Ring Home Security Camera Cost and Pricing

Ring is one of the most well-known DIY home security providers in the industry today, but its rise to acclaim was a pretty rocky one. They started as a fledgling company called Doorbot that failed on the popular show Shark Tank. From there, though, they rebranded, rebuilt, and reconfigured their approach. Today, Ring has become one of Amazon’s highest valued acquisitions, topping out at just over $1 billion.1

Rags-to-riches stories aside, we want to drill down into this company’s offerings — specifically its security cameras — and help you make a determination on whether or not it’s the right provider for you. In this guide, we’ll take a look at Ring’s security camera equipment costs and storage options. We’ll also detail Ring’s subscription plans. Let’s jump in.

Camera Comparison: Prices and Features

Ring offers multiple security camera options, with each option available in different versions. That sounds like a lot, but in reality, some of those cameras are pretty similar; the only difference is the accessories they come with, which affect how they get power.

As an example, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus comes in a Plug-In, Battery, Solar, and Power of Ethernet. The Plug-In version plugs into wall outlets, the Battery version comes with a rechargeable battery, the Solar version comes with a solar panel, and Power over Ethernet version uses a (PoE) adapter. All variants share the same hardware features (resolution, viewing angle, audio, etc.), but some features, like person detection, are only accessible with certain power sources. Here’s some more brief information on each of Ring’s cameras:

Indoor Cameras

Ring offers a slim selection of indoor cameras, all of which designed to be plugged into an outlet. They have a small form factor, and during testing, they proved capable of reliably detecting indoor movements while also ignoring pets.

• The Ring Indoor Cam is a simple indoor camera designed for wall, ceiling, or shelf placement. It offers 1080p resolution only. There’s also a version that can pan and tilt, called the Ring Pan-Tilt Cam.
• The Ring Indoor Cam Plus features 2K resolution, and is only $20 more than the Ring Indoor Cam.

Outdoor Cameras

If you need outdoor coverage, the most affordable entry point to the Ring camera system are the Outdoor Cams. They come in three variants — Outdoor Cam, Outdoor Cam Plus, and Outdoor Cam Pro — each stepping up in resolution from 1080p all the way to 4K. They also come in different power options.

• The Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam) has a 1080p HD video resolution and only comes in a battery-powered variant. It’s best for installation on porches, patios, and sheds.
• The Outdoor Cam Plus steps the resolution up to 2K, and it gives you multiple power options. You can get the wired version that plugs into an outlet, the battery-powered version, or the PoE version that uses both an Ethernet cable for power and internet connectivity.
• The Outdoor Cam Pro offers the same power options, but it further steps up the resolution to 4K and enables advanced features such as 3D motion detection for more precise alerts.

Spotlight Cameras

Outdoor cameras offer solid protection, but add in security lighting and they become even more effective in deterring burglars.2 The Spotlight Cam from Ring are bulky outdoor cameras equipped with two spotlights on both sides. There are three variants, which can each be used plugged in, with batteries, or with solar panels.

• The Ring Spotlight Cam is supposed to be the base model, but with the recent release, it now comes with a smaller form factor and a 2K resolution. It’s still entry-level in terms of features and price, but the upgraded resolution makes it a good buy.
• Don’t be fooled by the ‘plus’ in the name — the Spotlight Cam Plus is actually an older generation variant with only 1080p resolution, although we suspect an upgrade may be on the way. Until then, we don’t recommend going with this model.
• The Spotlight Cam Pro is the most advanced in features, with a 2K resolution and advanced motion detection (3D motion detection). This is also an older generation variant, so if you’re planning to purchase it, we suggest holding out until the new version comes out.

Floodlight Cameras

Ring’s spotlight cameras are great for narrower outdoor spaces, but if you need to illuminate a larger space, the floodlight cameras will do the trick. They are security cameras with two floodlights protruding on both sides, providing brighter illumination.

Just like the Spotlight Cam, it comes in three variants — Floodlight Cam (new generation; 2K resolution), Floodlight Cam Plus (old generation; 1080p resolution), and Floodlight Cam Pro (old generation; 2K resolution).

