Model light guide
Ring Video Doorbell Light Patterns Light Guide
Use this page to compare known light colors, blinking patterns, meanings, and fixes for the Ring Video Doorbell Light Patterns.
Quick reminder: This is a model-specific guide. Do not use it for a different model unless the manufacturer says the light codes are shared.
Light status table
| Light | Color | Pattern | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doorbell circle light | Blue | Flashing slowly | A Ring Video Doorbell blue circle light flashing slowly means the doorbell is performing a factory reset on many battery-powered Ring doorbells. | Wait for the factory reset to finish, then set up the doorbell again in the Ring app. |
| Doorbell circle light | Blue | Moving upward | A Ring Video Doorbell blue circle light moving upward means the doorbell is connecting to Wi-Fi during setup. | Wait for the Wi-Fi connection attempt to finish. If it fails, check Wi-Fi password, signal strength, and router compatibility. |
| Doorbell circle light | Blue | Spinning clockwise | A Ring Video Doorbell blue light spinning clockwise means the doorbell button was pressed. | No fix is needed if the light appears when someone presses the doorbell. |
| Doorbell circle light | White | Spinning in a circle | A white Ring Video Doorbell light spinning in a circle means the doorbell is in setup mode. | Continue setup in the Ring app before setup mode times out. |
Before replacing parts
Check the exact light name, color, and blinking pattern. Many devices use similar lights for very different states, such as setup mode, firmware updates, charging, connection attempts, paper jams, or failed pairing.
Source note:
This model page is built from the linked source material below and individual detail pages.