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Let Cloud Recording Keep an Extra Eye Out

With the newest app update (iOS 2.3 and Android 1.4.3), all Ring customers can sign up for Cloud Video Recording and continue enjoying this premium feature. All Ring Doorbell users get to enjoy a...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Stay Aware and Avoid Holiday Package Theft

In Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the sad, lonely Grinch heartlessly takes gifts from the town’s children. But this story has a happy ending, when the Grinch has a change of heart and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Stringify joins Ring+

Today, Ring+ is welcoming Stringify to elevate your smart home automation. Stringify works with hundreds of smart devices and digital services including Hue, FitBit, Facebook, and Twitter. This...

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Rancho Palos Verdes Residents Use Ring to Fight Against Knock-Knock Burglars

It’s a technique that criminals have been using for ages, but here at Ring, we’re trying to make it a thing of the past. It typically happens during the day, when criminals assume homeowners are at...

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Masked Man Strikes Milford Home 3 Times in a Week

Three strikes and you’re out, right? The Gerber family from Milford, Conn., certainly hopes that’s the case. In the span of just a week, a masked burglar wearing a New York Yankees cap has tried to...

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Kansas City Residents Team Up to Fight Against Crime in Their Community

Burglars have targeted homes in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Mo., multiple times in the past few months. Now, fed-up residents are teaming up to fight against crime with the help of Ring...

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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...

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