How To Share Ring Video Doorbell Wired Footage Securely With Family Members

Sharing footage from your Ring Video Doorbell Wired with family members can enhance home security and keep everyone informed. However, it's essential to do so securely to protect your privacy. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to share your Ring footage safely.

Ring offers multiple ways to share video footage, including sharing access to your device through the Ring app and creating shared user accounts. Knowing these options helps you choose the most secure method for your family.

Creating a Secure Ring Account for Family Members

The most secure way to share footage is by adding family members as authorized users to your Ring account. This grants them access to live video feeds and recorded footage without sharing your account credentials.

Steps to Add a Shared User

Open the Ring app on your smartphone or tablet.
Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top-left corner.
Select "Control Center" and then "Shared Users."
Tap "Add User" and enter the email address of the family member.
Send the invitation. The recipient will need to accept it to gain access.

Ensure that the invited family member creates their own Ring account if they don't already have one. This maintains security and allows for individual login management.

Managing Access Permissions

After adding family members, you can manage their permissions to control what they can see and do. Ring allows you to set permissions such as viewing live video, reviewing footage, or managing device settings.

Adjusting Permissions

Open the Ring app and go to "Control Center."
Select "Shared Users."
Tap on the family member's name to modify permissions.
Choose the appropriate access level, such as "Live View" or "Event History."

Limiting permissions helps protect your privacy while allowing family members to stay informed.

Securing Your Ring Account

To prevent unauthorized access, always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Ring account. Use a strong, unique password and regularly review shared users and device activity.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

Log in to your Ring account via the app or website.
Navigate to "Account Settings" or "My Profile."
Select "Two-Factor Authentication" and follow the prompts to enable it.

This extra layer of security helps ensure that only trusted family members can access your footage.

If you prefer to share specific recordings rather than granting ongoing access, you can export footage and share it via secure methods such as encrypted email or secure cloud storage links.

Exporting Video Footage

Open the Ring app and locate the event you want to share.
Tap the event to view details.
Select "Share" or "Download" to save the footage to your device.

Once exported, upload the footage to a secure cloud service with encryption and share the link only with trusted family members.

Regularly update your Ring app and device firmware.
Use strong, unique passwords for your Ring account.
Enable two-factor authentication.
Limit shared access to trusted family members only.
Review shared user permissions periodically.

Following these best practices helps protect your privacy and ensures that your footage remains secure while keeping your loved ones informed.