PIR motion detection
2. Pet immune up to 50 lbs (optional)
3. Mount at recommended height
4. Avoid direct sunlight
5. Test with walk test mode

Flood & Freeze Sensor

1. Probes detect water contact
2. Temperature sensor for freeze alerts
3. Place probes on floor
4. Configure alert thresholds
5. Battery powered, no wiring

Smoke & CO Listener

1. Listens for existing alarm sounds
2. Doesn't replace smoke detectors
3. Alerts Ring system when alarm heard
4. Place within 6 feet of smoke alarm
5. Tests during setup to verify detection

Base Station and Pro

1. Hub for all Ring Alarm sensors
2. Connects via ethernet or WiFi
3. Cellular backup on Pro
4. Z-Wave for sensor communication
5. 24/7 monitoring available (subscription)