The word isn\u2019t only limited to the internet; it refers to any data transferred across electronic devices. Here, we\u2019re referring to WiFi bandwidth<\/a> (or Ethernet-based bandwidth if you’re using a PoE device<\/a> from Ring).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re doing multiple internet activities at once, the WiFi path<\/a> gets \u2018crowded,\u2019 if that makes sense. That\u2019s why the internet\u2019s speed is at its lowest when there are multiple users and at its highest when there\u2019s a single user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your monthly or yearly package, you have a maximum number of Gigabytes you can use. If your consumption is rocking through the roof and the speed is low, you have your smart devices to blame for that because they\u2019re working 24\/7<\/a>, unlike your laptop or your smartphone. So, here\u2019s how much bandwidth your Ring devices will use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring cams use the most bandwidth out of all Ring devices, and it\u2019s for logical reasons. The way these cameras work, they record only when they detect motion. When they do, they send the recordings to Ring’s cloud servers, which are then saved so you can view them back on the smartphone or laptop that you use for monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the camera\u2019s recordings to be uploaded to your other devices, they consume a lot of data. Most Ring Cameras, like the Spotlight Cam<\/a>, for example, need a minimum speed of 1\u20132 Mbps to work<\/strong>. However, that\u2019s considering there are no other ring devices connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a whole network of Ring devices, this requirement goes up to 5\u201310 Mbps<\/strong>, which is quite a handful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All that said, bear in mind that internet consumption depends on multiple factors. These include your camera\u2019s resolution, its intelligent features, and its frame rate per second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the resolution and the frame rate per second need more internet<\/a> when they\u2019re high – and since Ring cameras record in full HD, they will use up more bandwidth than a low-res camera recording in 480p or 720p.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, seeing as your Ring Cam is supposed only to record when it detects motion, it should consume around 1-5 GB monthly. Meanwhile, cameras that record 24\/7 will consume over 100 GB a month without remorse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth noting that if your camera detects motion a lot, the monthly consumption will increase. It can exceed 20-30 GB if the camera sees more than ten movements a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Case in point – the below is the monthly<\/em> usage for various WiFi devices on my Eero network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note that my Ring Doorbell Pro (which captures quite a lot of recordings) uses 26 GB, whereas my other Ring cameras are 971 MB – 4.3 GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bandwidth your Ring doorbell will consume depends on the model you have. Generally, Ring doorbells can use 10\u2013100 GB each month, but the requirements differ depending on your model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the minimum speeds required for Ring Doorbells:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the minimum speed, Ring requires different speeds for its doorbell devices. The recommended speed for Doorbell 1 is 1Mbps, while the other models should have 2+ Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth noting that the more motion these doorbells detect<\/a>, the more bandwidth they use. So, if you want to reduce the consumption of Ring doorbells, you\u2019ll have to adjust their motion sensors to a lower setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When used alone, Ring Alarms don\u2019t consume that much internet. However, people seldom use them alone. They\u2019re commonly made into a whole network with doorbell cams, spotlight cams, Echo devices, and smart locks. If you have a similar network, you can expect your internet consumption to go over the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alone, the Ring alarm should consume an average of 500\u2013600 MB per month, but in some cases, that number goes up to 5GB and more<\/strong>. That may appear a lot when there is no camera involved, but it\u2019s because of how alarms work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They stay online all the time, and they constantly look for updates and system checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, cameras and Echo devices are the big dogs when it comes to bandwidth usage. If you\u2019re pairing them with your alarm, expect a high consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring offers plenty of individual smart light systems<\/a> for users who don\u2019t want to get cameras with lights. There are pathway lights, outdoor lights, and even smart bulbs. So, what about their internet consumption?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, these lights use the internet because you essentially control them through the Ring app. For that to happen, they all connect to the Ring Bridge<\/a>, which is a small device made specifically for that purpose. The Ring Bridge then connects to the WiFi and enables you to use the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because they only use the internet for controlling settings, Ring Lights don\u2019t use that much bandwidth. The Ring website actually recommends only 1\u20132 Mbps for the lighting systems, but in reality the monthly data usage will be fairly low (no more than a couple of GB maximum)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you have multiple Ring devices in your house, you may want to reduce the bandwidth used to maintain the integrity of your internet package. Smart devices are generally a recipe for high internet consumption, so there\u2019s not much to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there are some easy solutions that may work. Here\u2019s a roundup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your internet isn\u2019t up to speed (pun intended), chances are, your Ring devices won\u2019t be working correctly. They won\u2019t shut down on you, but you may get a couple of distorted videos or choppy audio files.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Much Bandwidth Your Ring Cam Will Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Bandwidth Your Ring Doorbell Will Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Much Bandwidth Your Ring Alarm System Will Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Reduce Bandwidth Use of Ring Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Happens to Ring Devices When the Internet Is Slower Than Required?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n