Ring
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About Ring
Ring is an American home security company founded in 2013 and acquired by Amazon in 2018 for approximately $1 billion. Ring manufactures video doorbells, security cameras, alarm systems, and smart lighting. The Ring Video Doorbell (from $99) is the product that popularized the smart video doorbell category. Ring's ecosystem includes indoor/outdoor cameras ($49-$199), the Ring Alarm security system ($199-$329 for starter kits), Ring Alarm Pro (with built-in eero router), and the Ring Protect subscription ($3.99-$10/month for cloud video storage and 24/7 professional monitoring). Ring devices integrate deeply with Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo Show, and Amazon's broader smart home ecosystem. Ring has sold over 10 million devices and has approximately 10 million active subscribers. The Neighbors app — a neighborhood watch social network — connects Ring users to share local crime alerts. Ring has faced privacy controversies around law enforcement data sharing and neighbor feed access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ring vs Nest: which is better?
Ring is better for Amazon/Alexa users and those who want the most comprehensive video doorbell + alarm ecosystem at a reasonable price. Nest (Google) is better for Google/Android users and those who prioritize camera quality and AI person/package/animal detection. Ring's Neighbors social app is unique; Nest integrates better with Google Home and Android phones.
Does Ring require a subscription?
Ring cameras work without a subscription for live view and motion alerts, but cloud video storage and professional monitoring require Ring Protect ($3.99/month per device or $10/month for unlimited devices). Ring Alarm professional monitoring is $10/month (self-monitored free). Without a subscription, Ring is still useful but you lose recorded video history.
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