Ring doorbell setup in Exeter
Professional ring doorbell setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Ring doorbell installed and fully working. App connected, motion alerts configured, video recording explained. Battery or wired versions sorted.
See Who's At The Door (If You Can Get It Working)
Bought a Ring doorbell for security and convenience? Great choice. Except you've mounted it, downloaded the app, and now you're stuck in setup mode, it won't connect to WiFi, or you get 100 motion alerts per day from cars driving past.
Ring doorbells are brilliant when configured properly - but getting from "screwed to wall" to "actually useful notifications on your phone" involves WiFi signal strength testing, mounting height, motion zone configuration, and app setup that assumes you know what SSID and 5GHz mean.
💡 Pro tip: Ring doorbells need strong 2.4GHz WiFi signal. If your router's at the back of the house and door is at the front, you'll probably need a WiFi extender. Test signal strength BEFORE drilling mounting holes.
Common Setup Problems
| ✅ Set Up Properly | ❌ What Usually Happens |
|---|---|
| Mounted at correct height and angle | Too high, too low, or can't see visitors' faces |
| Connected to WiFi reliably | Keeps going offline |
| Motion zones set to ignore street | 50 alerts per day from passing cars |
| Multiple family members have access | Only one person gets notifications |
| Understands recording vs live view | Thinks it should record 24/7 without subscription |
What I sort out:
- Mounting (height, angle, secure fixing)
- WiFi connection (signal strength testing first)
- App setup and account creation
- Motion zone configuration (ignore street, focus on door)
- Notification settings (avoid alert fatigue)
- Multiple user access
- Chime setup (Ring Chime or existing doorbell)
- Battery charging explained (if battery version)
- Subscription options explained
What's Included
🔔 Complete Ring Doorbell Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Mount | Drill and fix bracket, attach doorbell at correct height/angle |
| WiFi | Test signal, connect doorbell to network |
| App | Install app, create account, add doorbell |
| Motion Zones | Configure to avoid false alerts |
| Training | Show live view, recordings, answering doorbell, settings |
| Users | Add family members if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- Doorbell mounted securely and working
- Notifications to your phone when pressed or motion detected
- Motion zones set to avoid car/pedestrian alerts
- Understanding of live view vs recordings
Pricing
| Setup Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| App setup only (already mounted) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Full installation (mount + app + config) | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Wired install (connect to existing doorbell wiring) | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Wired installation takes longer due to electrical connections.
Perfect For...
✅ New Ring doorbell - Want it installed and working properly
✅ Already mounted but can't get app working - Just need configuration help
✅ Too many false alerts - Motion detection triggering constantly
✅ Multiple users needed - Family members want access too
Why Choose Us for Ring doorbell setup in Exeter?
Doorbell mounted securely
App connected and working
Motion alerts configured properly
Video recording explained
What to Expect
Step 1: WiFi Testing & Mounting
I test WiFi signal strength at your door (Ring won't work with weak signal). If good, I mount doorbell bracket securely at correct height (around 1.2m, angled down slightly to see faces). For wired version, connect to existing doorbell wiring.
Step 2: App Setup & Connection
Install Ring app on your phone, create account, connect doorbell to WiFi. This is where most DIY attempts fail - Ring is fussy about WiFi during setup.
Step 3: Configuration & Training
Set motion zones to avoid street/pavement alerts, configure notification settings, add other family members as Shared Users. Show you how to answer doorbell, view live feed, check recordings (if subscribed), and adjust settings yourself.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to install it yourself? Here's how:
📡 Before buying - check WiFi
- Download Ring app on phone
- Go to where doorbell will be mounted
- Open app → Menu → Devices → Set Up Device → Test WiFi
- Need at least "good" signal or it won't work reliably
- Ring needs 2.4GHz WiFi (not 5GHz)
🔧 Mounting (battery version)
- Mark bracket position 1.2-1.3m high (chest height)
- Drill holes with masonry bit (walls) or wood bit (door frame)
- Screw bracket securely to wall
- Attach doorbell to bracket
- Angle slightly downward to see visitors' faces
📱 App setup
- Download Ring app, create account
- Tap "Set Up Device" → "Doorbells"
- Scan QR code on doorbell or back of box
- Press orange button on back of doorbell
- Connect to Ring Setup WiFi network (temporary)
- Select your home WiFi and enter password
- Wait for connection (can take 5 minutes)
🚫 Motion zones
- After setup complete, go to Device Settings → Motion Settings → Motion Zones
- Draw zones covering ONLY your property (not pavement or street)
- Test with supervised walk past
- Adjust until alerts only trigger for your driveway/path
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Mounting too high (can't see faces, only tops of heads)
- Weak WiFi signal (doorbell keeps going offline)
- Motion zones too wide (alerts from every passing car)
- Using 5GHz WiFi (Ring needs 2.4GHz)
- Not charging battery fully before setup
- Expecting existing chime to ring (battery versions don't do this)
💡 Pro trick: Set motion zones narrow and test first. Better to miss occasional alerts than get 50 per day and turn notifications off entirely. You can always widen zones if you're missing stuff.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔋 Battery life: Battery-powered Ring doorbells last 1-6 months per charge depending on how busy your door is. High traffic areas need charging more often. You can buy spare battery to swap while charging. I'll show you how to charge and swap.
Wired vs Battery: Wired Ring doorbells connect to existing doorbell wiring (8-24V transformer). They don't need charging and can ring existing chime. Battery versions are wireless (easier install) but need charging and won't ring existing chime without buying Ring Chime separately.
Recording and subscription: Ring shows live view free. Recording what happened (to watch back later) needs Ring Protect subscription from £3.49/month. Without it, you only see live view when you open app. Can't look back at who knocked yesterday.
Ring Chime: Separate plugin device that chimes inside your house when doorbell pressed. Useful if you can't always have phone nearby. Ring Chime Pro also extends WiFi for the doorbell.
Privacy and neighbors: Ring doorbells can see quite far. Be considerate about motion zones covering neighbors' property - you don't need alerts every time they come home. Focus zones on your own door/path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install Ring doorbells or just set up the app?
Both - I mount the doorbell (battery or wired versions), connect to existing doorbell wiring if you have it, then set up the app and configure everything. If you've already got it mounted and just need app help, that's fine too.
Will it work with my existing doorbell chime?
Battery-powered Ring doorbells don't ring your existing chime (you buy Ring Chime separately for that). Wired Ring doorbells can be connected to existing chime if the wiring is compatible. I'll check what you've got and explain options.
Do I need to subscribe to Ring to use it?
No - Ring works without subscription for live view and notifications. But recorded video (looking back at what happened) needs Ring Protect subscription (£3.49/month). I'll set up the free version and explain subscription if you want recording.
Can you set it up for multiple family members?
Yes - Ring app lets you add multiple users (Shared Users). Partner, kids, anyone who needs alerts or access to video. Each person gets the app on their phone linked to your Ring account.
What if my WiFi doesn't reach the front door?
That's really common - thick Devon walls kill WiFi signals. I'll test signal strength before starting. If it's too weak, you'll need WiFi extender or Ring Chime Pro (which is also an extender). I'll advise what's needed.
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