Can my neighbor have a Ring doorbell?

Pointing the Ring doorbell towards your neighbors' properties, backyards, windows, or bathrooms is a complete no-no. It is also illegal in some countries to point your doorbell towards your neighbor's property.
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Are Ring cameras a violation of privacy?

A U.K. judge recently ruled that, by using the Amazon Ring video doorbell, a homeowner violated data laws and his neighbor's privacy. This decision could have significant implications for how manufacturers design smart security cameras and comply with human rights and data protection laws.
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Is it against the law to Ring Doorbell?

As the federal laws outline, you should have no legal issues in using a Ring doorbell, or another similar device, as long as it is recording a public area with no expectation of privacy.
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Can I see my neighbors Ring camera?

No one at Ring, nor any police department, is allowed to access Ring videos or personal information unless device owners choose to share them via Neighbors. And even if you do post a video to the Neighbors app, your identity and your contact information remain anonymous.
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Can a Ring Doorbell be used anywhere?

Ring video doorbells allow you to monitor your entry way and answer the front door from anywhere, whether you're at the office, the other side of the world or just don't want to get up from the couch.
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Can you hear conversations through Ring?

Ring records audio of passers-by, and there is no way to collect consent from each passer-by. A member asked Ring if it was possible to disable the audio recording feature, but to still have video. Ring did not respond affirmatively. You can use Ring, but you cannot use the recording feature without breaking the law.
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Is there a monthly fee for Ring?

Ring Protect Basic costs $3/month or $30/year (save $6 with annual purchase). Ring Protect Plus includes video recording for all doorbells and security cameras in your home. You also get an extended warranty plus 10% off select Ring products on Ring.com and Amazon.com.
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Can you tell if someone is watching you on Ring?

There isn't any way to know if someone is watching you on a Ring camera—at least not through physical observation. However, it's possible you could see the infrared light at night turn on if the camera is active—assuming the night vision is on and you're at the correct angle to view it.
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Is Ring doorbell invasion of privacy?

The issue with this is that the owner of the doorbell has the footage at their disposal to use unlawfully without the knowledge of the neighbour. You are legally bound to comply with data protection law if you are aware of your doorbell posing a threat to a neighbour's privacy on their private property.
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Are Ring neighbors Anonymous?

Neighbors is one of several neighborhood watch apps, like Nextdoor and Citizen, that lets users anonymously alert nearby residents to crime and public-safety issues.
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Can a ring video be used in court?

Testimony. Ring does not provide expert testimony. Additionally, Ring's records are self-authenticating and should not require the testimony of a records custodian. If required and requested, Ring may be able to provide a special form of certification for the records produced or a time/date stamp for videos.
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Can police subpoena Ring doorbell?

"The reports that police can obtain any video from a Ring doorbell within 60 days is false," a spokesperson said. "Ring will not release customer information in response to government demands without a valid and binding legal demand properly served on us.
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Why are Ring doorbells bad?

Researchers at Dojo, an internet of things security company, have found that bad actors can intercept your Ring doorbell by accessing the network it uses. This is possible because the data traveling between the Ring device and its application is not encrypted.
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What does blue light on Ring camera mean?

Ring Camera Blue Light Flashing During Setup

This is the camera's way of notifying you that it is being set up. As soon as the setup is over, the light begins to change to a solid blue, indicating that the camera is starting to function. Once it goes into its normal functioning mode, the light will go off.
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Can anybody see my Ring Doorbell?

Shared Users allow you to share device access with family, roommates, and others without sharing your login credentials. Shared Users can answer and receive alerts, view video recordings, and modify their personal alert settings, but they cannot delete videos, delete devices, or change device settings.
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Can a Ring record 24 7?

The short answer is, no, Ring don't offer 24/7 recordings. Like the majority of Wi-Fi cameras, Ring doorbell cameras have a limited recording time. This is due to the fact that they record only in the times of events, and they stop recording once the event is over.
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How long does a Ring battery last?

Ring says that the Ring 2 battery should last 6-12 months with average use. What's “average use?” Well Ring defines this as 3-5 events per day. Every time your doorbell records a clip and sends it to the cloud is an event.
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What happens if I don't subscribe to Ring?

If you do not subscribe to a Ring Protect plan by the end of the trial, all recorded videos will be erased and new events will not be stored, You can still receive Ring and Motion Alerts to your mobile device, as well as view Live View on demand on your Ring products without a subscription.
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How far away can a ring doorbell hear?

Audio Sensitivity

When it comes to hearing what your Ring Doorbell can capture on a video you may find them a bit more limiting. While there are no specific distances provided for audio coverage on any of the Ring devices, most customers report that they can hear up to 30 feet in optimum conditions.
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Do Ring cameras record all the time?

Ring's smart doorbells and cameras do not currently support constant 24/7 recording, they only support on-demand live view and motion-based recording.
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How far can a Ring camera see?

Seeing the world two ways

The motion sensors in your Ring Video Doorbell are designed to detect motion up to 155 degrees horizontally and from five to 25 feet outward from the fixture. They're also more sensitive to horizontal movement across the detection area than vertical.
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Can someone hack your Ring camera?

Ring cameras can be susceptible to hacking, but there are many things that you can do to prevent this from occurring. Making your passwords strong, updating them frequently, and enabling two-factor authentication are all simple steps that you can take to safeguard your Ring cameras from attacks.
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Can thieves disable Ring cameras?

Her wireless camera was somehow disabled while the would-be carjackers were in front of her home. NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans woman got quite the surprise when she checked her home security system for video of an attempted car burglary in her driveway.
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Can someone block my Ring camera?

Without a wireless connection, Ring won't work. Use a signal jammer/blocker to sufficiently disrupt Ring's WiFi signal. Use a physical barrier or cover to block the camera altogether. Finally, if you have access to the Ring app, you can turn off “Motion Detection”, or disable specific “Motion Zones”.
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Can cops tap into Ring camera?

Ring won't provide law enforcement with access to your cameras, your videos, or any of your personal information. Can law enforcement agencies view live video feeds from your Ring cameras? According to Ring, law enforcement never has access to your cameras or devices, regardless of whether you share video with them.
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