Ring
Ring Doorbell
Doorbells · Security
Mixed reportsApple Home issuesCloud
4 reports: 1 says it works, 1 says it partly works, 1 says it doesn’t work, 1 says it can’t be supported.
Reported with 1 integration: Ring.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Works Cloud | Works but is a remaining cloud dependency for the userSaved copyRing and ecobee are my two last cloud services. I hate them both. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2019-12 | |
| Ring | Partly works Cloud | Partly in Home HomeKit camera setup logged errors in type_cameras after 0.114 | Reported working earlier then failingSaved copy… Home Assistant Core release (if known): 0.113 - Operating environment (OS/Container/Supervised/Core): hassio, docker - Integration causing this issue: ring, homekit - Link to integration documentation on our website: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/ring/ https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/homekit/ ## Problem-relevant `configuration.yaml` [code] ## Traceback/Error logs [code] Logger: homeassistant.components.homekit.type_cameras Source: components/homekit/type_cameras.py:337 Integration: HomeKit (documentation, issues) First occurred: 12:52:19 (5 occurrences) Last logged: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #40459 · 2020-09 |
| Not named | Not working Cloud | Battery freezes in Canadian winter; delayed alerts and videoSaved copyRing doorbell. Even when hardwired it uses a battery. Battery freezes solid in winter in Canada, doorbell is now useless brick. When it did work, delays to alerts and video stream were unacceptable. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2023-11 | |
| Ring | Won’t be supported Cloud | Broken in Home Camera video shows static screen in Home app; no stream_source | ring integration lacks stream_sourceSaved copyThe problem On Home Assistant, I was able to playback the video using the Ring Integration. I understand you cant steam and save the video because HomeKit don't allow with a commercial approval. I looked at the instructions to use ffmpeg and to integrate it. It should have the source automatically from Ring. I was unable to playback from Ring on HomeKit. It just shows a static screen but is unable to playback. ## Environment - Home Assistant Core release with the issue: 0.111.6 - Last working Home Assistant Core release (if known): N/A - Operating environment (OS/Container/Supervised/Core): … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #37040 · 2020-06 |
Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.
In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Ring |
|---|---|
| Category | Doorbells |
Also reported as
- Ring doorbell