https://github.com/hairyduck/ring-live-view-reconnector
🎥 Chrome extension that automatically maintains Ring camera connections by clicking the "Reconnect" button when Live View disconnects. Privacy-focused, zero-config, open source.
https://github.com/hairyduck/ring-live-view-reconnector
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🎥 Chrome extension that automatically maintains Ring camera connections by clicking the "Reconnect" button when Live View disconnects. Privacy-focused, zero-config, open source.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hairyduck/ring-live-view-reconnector
- Owner: HairyDuck
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-02-17T17:11:39.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-17T17:50:36.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-17T18:35:45.934Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: browser-extension, chrome, chrome-extension, live-view, open-source, reconnect, ring, ring-camera, ring-doorbell, utility
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chiphiennfhnjnhnmjgmfgkilegpdpkh
- Size: 51.8 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Ring Live View Reconnector
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[](https://github.com/HairyDuck/ring-live-view-reconnector/releases/latest)
[](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chiphiennfhnjnhnmjgmfgkilegpdpkh)
[](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ring-live-view-reconnector/)
[](LICENSE)
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A browser extension that automatically reconnects your Ring camera's Live View when it disconnects, ensuring continuous monitoring of your Ring cameras.
## Features
- Automatically clicks the "Reconnect" button when Ring Live View disconnects
- Visual notification indicator when reconnection occurs
- Works silently in the background
- No configuration needed
- Lightweight and efficient
- Privacy-focused: operates entirely locally with no data collection
- Supports both Chrome and Firefox browsers
## How It Works
The extension monitors your Ring Live View and when a disconnect occurs:
1. Automatically detects the disconnect dialog
2. Clicks the "Reconnect" button for you
3. Shows a subtle blue rotating ring indicator near the close button
4. Maintains your live view connection without manual intervention
## Visual Feedback
When the extension reconnects your live view:
- A small blue rotating ring appears near the close button
- Hover over it to see "Ring Live View Reconnector - Automatically reconnecting..."
- Indicator disappears after reconnection is complete
- Non-intrusive and matches Ring's interface design
## Installation
### Chrome Web Store (Recommended)
1. Visit the [Ring Live View Reconnector](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chiphiennfhnjnhnmjgmfgkilegpdpkh) on the Chrome Web Store
2. Click "Add to Chrome"
3. Confirm the installation
### Firefox Add-ons (Recommended)
1. Visit the [Ring Live View Reconnector](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ring-live-view-reconnector/) on Firefox Add-ons
2. Click "Add to Firefox"
3. Confirm the installation
### Manual Installation (Development)
#### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm (comes with Node.js)
#### Building from Source
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/HairyDuck/ring-live-view-reconnector.git
cd ring-live-view-reconnector
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Build the extensions:
```bash
npm run build
```
This will create both Chrome and Firefox extensions in the `dist` directory.
4. Load the extension:
- Chrome:
1. Open Chrome and go to `chrome://extensions/`
2. Enable "Developer mode"
3. Click "Load unpacked"
4. Select the `dist/chrome` directory
- Firefox:
1. Open Firefox and go to `about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox`
2. Click "Load Temporary Add-on"
3. Select the `dist/firefox` directory
## Development
### Available Scripts
- `npm run build` - Build both Chrome and Firefox extensions
- `npm run build:chrome` - Build Chrome extension only
- `npm run build:firefox` - Build Firefox extension only
- `npm run dev` - Build and run Firefox extension for development
- `npm run lint` - Lint the extension code
- `npm run clean` - Clean build artifacts
- `npm run validate` - Validate extension files
- `npm run icons` - Generate extension icons
### File Structure
```
├── src/
│ ├── shared/ # Shared code between browsers
│ │ ├── content.js # Main extension logic
│ │ └── icons/ # Source SVG icons
│ ├── chrome/ # Chrome-specific files
│ │ └── manifest.json
│ └── firefox/ # Firefox-specific files
│ └── manifest.json
├── scripts/ # Build and utility scripts
├── dist/ # Build output (generated)
└── screenshots/ # Store screenshots
```
## Privacy & Terms
This extension is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- No data collection or storage
- No tracking or analytics
- Works entirely locally in your browser
- No external communications
- Minimal permissions required
By installing and using this extension, you agree to our:
- [Privacy Policy and Terms of Use](privacy-policy.md)
- [MIT License](LICENSE)
This extension is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ring/Amazon.
## Support
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions:
1. Check the [Known Issues](https://github.com/HairyDuck/ring-live-view-reconnector/issues)
2. Create a new issue if your problem isn't already listed
3. Include debug logs if possible
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
### Development Setup
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature
3. Make your changes
4. Run `npm run validate` to ensure everything works
5. Submit a pull request
Please ensure your code follows the existing style and includes appropriate comments.
## Changelog
### Version 1.1.0 (2025-02-18)
- Added Firefox support (minimum version 58.0)
- Improved initialization process for faster loading
- Enhanced build system with better validation
- Added automated GitHub Actions workflow
- Improved error handling and logging
### Version 1.0.0 (2025-02-17)
- Initial release
- Automatic reconnection functionality
- Privacy-focused implementation
- Chrome support
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- Thanks to all the Ring camera users who inspired this solution
- Contributors who help improve this extension
- Ring for their camera system (though this is an unofficial extension)