Ring Protect is a subscription plan that unlocks special features and benefits for Ring devices.
- Ring Protect Basic activates video recording and storage (up to 60 days in the U.S.) for one Ring doorbell or camera.
- Ring Protect Plus provides all of the benefits from Basic, an extended warranty for all Ring devices, and 10% off future purchases of select Ring products on ring.com and amazon.com.
- Ring Protect Pro provides all of the benefits from Plus. Protect Pro also activates special features for Ring Alarm and Ring Alarm Pro, such as Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Backup Internet with Extra Data.
See the chart below for a detailed comparison of features and benefits.
Learn about plan cancellations and refunds.
| Basic | Plus | Pro | |
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| Video history for 60 days1Never miss a moment. Access recorded videos of every Ring, motion and Live View event for up to 60 days. | |||
| Video saving and sharingDownload and save your Ring videos on a mobile device or computer to watch them for later or share them with anyone. | |||
| Snapshot Capture 1See 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 Devices 2Extend the warranty on all your Ring devices at one address. | |||
| 10% off Select Products on Ring.com and Amazon.com 3Get an exclusive discount on Ring products on Ring.com or Amazon.com when you are logged in. | |||
| 24/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm 1Request dispatch of real-time emergency responders when break-ins or any other security threat is detected by your Ring Alarm. | |||
| Cellular Backup for Ring AlarmIf your home loses internet connection, alarm cellular backup keeps your Ring Alarm system connected and able to send alarm signals. | |||
| Alexa Guard Plus 4Get 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 53GB 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 Secure 6Help protect your online activity, block ads for faster load times, and apply content filters with eero Secure. |
General Information
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General Information on Ring Protect Subscription Plans
A Ring Protect Plan is an optional subscription that gives you access to paid features for Ring devices such as doorbells, cameras, and alarms. With a Ring Protect Plan, you can save, review, and share video recordings from your Ring devices to your Ring account. Without a Ring Protect Plan, you ...
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Information about Ring Protect Pro
Ring Protect Pro is a subscription plan designed for Ring doorbells, cameras, and alarms. Ring Protect Pro offers all the benefits of a Protect Plus plan, and includes special features for Ring Alarm and Ring Alarm Pro. Special Features in Ring Protect Pro Professional Monitoring Alarm Cellular ...
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Ring Protect Pro Plan and the Ring Alarm
Ring Protect is an optional subscription that covers video recording services for Ring devices. In addition, the Ring Protect Pro Plan allows you to get 24/7 professional monitoring, Backup Internet, and more for your Ring Alarm or Ring Alarm Pro system (if it's available in your area), and gives...
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Protect Plus (1st Gen) information
If you were a Protect Plus subscriber on September 28, 2021, your subscription is now called Ring Protect Plus (1st Gen)1. Your subscription will cost the same as before, and you’ll get to keep the benefits you had with Ring Protect Plus. To see if you’re eligible for Protect Plus (1st Gen), log ...
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24/7 Backup Internet and Extra Data
24/7 Backup Internet1 is a feature in Ring Protect Pro that provides internet connection to wifi-enabled devices during an internet or power outage. Backup Internet functionality is built into the Ring Alarm Pro, and it works like a router for your devices. To use Backup Internet, you need a Ring...
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Ring Protect Plan and Costco Bundles
Whether you're looking to purchase a special Ring bundle at Costco or have already purchased one, you may have questions on what specifically comes in your bundle. The following article answers common questions about purchasing Ring products at Costco. What are Costco Bundles?Costco bundles are s...
How to Subscribe
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How to Subscribe to a Ring Protect Plan Subscription
Ring Protect is a subscription plan that unlocks premium features for Ring products . With Ring Protect, your security cameras and doorbells can record and save video (with video history for up to 60 days in the U.S.) so that you never miss an important moment. Ring Protect Plus and Pro plans als...
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Purchasing a Ring Protect Plan through Amazon.com
Ring Protect is a subscription plan that provides extra features and benefits for your Ring devices. You can add a Ring Protect Basic plan which covers one Ring Video Doorbell or Ring Camera, or Ring Protect Plus, which provides the following benefits for all Ring devices (including Ring Alarm) a...
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Subscribing to Ring Protect Plans through your Android Phone
The Ring Protect Plan is an optional plan that covers monitoring and video recording services for Ring devices. If you have an Android phone, you can now subscribe to the Ring Protect Plan that's right for you through the Ring app. This article will give you instructions on how to subscribe to a ...
Manage Subscription
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Changing your Payment Method, Updating or Canceling your Ring Protect Plan
Ring Protect is an optional subscription that covers video recording services for Ring devices. In addition, the Ring Protect Pro plan covers professional monitoring if you have a Ring Alarm or Ring Alarm Pro. All subscription plans can be paid monthly or yearly. Ring Protect Basic covers indiv...
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 CaptureRing 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 MonitoringRing 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.
2 Extended 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.
3 Terms and conditions apply. See Ring Protect Subscription Plans for more information. Amazon discount requires linking your Ring and Amazon account.
4 Guard 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.
5 Extra 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.
6 Get 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.