If you thought Ring was only for the front porch,
buckle up because we're going to dig into the four things
you must know before you pick a Ring Alarm Security System
to protect your whole home.
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To help you decide if Ring
is the right security system for you,
here are the four things you need to know
before you click "buy."
First, Ring's up-front costs
are some of the lowest you're going to find.
Second, Ring's tech and equipment get the job done,
but they have caused quite a stir
about privacy issues and partnerships with police,
which you can learn everything about in an upcoming video.
Stay tuned.
Third, Ring's contracts don't exist.
Yay.
And finally, Ring's monthly monitoring fees
are the best deal in home security.
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When it comes to home security, you don't want to skimp,
but you still need to watch your budget.
Ring Alarm is the absolute best choice
if you're looking for a budget-friendly security solution
that still delivers most of the things you expect
from a security system these days.
As with any DIY brand,
you have to buy your Ring Alarm security equipment upfront.
But Rings basic security kit is one of the cheapest
on the market,
starting at right around $200.
Which is an even better deal
when you realize that you can't even get
the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for under $200.
And a doorbell camera only covers
one entry point of your home
and doesn't include the option
to add professional monitoring.
Ring starter price also beats DIY champion, SimpliSafe.
Their lowest price equipment package
starts around $230.
Now, it's true that you can get into bigger security systems
like ADT or Frontpoint for $99 down or even $0 down.
But those down payments can be deceiving.
A long contract might be required,
and higher monthly fees are almost always attached.
The bottom line is, if you're looking for an affordable way
to get home security without any strings attached,
you can't do better than Ring.
For just a couple of Benjamins,
you can have Ring Alarm on guard for your home
as quickly as Amazon could ship it.
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While we love the price for Ring Security Starter Kit,
it's a really basic package.
Ring classifies its kits based on the number
of products included in each.
The starter kit comes with five pieces:
a base station, a keypad,
one contact sensor for your door or window,
one motion sensor, and a range extender for your home Wi-Fi.
No doubt, that's everything you need
for basic home security.
But with only one contact sensor,
you can only protect one door or one window.
But we know a way to make the most
of this slim starter pack.
Use the motion sensor to guard the front door.
That way you can get alerts
about any action in this main entry area
without using an additional contact sensor.
This frees up your single contact sensor
to guard a backdoor, patio door,
or even an inviting ground-level window.
So now you have double the protection
without spending another dime.
Ring also offers kits with 8 or 14 security devices
depending on the size of your home
and the number of vulnerable entrances you need to protect.
But beyond the basics,
here's some of the biggest perks
of going with a Ring Alarm System.
There's built-in Amazon Alexa integration,
and most of the kits come with a Free Echo Dot.
That's about a $50 value.
Plus, you get Alexa Guard integration.
This gives you an extra layer of monitoring
that's absolutely free.
And we've got a video in the works
that will show you how to set up and use Alexa Guard
with or without a security system.
You can also add on other Ring products
like video doorbells, smart cameras, and smart lights.
Plus, Ring's app is available without a monthly subscription
but the free version is limited.
You have to upgrade for video access,
but the best news is that upgrade
will only cost you $3 a month.
That's less than one venti soy latte from Starbucks.
I spend too much at Starbucks.
The Ring app also includes the Ring Neighbors app,
which you can get even without owning one Ring product.
Just be sure to educate yourself about the pros and cons
of these types of neighborhood watch apps,
especially when it comes to how they work
with law enforcement.
We've got the full scoop about Ring, privacy,
and Ring's police partnerships
on our Ring FAQ page at SafeWise.com.
At the end of the day, we think Ring does a solid job
of balancing no-frills home security
with its more advanced product lineups
like the video doorbells.
But in its zeal to be a security innovator,
Ring accidentally created a privacy mess
that's proving pretty hard to clean up.
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Ring might be facing challenges
with its proactive community security programs,
but one area that's not controversial at all
is Ring's contracts.
There aren't any.
In fact, you can use Ring Alarm
to secure your home without paying one penny more
than the initial cost of your equipment.
But, if you do want the extra reassurance
of 24/7 professional monitoring, Ring's got you covered.
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Ring offers optional monthly monitoring for $10 per month
or $100 a year if you pay for it in one lump sum.
That gives you two free months.
This is hands down the cheapest pro monitoring available.
Period.
When you combine that cost
with Ring's affordable starter kit pricing,
you can get full-service home security
with 24/7 protection for three full years,
which is the average home security contract.
You can get all of that for less than $600.
That's about 20% of the cost if you were to have a break-in.
The average burglary results in about $2,800 in losses.
So, if money was the only thing holding you back
from upgrading your home security,
Ring pretty much annihilates that objection.
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You just can't find a better deal
when it comes to giving your home and loved ones
the relief and reassurance of monitored home security.
Ring Alarm is stripped down and basic,
but its prices reflect that.
And it gets the job done.
Plus, you also have options to upgrade your Ring System
with its other product lines
that range from the Ring doorbells to smart security lights.
To get even more info on Ring Alarm,
check out our full review on SafeWise.com.
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