How To Delete Videos On Ring Doorbell: 5 Steps

Are you among the homeowner who is wondering how do I delete videos from my Ring Doorbell? Yes, it is possible for you to delete any video from you Ring Doorbell by following these simple steps.

I struggled with this at first when I got my Ring Doorbell. The constant notifications filled up my cloud storage fast. I worried about running out of space for new videos.

Then I discovered how easy Ring makes it to delete old footage right from the app.

Now I remove unneeded videos regularly so I always have plenty of storage.

In this post, I’ll explain in detail how to delete videos on Ring Doorbell through the app.

I’ll cover manually deleting videos, auto-deletion settings, recovering deleted videos, and more.

You’ll learn the ins and outs of managing your Ring video storage like a pro.

Let’s dive in.

Ring Doorbell is a popular smart video doorbell that lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone at your door.

It records video when motion is detected or the doorbell is pressed. Videos are stored in the cloud on Ring’s servers.

Ring provides free cloud storage for recording your Ring Doorbell videos. The amount of storage you get depends on if you have a basic Ring plan or a Ring Protect subscription.

With a basic plan, Ring will store videos from the last 60 days. On a Ring Protect subscription, you get more storage that varies based on your plan.

For example, Ring Protect Basic covers 6 months of storage, while Ring Protect Plus offers unlimited video storage.

Storage Limit Reached on Ring Doorbell

Ring automatically deletes your oldest Ring Doorbell videos when the storage limit is reached.

This ensures there is room to record new videos and you don’t exceed the storage allocation.

If you’re frequently getting notifications that the storage limit has been reached, you may want to upgrade your Ring plan to get more cloud storage.

You can also manually delete videos yourself to free up storage space.

How To Delete Videos On Ring Doorbell Manually

Ring makes it easy to delete videos right from the Ring app.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the Ring app on your phone.
2. Tap the History tab.
3. Tap on a video thumbnail to open it.
4. Tap Delete in the upper right corner.
5. Confirm that you want to delete the video.

The video will be permanently deleted from your Ring account and cannot be recovered.

You can also tap the 3-dot menu ⋮ on a video and choose delete. And you can delete multiple videos at once by selecting them and tapping delete.

Deleting Videos by Date Range

In the Ring app, you can also delete a range of videos based on the date:

1. Go to the History tab.
2. Tap on the calendar icon in the upper left corner.
3. Choose a date range to delete videos from.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.

All videos within the selected date range will be deleted.

Enable Auto-Delete Old Videos

Instead of manually deleting videos, you can have Ring automatically delete old videos for you when storage gets full or after a set number of days.

Here’s how to turn on auto-deletion:

1. Open the Ring app and tap Settings.
2. Select your Ring Doorbell.
3. Scroll down and toggle Video Deletion to ON.
4. Adjust the Video Retention period.

Ring will now automatically delete videos older than the retention period you set. For example, setting it to 60 days will delete videos over 60 days old.

You can also choose to only delete videos when storage is full if you don’t want to set a retention period.

Recovering Deleted Ring Videos

Once you delete a video from your Ring account, there is no way to recover it. The video is permanently erased.

Ring does not have a trash folder or archive of deleted videos. The only way to keep a video is to download it to your phone before deletion.

So be certain before deleting any videos, as you won’t be able to retrieve them.

Does Ring Still Have the Videos?

You may be wondering, when you delete a video does Ring still have access to it? The answer is no.

When you delete a video from your Ring account, it is completely removed from Ring’s cloud storage servers. The video is no longer accessible to anyone, including Ring.

Ring only keeps your videos as long as you have them stored in your account. Once deleted, they cannot retrieve them either.

Delete All Videos on Ring Doorbell

If you want to delete all the videos from your Ring Doorbell in one step, you can do that too.

Here is how to delete all videos at once:

1. In the Ring app, go to Device Settings.
2. Select your Ring Doorbell.
3. Tap Video Settings.
4. Tap Clear All Videos.
5. Confirm that you want to delete all videos.

All of your video recordings will be immediately and permanently erased.

This can be helpful if you want to free up all your cloud storage or start fresh with no old videos. Just be certain before deleting the entire video history.

Does Factory Resetting Delete Videos?

If you factory reset your Ring Doorbell, this does not delete any videos. A factory reset simply clears the doorbell’s internal storage and resets it to default settings.

Your videos are stored in the cloud on Ring’s servers. So performing a factory reset does not affect your video recordings or clear them from your account.

The only way to delete cloud videos is in the Ring app following the steps outlined above. A factory reset won’t delete cloud videos.

Delete Just Certain Videos

Instead of erasing all videos, you can choose to only delete certain videos.

For example, you may want to remove videos where delivery people appear but keep videos of suspicious activity.

To delete only select videos:

1. Open the video in the Ring app.
2. Tap the delete icon.
3. Choose Delete to confirm.

You can also tap the 3-dot menu on a video and select Delete.

Delete videos one by one or multi-select to mass delete specific videos. This gives you full control over which videos get removed.

How Many Videos Can Ring Store?

The number of videos your Ring Doorbell can store depends on whether you have a free Ring account or a paid Ring Protect plan.

Here’s an overview of the video storage limits:

Ring Plan	Video Storage
Basic Free Plan	Up to 60 days
Ring Protect Basic	6 months
Ring Protect Plus	Unlimited

With a basic free Ring account, you can only store up to 60 days worth of videos.

