Blue light on Ring Indoor camera

Q: What does the blue light mean on Ring camera?

This is the cameras way of notifying you that it is being set up. As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function. Once it goes into its normal functioning mode, the light will go off.

Q: Can you tell if someone is watching you on Ring?

Is there any way to tell? There isnt any way to know if someone is watching you on a Ring camera—at least not through physical observation. However, its possible you could see the infrared light at night turn on if the camera is active—assuming the night vision is on and youre at the correct angle to view it.

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I have been using the Ring Camera both indoors and as an outdoor security camera for a while now.

I love how user-friendly the app is, and I don’t mind paying a little extra for viewing the recorded videos.

I am sure you have noticed the light blinking on the camera in different ways.

Sometimes it goes away in a few seconds. At other times, it glows for a longer time.

I recently came across the device glowing blue and didn’t know what to do.

Although the device was working properly, I wanted to find out the reason behind it.

There is no doubt that the glowing lights on your Ring Camera look very aesthetic.

But at times, the colors might be sending you a warning sign. Here’s an extensive guide on what the blue light means in each scenario and what to do about it.

In most cases, the blue light on the Ring camera indicates its state of functioning.

If the light blinks blue and red, there might be something wrong with your internet connection. You can restart your router or RIng App to fix the issue.

Why Is Your Ring Camera Flashing Blue?

Light Pattern	Activity
Slowly blinking	The camera is in setup mode
Solid light	The camera is starting up
Blinks on and off and stays on for two seconds	Ongoing firmware update
Solid blue light	Camera is recording
Slow and pulsing light	Two-way audio is enabled
Blinks for 5 seconds	Successful setup
Flashing light(Blue/ red)	Failed to connect to Wi-fi
Solid light during bootup	An indication that camera is booting up, goes off after bootup
Blinks for 5 seconds and then reboots displaying a solid blue	Factory reset

If you own the Ring Stick-up Camera, there are a few more blue lights to look out for:

Light Pattern	Activity
Fast blinking light(red/blue)	The alarm/siren is enabled
Flashes on and off(red/blue)	Setup failed because the device cannot connect to Wi-fi

Ring Camera Blue Light Flashing During Setup

If you see the Ring Camera blinking blue when setting up the device, there is nothing to worry about. This is the camera’s way of notifying you that it is being set up.

As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function. Once it goes into its normal functioning mode, the light will go off.

You can also see the same solid light every time you boot the device. Ideally, the LED will stop glowing once the bootup is completed.

Ring Blue Light Flashing At Random Times

Your Ring camera can glow for a lot of different reasons. During set up or when you restart the device, you have an instinct that it is an indication for the same.

But when it does the same thing randomly, it is definitely going to be stressful.

When the camera is recording, you will see the LED glowing a solid blue. Another instance where your Ring camera displays a blue light is during a firmware update.

The light blinks for a few seconds and then stays on for around two seconds.

When you enable the two-way audio, you’ll be able to see a slow, pulsing blue light.

This is just the camera’s way of letting you know that you are speaking to someone else.

If you own a stick-up camera, the light will blink very fast in blue and red, indicating that an alarm/ siren is sounding.

But you will hardly notice it because of the alarm sound. If the setup has failed since the device couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi, you will see a similar LED blinking pattern.

Troubleshooting Ring Camera Flashing Blue

During Setup

The LED on your Ring indoor Camera or Ring Stick-Up camera will flash blue during setup, then become solid and go off as it starts functioning.

However, if the strength of your internet connection is poor, then the setup will fail.

Check your Wi-Fi Signal and restart the router

When this happens, you will see a red and blue blinking light on the camera.

To troubleshoot the issue, you need to see if there is an active internet connection.

It would be best to restart your router and then start the setup process once again.

Restart your App

If there is nothing wrong with your connection, open your app and then close it fully.

After you reopen the app, you will see that the issue has been fixed.

Check the outlet

If your device isn’t powered on or plugged in properly, the device will not be able to connect to the internet.

So, check if it has been plugged in. If the outlet you are using is found to be faulty, try another outlet.

After rebooting

The light will glow blue when you reboot the device. When the process is complete, the solid blue will go off completely unless you have activated 24/7 recording.

Check if the device is active

If the blue light doesn’t go off, there could be something wrong with your device.

Wait for about 5 seconds after the reboot or till the camera starts working properly. You can also use your Ring app to check if the device is active.

Contact Ring Support

If the camera doesn’t start functioning even after waiting for a while or if you see the LED blinking blue randomly, then you should contact Ring support.

Final Thoughts on Ring Camera’s Blue Light

Keep in mind that the Ring Stick Up Camera blinks blue fast to indicate that the Alarm/siren is enabled, whereas you won’t get this if you haven’t set up your Ring Security System.

In addition, the Ring Doorbell glows blue while it charges. For your peace of mind, you can always use the timeline feature on your Ring app to keep track of any changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ring cameras work without Wi-Fi?

No, the ring security cameras do not work without Wi-Fi.

Do Ring cameras record all the time?

The ring camera can record all the time. However, the 24/7 recording is not available without a subscription.

How far can the ring camera see?

Ring cameras can see and detect motion up to 30 ft.

Can Ring cameras zoom in?

You can pinch and zoom in the Ring camera up to eight times.

What does the blue light mean on Ring camera?

This is the camera's way of notifying you that it is being set up. As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function. Once it goes into its normal functioning mode, the light will go off.

What do the lights on indoor Ring camera mean?

The blue ring indicates Bluetooth while the white ring indicates Wi-Fi connectivity. The red light means low battery. On the Chorus, the red light ring will also show if the mic is muted.

Can you tell if someone is watching you on Ring?

Is there any way to tell? There isn't any way to know if someone is watching you on a Ring camera—at least not through physical observation. However, it's possible you could see the infrared light at night turn on if the camera is active—assuming the night vision is on and you're at the correct angle to view it.