When you get a Ring Doorbell multi-device, a feature that lets multiple people receive live alerts and view video from the same doorbell on different devices. Also known as shared access, it turns your doorbell from a single-user tool into a family security system. This isn’t just about letting your partner see who’s at the door—it’s about making sure everyone in the house can respond, whether they’re on the couch, at work, or on vacation.
Most people think a smart doorbell is just for the person who installed it. But that’s not how it works in real life. Kids come home from school. Grandparents visit. Roommates forget their keys. A Ring Doorbell app, the mobile software that connects to your doorbell and lets you see live video, hear audio, and send messages. Also known as Ring app, it enables you to grant access to others without sharing your password. You can add up to 10 users per doorbell, each with their own login. They’ll get push notifications when someone rings, when motion is detected, or when you manually start a live stream. No need to pass the phone around. No more, "Did you see who was at the door?"
Some users worry about privacy. What if someone you don’t trust gets access? Good news—you control everything. You can give someone full access or limit them to just viewing live video. You can remove access anytime. You can even set up custom alerts so your teenager only gets notified when the doorbell rings, but not when the mailman walks by. This flexibility is why families, landlords, and even pet sitters rely on this feature.
It’s not just about phones. The Ring Doorbell multi-device works on tablets, laptops, and even smart TVs with the Ring app. That means if you’re watching TV and someone rings, you can answer right from your couch. If your mom doesn’t use a smartphone, you can set up a tablet just for her in the kitchen. And if you’re away for work, you can still check in from your office computer. The system syncs across all devices in real time—no lag, no delays.
But here’s what most guides don’t tell you: this feature only works if your doorbell is properly connected to Wi-Fi and your account is set up right. If someone can’t get notifications, it’s usually because they weren’t invited correctly, or their device has notifications turned off. We’ve seen users spend hours troubleshooting when all they needed was to resend the invite link.
The posts below cover everything you need to make this work smoothly. You’ll find guides on how to invite family members, how to fix missing notifications, how to use it with other Ring devices like floodlight cams, and even how to set up different alert rules for different people. You’ll also see real examples of how people use it—not just for security, but for daily life. One dad uses it to know when his kid gets home from school. A homeowner uses it to let her cleaner in without being there. A couple uses it to avoid arguments over who forgot to lock the door.
By the end of these posts, you won’t just know how to use Ring Doorbell multi-device—you’ll know how to make it work for your life, not the other way around.
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.
