How to Hear Ring Doorbell Alerts on Your Ecobee Thermostat

If you own a Ring Doorbell and an Ecobee thermostat, you might want a way to hear your doorbell alerts directly from your thermostat. It’s a simple but convenient feature that allows you to get notified when someone’s at your door, without needing to check your phone or use another smart speaker.

Thankfully, setting up Ring alerts on your Ecobee thermostat is fairly easy. Here’s how to do it.

What You’ll Need:

• Ring Doorbell – Obviously, you need a Ring Doorbell setup already working in your home.
• Ecobee Thermostat – Make sure your thermostat is connected to the Ecobee app and is up to date.
• Alexa-enabled device – Since Ecobee thermostats are compatible with Alexa, you’ll need an Alexa-enabled device to bridge the gap between your Ring Doorbell and Ecobee.

Step 1: Link Ring to Alexa

First, you’ll need to link your Ring Doorbell to Alexa. This step is necessary because Ecobee thermostats use Alexa to deliver alerts.

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
2. Tap on the More tab in the bottom-right corner and select Skills & Games.
3. Search for the Ring skill and tap Enable to Use.
4. Sign in with your Ring account to link your doorbell to Alexa.

Once linked, your Ring Doorbell should now be available to Alexa.

Step 2: Enable Doorbell Notifications on Ecobee

Now that your Ring and Alexa are connected, you can set up notifications on your Ecobee thermostat. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Ecobee app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Settings tab, then select Alexa Settings.
3. Under the Alexa Notifications section, toggle the switch to allow notifications to be delivered to your Ecobee.
4. If prompted, choose the type of alerts you want to receive, including doorbell notifications.

Step 3: Test the Alert

With everything set up, it’s time to test the connection.

1. Press the button on your Ring Doorbell to simulate a visitor.
2. Wait for the alert to appear on your Ecobee thermostat.

If all goes well, your thermostat should chime or display a notification that someone is at the door. The sound can be a bit subtle, but it’s perfect for catching your attention when you’re nearby.

Why You Should Do This

Having Ring Doorbell alerts on your Ecobee thermostat is a nice convenience for a few reasons:

• Hands-free: You don’t have to pick up your phone or check a tablet. The alert is right where you need it.
• Integration with Smart Home: It ties into your existing smart home setup, giving you another point of control.
• Peace of Mind: Especially if you use your thermostat as a central hub in your living room or common areas, you can be sure you’ll hear the doorbell even when you’re away from your phone.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you’re not hearing the alerts or facing any other issues, here are a couple of things to check:

• Alexa Volume Settings: Make sure your Alexa device’s volume is turned up. If the volume is too low, you might miss the alert.
• Notification Settings: Double-check that the Alexa Notifications are enabled in your Ecobee settings.
• Internet Connection: Both your Ring Doorbell and Ecobee thermostat need a stable Wi-Fi connection to work properly. If one is having connectivity issues, it could impact the alert delivery.

Conclusion

It’s that easy! By linking your Ring Doorbell to Alexa and configuring your Ecobee thermostat, you can hear doorbell alerts right from your thermostat. Whether you’re in another room or have your phone off, this small integration can make a big difference in how you stay connected with your home.