Is there a monthly fee for ring doorbell?

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. Terms and conditions apply.
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How much does it cost to have Ring monthly?

Ring's monthly subscription plans are among the most affordable that we've ever seen. Ring Protect Basic costs $3 a month or $30 a year, Plus costs $10 per month or $100 a year, and Pro costs $20 a month or $200 a year.
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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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Do people steal Ring doorbells?

“It's rare that Ring Doorbells are stolen given that they have special screws that secure them to the home, but most importantly that the owner will have a recording of the thief as he's stealing the Doorbell.
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Is it worth subscribing to Ring?

The choice of whether to buy a Ring Protect plan is entirely yours, and if you don't get many motion alerts, you might want to monitor everything yourself. But for me personally, I feel that paying $40/year per device (or $100/year for all devices) is a price worth paying.
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Is there a monthly fee for ring doorbell?



How much is the Ring basic plan?

Ring Protect Basic costs $3/month or $30/year for each device subscribed (in the U.S.). Ring Protect Plus costs $10/month or $100/year to cover all devices at your home (in the U.S.). Ring Protect Pro costs $20/month or $200/year to cover all devices at your home (in the U.S.).
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Which video doorbell does not require subscription?

Yes, Ring Video Doorbells will work without a subscription. If you don't have a subscription, you will still be able to access all of the great features that Ring Video Doorbells offer like: motion-activated notifications, real-time video, two-way talk, and lifetime theft protection.
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How long does ring doorbell battery last?

According to Ring, the battery in a Ring video doorbell should last between 6 and 12 months before it needs to be recharged.
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How often do you need to charge Ring Doorbell?

Ring reports that the battery should last anywhere from 6 to 12 months on one charge – depending on how much activity your video doorbell is recording.
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Does Ring Doorbell need to be hardwired?

Most models of the Ring Doorbell (except the Ring Doorbell Pro) don't need to be hardwired. You can have it run off its battery entirely. Since it uses Wi-Fi to connect to a Chime, you can simply mount it and connect it to the Chime. The battery should last you six to twelve months before you need to recharge it.
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Does cold weather affect Ring Doorbell?

Battery life and the cold

Extremely cold weather has unfortunate effects on lithium-ion batteries such as those used in Ring devices. As the temperature drops, these batteries begin to have trouble holding a charge and if it gets cold enough, they'll stop working altogether.
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Is there anything better than Ring doorbell?

Let's check out some Ring video doorbell alternatives — the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro, the Lorex Video Doorbell, and the Vivint Doorbell Camera — so we can view live video from our Wi-Fi video doorbell.
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Can I get a free Ring doorbell?

Ring devices operate without an additional fee or subscription. This free service enables you to receive alerts when visitors press your doorbell or trigger the motion sensors. You still get live streaming video and two-way audio, so you can see, hear and speak to guests in real-time, as the event is happening.
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Do doorbell cameras record all the time?

Most doorbell cameras don't record 24/7. They record only when the camera is triggered. Then, they send a notification to your phone so you don't miss the clip. There are a few cameras that do record all the time.
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Can Ring record longer than 30 seconds?

According to the Ring support site, you cannot record videos longer than 20 or 60 seconds on your Ring Video Doorbell. The Motion Stop feature starts recording video when the device detects motion near your front door, from up to 30 feet away. However, after the recording begins, it will stop 20 or 60 seconds later.
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What's the difference between Ring Basic and Plus?

Ring Protect Basic activates video recording for one device per location. Ring Protect Plus activates video recording for all devices at your location.
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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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Do I need a chime with Ring Doorbell?

But do you need the Ring Chime as part of your doorbell install? The Ring Chime and Ring Chime Pro devices are not required as part of your Ring Doorbell install. They are optional but useful: they can extend your WiFi's range, and notify you of doorbell presses.
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Does Ring Doorbell require WiFi?

Ring's services are solely cloud-based and require an active internet connection – whether wired or wireless, in order to operate. Because of this, if you have a temporary interruption of service, your Ring devices would, unfortunately, be unusable during that time.
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What do you need for a Ring Doorbell?

To install a Ring doorbell, you'll need a wireless router running 802.11 B, G, or N on 2.4 GHz. Use the included screws to secure it to your wall. Either attach it to the existing doorbell wiring for power or run it on battery power.
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Why shouldn't you use the Ring Doorbell?

Ring's doorbell cameras aren't our favorite models on the market. They have some concerning privacy and security flaws, and there are other models with smarter features like package detection. But Ring is a popular brand, and these cameras will work with any other Ring stuff you have, like Ring smart lights.
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Why Does My Ring say hi you are being recorded?

The Motion Warning feature, only available in the US, on selected Ring devices, is a digital recording that notifies visitors that they have triggered motion detection and are being recorded. The message plays through the speaker on your Ring device. It says: Hi, you are currently being recorded.
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Which is better Arlo or Ring Doorbell?

The verdict. For ease of installation and smart connectivity, Ring's Video Doorbell 3 Plus is the obvious choice. However, if aesthetics are important to you, as well as having a wider view, quick answering and a bonus alarm, Arlo's new video doorbell wins hands down.
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Why does my doorbell Ring when no ones there?

A wired doorbell usually rings on its own because of a sticking button or a short circuit. In the case of a wireless doorbell, one of the most common reasons for random ringings is frequency interference, however, a low battery or moisture can also lead to phantom ringings.
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Why is my Ring Doorbell battery dying so fast?

Why is my Ring battery draining so fast? The main reasons why a Ring battery may drain quickly are a high number of motion events and alerts, live streaming, a weak Wi-Fi signal, and cold weather. Ring's rechargeable, lithium batteries should last from six months to one year before needing to be recharged.
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