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In this video, we test what Ring’s cameras, doorbells, and home security system can do without a monthly subscription. We walk through the full experience in the Ring app, showing you what features are available and what’s locked without a subscription. Plus, we break down why it might be worth considering subscribing to a Ring plan.
00:00 Ring has a monthly fee
01:14 Ring cameras without a subscription
02:02 Ring cameras in the Ring app
02:16 Live streaming and two-way audio
02:54 Activating the camera’s siren
03:10 Camera replies
03:47 No video history / recorded events
04:13 Camera event history
04:57 Camera mode settings
05:17 Motion settings / lack of Smart Alerts
06:38 Limited video settings
07:03 Ring Alarm Pro Home Security System without a subscription
07:39 Arming the Ring Alarm Pro in the Ring App
08:18 Sounding the siren on the Ring Alarm Pro
08:51 Ring Alarm Pro event history
09:25 Ring Alarm Pro device settings
10:06 Limitation – No professional monitoring
10:51 What is professional monitoring? / Considerations for self-monitoring
12:13 Is Ring worth it without a subscription?
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Most these features are now behind a paywall when they were free for self monitoring. Greedy company.
ring is more concerned with making money than your security
Or you can get a real system with a DVR and free app. Ring does great marketing, that about it.
According to Ring, with no subscription you can only arm and disarm from the keypad and not the app.
Just buy some that allow you to record FOR FREE with SD cards. Stop supporting predatory companies that try to charge you an indefinite monthly fee to use the equipment you already bought.