How to Connect Ring Doorbell to Google Home
Smart devices have changed the way we secure and monitor our homes. Speakers like Google Home let you control other gadgets around the house, from thermostats to lighting, all with your voice.
Doorbells are no exception. Smart doorbells have taken off over the past decade, with Google’s Nest and Amazon’s Ring leading the way. The Ring doorbell was built to work with Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant. While you can get some level of interaction with Google Assistant, Ring devices are really designed to work best through the Alexa platform for full functionality.
That said, Google hasn’t exactly gone out of its way to support competing smart devices since they make their own. Direct control of a Ring Doorbell through Google Assistant or Google Home speakers isn’t fully supported. Native integration is really optimized for Alexa devices.
You might also want to read our how to change WiFi on Google Home guide for the full picture.
Still, Google Home and Ring doorbell can work together, and you can control some parts of the Doorbell using Google Assistant. Here’s how to get them connected.
Connect Ring Doorbell to Google Home Via the Home App
We’re going to assume you’ve already downloaded and installed the Google Home App on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. You may also need the Ring app installed.
Interested in this area? We go deeper in our how to connect Google Home to phone guide.
Then, open your phone’s browser and go to the Google Assistant ring services page. Click “Send to Device” and pick the Google Home you want to link to your Ring Doorbell. You should get a pop-up on your smartphone asking you to link Google and Ring.
To connect the Ring doorbell to Google Home via the App:
- Launch the Google Home App on your iPhone, Android smartphone or tablet
- Click on the plus (+) sign
- Then click ‘Set Up New Device’
- Select the device you want to connect to
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Click on ‘Allow’ to let Google Home control the device
- Finish the setup process by clicking ‘Done.’
Tip: Connecting the Ring doorbell to Google Home through the Home app is pretty quick, but you can speed it up even more if you still have the box your Ring came in. There’s a QR code on the box you can scan to instantly connect the Ring doorbell to Google Home.
Connect Ring Doorbell to Google Home Via Google Assistant
Because Ring devices don’t have direct integration with Google Assistant, setting up control over Ring Doorbell through Google Assistant isn’t a supported feature at this time.
How Do You Control the Ring Doorbell with Google Home
Since direct integration is limited, managing your Ring Doorbell settings and features is mostly done through the Ring app. Google Home doesn’t directly support these functions.
Which Commands Can You Give the Ring Doorbell Via Google Home
Because of the limited integration between Google Home and Ring devices, voice commands for the Ring Doorbell through Google Home aren’t available. You’ll want to use the Ring app for full control.
Final Thought
Mixing devices from different ecosystems, like Ring Doorbell and Google Home, can be tricky since they weren’t really built to work together natively. Most people end up sticking with the main ecosystem (Alexa for Ring, for example) for the full feature set, or they look into third-party workarounds for cross-platform setups.
For a full comparison of the two biggest smart home ecosystems, check our Google Home vs Alexa guide.
Curious about the flying cam? Read our Ring Always Home Cam review.
For mounting tips, check our Ring Stick Up Cam installation guide.
