How To Turn Off Blue Light On Ring Doorbell

The blue LED light on your Ring Doorbell shows that the device is connected to power and ready to use. It turns on as a way to communicate what’s going on with the device. By understanding the blue light, you can be aware of things like the doorbell’s battery level or power source strength, the WiFi connection, updates being installed or “Night” mode being activated. It should also turn on when answering an event, or engaging in a live event in the Ring app. The light should turn off on its own, but if it doesn’t you can do it manually. To turn the blue light on a Ring Doorbell off, remove the battery or unplug it, wait 30 seconds and then plug it back in or re-install the battery. This should reset the device and turn off the blue light.

Another way to turn off the blue light on a Ring Doorbell is by pressing the reset button. Use a SIM card eject tool, pin or paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, release the button and wait another 10 seconds. The Ring Doorbell should restart and turn off the blue light.

If resetting the device doesn’t work, check the power supply, the WiFi connection and the doorbell’s firmware. A blue light being stuck on could be a signal that something is wrong with the device.

Unfortunately there is no way to permanently turn off a Ring Doorbell’s blue light. You can only temporarily turn it off by understanding, and dealing with, the reason why it’s currently on.

In this article we’ll discuss what it means when the blue light turns on and the various ways to turn it off.

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What Is A Ring Doorbell?

A Ring Video Doorbell is a smart device that allows you to see, hear, and speak to visitors at your door from another smart device. It replaces an existing standard doorbell and connects wirelessly with to your home’s WiFi network. When the Ring detects motion or the doorbell button is pressed, it notifies you via the Ring app and/or rings a chime, just like a standard doorbell.

When you install the Ring app on your phone, tablet or PC, you can see live video of your door, use two way talk, and record video footage to the cloud. And all of these features are available wherever you are as long as you and the Ring have an internet connection.

Depending on the model Ring you buy, the doorbell will either have a battery or be hard wired into your homes electrical system. It may also have addition features like night vision and real time security monitoring.

What Does Blue Light On Ring Doorbell Mean?

The purpose of the blue light on a Ring Doorbell is to indicate the status of the device. It should light up when answering an event, or engaging in a live event using the Ring app. The light will also turn or blink on when you’re activating the device, when it’s connecting to WiFi or to signal the battery or power level is low. Or it should blink in different ways to indicate what’s going on with the device.

Depending on what the light is doing you’ll know the current status of the Ring.

Light Stays On: If the light stays on it means the device is engaged in some sort of a live event via the Ring App.
Spinning: It means the device is connecting to WiFi.
Moving Upward: The device is installing an update.
Flashing Rapidly: The device is not receiving enough power.
Flashing Slowly: The device is in “Night” mode.
1 Second Flashes: When the device flashes 1 second on and 1 second off repeatedly, it means it’s connecting to a new WiFi network.
4 Flashes: It means the battery is running low.

The blue light on a Ring should not stay on once the live event is over and you’re not using the app. If this occurs, you can manually turn the light off by resetting the device.

There are two ways to reset a Ring Doorbell:

Unplug or remove the battery > wait 30 seconds > restore power
Use a pin, paperclip or SIM card eject tool to press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds > release the button > wait another 10 seconds

Once the Ring is reset, the blue light should turn off. If it doesn’t, we’ll discuss some ways to troubleshoot the problem throughout the rest of the article.

Ring Doorbell Blue Light Patterns

Every Ring Doorbell has a blue light which flashes in different ways to indicate it’s current status. Knowing what the flashes mean will help you understand what the device is doing.

Flashing Light Pattern	Device’s Status
Blue Light Moving Upward	Connecting to Network During Setup
Spinning White Light	Device In Setup Mode
Four Blue LED’s flash four times	Device Successfully Set Up
Spinning Blue Light	Doorbell Button Is Pressed
Blue Light flashes for 30 seconds	Motion Is Detected
Solid Blue Light	Two-Way Audio In Use or battery fully charged
Blue Light Filling Up Slowly	Device’s Charging
White Light Flashing	Updating Firmware

Remember, there is no way to permanently disable the blue light on a Ring. To turn the light off, you must recognize the status of the device and deal with it’s current situation. This could mean doing things like restoring WiFi, updating its software or charging the battery.

Blue Light Flashing Quickly

If your Ring Doorbell’s blue light is flashing quickly, it means the device is not receiving enough power. Once the Ring receives adequate power the light should turn off.

