Who is it right for?
- Small properties
Provider overview
Ring is one of the top brands in smart home security, known for its innovative doorbell cameras. They offer three different home security packages in small, medium, and large sizes to fit various home sizes. The small pack may not be the best choice for larger homes, as it only includes one contact sensor. Ring gives you the option of self- or professional monitoring, and you can customize the packages to suit your needs.
We selected Ring’s Small Alarm and Indoor Camera Pack as the best system for DIY installation because of its easy-to-use self-adhesive devices and helpful instruction videos. Installation takes about thirty minutes, and you can mount the devices with adhesive strips or screws. Ring also offers a professional installation service through Amazon.
What’s in the package?
The Ring Alarm and Indoor Camera Pack includes five pieces of equipment to monitor the inside of your home. All devices connect to the Base Station, which needs to be plugged in and connected to wifi. The pack also includes a wall-mounted motion detector, a contact sensor for doors or windows, and a keypad for arming and disarming the system.
The Ring Indoor Camera provides full HD video quality, live view, night vision, and two-way audio for communication within your home. It also has motion detection and customizable privacy settings.
We love the range extender in this package, which boosts the signal from the Base Station to reach components that are far away.
App and monitoring
The system works seamlessly with the Ring mobile app, allowing you to monitor and control your security system remotely. With a Ring Protect Plus subscription, you get 24/7 Assisted Monitoring and alerts to emergency contacts if the alarm is triggered. The Basic subscription offers features like package alerts and person alerts for a per-device fee.
Ring products work with smart home ecosystems and are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Amazon Echo.
Our verdict
The Ring Alarm system is a user-friendly, customizable home security solution for homeowners looking to protect their property. With optional subscription services and additional Ring devices, you can tailor the system to fit your specific needs. While great for small properties, adding more components for a larger home may make it more cost-effective to start with a more extensive system.
Read our full Ring home security review.