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Ring Protect

Protect your everyday.

Get even more out of all your devices with Ring Protect, a comprehensive subscription service that lets you review, share, and save every video and photo captured by your Ring device and opt-in to 24/7 professional monitoring.¹

Choose a subscription that's right for you.

Video recording for one doorbell or camera.

$3/month - $30/year

Save $6 with annual purchase

Video recording for all devices at your home.

$10/month - $100/year

Save $20 with annual purchase

Video recording, 24/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm, and more.

Starting at $20/month - $200/year

Save $40 with annual purchase

Review our Protect plans.

Video History for 60 Days¹

Never miss a moment. Access recorded videos of every Ring, motion and Live View event for up to 60 days.

Video Saving and Sharing

Download and save your Ring videos on a mobile device or computer to watch them for later or share them with anyone.

Snapshot Capture¹

See what's happening in between motion-activated events with recurring photo snapshots taken throughout the day.

Person Alerts

Enable to get a notification only when your device spots a person.

Rich Notifications

See exactly what triggered an alert with a photo preview right in the notification without opening the Ring App.

Extended Warranties for All Devices²

Extend the warranty on all your Ring devices at one address.

10% off Select Products at Ring.com and Amazon.com³

Get an exclusive discount on Ring products on Ring.com or Amazon.com when you are logged in.

24/7 Professional Monitoring¹

Request dispatch of real-time emergency responders when break-ins or any other security threat is detected by your Ring Alarm.

Alarm Cellular Backup

If your home loses internet connection, alarm cellular backup keeps your Ring Alarm system connected and able to send alarm signals.

Alexa Guard Plus⁴

Get hands-free access to an Emergency Helpline, alerts about potential emergencies when you're away, and more, with your compatible Alexa devices.

24/7 Backup Internet with Optional Extra Data⁵

3GB of data included every month to keep devices on your wifi network online in the event of an internet outage. Option to use as much data as you need with Extra Data for $3/GB.

Digital Security by eero Secure⁶

Help protect your online activity, block ads for faster load times, and apply content filters with eero Secure.

Save up to $100 per Year or More on Your Home Insurance⁷

Ask your home insurance provider about discounts when you enroll in professional monitoring for Ring Alarm, which is included with Ring Protect Pro.

Don't miss a thing.

Video History

Scroll through your timeline to view the moments you missed throughout the day. All of your events are recorded for up to 60 days so you can review them at your convenience.

Video Saving and Sharing

Record all your moments to save them for later and share them with anyone. From surprise encounters to family memories – the video is right there in your app.

Custom Alerts

Tailor your alerts to get fewer interruptions. With Rich Notifications and Person Alerts, see at a glance who's at your door.

Ring Protect Pro

Total protection.
One subscription.

Ring Protect Pro includes everything you need to keep your connected home protected and online around the clock — all starting at $20/month or $200/year per location

Video History, Saving, and Sharing¹

Recordings are stored for up to 60 days, so you can watch, share or download them anytime. Valid only for Ring doorbells and security cameras at one location.

24/7 Professional Monitoring¹

Enroll in 24/7 professional monitoring, and we'll request emergency police, fire, or medical dispatch when your Ring Alarm is triggered.¹

24/7 Backup Internet⁵

Get a backup connection to help keep you and your connected devices online even if your primary internet goes out. 3GB of data included per month.⁵

Help keep your data, devices, and network protected from online threats with advanced security from eero. Learn more at eero.com/eero-secure.⁶

Alexa Guard Plus⁴

Get hands-free access to an Emergency Helpline, alerts about activity and other potential emergencies at home, and more.

Ring Protect Plan - Version B - Total protection. One subscription

Real stories with Protect.

"After a break-in, I was able to take clips from the Ring videos to email the district attorney, and he recommended the burglar not be granted bail."

Victoria

Reno, NV

"My daughter decided to go outside without telling my wife. When I got home from work I looked at the video, and my wife and I were in shock. Anything could have happened to her and I am very happy that we were able to find this out."

Hernandez Family

Gardner, KS

"Three people went around our neighborhood and tried to get into several houses and broke into several people's cars. We sent the video to the police and they are using it as evidence in charging the suspects."

Greg

Ankeny, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for a Ring Protect Plan?

After you set up your Ring device (camera or doorbell) then you are eligible to purchase a Ring Protect Basic, Plus or Pro Plan. Before you set up a device, you can review what plan would work best for you. A trial of Ring Protect starts immediately when your device is set up. This way you can use the benefits while you decide what plan is best for you. For Protect Plus and Pro, all home doorbells and cameras at one location for one user account are covered.

I am having trouble subscribing? What do I do?

We are here to help! First make sure you have set up a device at your location. If you were not the person that set up the device and you are a shared user on the account, please ask the device owner to login to their account on Ring.com to subscribe.
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Is a Ring Protect Plan required to use my Ring products?

No. Your Ring products provide certain features (instant alerts, Live View, Two-Way Talk, and so on) without any subscription. Ring Protect Plans simply offer additional features for those who want them.

Can I try Ring Protect before I subscribe?

Yes. A 30-day trial of Ring Protect begins when you first set up your Ring doorbell, camera or Ring Alarm Kit in the Ring app. Some retailers may offer special promotions with different trial periods. If you're a current Ring Protect subscriber activating a device at an existing subscribed location, you are not eligible for a Ring Protect Trial.

What happens when I add a new Ring device?