Troubleshoot: If the Ring is hardwired, check the wire connections to make sure to make sure everything is connected properly. Then check the voltage to make sure enough power is coming through the wires. Try changing the outlet or using a different power source.

If the Ring is battery powered, charge the battery. If the problem persists once the battery is charged, try replacing the battery.

Blue Light Flashing Slowly

If your Ring Doorbell’s blue light is flashing slowly, it means the device is in “Night” mode. Once you turn “Night” mode off, the light should turn off.
Troubleshoot: Open the Ring app > select the “Devices” tab > click “Night Mode” to toggle “Night” mode off and on. Once “Night” mode it turned off, the blue light should stop flashing and turn off.

Spinning Blue Light

If your Ring Doorbell has a spinning blue light, it means the Ring is connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Once connected, the light should stop spinning, turn solid and then shut off. This usually takes about a minute to complete.

Troubleshoot: If the light continues to spin, check your WiFi signal strength by the Ring. Try moving the router closer to the Ring to boost signal strength or install a WiFi booster. Also check the modem, router and internet connection for issues. The blue light won’t stop spinning and turn off until the Ring has connected to WiFi.

Blue Light Flashing 1 Second On / 1 Second Off

If your Ring Doorbell’s blue light repeatedly flashes 1 second on and 1 second off, it means the device is connecting to a new or different WiFi network. The blue light should turn off once it’s connected.

Troubleshoot: Once the Ring is connected to the new WiFi network, the blue light should turn off. This usually takes about a minute to complete. If the light won’t stop flashing, check the WiFi signal next to the Ring to make sure it’s strong enough. If not, move the router closer to the Ring to boost signal strength or try a WiFi booster. Also check the modem, router and internet connection for issues.

Blue Light Moving Upward

If your Ring has a blue light that slowly moves upward, it means the device is installing an update. Once the update is installed the blue light should turn off.

Troubleshoot: Wait until the update is installed and the blue light should turn off. This usually take about a minute. However download speeds will vary based on your internet connection.

LEDs Flash Blue Four Times

If your Ring Doorbell’s LED’s flash blue four times, it means the batteries are running low and need a charge. Once the batteries are changed or recharged, the lights should stop flashing.

Troubleshoot: Remove the batteries and replace them with fully charged one. You can use new batteries or the same batteries once they’ve been recharged.

Blue LED Blinking & Slowly Filling the Circle

If your Ring Doorbell’s blue LED light is blinking and slowly filling the circle, it’s an indication that the battery is low. To fix the problem, replace or recharge the battery.

Troubleshoot: If your Ring’s blue light is blinking and slowly filling the circle, you need to change the battery or recharge it. Once the Ring is at full power, the blue light should turn off.

Another way to turn off the blue light on some models is by pressing the button on the back of the doorbell. This turns off the blue light by putting the doorbell into a power-saving mode. However this is a short term solution because the battery will still need to be recharged or replaced. It simply turns the blue light off temporarily which buys you more time to replace or recharge the battery.

How To Turn The Blue Light On Ring Doorbell Off

There are several ways to turn the blue light on a Ring Doorbell off. Which method you should use depends on why the light is on. The blue light indicates what’s going on with the device or when the device is “On” when answering an event, or engaging in a live event in the Ring app.

Reset Ring Doorbell

If your Ring Doorbell blue light won’t turn off, try a reset. Unplug the device from power or remove the battery. Then use a paperclip, pin or SIM card eject tool to press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds > release the button > wait 10 seconds.

After a reset, your Ring Doorbell will restart and the blue light should turn off.

The reset button is typically located on the back of the device inside of a small hole. Remove the device from the mount and inspect the back side, once you find the device, carefully insert your tool of choice and press the button.

Check Ring Doorbell’s Power Supply

If a Ring doorbell’s blue light is flashing quickly it means there’s a problem with the power supply. If the doorbell is hardwired it’s receiving power from the home’s electrical system. Check the wire connection first to make sure the device is connected properly to the wiring. A loose wire is the most common cause of insufficient power to a Ring. If you find a loose wire, connect it tightly the the Ring and the blue light should turn off.

If the wires are connected properly, remove the Ring from the wires and check them with a meter to make sure enough power is being sent. Then check the wire connections from the Ring to the electrical panel. Look for loose wires or damage.

If you’re using a low voltage transformer, check it to make sure enough power is coming through. This may require an electricians help.

