One such feature is the aforementioned Motion Detection Zones, designed so that Ring cameras will only detect and record motion in certain areas<\/strong>. But what if you\u2019re concerned that your property may be included in one of your neighbor\u2019s motion detection zones? Fortunately, there isn\u2019t too much to worry about in this regard. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTrue, some of your property may be visible, and their cameras may pick up on, and record motion in these areas as well. But most Ring users are only concerned about suspicious activity on their own property, and most likely will exclude yours from their motion detection zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ring app actually offers other options to help give Ring neighbors the privacy they need and deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Device Settings, there\u2019s a section entitled Privacy Settings. Within this section, you can go into Privacy Zones, which is specifically designed to protect the privacy of neighbors<\/strong>. Within these privacy zones, no motion will be detected or recorded: it simply a blacked-out area of the recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany Ring users take advantage of this setting when living in close proximity to neighbors, or where there\u2019s no property boundaries such as fences or hedges. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Ring Privacy Zones<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf voice recording is a concern, there is also an option in Privacy Settings to disable audio recordings from specific devices<\/strong>. When this is disabled, the specified Ring camera will not record audio unless its re-enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ring Privacy Audio Disabling Feature<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow To Tell If a Ring Device is Recording<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Most Ring devices have a small blue light on the front that indicates whether they\u2019re recording or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ring doorbell, for example, has a ring around the doorbell button which lights up when recording. The Indoor cam also has a small blue light, as does the Outdoor Stick-Up cam<\/strong>. They all have a small blue light, approximately the size of a pen point, that lights up when it detects motion, and starts recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ring Video Doorbell 2020 release<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDepending on how far you are from the device, this may or not be easily visible. The larger Ring on the Doorbell cam is visible, but smaller lights such as on the Outdoor Stick-Up Cam, may not be as noticeable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The time of day may also determine whether or not you can tell if the device is recording. During the day, sunlight may prevent you from clearly seeing any lights, while the darkness of night will make any lights more noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Privacy Protected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n How much yours or your neighbor\u2019s Ring cameras can see and hear depend on a host of different conditions. Obstructions, camera angles, and volume of voices and sounds are all contributing factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you live close to a Ring user, or a user of any smart security camera for that matter, rest assured it\u2019s unlikely your neighbor is trying to spy on you. These cameras are designed to provide security to their own<\/em> home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a Ring user, it\u2019s important to be a good neighbor. Make sure to adjust your camera angle and settings so that you not only protect your home, but respect the privacy of those living around you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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