Ring doorbells

[Mups]

Another question if I may?

For the last couple of days my ring doorbell has suddenly started sounding off on its own.
My dogs go loopy thinking someone is at the door,  and when I get there -  nothing!

I thought at first it might be one of those door-to-door sales people who can't wait a mo for me to get there, and so clear off,  but its not.    It has just rung twice while I am typing,  and no one is there.

Can anyone suggest what might be wrong with it? 
How long do they live for?
Does it just need replacing?

Thanks for any ideas,  cos its driving me nuts.

(P.S.  Its not one of those camera ones,  just an ordinary doorbell.)

[Raven]

Is it maybe needing a battery change?

[Mups]

Is it maybe needing a battery change?

I honestly don't know?  I have to plug it in an indoor socket in the kitchen,  so would it have a battery as well?    

[klondike]

Is it definitely a Ring? Those I've seen either have a battery pack on them or are hard wired into a transformer.

Is this an actual ring of the bell of a motion detection?

Have you looked at the video that was recorded at the time it rang?

[JBR]

May I recommend one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Generating-Wireless-Doorbell-Receivers-Waterproof/dp/B01I527732/ref=sr_1_6?crid=EQDRLLS8DBON&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S_B0123LbUnjt6Gm0nGpa4uKDUHfhshbqZONFSDdk2F5HeScnFniXVzfH8jZM3RyPFRXCwNo2rTMZfb-BVAdBfq29LjxGf1xXvtyacs3ljha02g_NrG3hP6zozHfN9-TZgEX9Y66KZLseTuS4lBpidSE8Tw7tbn1OpcswCf26eo.lkCNvmNyD4xc-tY3Qanw1XenD2QeQPUDq2D4Ld30pWY&dib_tag=se&keywords=koopower+doorbell&qid=1754845333&sprefix=Koopower%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-6

We bought one in July 2018, eight years ago, and we have had absolutely no problems since.
No batteries needed as the push button creates its own electrical signal which can be received anywhere in our house (they claim 500m).  Two receivers can be plugged into any electrical sockets and sound loudly enough to be heard anywhere.
Honestly, they have never let us down and obviously there are no installation problems.  For under £20 I think this is the best possible option for you.  Read the reviews on Amazon.

[Vlad]

Mine trip off from the long branches on the wisteria blowing into the vision  of the camera lens....

[Scrumpy]

My doorbell does silly things when batteries need changing..  As Raven said.. Maybe a battery change is needed..

[Mups]

Is it definitely a Ring? Those I've seen either have a battery pack on them or are hard wired into a transformer.

Is this an actual ring of the bell of a motion detection?

Have you looked at the video that was recorded at the time it rang?

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone.

Klondie,  if you look back at the last line of my original post, I said in the P.S. at the bottom the post . . . . . . .  -  P.S.  Its not one of those camera ones,  just an ordinary doorbell.


It doesn't take pictures, or record any motion outside,  its just a doorbell.   
I will see if I can find the one I've got and show you.



* Found it.  And reading it properly,  I see it does have batteries,  but not sure if they are changeable?
That's a peculiar long link,  but it works ok.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SECRUI-Wireless-Doorbell-Waterproof-Adjustable/dp/B0BJK1NHJW/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3LKH3A0SRGRLD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IMCp_NVoQJu4kf_BXxHTqhUiqcvkYy9LGcvDPwutJmmBee0vDQiJlXAvm5WVDhmJkGA2Z8eH6WHdlCrMxw-NVDetfDc-uXzb8LAfYUe13hGTxELIiJJXFmahuyWNvK_IuKDF5zg_THOux3xZBflvyX-uz3csteZRyBvrHLU-nwtssmp5tA1WSWL_BWgFI73qXRqyuDPzZ-YgLFaINAXny-YVwVJaJcc_VNR-UdL4o3Jq7i0plbp50bRKN4kgXQQj2p8Fz4c3-VK7pNFfy1NjlujB8658sPtzg7578I4_Vxw.k1jKimQzC-eJvh8agYfrJC2CeMajq_SEqYYmFJ10li0&dib_tag=se&keywords=doorbells&qid=1754855346&sprefix=doorbells%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

[JBR]

That's interesting, Mups.  In some ways it seems similar to the one I recommended, though the battery of yours would require changing in roughly three years, whereas mine doesn't need a battery.
I have no idea, I'm afraid, about whether your battery requires changing or perhaps it is a fixed one and might need a complete new doorbell.  Even if that is possible, you'll end up having to change it again in another three years.

