How to Factory Reset a Ring Chime
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Introduction
1 Factory Reset a Ring Chime or Chime Pro
Resetting a Ring Chime or Chime Pro to its factory default state will erase all its saved settings and preferences.
- Make sure the chime is plugged into a power outlet.
- Locate the pinhole where the reset button is located on the side of the device.
- Insert a pin or paperclip into the pinhole, then press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds.
- Release the reset button. The status light located on the front of the Chime will flash quickly a few times indicating that it is restarting.
- The chime is now reset to factory defaults. If you want to set it up again, you'll need to use the Ring app to reconnect it to your WiFi network.
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YesNoResetting a Ring Chime or Chime Pro to its factory default state will erase all its saved settings and preferences.
- Make sure the chime is plugged into a power outlet.
- Locate the pinhole where the reset button is located on the side of the device.
- Insert a pin or paperclip into the pinhole, then press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds.
- Release the reset button. The status light located on the front of the Chime will flash quickly a few times indicating that it is restarting.
- The chime is now reset to factory defaults. If you want to set it up again, you'll need to use the Ring app to reconnect it to your WiFi network.