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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...

100% Of Active Ring Video Doorbells Keep Your Wi-Fi Password Secure

Ring Community, You may have seen a report that Ring customers’ Wi-Fi passwords are currently vulnerable. This is false. We became aware of a potential security issue regarding Wi-Fi passwords last year and promptly developed a solution to ensure Wi-Fi passwords are...

Stick Up Cam: Creating a Ring of Security Around Your Home

When we first opened the doors to Ring’s LA headquarters in 2014, we had one mission in mind: to reduce crime in communities. Our first step towards that goal was to create a ring of security around your front door with the Ring Video Doorbell. Since then, our...

Stop What You’re Doing, You Need To See This Holiday Video!

Ever wonder what our CEO Jamie Siminoff looks like dressed up and dancing to Bruno Mars? Check out the First Round Capital Holiday Video (pay close attention to the 0:30 mark!) and watch some of the Ring team get in the holiday spirit!

Let’s get cookin’ with Ring & IFTTT

We're making a highly requested partnership a reality today: IFTTT is now part of the Ring+ family! Ring plus IFTTT means your Ring Video Doorbell can now integrate with over 100 other products and online tools. You can create recipes on IFTTT so that when someone is...

The Generous Neighbor’s Gift Guide of 2015

The holiday season is in close proximity, just like your neighbors. You lend one another lawn tools, give warm greetings while collecting the morning paper, and have the same wishes regarding property values and neighborhood amenities. While some neighbors just...

2 Years: An Open Letter to Shark Tank

Dear Shark Tank, On behalf of the 180 team members located in our Santa Monica, CA and Phoenix, AZ offices, I would like to thank you. Because if it was not for you we would not exist as a company. It was 2 years ago on this day, November 15th 2013, that you aired our...

For our in-store shoppers!

Even with the rise of the digital age, we know that many of our customers prefer to shop in-store. According to a PwC 2015 U.S. survey of 19,000 respondents, physical stores are still the primary destination for consumers. This experience allows them to touch, feel...

Steps to take if your home is broken into

One of the most frightening and violating experiences is having your home broken into. According to the FBI 2014 Crime Report, there were 1,729,806 reported burglaries in the U.S. A mere 13.6% of these burglaries resulted in arrests! Ring Video Doorbell acts as your...

HallowRing 2015 Roundup

This year’s Halloween was full of treats here at Ring HQ as we were inundated with some of the best recordings our users have ever submitted. It seemed like people had some fun and creative ways to get their neighbors into the Halloween spirit with their Rings,...

Finding Solutions (And Peace of Mind) When Kids Are Home Alone

What images do you conjure when thinking about your kids being home alone? In the 1990 movie, 8-year-old Kevin is accidentally left alone as his family heads to a vacation destination. His mother has a completely different reaction than Kevin. While his mother...

Thief Steals Package for Preschooler’s Fundraiser

"It was heartbreaking that that's what it's come down to. People probably following around the USPS and FedEx trucks to grab packages off of people's doorsteps," said the victim homeowner. Last week, our Ring caught a brazen thief stealing a package intended for the...