With Ring Protect Plus or Pro, all Ring cameras and doorbells at one address are covered automatically. If you're currently using Ring Protect Basic and want your new device covered at the same address, you can add another Basic subscription, or upgrade to Ring Protect Plus or Pro.

I have a Ring Alarm system. Which Ring Protect Plan is best for me?

We recommend subscribing to Ring Protect Pro, as it provides professional monitoring for your Ring Alarm plus 24/7 Backup Internet for Ring Alarm Pro. Click here to learn more.

Ring Protect Pro is available only within the U.S. (all 50 states, excluding U.S. territories). Ring does not own its own professional monitoring center. Ring Protect Pro is not available in Canada. Canadian customers, learn more about your Protect Plans here.

I have Ring products at more than one address. Does one Ring Protect Plus or Ring Protect Pro subscription cover them all?

No. You'll need to subscribe to a separate Ring Protect Plus or Ring Protect Pro plan for each address you want to cover.

Can I use multiple phones or tablets with my Ring products without Ring Protect?

Yes. Every Ring product can be monitored and managed by an unlimited number of mobile phones, tablets, and PCs.

Which forms of payment are accepted for Ring Protect Subscriptions?

Ring only accepts digital credit or debit card payments and any other payment methods offered through our website ring.com. We do not accept any payments in the form of cash, check, or money order. Any such payments sent to our address will be returned to you, and you will be instructed to subscribe and pay for Ring Protect online. Payments that are mailed to Ring may cause a lapse in your Protect Plan coverage. If you do not subscribe and pay for a Protect Plan online within your 30-day trial period, or prior to the expiration of your existing subscription plan, you will lose your stored video recordings and they will not be retrievable.

I am a Protect Plus or Protect Pro subscriber, how do I redeem my discount?

Log in at Ring.com before shopping to have your discount apply to your account. If you are a new subscriber, the discount can be redeemed 24 hours after purchase of the plan. Make sure you log out and log back in to your account to activate.

What are the terms to the 10% discount?

● Applies to customers with Protect Plus at the time of purchase.
● While you are using an eligible trial plan the 10% discount will be subject to the Ring 10% discount terms.
● Discount does not apply retroactively to purchases made prior to subscribing to an eligible plan.
● Discount may not be combined with other offers (e.g. including but not limited to Cyber Monday, Black Friday, military, teacher, first responder and Amazon Prime Day promotions).
● Discount is non-transferable.
● Does not apply to Ring Assist +, third-party devices, or non-Ring products.
● You cannot subscribe to the plan and use the 10% discount in the same transaction. Discount applies upon the next login session from purchase. To use the discount immediately, log out of your account and log back in.
● Customers must be logged in to use the discount on Ring.com or Amazon.com during checkout. Discount will apply to purchases of eligible products on Amazon.com only if the Amazon account is linked to a Ring account and is enrolled in an eligible subscription.
● We reserve the right to change or waive enforcement of any portion of these terms without notice.

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Is there a free trial for Ring Protect Plan?

Yes! Your free trial subscription begins as soon as you activate your new Ring product. Some retailers may offer special promotions with different trial periods. If you're a current Ring Protect subscriber activating a device at an existing subscribed location, you are not eligible for a Ring Protect Trial.

How long do my videos stay in my Ring account?

Your Ring videos are stored in the cloud for up to 60 days, unless your address is in one of the countries listed below, in which case the storage period is for up to 30 days (effective January 1, 2019): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.
Manage your video storage time through the Control Center.

¹Find details on select Ring Protect features below:

Video History, Saving, and Sharing
Your Ring videos are stored in the cloud temporarily, e.g., up to 60 days in the U.S. Check Ring Protect Subscription Plans for more information about your plan's retention period.

Snapshot Capture
Ring takes recurring photo snapshots throughout the day, so you can see what is happening between motion-activated events (videos) in your Event History Timeline. These photos are stored in your account for up to 7 days. To keep important photos beyond 7 days, download them to your PC or mobile device.

24/7 Professional Monitoring
Ring Alarm Pro and Ring Alarm professional monitoring service is available only within the U.S. (all 50 states, but not U.S. territories). Ring does not own its own professional monitoring center. Additional charges may apply in areas that require permits or guard response service for alarm verification. Tax not included. Enrollment required.

If you are interested in learning more about Professional Monitoring in Canada please learn more about your Protect Plans here.

²Extended warranty coverage applies to eligible Ring devices, provided you subscribe to Ring Protect Plus or Ring Protect Pro during the original warranty period, until you discontinue your subscription. Non-Ring and other third-party devices are not eligible for the extended warranty. Read more about our warranty.

⁴Guard Plus is available only to customers located in the U.S. You must have a supported Echo device to enable Guard Plus. To access Guard Plus benefits, you must link your Ring and Amazon accounts and complete Guard Plus setup in the Alexa app. The Alexa Emergency Helpline is not a 911 service and may not work during outages or if you're experiencing connectivity issues. Use of Guard Plus requires an Amazon account and agreement to Alexa Terms of Use, found here.

⁵Extra data charges may apply. Cellular data is provided by a third party carrier. Coverage, uptime, technology, and speeds will vary. May require backup power if the power goes out. Visit ring.com/alarm-pro for more details. Ring Alarm Pro is designed to be used as a router, as using Ring Alarm Pro as an extender may impact your ability to utilize Ring Protect Pro features.

⁶Get advanced digital security features with an eero Secure subscription, which is included with a Ring Protect Pro subscription.

⁷Actual savings vary depending on insurance carrier and policy. Example savings based on example home insurance premium of $1500 and at least 6.7% discount for alarm professional monitoring.