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/articles/cs0kw/Safety-and-Compliance-Information-for-Chime-Pro-2nd-Gen
- https://ring.com/support/articles/i5mq1/Chime-Chime-Plus-and-Chime-Pro-setup-guide
- https://ring.com/support/articles/sb470/Using-the-Chime-Pro-Placement-Test-to-Optimize-Wifi
- https://ring.com/support/products/accessories/chime-pro-gen-1?page=1
- https://ring.com/support/products/accessories/chime-pro?page=1
Use official Ring support articles for reset procedures, battery types, LED patterns, and regional availability — Ring updates app flows frequently.