When you own a Ring, a smart doorbell or security camera system designed for home monitoring. Also known as Ring Alarm, it lets you see who’s at your door, get motion alerts, and talk to visitors—all from your phone. But what if you want your spouse, roommate, or teen to see those alerts too? You don’t need two devices or extra subscriptions. You can connect your Ring to two phones—and even more—with the built-in Ring Family Account, a feature that lets multiple users access the same Ring devices under one account. It’s simple, secure, and free.
Most people think they need to log in and out or share passwords, but that’s not how Ring works. Instead, the main account holder invites others through the app. Each person gets their own login, their own phone, and full access to live views, recordings, and alerts. No one has to give up their device. The Ring app, the mobile interface used to manage Ring devices and settings. handles everything. You can even set different alert preferences—for example, you want to know when someone rings the doorbell, but your partner only wants motion alerts after 10 PM.
Some users worry about privacy or performance. Will adding another phone slow things down? No. Ring’s cloud system handles multiple connections smoothly. Will someone else delete your videos? Only if they have permission to edit settings. By default, invited users can view and listen but can’t turn off the camera or erase footage unless you give them admin rights. You control who sees what. And if someone leaves the household—say, a roommate moves out—you can remove them in seconds from the app, no physical access needed.
What if one phone loses internet? The other still gets alerts. Ring uses cellular backup on some models, but even without it, as long as the device is online, all linked phones will sync. You don’t need to be home to manage access. That’s why this feature matters: it turns a single device into a shared safety net. Parents can check on kids after school. Elderly relatives can get help fast. Dog walkers can see if the gate was left open.
There are limits, though. Ring allows up to 10 users per device. And while you can connect Ring to two phones easily, you can’t use two phones to arm or disarm the system at the same time unless you’re both on the same account. Each user must be invited by the owner. And if you’re using a third-party smart home hub, some features might not sync across all devices.
Here’s what you’ll find in the posts below: real stories from people who set up Ring on multiple phones, step-by-step guides for new users, fixes for when alerts don’t show up, and how to avoid common mistakes like accidentally deleting shared videos or locking others out. You’ll also see how this connects to other topics—like why battery life drops when multiple users check the feed often, or how outdoor camera placement affects signal strength when several phones are streaming at once. Whether you’re new to Ring or just trying to get your family on the same page, this collection gives you what actually works.
Yes, you can connect a Ring Doorbell to two or more phones using the Shared User feature. No extra cost. No complicated setup. Just invite others through the app and they'll get alerts and live video on their own devices.
