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Ask a Burglar: How Do I Prevent a Home Break-In?

There are many steps a homeowner can take to prevent a home break-in. However, some are more effective than others. KGW News in Portland wanted to find out exactly which home security techniques work, and which ones don’t. So they decided to ask the people who would...

Ring Neighborhood Alert Leads to Arrest of Serial Burglar

A man suspected in a string of burglaries has been arrested by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, thanks to Ring. The suspect is believed to be behind at least 19 home break-ins and burglaries in San Diego and Riverside Counties. Earlier this month, Amy, a homeowner...

Ring Shoots the World’s 1st Commercial Filmed on a Video Doorbell

Here at Ring, we take home security very seriously, but we also like to have a little fun. And we figure, there’s no better time to have fun than on Halloween. Last year, Ring Video Doorbells captured all the Halloween festivities, and we were flooded with videos sent...

Peace of Mind with Ring Video Doorbell

In the case of a crime, Ring Video Doorbell captures important footage and evidence that can assist local enforcement to quickly locate and arrest those criminals. Although Ring is great for identifying a package thief or a suspected burglar, it can also come in handy...

Ring Video and Facebook Post Lead to Suspect’s Arrest in Olympia, Washington

DJ McDonell fell asleep one night with his phone on silent mode. “Shame on us,” he said. “Our phones will no longer be on silent when I go to sleep.” The next morning, DJ saw that he had missed a motion alert from his Ring Video Doorbell. He launched the video, and...

Ohio Residents: Do You Recognize This Package Thief?

A homeowner from the Hyde Park community of Cincinnati had a package stolen off his porch. Now, local police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect. Matt McCaw installed his new Ring Video Doorbell just last week, and it only took a few days for his...

Doggie Door Burglar in Mesa, Arizona, Gets Busted by Ring

For weeks, 21-year-old Donato Garcia Jr. was allegedly terrorizing communities throughout Mesa, Arizona. Dubbed the “Doggie Door Burglar,” Garcia is accused of crawling through dog doors to break into and burglarize homes. With a lack of adequate evidence to apprehend...

Columbus Residents Create Digital Neighborhood Watch to Fight Crime

A wave of package thefts has swept through communities in Columbus, Ohio, and now, area residents are turning to social media to unite and fight back against local thieves. In the past month alone, 10TV News reports that there have been “too many [thefts] to count”...

The Today Show Introduces Australia to Ring Video Doorbell

Just a few days ago, the Aussies got their first glimpse of Ring Video Doorbell, and judging by the reaction of The Today Show hosts, our mates from down under are eager to join the Neighbourhood. Ring was introduced to European markets this past week at IFA 2016,...

Watch These Would-Be Burglars Get Stopped in Their Tracks by Ring

We love hearing from happy customers. Most of the time, we hear about homeowners using Ring to capture footage of a thief on their porch or an attempted break-in at their home. But some of our favorite moments are when we can watch a Ring Video Doorbell stop a burglar...

Washington DC Offers Rebates to Residents With Ring Devices

Ring is proud to support a new initiative in Washington DC that empowers its residents to take a stand against crime. As part of the District of Columbia’s “Safer, Stronger DC” initiative, the Metropolitan Police Department has launched an incentive program that...

Portland Neighbors Catch 2 Prowlers With the Help of Ring Pro

It was about 4:30 on a Tuesday morning when a Portland man got an alert from his Ring Video Doorbell Pro. After seeing a stranger trying to steal a bag off his porch, instinct kicked in, and the homeowner ran out the door and chased the thief down the street. “Hey!...