Ring Video Doorbell Has Solid White Light? (We Have a Fix!)

Causes of a Solid White Light

There are many causes of solid white light. If you see this one on your Ring Doorbell, it can seem like a cause for concern. It is critical to know all of the items that could be causing this to happen so you can diagnose and fix your light efficiently. It should not be too hard to address any of these.

Some of the causes of a solid white light on a Ring Doorbell include:

All of these are reasons why your Ring Doorbell could be displaying solid white light.

Read on to learn more about each of these reasons. Some you may need to address, which we will discuss later. Others are a part of your Ring Doorbell’s operations and should be left alone. Keep reading to learn more about each of these and the action you should take with each one.

Successful Setup

If your Ring Doorbell displays a solid white light after you set it up, it could indicate that everything has gone smoothly. However, this is only the case if the light flashes on, holds, and then disappears. If it stays there for longer than a minute, something has gone wrong.

Indications of a successful set-up with a solid white light means:

This series is the course of actions the white light will take if you have set everything up correctly.

If the light holds, you do not have a successful installation. We will talk about this next and how you might be able to tell this has occurred.

Unsuccessful Setup

Idle Mode

A solid white light can also mean that your Ring Doorbell is in idle mode. This mode should be noticeable after your Ring has adjusted to the surrounding area of your home. You might see this light more and more often as your Ring Doorbell becomes accustomed to your living area.

Idle mode is simple to understand. This mode means that the Ring Doorbell is:

All of these are included in idle mode, and much more.

Idle mode is nothing to worry about. As long as your Ring Doorbell continues to work as it should, there is no further action you need to take. It is a good quality that the Ring Doorbell was designed to act on.

Recording Mode

The final thing that a solid white light on your Ring Doorbell could indicate is recording mode. This setting means that your device is actively scanning the surroundings, recording whatever is going on at your front door.

This setting is intended to:

All of these come with recording mode, along with much more.

As with idle mode, there is no further action that you need to take if the light indicates recording. This action is normal for your Ring Doorbell and means that it is in proper working order. You should not try to prevent this action from happening in any way.

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How to Fix an Unsuccessful Set-Up

If you have determined that the cause of your Ring Doorbell’s white light is an unsuccessful set-up, you should take action to fix that problem as soon as you can. Within this singular issue, there are a few reasons why your set-up process may have failed.

Some of these reasons include:

All of these might be reasons why your Ring Doorbell has a solid white light.

Read on to learn how you can address each of these issues. In no time at all, you will rid yourself of the solid white light and have your Ring Doorbell up in working order as soon as possible.

Address WiFi

One of the biggest reasons for unsuccessful Ring Doorbell installation is WiFi. The Ring needs strong internet to function properly, and if that is absent during the installation process it may trigger the solid white light. For this issue, you should deal with your internet rather than the Ring itself.

To fix the WiFi, you can:

All of these actions might help the Ring Doorbell receive better signals. You might want to try all three of them to ensure you give your Ring Doorbell the best chance at gaining access to quality internet.

If you do all of these things and the white light is not going away, you are likely dealing with something else. Keep reading to learn more about the other items that could be causing your problem with the Ring Doorbell white light.

Reset Your Device

Resetting your device is another option you can choose if you are trying to reset your Ring Doorbell. This means removing it from the wall, resetting the device, and starting it back up again. You will need to reinstall it at this point.

To reset your Ring Doorbell, you should:

You can now turn the reset doorbell back on.

From here, you can reinstall the device and see if the solid white light has gone away. If it has not, you may be experiencing a different issue that is impacting the Ring Doorbell. Read on to learn about the other problems that can hurt the success of your installation.

Replace Your Device

These places have Ring Doorbells in stock, and most have many varieties that you can choose from as you buy.

The best course of action is to return to the location you purchased the first Ring from in the first place. If this is not possible, you will need to decide if replacement is worth the extra money. Ring Doorbells can be expensive, and if you are not sure you will get your money back, they might not be worth it.