These are rotated and automatically deleted by Ring when the limit is reached.

Upgrading to Ring Protect extends your video history. For example, the Plus plan provides unlimited cloud storage for videos.

Ring Protect Subscription Plans

While a standard Ring account is free, to unlock more features and storage you need a Ring Protect subscription.

Here are the differences between Ring’s paid plans:

	Basic	Plus	Pro
Price	$3/month	$10/month	$20/month
Video History	6 months	Unlimited	Unlimited
Smart Alerts	Motion only	Advanced motion	Advanced motion + people alerts
Live View	Standard	Advanced	Advanced
Service Fees	$50 each	$0	$0

Ring Protect Basic offers 6 months of video storage for $3 per month.

The Plus plan upgrades this to unlimited storage and adds advanced motion detection.

Ring Protect Pro has unlimited video storage, advanced smart alerts, and wave service fees for $20 monthly.

Subscribing to a paid plan greatly increases your video storage and adds intelligent features.

Video Storage Management Tips

Here are some tips to better manage your Ring Doorbell video storage:

• Turn off motion alerts for areas you don’t need monitored. This prevents unnecessary recordings.
• Adjust motion sensitivity. Lower sensitivity results in fewer videos.
• Set a shorter video recording duration. 30 seconds is often sufficient.
• Enable video auto-deletion based on age. Automatically remove old videos.
• Download and save important videos locally so they aren’t deleted.
• Upgrade to a paid Ring plan for more cloud storage.
• Delete videos you don’t need on a regular basis.
• Reduce video quality. 720p uses less space than 1080p.

Following these tips will help optimize your Ring Doorbell video storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about managing and deleting Ring videos:

When You Delete A Ring Video Does It Delete On All Devices?

Yes, when you delete a video from your Ring account it is removed from all linked devices and the cloud storage.

The video is erased from Ring’s servers so it will no longer be viewable or accessible on any device signed into your Ring account, including the Ring app on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Deleting a video deletes it completely across all linked devices simultaneously.

Where Do Ring Videos Go When You Delete Them?

When you delete a video from your Ring account, it is permanently erased and no longer exists anywhere.

The video is not moved to a trash folder or archive when deleted. Ring completely removes videos from their cloud servers when deleting, so there is no way to recover or access the video after deletion. Deleted videos are gone for good.

Is It Possible To Delete Ring Videos?

Yes, Ring allows you to delete video recordings from your account. You can delete videos directly through the Ring app by tapping on a video and selecting delete.

You can delete videos individually, bulk delete multiple videos, or delete a date range.

Ring provides complete control over removing videos. Just be aware deleted videos cannot be recovered.

How Long Does Ring Doorbell Keep Video?

Ring Doorbell will keep videos for up to 60 days on a basic free account. With a paid Ring Protect plan, you get between 6 months to unlimited video storage.

So Ring will store videos from 60 days up to indefinitely, depending on your account plan. Videos are automatically deleted on a first-in first-out basis when cloud storage fills up.

Does Ring Doorbell Automatically Delete Recordings?

Yes, Ring will automatically delete your oldest video recordings when the storage limit is reached.

This ensures new videos can still be recorded and stored without running out of space.

Ring rotates out the oldest videos first when space runs out. You can also enable auto-deletion settings to have Ring automatically delete videos after a set number of days.

How Do I Clear My Ring Storage?

You can clear your Ring video storage by deleting videos. Open the Ring app, go to your video history, select videos, and choose delete.

You can also tap “Clear All Videos” in the Ring app to delete everything. Enable auto-deletion settings as well.

Deleting old footage clears up your Ring cloud storage.

Where Is Ring Video Stored?

Ring videos are stored in the cloud on Ring’s secured servers. Recordings are not stored locally on the doorbell itself.

This allows you to access videos from anywhere through the Ring app. Video storage will count against your free or paid cloud storage limit allocated by Ring.

Can You Tell When Someone Is Watching A Ring Camera?

No, there is no indication through the Ring app when someone is actively viewing your live camera stream.

Ring does not notify or show when a user is watching the live view from your camera.

The only way to tell would be if the user tells you or you see them viewing it in person on a device.

How Do I Delete A Lot of Videos Quickly?

In the Ring app, tap on the calendar icon to delete videos by date range. Choose a large date range to quickly mass delete many videos.

Can I Recover A Video After Deleting?

No, once you delete a video it is gone forever and cannot be recovered. You cannot access deleted videos.

Do Deleted Videos Still Exist On Ring’s Servers?

No, videos are completely erased from Ring’s cloud storage when you delete them. Neither you or Ring can access the videos.

How Many Days of Video History Can I Store?

With a basic Ring plan you get 60 days max. Ring Protect plans offer between 6 months to unlimited video storage.

Will Factory Resetting My Ring Delete Videos?

No, a factory reset does not affect your video recordings. It only resets the doorbell’s local settings.

Conclusion

Now that you have learned about deleting videos on your Ring Doorbell is easy once you know how.

Always remember that you can manually delete videos in the app, enable auto-deletion settings, and upgrade to a Ring Protect plan for more storage.

Take control of your video history by regularly removing unneeded footage. Be sure to download any important videos before deleting.

With smart management, you can prevent ever running out of space for recording new events.

Give these tips a try to take charge of your Ring video storage.