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Security, Monitoring & Convenience

Did you know that the United States leads the world in home burglaries? About four burglaries occur every minute; that’s one every 15 seconds.* Some of our favorite Ring moments are personal stories of how our products played a role in thwarting crime or stopping a...

Bringing Apple HomeKit Support to Ring

Some of you may have recognized a familiar name onstage at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this week. We’re excited to officially announce that HomeKit support is coming to Ring Pro soon, which means Ring neighbors will have an easy, secure and...

How to Form a Neighborhood Watch

Step 1: Research Crime Speak with neighbors about crime concerns and current prevention solutions. Research crimes in your area at Raidsonline.com. Step 2: Contact Police Contact your local police department (USAcops.com) Tell them you want to start a neighborhood...

15 Neighborhood Watch Success Stories

Fear sells. Sadly, that’s why a scan of the news headlines might lead you to believe neighborhood watch programs don’t work. At Ring, we know this isn’t true. But don’t take our word for it, look at the stats: According to one 2008 study by the Crime Prevention...

#AlwaysHome, Even from Your Desktops

We know our customers may stand divided when it comes to operating systems. But we don’t want that to hinder anyone from being #AlwaysHome. So regardless of whether you’re working on a Windows10 PC or Mac, we’re making it even easier for you to see and speak to your...

The Ultimate List Of Burglar Deterrents: Final Four!

At Ring our central mission is to help families, neighborhoods and homes become more safe and secure. But we also know how to have a little fun too. That’s why when we were putting together this ultimate list of burglary deterrents (because nothing like this exists...

Introducing Ring Video Doorbell Pro

Our mission of reducing crime in neighborhoods has been the source of momentum here at Ring. Two years later, our Ring customers have also expressed how Ring Video Doorbell plays a pivotal role in protecting their homes. From alerting their neighborhood watch group of...

Reaching Our Global Ring Family

Last month, Sir Richard Branson participated in Virgin Atlantic's "Business is an Adventure" event series in downtown Los Angeles. Here he revealed what it takes for businesses to thrive in today's global market, and as an example mentioned CEO Jamie Siminoff's...

18 Recipes To Keep Your Home Secure With Ring + IFTTT

Last December, we were very excited to announce our partnership with IFTTT. This allows you to connect the Ring Video Doorbell to dozens of other smart devices and software. But more importantly, Ring + IFTTT helps make your home and neighborhood even more secure. In...

Super Bowl Sunday Kicks Ring Alerts into High Gear

Super Bowl Sunday was a busy day for Ring Users! Whether hosting a party or attending a friend's, Ring users were much more active this Super Bowl Sunday when compared with last Sunday. About three hours before the big game started, we saw approximately 25% more...

How To Keep Your Front Door Secure With Smart Technology

Did you know that 80% of break ins start at the front door*? This is because many burglars know that traditional security systems are ineffective, allowing them to just walk right in. Yet many of us still use these outdated security methods and old alarm systems. As...

The Alarming Disadvantages Of Home Security Systems

Traditional home alarm systems started appearing on the consumer market in the 1980s-1990s. At that time, they were an advance in security technology. They had motion detection, cameras and very little visible wires. They made homeowners feel more secure. But fast...