When you set up a Ring app multiple devices, a feature that lets you link your Ring security cameras to more than one smartphone or tablet. Also known as shared access, it lets family members, roommates, or caregivers monitor your home without needing to hand over your login. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about safety. If your partner is at work and your kid gets home from school, both should see the doorbell ring or the backyard motion alert in real time.
But it’s not as simple as just tapping "Share". The Ring family account, a built-in system that manages who can view your cameras and control alerts is the backbone of this setup. You can add up to 10 users per Ring account, each with their own phone, and assign different permissions. One person might get full control to arm the alarm, while another only sees live views. The Ring mobile app, the official app for managing all Ring devices handles this cleanly—no third-party tools needed. But here’s what most people miss: if you’re using multiple devices, you need to make sure notifications are set right on each one. If someone turns off alerts on their phone, they won’t know someone’s at the door until they open the app.
Many users assume adding someone gives them full access to everything, but that’s not true. You can limit access to specific cameras. Say you only want your mom to see the front porch cam—not the garage. Easy. Just pick which devices she can view when you invite her. And if someone leaves the house or gets a new phone, you can remove them in seconds. No need to reset your whole system. This level of control matters because security isn’t just about hardware—it’s about who you trust with the feed.
There’s a catch, though. If your internet goes down, none of the phones will get live video or alerts until the connection comes back. That’s why some users pair their Ring system with a cellular backup, like SimpliSafe’s, even if they’re not using SimpliSafe. It’s not built into Ring, but knowing this gap helps you plan better. Also, older phones with outdated OS versions might not support the latest Ring app updates. Keep those devices updated.
And don’t forget: if you’ve got multiple Ring devices—a doorbell, floodlight cam, indoor stick-up cam—all of them can be managed under the same app on all linked devices. You don’t need separate logins. One account, multiple phones, full control. That’s the whole point.
Below, you’ll find real-world tests and fixes for common Ring app multiple devices issues. From why alerts don’t pop up on one phone but work on another, to how to stop your kids from accidentally turning off the camera. These aren’t theory pieces—they’re solutions people actually used to fix their setups.
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.
