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Ring home security pricing

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3.9
Installation: DIYMonitoring: $3.99–$20/mo.Equipment: $199.99+Contract: None
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Is Ring worth the cost?

Ring’s preselected home security bundles range from around $150 to $400, depending on how many sensors you need in your home. You can also choose a bevy of add-ons, including Ring’s staple doorbell cameras, indoor/outdoor cameras, environmental sensors, and more. While many of those devices can cost up to $200 or more, Ring does advertise a number of refurbished devices that will save you quite a bit of cash. Overall, Ring’s prices fit in the middle of a crowded DIY home security market, but is well worth the money for the right homeowner—particularly due to its lower-than-average monitoring costs.

How Ring stacks up on value

Although most DIY home security systems are less expensive than professionally installed ones, Ring’s packages are notably affordable. It’s ideal for people who prefer to self-monitor (but its optional 24/7 professional monitoring is also lower than most of the competition).

For Ring’s lower-end prices, you get quite a lot. The eight-piece kit comes with one base station, one alarm keypad, one range extender, one motion detector, and four contact sensors. You can purchase indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras to further enhance your home security system.

Unlike many other home security companies, Ring doesn’t have rigid or lengthy contracts. You can try professional monitoring on a month-to-month basis and cancel anytime. Contrarily, some of its competitors have contracts of up to three years. It’s worth noting that Ring’s money-back guarantee is on the shorter side—30 days.

You might be looking for an option with professional installation, more advanced home automation options, and a longer money-back guarantee period. If so, you may be better off with another brand like ADT or Vivint.

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Alarm Security Kit, 8-Piece: Basic-tier package

$249.00

We recommend this package (with some optional add-ons) for smaller homes with one to two doors and two to three ground-floor windows. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Ring home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Base stationYesIncluded
KeypadYesIncluded
Door/window sensors (4)YesIncluded
Motion detectorYesIncluded
Range extendorYesIncluded
Indoor cameraNo$59.99+
Outdoor cameraNo$99.99+
Doorbell cameraNo$64.99+

Alarm Security Kit, 10-Piece: Middle-tier package

$279.99

We recommend this package (with some optional add-ons) for medium-sized homes with two doors and three ground-floor windows. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Ring home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Base stationYes Included
KeypadYes Included
Door/window sensors (5)Yes Included
Motion detector (2)Yes Included
Range extendorYes Included
Indoor cameraNo$59.99+
Outdoor cameraNo$99.99+
Doorbell cameraNo$64.99

Alarm Pro Security Kit, 14-Piece: Premium-tier package

$379.99

We recommend this package (with some optional add-ons) for larger homes with two to three doors and five to six ground-floor windows. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Ring home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Base stationYesIncluded
Door/window sensors (8)YesIncluded
Motion detector (2)YesIncluded
Keypad (2)YesIncluded
Range extendorYesIncluded
Built-in eero routerYesIncluded
Indoor cameraNo$59.99+
Outdoor cameraNo$99.99+
Doorbell cameraNo$64.99+
Costs to consider

You should expect to pay at least a couple hundred dollars up front for your Ring system, and around $20 per month if you take advantage of professional monitoring.

Self-installation: $0
Professional installation: $129.99+
Self-monitoring: $0
Professional monitoring: $3.99–$20/mo.
Equipment fees: Packages start at $150
Prices vary by product, package, and type of installation. You'll want to
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Ring packages and prices

Like many DIY home security companies, Ring offers frequent deals and discounts both on its own website and on Amazon. Whether you're getting started with Ring or building on to your existing system, keep an eye out and save some money.

The prices listed are current as of March 7, 2023.

Device/systemFeatured price
Alarm Security Kit, 5-Piece (2nd Generation)$199.99
Alarm Security Kit, 8-Piece (2nd Generation)$249.99
Alarm Security Kit, 10-Piece (2nd Generation)$279.99
Alarm Security Kit, 14-Piece (2nd Generation)$329.99
Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-Piece (with built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router)$299.99
Alarm Pro, 13-Piece Kit (and eero 6 Wi-Fi extender)$379.99
Alarm Pro Security Kit, 14-Piece (with built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router)$379.99
Retrofit Kit with 5-Piece Alarm Bundle (2nd Generation)$249.99
Alarm Security Kit (5-Piece with Echo Dot)$209.99
Alarm Security Kit, 8-Piece with Echo Dot$299.99
Alarm Security Kit (10-Piece with Echo Dot)$269.99
Alarm Security Kit (14-Piece with Echo Dot)$339.99
5-Piece Alarm Security Kit + Video Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation)$254.99
8-Piece Alarm Security Kit + Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)$339.99
8-Piece Alarm Security Kit + Indoor Cam (2nd Generation)$239.99
Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-Piece + Video Doorbell 3$449.99
Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-Piece + Video Doorbell 3 + Echo Show 5$524.97
Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-Piece + Stick Up Cam Battery$389.99
8-Piece Alarm Security Kit + Indoor Cam with Echo Show 5$384.98
Panic Button$29.99
2-Pack Panic Button$49.99
Alarm Pro Base Station$249.99
Alarm Window and Door Contact Sensor$19.99
2-Pack Alarm Window and Door Contact Sensor$39.98
6-Pack Alarm Window and Door Contact Sensor$99.99
Ring Alarm Slim Magnet$4.99
Open Window Magnet$4.99
Ring Alarm Contact Sensor Riser$9.99
Ring Alarm Outdoor Contact Sensor$49.99
2-Pack Ring Alarm Outdoor Contact Sensor$89.99
Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor$39.99
2-Pack Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor$69.99
Alarm Flood & Freeze Sensor$34.99
Alarm Smoke and CO Listener$34.99
2-Pack Alarm Smoke and CO Listener$69.98
Alarm Motion Detector$29.99
Alarm Keypad (2nd Generation)$49.99
Alarm Range Extendor$24.99
Access Controller Pro 2$299.00
Ring Power Pack$129.99
Home Safety Alarm Accessories Bundle$119.99
Retrofit Alarm Kit$79.99
Cancelation costs for Ring

Unlike many home security system providers, Ring makes it easy to cancel services at any time with no fees. With that said, it’s an unbeatable option for those who don’t want to commit to a long-term contract or go through stringent credit checks.

Because you’ll purchase your Ring system up front, the equipment is yours and you won’t need to return it if you cancel. But bear in mind that Ring’s home security devices are proprietary (meaning it manufactures its own equipment), you won’t be able to use them with any other home security provider.

Contract length: None
Cancelation fee: $0