Overview
Ring flood/freeze sensor — water probe and/or temperature monitoring for leak and freeze alerts.
On Ring Alarm, this device is a supervised Z-Wave peripheral — status appears under Device Health in the Ring app, and faults can block arming depending on mode settings.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection | Water contact and/or low temperature |
| Wireless | Z-Wave |
| Placement | Floor pan, sump, water heater drip pan per manual |
| Power | Listed battery |
| Alerts | Ring app push; professional monitoring if subscribed |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable status reporting and user-facing alerts through the Ring app when installed and enrolled correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Generation — Gen 1 vs Gen 2 vs 3rd gen — battery type and reset steps differ.
- Hub online — Base Station must show connected in app before diagnosing sensor.
- Range — distant devices may need Range Extender, not a new sensor.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
- Monitoring mode — Practice/disarmed modes affect whether alarms dispatch.
Official Sources
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cvoq1/safety-compliance-flood-freeze-sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cwxk5/Troubleshooting-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/ndn0k/How-the-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Works
- https://ring.com/support/articles/s1a9h/Installing-flood-freeze-sensor-2nd-gen
- https://ring.com/support/articles/t4ygr/Setting-a-Chirp-Tone-or-Spoken-Alert-for-your-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/za7ug/Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Z-Wave-Technical-Manual
Use official Ring support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Ring updates app flows frequently.
FAQs
Does Ring Alarm Flood and Freeze Sensor work without Ring Alarm?
Most Ring Alarm sensors, sirens, and keypads require a Ring Alarm Base Station or Alarm Pro. Cameras and doorbells work standalone in the Ring app but do not replace alarm hub functions.
Why does Device Health show Offline?
Usually battery, Z-Wave range, or hub internet — confirm Base Station online before replacing hardware.
How do I reset and re-add the device?
Follow the factory reset steps in official Ring support for your exact generation — then Add Device in the Ring app near the hub.
Will professional monitoring dispatch on this fault?
Burglary dispatch requires Ring Protect Pro, correct arming mode, and cleared Device Health faults — verify in app settings.
Where is official documentation?
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cvoq1/safety-compliance-flood-freeze-sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cwxk5/Troubleshooting-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/ndn0k/How-the-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Works
- https://ring.com/support/articles/s1a9h/Installing-flood-freeze-sensor-2nd-gen
- https://ring.com/support/articles/t4ygr/Setting-a-Chirp-Tone-or-Spoken-Alert-for-your-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/za7ug/Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Z-Wave-Technical-Manual
Primary reference: Ring flood/freeze sensor installation guide
How do I test after installation?
Use Ring app Device Health, arm/disarm test (alarm devices), or motion/Live View test (cameras). Complete tests at final mounted location.
Can I mix generations?
Not always — verify Gen 1 vs Gen 2 compatibility in Ring support before buying replacements.
Does Ring Alarm Flood and Freeze Sensor work without Ring Alarm?
Most Ring Alarm sensors, sirens, and keypads require a Ring Alarm Base Station or Alarm Pro. Cameras and doorbells work standalone in the Ring app but do not replace alarm hub functions.
Why does Device Health show Offline?
Usually battery, Z-Wave range, or hub internet — confirm Base Station online before replacing hardware.
How do I reset and re-add the device?
Follow the factory reset steps in official Ring support for your exact generation — then Add Device in the Ring app near the hub.
Will professional monitoring dispatch on this fault?
Burglary dispatch requires Ring Protect Pro, correct arming mode, and cleared Device Health faults — verify in app settings.
Where is official documentation?
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cvoq1/safety-compliance-flood-freeze-sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/cwxk5/Troubleshooting-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/ndn0k/How-the-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Works
- https://ring.com/support/articles/s1a9h/Installing-flood-freeze-sensor-2nd-gen
- https://ring.com/support/articles/t4ygr/Setting-a-Chirp-Tone-or-Spoken-Alert-for-your-Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor
- https://ring.com/support/articles/za7ug/Ring-Alarm-Flood-and-Freeze-Sensor-Z-Wave-Technical-Manual
Primary reference: Ring flood/freeze sensor installation guide
How do I test after installation?
Use Ring app Device Health, arm/disarm test (alarm devices), or motion/Live View test (cameras). Complete tests at final mounted location.
Can I mix generations?
Not always — verify Gen 1 vs Gen 2 compatibility in Ring support before buying replacements.