What Z-Wave devices work with Ring?

Summary of the article:

There are several key points regarding the use of Z-Wave with Ring devices. Z-Wave devices, including smart locks, require a Z-Wave controller such as the Ring Alarm Base Station for communication. Ring devices use Z-Wave as a wireless communication protocol to connect with the Ring Alarm or Ring Alarm Pro Base Station. While Ring Alarm can connect with other Z-Wave sensors and alarm systems, only Ring-certified Z-Wave products are covered under the Ring Protect Pro plan with enrollment in professional monitoring. Ring devices also work with other certified smart home devices such as thermostats, smoke/CO alarms, and smart water systems. All Z-Wave devices are generally compatible, and both generations of Z-Wave certified devices can work together. The Ring Alarm supports various sensors from manufacturers like EcoLink, First Alert, and GE. Setting up a Z-Wave smoke alarm with Ring is easy and involves scanning the QR code on the device. Ring devices can be connected and linked together for improved functionality. To use Ring products, you need an existing home Wi-Fi network, a smart device like a phone or tablet, and the Ring app. There is a monthly fee for the Ring Control Plan, which allows enrollment of unlimited Z-Wave devices and lighting controls.

Questions:

1. Does any Z-Wave work with Ring?

Yes. Z-Wave devices, including smart locks, need a Z-Wave controller such as the Ring Alarm Base Station to communicate between the locks and Ring Alarm.

2. What Ring devices use Z-Wave?

Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol that your Ring Alarm devices use to speak to the Ring Alarm or Ring Alarm Pro Base Station.

3. Will Ring alarm work with other Z-Wave sensors?

Will the Ring Alarm be compatible with other alarm systems or third-party Z-wave devices? No. Other Z-Wave products will connect to Ring Alarm, but only Ring-certified Z-Wave products will be covered under the Ring Protect Pro plan, with enrollment in professional monitoring.

4. What smart devices does Ring work with?

Smart Home Devices that work with Ring

The other smart devices that will work with your Ring devices which are Certified, are smart thermostats, smoke/CO alarms, and smart water systems. All these devices can be controlled in the Ring app.

5. Are all Z-Wave devices compatible?

Yes, all Z-Wave devices are compatible.

6. Do all Z-Wave devices work together?

Both generations of Z-Wave certified devices work together. This means that even if you have a classic Z-Wave controller or hub, it will still work to control the newer Z-Wave Plus products, and vice versa. So, you can continue to use your existing Z-Wave devices unless you choose to upgrade.

7. What sensors work with Ring?

Works With Ring – Compatible Devices

Manufacturer	Device Name	Device Type
EcoLink	Tilt Sensor	Sensor
EcoLink	Tilt Sensor Plus	Sensor
First Alert	Smoke and CO Alarm	Alarm
GE	In-Wall Paddle Switch	Light

8. How do you put a Z-Wave smoke alarm on a ring?

Setup is easy – simply scan the QR code on the device to quickly connect it to your Ring Alarm Base Station. You’ll get real-time notifications in the Ring App when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected.

9. Can you connect other devices to Ring?

Did you know your Ring devices can talk to one another and protect you as a team? This is known as device linking. Device linking connects your Ring devices together and provides instructions for a group of devices to begin functioning whenever any of them are activated.

10. What does Ring connect to?

Ring products require an existing home Wi-Fi network for setup and use, a smart device (phone or tablet), and the Ring app, which allows you to monitor and control all of your Ring devices in one place. All Ring devices are compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Some Ring devices can also use 5 GHz networks.