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Ring devices do work with the assistant. Ring has an official app that allows you to link your Ring account to your Google account so that your Ring devices can be found in your home.

It was easy to command.

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It's important to remember that your favorite smart assistant is only as good as the device it supports. You may know that Ring is owned by Amazon, the same company that owns and operates the aforementioned products. You will not be able to perform as many commands with both of them because they are direct competitors.

That doesn't mean you can't use the assistant. It's quite the opposite. You can get Ring's official app here. If you add that app to your account and sign in to Ring, you will be able to control your Ring devices from your account with the help of the assistant.

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There are a number of commands that you can use to control your Ring devices. The first command should be "Hey Google, talk to Ring" followed by the second one. Say, "Hey, talk to Ring about the health of my devices" to get the current battery level of all Ring devices linked to your account."

"Hey Google, talk to Ring about starting a new recording" is one of the supported commands. When the doorbell rang, you can ask about the last time it rang. You don't need to open your Ring app or navigate to the settings toggling Ring alert on or off is easy. There are some simple steps you can take to operate your Ring devices with just your voice, even if you're not in the area.

There is one issue.

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There is one big command missing that could very well be a deal-breaker for a lot of people. Ring isn't compatible with casting video to any devices powered by the internet giant. This includes all of the above. If someone presses the button on your Ring Video Doorbell, you will need to pull out your phone to see who is at the front door.

The Ring Video Doorbell or Ring Stick Up Camera footage can be viewed with the help of the Amazon devices. If you have a compatible Fire device with you, you can see who is at your front door with ease. You can ask Amazon to show the video from any device on your Ring account, and it will show the video from that device on your TV or echo show. Most people will be disappointed with the one command that is missing from the integration.

At the end of the day, using Ring devices in a smart home is a good idea. If you combine the two, you won't get the full functionality of the two, but that doesn't mean you can't. If you want to see the video from your Ring Video Doorbell or Nest Stick Up Cameras on a screen, you might want to consider using an Amazon device that works with your Ring device. It is possible to get some Nest devices that will work with your Assistant devices.