How To Turn Off Ring Doorbell Without App? [4 Easy Ways]

Smartphones have surely added a lot of convenience and quite a few layers of security to our lives. But at times we feel like going back to the old days and just pulling the plug on something when it bothers us a lot.

Modern-day doorbells are now connected to your phones and some even let you see who is at the door. But the continuous sound of the ring is the last thing you want to hear when you make your baby sleep.

In case of an emergency or case of a quick reaction, your instinct tells you to turn the bell off without opening the app. In this article, I will talk about the same.

Ways To Turn Ring Doorbell Off Without App

Note: These are old-school methods but require safety measures. Remember that you are dealing with equipment that may be connected to electricity. Moreover, you also don’t want to end up damaging the whole thing.

Method 1: Turn Off the Doorbell Manually

Most doorbells have a manual switch to either mute or turn it off altogether. This switch can be a bit tricky to access but this is where the user manual and a little bit of urgency come in handy.

Here are the steps to disable the Ring doorbell manually:

1. Go to the doorbell and look for a mute or power-off key.
2. Check on the front, beneath as well as on the sides of the doorbell.
3. Grab the user manual in case you are not able to access the mute or power switch.
4. Turn the switch off when you find it.

Method 2: Turn Off Power

There are a couple of ways to turn off the power of your doorbell. If you are wondering where the switch is then stop right there. Most doorbells have a connection through the wall and the controls may be located in the circuit box.

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the circuit board as soon as the doorbell rings.
2. Locate the switch from the circuit board that has access to the part of the house where the doorbell is mounted.
3. Try turning a few switches off till you find the right switch. 
4. Once you find the right switch that turns the doorbell off, turn all the other switches back on.

Method 3: Remove the Battery

Most Ring doorbells, especially the ones with connectivity and a camera, run on a battery. It takes some effort to pull the batteries off. The battery and its head are located either at the bottom or right on the front of the doorbell for easy removal or replacement.

Here are some simple steps to remove the battery:

1. Locate the battery and its covering hood on your doorbell.
2. Look at the bottom of the doorbell as well as on the front.
3. Look for “Push”, “Press” or “Pull” signs that indicate the removal of the battery hood.
4. Remove the hood upon finding it.
5. Lastly, remove the battery safely.

Method 4: Remove the Doorbell from the Mount

Perhaps the most risky and lengthy method to turn your Ring bell off is to remove it from its mounting. It is not ideal but when you cannot turn it off through any of the above-mentioned methods, this could be your last option.

Follow the simple steps below:

1. Turn the power switch of the doorbell (if there is any separate power switch) or the switch from the circuit board that powers that part of the house.
2. Locate the doorbell and find the screws on it. Use the ladder or table if you are not able to reach the doorbell and its intricate paneling.
3. Remove the front of the doorbell by taking all the screws off with the help of the screwdriver.
4. Pull away the doorbell from its back panel after removing the screws.
5. Make sure no attached wires are in place when you pull the doorbell.
6. Turn on all the switches from the wall or the circuit box after removing the doorbell.

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Wrap Up!

The incessant ring of doorbell sounds can get on your nerves when it is a false alarm. The important thing is to keep your calm as you could damage the doorbell in your attempt to either take the battery off or unmount it altogether.