Dealmaster: Save on Ring home security systems before features get paywalled
The Ring Alarm Pro base station. It's so big because it has a battery backup. (credit: Amazon)
Despite attracting criticism and controversy for its practice of sharing captured images and videos from its product with law enforcement officials without user consent, Ring continues to be one of the easiest solutions for managing and monitoring your home security. From smart video doorbells to lighting and cameras, the company can help make your home safer and smarter. Ring even has a security system, which is easy to set up and more cost-effective than traditional alarm systems.
The professional monitoring fee has been optional, at least up until now. Ring Protect alarm system users who did not subscribe to the company's professional monitoring program could still use the system on a DIY basis, receiving alerts and notifications on their phones, for instance, if a door has been opened. However, that's about to change. Effective March 29, 2023, Ring will start to paywall these features for new devices.
Fortunately, already-purchased Ring security devices will be grandfathered in, so you'll still be able to receive basic notifications on your phone without having to subscribe to professional monitoring, making today's Dealmaster a great way to jump into the smart home space if you don't want to deal with professional monitoring, recurring subscription costs, or time-consuming setups. Ring claims that existing Ring Protect devices will continue to have free access to features for the reasonable lifespan of the products.