Looking at some of the reviews, I noticed one which mentioned the same problem that you are having: the bell sometimes rings without anyone pressing the button.  If I were you, I'd not bother to replace the battery even if that is possible for this same reason.

I'd recommend the one I mentioned earlier.  Although this is £3 more than replacing your present doorbell, I'm sure it would last for more than three years.  I have had mine for eight years, and it is easy to install: just stick the self-adhesive button on to your door or, like me, screw it on if possible.

[Mups]

Thanks JBR      I have gone and sent for a replacement one now.   
I wish I had looked at your one first,  but its too late now. 

I never saw that review you said about.   I will go back and have another look, see if I can find it.
Thanks again. 

August 10, 2025, 10:05:47 PM

Mine trip off from the long branches on the wisteria blowing into the vision  of the camera lens....

My security light goes on and off when its very windy.  And I haven't even got any bushes or trees close by!     Weird, aint it.

[klondike]

Mine trip off from the long branches on the wisteria blowing into the vision  of the camera lens....

You missed that PS too. I don't think it can be a Ring camera as so far as I know all Ring doorbells have cameras.

You could maybe stop your false alarms by changing the settings to exclude the part of the area where the wisteria blows unless it is right across it.

Back to Mups's bell - if it's just a wireless doorbell that has started going off with nobody pressing it and is plugged in as you say then the most likely reason is that somebody nearby  has bought one that has the same code setting as yours. Check your instructions to see if it says anything about changing codes or pairing. If that sounds too hard frequently press yours at random times (preferably at anti social hours) then maybe they'll change theirs or take it back.

[Mups]

Thanks Klondie.

Perhaps I was wrong called it a 'ring doorbell'  was I?
All I know is,  it rings, and its a doorbell,  so I call it a ring doorbell.  

Did you see the Amazon link which shows the one I've got?

I know the old chap next door's bell broke ages ago,  so maybe he has got a new one as you say.
In these bungalows, the front doors are at the side of the property,  so our two doors face each other, although there is a high fence in between.

I will have a nosey tomorrow, and see if he has got a new bell.

[Dextrous63]

I agree either way klondy's diagnosis.  Before all this smart doorbell malarkey, my neighbours bought basic a wireless one.  Sod's Law...when anyone pressed either our or their button, all the bells went off.

No idea if one can change the frequency settings to prevent this.  If your neighbor's is new, then maybe he can return it and order a new one which might have a different frequency.

[Mups]

I agree either way klondy's diagnosis.  Before all this smart doorbell malarkey, my neighbours bought basic a wireless one.  Sod's Law...when anyone pressed either our or their button, all the bells went off.

No idea if one can change the frequency settings to prevent this.  If your neighbor's is new, then maybe he can return it and order a new one which might have a different frequency.

Fancy that!   I have never heard that before.   That's what Klondie meant, isn't it.
What a stupid idea,  must be a design fault.

If it is something to do with next door's bell,  no way would he send it back, especially if he likes it.   He would probably consider it my problem,  not his.     
I doubt he would have bought it anyway,  probably family got it for him,  so it would be very awkward to ask him to take it down again and return it.

[Dextrous63]

Fancy that!  I have never heard that before.  That's what Klondie meant, isn't it.
What a stupid idea,  must be a design fault.

If it is something to do with next door's bell,  no way would he send it back, especially if he likes it.  He would probably consider it my problem,  not his.   
I doubt he would have bought it anyway,  probably family got it for him,  so it would be very awkward to ask him to take it down again and return it.

Well, if pressing your doorbell button also sets off his own one, he might reconsider matters.  If you're bored, you might want to press your own bell randomly at random times.   "Knock granny out of bed" from your own home.😬😉