Ring Video Doorbells have a built-in camera that allows you to see a live video feed of what's happening at your front door at any given moment.

Siminoff, now Ring's chief inventor, was tinkering in his Los Angeles garage when he realized he kept missing deliveries because he couldn't hear the doorbell. Siminoff searched online for a doorbell that could connect to his smartphone. When he came up empty, he built one himself.

1 Open the Ring app, and select the Doorbell from the list. 2 Turn on Ring Alerts and/or Motion Alerts depending on which you wish to turn on. 3 To see these on your TV, you will need to open the SmartThings app on your TV, then enable Ring and/or Motion.

Siminoff invented the video doorbell in 2011. He founded Ring (named Doorbot, at the time) in 2013 to sell smart home and home security devices. A few years later, Amazon acquired Ring in 2018 for $1 billion USD (about $1.3 billion CAD).

Ring video doorbells feature a built-in camera and Two-Way Talk, so you can hear and speak to whomever is at your door through your Ring app. Your video doorbell can also send notifications to your smart device (phone or tablet).

Rings are worn not only on the fingers but also on toes, the ears (see earring), and through the nose. Besides serving to adorn the body, rings have functioned as symbols of authority, fidelity, or social status. Basically, a ring consists of three parts: the circle, or hoop; the shoulders; and the bezel.

Ring video doorbells feature a built-in camera and Two-Way Talk, so you can hear and speak to whomever is at your door through your Ring app. Your video doorbell can also send notifications to your smart device (phone or tablet).

Mechanical doorbells were developed to help solve the problem of hearing visitors. Using a small bell, people fixed mechanical chimes to their doors. These chimes or bells could manually ring when a visitor pulled a string or chain outside the door.

Control Your Ring Doorbell or Security Camera with Alexa

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap the menu (≡) on the bottom right of the screen (More).
3. In the menu that appears, tap Skills & Games.
4. On the next screen, search for Ring in the search box.
5. After you've found Ring, tap the Enable to Use button.

To view the Live View from your Ring Doorbell or Security Camera on a smart TV, it's recommended to use an Alexa-enabled Fire TV, as this a supported integration. Other smart TVs from other brands may or may not have an Amazon Alexa app on them that you can use to access the Live View, but there is no guarantee.

Ring doorbells provide peace of mind, security, and convenience at a reasonable price. And they are fun to use, especially if you enjoy tinkering with technology and home-improvement projects. If any of these reasons ring true to you, go out and purchase a Ring Video Doorbell.

10 Advantages of Smart Doorbells

• Save money on your homeowners insurance.
• Know when packages arrive.
• Provide video evidence to police.
• Always know who is at your door (even when you're not home)
• Deter burglars from your home.
• Experience night vision.
• Speak to visitors without reducing security.