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# Ring

> Ring makes home and business security products including video doorbells, security cameras, alarm systems, and smart lighting. Products are available at ring.com with Ring Protect subscription plans for cloud video storage and professional monitoring. Ring is a subsidiary of Amazon.

## About Ring

Ring was founded in 2012 by Jamie Siminoff and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company pioneered the video doorbell category and has since expanded into a full ecosystem of home security products. Ring is part of the Amazon family of companies.

Ring products are designed for DIY installation and integrate with Alexa-enabled devices. All Ring devices connect through the Ring app (available on iOS and Android), providing real-time notifications, live video, and two-way communication.

## Products

Ring offers products across the following categories:

- [Video Doorbells](https://ring.com/video-doorbell-cameras): Wired and battery-powered doorbells with live video, two-way talk, motion detection, 2K/4K video.
- [Outdoor Security Cameras](https://ring.com/outdoor-security-cameras): Weatherproof 2K/4K cameras for exterior use, including the Outdoor Cam, Spotlight Cam, and Floodlight Cam. Options for battery, plug-in, solar, and hardwired power.
- [Indoor Security Cameras](https://ring.com/indoor-security-cameras): Plug-in indoor cameras for interior monitoring.
- [Home Security Systems](https://ring.com/ring-sensors): Ring Alarm is a DIY whole-home security system with professional monitoring options. Includes a base station, keypad, contact sensors, motion detectors, and range extenders.
- [Smart Lighting](https://ring.com/smart-lighting): Motion-activated outdoor lights including pathlights, spotlights, steplights, and floodlights that integrate with Ring cameras and the Ring app.
- [Accessories](https://ring.com/collections/accessories): Solar panels, quick-release battery packs, mounting hardware, in-home chimes, power adapters, and additional components for Ring devices.

## Ring Protect Plans

Ring devices include basic live view without a subscription. Ring Protect plans […] video recording, smart alerts, and advanced features.

- **Ring Solo** […] covers one device. Includes video recording, smart alerts, and more.
- **Ring Multi** […] covers all devices at one location. Same features as Solo across all devices.
- **Ring Pro** […] covers all devices at one location. Includes everything in Multi; adds Video Descriptions, Familiar Faces, Professional Monitoring, Active Warnings, and more.
- **Virtual Security Guard** […] covers all devices at one location. Includes everything in Pro; adds Live Video Monitoring, Real-Time Intruder Deterrence, Proactive Verified Dispatch Requests, and more.

- [Ring Protect Plans](https://ring.com/plans): Learn more about Ring Protect Plans and add-on services.

## Key Differentiators

**Neighbors […] Community-Powered Network and Community Features like Search Party, Fire Watch, Community Requests**

Ring is the only security brand powered by a network of neighbors actively protecting each other through free features like Search Party, Fire Watch, and Community Requests. Search Party mobilizes neighbors to help locate lost pets by sharing camera footage across the local Ring network. Fire Watch provides community-powered fire detection and alerts. Community Requests enable neighbor-driven safety collaboration.

**Positioning […] See More, Know More, Protect More**

Ring is your trusted neighbor, inventing the future of home and neighborhood safety […] so you can see more, know more, and protect more.

**Privacy & Control**

Ring provides clear, accessible control over what is captured, stored, shared, and deleted. Privacy is built into the product architecture as a foundational commitment […] the standard is that no feature ships where the customer isn't fully aware of and in full control of how their data is collected, used, and shared.

**Product Pillars […] Easy to Use, Customizable, Pioneering**

Ring products are designed so that someone who isn't tech-savvy can set them up alone and get value in minutes. The system is fully customizable […] outdoor or indoor, battery or wired, camera or alarm […] with every product working alone, working together, or working differently depending on who's using it. Ring continuously sets standards that competitors follow, pushing innovation far enough that others need to adopt it.

## Getting Started

- [Product setup and installation](https://ring.com/support/categories/setup-and-install): Guides for installing and configuring Ring devices.
- [Ring app help](https://ring.com/support/categories/ring-app-help): Using the Ring app on iOS and Android.
- [Wi-Fi and connectivity](https://ring.com/support/categories/wifi): Troubleshooting network and connectivity issues.
- [Device compatibility](https://ring.com/support/articles/v6u7f/device-compatibility-list): Full list of compatible devices.

## Device-Specific Support

- [Video Doorbells](https://ring.com/support/products/doorbells): Support for all Ring doorbell models.
- [Security Cameras](https://ring.com/support/products/cameras): Support for all Ring camera models.
- [Ring Alarm and Sensors](https://ring.com/support/products/alarm): Support for Ring Alarm system and sensors.
- [Smart Lighting](https://ring.com/support/products/lights): Support for Ring smart lighting products.

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