Check The Internet Connection

If a Ring Doorbell’s blue light is spinning, it means the device is connecting to the WiFi network. But if it won’t stop spinning and turn off, it means it can’t connect. To fix the problem and turn off the light, check your internet connection.

First, check the internet strength near the Ring. In some cases, the WiFi strength may be too weak where the Ring is being installed. The further you go from the router the weaker the WiFi will be. To fix the issue, move the router closer to the Ring or install a WiFi booster or range extender.
Next, check the router, modem and internet signal. All 3 are needed for a strong WiFi signal.

Once you have a strong and stable WiFi signal for the Ring, it should connect which will turn off the blue light.

Update Ring Doorbell’s Firmware

Ring Doorbell’s are a smart home device which contain software to work properly. This software is often called firmware. If the Ring’s firmware is out of date, it can cause issues with it’s operation and the blue light. Firmware updates are periodically released and can be updated from the Ring website.

To update your Ring Doorbell’s firmware follow the following steps:

Log in to your account on the Ring website
Click the “My Devices” tab
Select your “Ring Doorbell” from the list of devices.
Click the “Device Health” tab.
You will see an “Update Firmware” button if there’s an update to install. Click on the “Update Firmware” button to start updating.
Follow the prompts to complete the update.

If the blue light not turning off is a firmware issue, once you download and install the new software, the light should turn off.

Contact Ring Customer Service

If you’ve tried everything possible and your Ring Doorbell’s blue light still won;t turn off, contact customer support. They can help troubleshoot the problem and possibly replace the doorbell. In same rare cases, there may be an issue with the doorbell that you can’t fix on your own.

How To Reset Ring Doorbell Network Settings

If all else fails and you simply can’t turn off your Ring Doorbell’s blue light, try a factory reset. When you reset a Ring’s network settings, it deletes all your personal data and settings and returns the device to its original factory settings.

To perform a factory reset do the following:

Navigate to the device’s main settings menu and click the “Reset” option > follow the prompts to reset your network settings.

Once you’ve completed all of the prompts, the device will be returned to its original factory settings.

Why Is My Ring Doorbell Flashing White?

There are several reasons why a Ring Doorbell will flash white. First, the doorbell may still be initializing and connecting to the internet. This usually takes a minute or two to complete. If the flashing light stays on longer than 2-3 minutes, it may be an indication of an issue.

The battery may be low and needs to be recharged.
If you’re using a wired connection, there may be insufficient power to the device. Check the wires and outlet.
The problem may be with the Ring app or your device’s WiFi connection. Check WiFi strength near the Ring, the modem, router and internet service.

If none of these solutions work, call Ring customer support for help.

Should I Disable The Blue Light On Ring Doorbell?

You should not disable the blue light on a Ring Doorbell. Disabling the blue light feature will also disable motion alerts and video recording which makes your front door less secure.

Without motion detection, someone could approach the door without you being notified on the app. This is one of the primary functions of a Ring Doorbell and the main reason many people use them.
Disabling the blue light function will also prevent you from using two-way audio which is another primary function of the device.

The blue light on a Ring Doorbell is an important part of the device and should always be left on. It turns on to indicate issues with the device and when the doorbell is on and in use with the app.

How To Tell If There’s Insufficient Power To Ring Doorbell?

If there’s insufficient power to a Ring Doorbell, the blue light will flash quickly and won’t turn off until it start receiving enough power. To turn the blue light off and make it stop blinking, check the wiring or battery for power and/or connectivity issues.

How To Reset A Ring Doorbell?

If the blue light on a Ring Doorbell won’t turn off, the first thing you can try is a reset. To rest a Ring Doorbell, unplug it or remove the battery for at least 3o seconds, then restore power. You can also insert a pin or paper clip into the small hole on the back of the device. Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds > release and wait for 15 seconds > the device should reset. Both of these methods will perform a soft reset.

To perform a hard rest, hold down the setup button on the back of your device for at least 15 seconds. On some models his will initiate a full factory reset.

Another way to initiate a full factory reset is to navigate to the device’s main settings menu and click the “Reset” option > follow the prompts to reset your network settings. Once you’ve completed all of the prompts, the device will be returned to its original factory settings.

Summary: How To Turn Off Blue Light On Ring Doorbell

Unfortunately there is no way to permanently turn off a Ring Doorbell’s blue light. You can only temporarily turn it off by understanding, and dealing with, the reason why it’s currently on.

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