Using Tahoe 26.3.1 on a Mac Mini. I cannot receive notifications from my Ring Doorbells and Cameras? It was working ok, I think it may be to do with the recent updates? I've checked all settings and they look good? Any advice welcome, please?
Mac mini, macOS 26.3
One thing you can try is: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
One thing you can try is: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
I forgot to ask: have you installed and run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac?
Hello Old Toad. I tried your "Safe Mood Boot" but I'm sorry to say no improvement! No, I haven't used any on those "cleaning", "optimising", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps you suggested. I did try a VPN once but it blocked so many sites, which I regularly used, that I abandoned it some time ago. I did contact Ring.com but none of their ideas helped either? However, I did sign in to Ring.com on Firefox and that worked with Ring notifications, hence a problem with Ring and Safari getting together, I assume? Thanks again for your time. Much appreciated.
The most obvious advice is to contact the developers of your doorbells and cameras. Look at their specifications closely and first verify that they are designed to run on Mac OS 26.3.1, if they are not then that is obviously the issue. It is up to third party developers to update their apps and firmware, in short this is not a MM or Mac OS issue.
Yes, thank you, sounds about right. Appreciate your reply.
Thanks Old Toad, I'll give that a try during the week. Thanks for your time.
You're welcome. 👍 🤞
The reason I asked about those "apps" is that they are bad for a Mac and should not be used. It's good to hear that you haven't used any.
Mac Mini not receiving Ring notifications
