Overview
Ring Chime or Chime Pro — Wi-Fi chime for Ring doorbells and cameras; Chime Pro also extends Wi-Fi for Ring devices (not Z-Wave alarm mesh).
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 |
|---|---|
| Function | Indoor chime + optional Wi-Fi extender (Chime Pro) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi to router |
| Alarm role | Optional alert tone for some Ring devices — not alarm hub |
| Power | Wall outlet |
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/products/accessories/chime-pro-gen-1?page=1
Use official Ring support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Ring updates app flows frequently.
Compatible Peripherals
This page lists what this product works with in the Ring ecosystem — not generic third-party alarm panels unless explicitly stated in Ring support.
Host compatibility
| Host / ecosystem | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Ring doorbells and cameras | Wi-Fi linked in Ring app |
Not compatible / common mistakes
- Substituting Chime Pro for Ring Alarm Range Extender — different radios (Wi-Fi vs Z-Wave)
Replacement guidance
- Match generation and SKU on the product label before ordering.
- After replacement, remove old device from app and add new hardware — Z-Wave IDs do not transfer.
- Document device name and placement in app for end-user support.
- For monitored accounts, run test mode per Ring Protect instructions after swap.
Source: Ring Chime / Chime Pro setup guide (Ring official documentation).