Lost Ring Screwdriver: What To Do?

With every Ring security system purchase, you get different accessories that help you set up and use the device that you’ve bought. If you have a Ring video doorbell, you probably noticed that a screwdriver that comes with it. 

It’s there to help you install your video doorbell – without needing any extra tools you might not have at home. The Ring screwdriver is even necessary to change the batteries for some models of the Ring video doorbell. All in all, it proves to be very useful to have it in your home.

Since it isn’t a part of the Ring doorbell you use on a daily basis, it’s very easy to lose it. Maybe you’ve put it aside somewhere and now you can’t remember where it is. That, or it just disappeared, and you can’t seem to find it. These things happen! Whichever the case, don’t be concerned, here’s what you can do if you’ve lost your Ring screwdriver.

Lost Ring Screwdriver: What To Do?

There are two things you can do if you’ve lost your Ring screwdriver. You can either buy a screwdriver from an online store that’s the same as your Ring screwdriver or you can simply contact the Ring support and ask them to send you a replacement. 

You won’t have to splash out a lot of money to get buy a new screwdriver as their price typically doesn’t exceed 5 dollars. So, if you are having difficulties with changing your batteries or just managing your Ring doorbell, just order a screwdriver from an online store to replace the Ring one that you lost.

Ordering your own replacement

Before you actually order the screwdriver, be sure to check if the screwdriver head matches the screws on your video doorbell.  

Based on the experiences people shared on the forums and boards, it seems that the best fit for a replacement screwdriver is a T15 Torx head screwdriver. So just type that in the search bar of your favorite online store and order it.

Getting a replacement sent out by Ring

But if you’re not sure if the screwdriver you found online is a perfect match for your video doorbell, don’t be hesitant to contact the Ring support team and ask them for help. They will gladly help you out and send you a new Ring screwdriver. 

It’s even easier that way. You won’t have to worry about the screwdriver head not being compatible with your Ring doorbell. They’ll send the perfect match for your device model every time!

How best to get in touch with Ring

To get in contact with the Ring support team you can either submit a support ticket online or you can use the company number to call them. To submit a support ticket online, all you need to do is open the browser on your phone on computer and go to the Ring website. 

You should be able to find a support section and from there you can submit the support ticket and let them know what you’re dealing with. 

If you prefer to get help over the phone, you can call the company number and ask for the support team. Inform them about the situation you’re facing. 

After verifying your account, they will ask you for the address where you want your Ring screwdriver delivered and they’ll send a replacement. Depending on where you live, it should be there in a couple of days.

Now you won’t have issues managing your Ring doorbell and changing the batteries anymore. You can even install the doorbell in some other place you prefer without any difficulties using the Ring screwdriver.

We always recommend contacting the support team first and ask them for help as it is much easier to make a mistake if you don’t know your tools.

In Conclusion

The two options if you’ve lost your Ring screwdriver are: asking the Ring support for a replacement screwdriver or buying it from an online store yourself.

In our opinion, the first option is better because the support members will send you the exact thing you need. That way, you won’t have to worry about the screwdriver being compatible with your device.

The second option is as easy as the first one, the only downside being that you can order a screwdriver that doesn’t match the screws on your product. 

If you’re confident about your ability to find the perfect match, then simply look up a T15 Torx head screwdriver and order it. It shouldn’t cost more than a few dollars and according to other users, it’s a perfect fit for your Ring device.