SmartThings Edge Driver and Routine Setup for the Ring Alarm Keypad 2nd Gen
- Bud
- Apr 6, 2023
- 12 min read
So the question on your mind is likely whether the Ring Alarm Keypad is able to function properly within SmartThings as a fully functional security keypad capable of arming and disarming your SmartThings home? Is it also capable of producing audible and visual countdowns to accommodate delayed home entries and exits? These very questions have plagued mankind since the beginning of time… needle screech, or at least they have plagued SmartThings enthusiast since the advent of the Ring Keypad.
Is it possible that someone may have developed an Edge Driver to not only provided the keypad with the ability to arm and disarm you home, but also offer many more features, all of which can be activated with the simple press of a button? This article will attempt to answer these vexing questions while providing a product review and driver links so that you can take advantage of its awesome features.
So yes, the Generation 2 Ring Alarm Keypad will operate with the SmartThings hub. And yes, there is an available edge driver that will give you the ability to enable the features that I will cover in today’s product review. Before I provide driver and installation tips, let's review the extensive list of available feature.
The Gen 2 Ring Alarm Keypad is designed with versatility in mind. The unit can easily be mounted on the wall or it may also be used as a portable desktop keypad.
The keypad has two power options. You may plug the keypad into standard power outlet using the provided electric cord and plug or may charge it periodically to run on a rechargeable battery that keeps your Keypad active even if the power goes out.
With the installation of the SmartThings custom edge driver you will have several features to include:
Setting the PIN code for the “disarm” and “arm home” buttons
A wrong PIN signal when making a PIN entry error.
Motion Sensor - lights keypad when motion detected. Can also be used trigger actions in ST
Power source indicator light
Panic combination (hold simultaneously “X” and “Check” buttons)
Doorbell with selection of 5 sounds
Entry and exit delay counters.
Keypad configuration options in the settings menu
This keypad is compatible with any of the three SmartThings security modes: Disarmed, Armed Away and Armed Stay. The alarm system state is synchronized with STHM without any automation. Changing the state in STHM will change it also in the keypad. The opposite synchronization is not enabled but you can create SmartThings routines to enable synchronization on the Ring Keypad. I have included sample routines on below your reference and convenience.
The driver does not require you to enter the PIN to activate the Arm (away) mode. A PIN code is necessary for the Disarm and Arm (stay) modes. The PIN Code, Exit and Entry delay and the doorbell sound and volume can be configured within the keypad settings.
PRO TIP: To keep the security mode display active at all times go into the keypad's settings and scroll all the way to the bottom to find "System security mode display". Change the default setting to the value of '601' to keep the display 'Always On'.
Review of Ring Keypad Features - YouTube:
Integrating Ring Devices with SmartThings
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