Unlike the Spotlight Cam, however, there are no battery-powered versions. You can only get them with two power sources, either plugged into a wall outlet or wired to replace existing floodlights.

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Ring Camera Pricing

Now that you know all of Ring’s camera options, let’s look at how much they cost.

Of course, Ring offers discounts. Check out the best Ring camera Prime Day deals and the best Ring camera Black Friday deals.

Want to see what you’ll get with a Ring camera? Unbox the Outdoor Cam Plus 2K (Battery) with us to find out.

Accessories

Aside from cameras, Ring sells accessories that make their cameras more flexible and convenient to use. For instance, when we went out of town, we purchased a solar panel for our Outdoor Cam to make sure it never ran out of juice. The solar panel essentially turned our Outdoor Cam into a solar model. Here are the other security camera accessories sold by Ring.

Ring Protect Pricing

Ring Protect plans are optional, but they are affordable and include a lot of great features. Plus, if you want to store video events or access them at a later time, you’ll need one of these options.

All Ring cameras come with the free version of Ring Protect that enables motion alerts, customizable motion detection, activity zones (for supported cameras), live streaming, and two-way audio. Without cloud storage, though, there’s no way for the camera to record footage for later playback. That might be a problem if you end up having an intrusion and need video evidence.

Ring Protect Basic adds video recording thanks to the 180-day cloud storage. This means recordings triggered by motion events remain in the cloud for 180 days, available for viewing, downloading, or sharing. After that, they are gone for good. Ring Protect Solo covers only one camera, though.

If you plan on getting multiple cameras, the $10 per month Ring Protect Multi plan makes more sense. You can add an unlimited number of Ring cameras and Ring video doorbells to your Ring account and they will all get 180 days of cloud storage. The only restriction is that they have to be installed under one roof.

Aside from cloud storage, the Ring Protect Pro plan adds professional monitoring for the Ring Alarm security system that we also tested. It also adds other advanced features like facial recognition for cameras (currently in beta), unusual event alerts when the cameras pick up something odd, and active warnings, which play a personalized prerecorded message to anyone loitering around the house.

How Do Ring’s Prices Compare to Other Brands?

Now, if you’re considering getting Ring cameras, you probably also wonder how Ring compares to other brands, especially its fiercest rivals Nest, Arlo, and Canary.

Nest, as a company under Google’s umbrella, rivals Ring in terms of integrations. In fact, Nest works well with both Alexa and Google Assistant, not to mention all the other integrations with IoT brands like Philips Hue. In terms of video quality, Arlo and Ring are on par, with both brands offering 1080p, 2K and 4K options. As for the cost, Canary has cheap cameras, with all three of its products selling below $200. In comparison, Ring’s premium outdoor cameras are priced $200 or more. Ring’s indoor cameras are within the $60 to $150 price range.

While Ring cameras are inexpensive compared to Nest and Arlo cameras, they are not cheaply built. Ring’s cloud storage plans are also affordable. Ring offers 180 days of cloud storage for an unlimited number of cameras plus professional monitoring for only $10 per month or $100 per year. Arlo and Canary’s 30-day cloud storage options pale in comparison to Ring’s.

Ring also has the Neighbors App, a location-based virtual neighborhood watch feature that promotes safety not only within your property but also in your community. On the app, users share real-time community alerts, crime and safety-related recordings, and public safety notifications. Neither Nest, Arlo, nor Canary have a similar feature.

The Overall Value of Ring Cameras

On the hardware side of things, Ring is solid. Ring offers plenty of options. Whether you’re looking for security cameras, video doorbells, security systems, or even smart accessories like lighting systems, Ring has something for you.

Ring might not have any local recording options built in, but Ring Protect plans are some of the cheapest subscriptions around. Each one gives you up to 180 days of video event history, which is more than any other provider we’ve tested. Smart features like person detection and integrations with voice assistants made the experience even better. Overall, Ring is a promising brand that only gets better over the years. If you ask us, it’s a security camera system worth investing in.