Ring Alarm Security System Cost and Pricing

Ring Equipment Pricing

For newcomers to home security systems, Ring sells Ring Alarm kits with five, eight, 10, or 14 pieces of equipment. There are also the Ring Alarm Pro Security Kits available in eight-, 13-, and 14-piece configurations. The nice thing about all of Ring’s DIY kits is you can add new devices any time in a matter of minutes.

Ring 5-Piece Kit

We started with the Ring 5-Piece Alarm Security Kit and added extra equipment for better protection

If you live in an apartment or condo, we recommend Ring’s 5-piece Alarm Security Kit as a good starting point for a home security system. This kit costs $244.95 and comes with a base station, keypad, door/window contact sensor, motion detector, and alarm range extender. It’s not enough to completely secure a larger home with more than one entry point, but you can easily add a video doorbell or an indoor camera for extra protection. As you’ll see below, those add-ons can cost less than $100 a piece.

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Ring 8-Piece Kits

The Ring Alarm 8-piece Security Kit includes the same types of components as its five-piece kit — a base station and keypad, four contact sensors, a motion sensor, and a range extender. The standard kit is $304.92 and the Alarm Pro version is $434.92. Due to the number of contact sensors, the Ring Alarm 8-piece Security Kit should be able to protect an average-sized one to two bedroom home with strategic security sensor placement.

Our Ring Alarm 8-piece Security Kit unboxed and ready to be installed

Ring Alarm 10-Piece Kit

The Ring Alarm 10-piece Kit further expands Ring Alarm’s coverage with an additional motion sensor and contact sensor compared to the eight-piece kit. It’s designed to cover a 1,000 to 2,000 square feet home. The 10-piece kit is $554.90, which is cheaper than SimpliSafe’s 10-piece kit. However, SimpliSafe’s package includes two outdoor cameras, which is why it’s more expensive.

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Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit

The 14-piece kit is $464.86 and designed for large two-story homes, as it includes two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion sensors, a range extender, and of course, a base station. The Alarm Pro version is $594.86. We recommend this package for homes with more than three bedrooms. Since it has two keypads and a range extender, it fits comfortably in two-story homes.

We also think this could be a good security system for homes with garages. This is the kit we purchased when we tested security systems for homes with a garage. We placed one keypad near the front door and the other in the garage — the two main areas through which we pass through to enter and exit the house.

We recommend installing Ring keypads at the entryways you use most often

Equipment Add-ons

Once you decide on a Ring Alarm kit, you have plenty of options to customize your system. We even found the equipment costs are cheaper than the industry average.

For instance, most security companies sell entryway sensors for $30 to $50 apiece, while Ring offers them for only $20 a pop. The environmental sensor and Ring Doorbell Camera prices are also more affordable than the competition. As for Ring’s outdoor security camera costs, the prices are similar to brands like SimpliSafe.

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Installing the Ring Floodlight Cam to watch over the front of our house

The first device we recommend adding to your system is a security camera. Ring has a few to choose from. We’ve tested the Ring Video Doorbell and reviewed the Spotlight Cam to name two. While it might look like there are dozens available on the website, the main difference is whether a camera is standard or Pro. There are also different power source variations for some. Here’s a rundown of some of our favorites.

Ring Monitoring Plans

Ring plans don’t require a long-term contract, and you can cancel at any time without penalty. This is a substantial benefit in our eyes, as some companies want you to sign a 12- or 36-month contract to use their systems.

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Our only issue is that all the plans are self-monitored — meaning it’s up to you to contact emergency services when an alarm is triggered. The features are designed for Ring security cameras and doorbells. These upgraded cloud subscriptions unlock additional features, such as multi-cam view, live view picture-in-picture mode, and doorbell alerts that come in just like a phone call. Here’s an overview:

That’s not to say Ring doesn’t offer professional monitoring. It does — at a record-breaking $10 per month. That’s even cheaper than what the most affordable security systems charge for monitoring. Cove starts at $19.99, SimpliSafe at $21.99, and ADT Self Setup at $24.99 per month.

The catch is that professional monitoring from Ring is an add-on, so you need to buy either the “Standard” or “Premium” plan first. We recommend starting with the “Standard” plan. With monitoring, it costs only $19.99 per month. It’s on par with Cove’s “Basic” plan but includes cloud storage for all Ring cameras, which is not part of Cove “Basic.”

We used the Ring app to set up our duress code in case we’re forced to disarm our alarm

So is $20 per month for professional monitoring worth it? We’d say so. SimpliSafe’s most popular monitoring plan with cloud storage for cameras is $31.99 per month, and ADT charges a minimum of $39.99 if security cameras are a part of your package. During our testing, we found Ring’s response times vary, but on average, it was about 30 seconds, which is within the industry average.

The motion sensors might be larger than other brands, but it’s a vital piece of Ring’s home security system

One more thing: If you own a business, Ring Alarm might have some additional features for you, such as live security camera monitoring. Also known as Virtual Security Guard, it’s a $99-per-month add-on that would allow trained professionals from Ring to monitor your security cameras. You can explore our in-depth guide on using Ring Alarm for businesses for more information and cost comparisons.

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Our Experience With Ring Alarm

Ring is a very solid DIY security system. We tested an eight-piece Ring Alarm kit, and reviewed the Ring Spotlight Camera and Ring Video Doorbell. It was surprising that the whole system was up and running in under an hour, considering we had to wire the doorbell camera.

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After setting it up though, we felt slightly underwhelmed by its automation features. We cover all this in our Ring Alarm review, but the short of it is that the security system doesn’t offer much beyond home protection. The sensors are reliable, the security cameras are customizable and great at catching potential break-ins, and — as mentioned earlier — the monitoring center responded at an average of around 30 seconds during our break-in simulations. Those are all good markers of a solid security system.

We reviewed clips and set up home automation routines in the Ring app

However, unlike the ADT Self Setup system we reviewed, Ring isn’t big on home automation, which is now an essential part of home protection. We were able to create smart home routines with Ring using Alexa. We can say “Alexa, arm Ring” to arm our sensors, or even “Alexa, show me the front door” to access our Ring doorbell. But when it comes to integrating components like smart thermostats and smart lights into the system, we haven’t been able to do that with Ring.

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That’s not unusual for DIY security systems though. Neither SimpliSafe nor Cove offers advanced home automations either. DIY smart security systems like abode and ADT Self Setup are rare in the industry. So if you’re looking for a security system with a more robust equipment range and automation features, we recommend checking out Vivint plans, Frontpoint subscriptions, or ADT packages. Ring is suitable if you’re looking for a budget-friendly, easy-to-install, and simple-to-manage security system.

Recap: Is Ring Alarm Worth It?

Ring is a straightforward security system. It doesn’t offer a lot of bells and whistles, but Ring Alarm and Ring Alarm Pro have a solid supporting cast of security cameras and doorbell cameras.

We like how Ring’s equipment packages start cheap. They let you build out your security system without buying anything you don’t need. Ring’s prices are reasonable as well. You can get a solid security system for an average-sized home for about $500. As is the case with most security systems, adding security cameras will bloat the bottom line.

Then, if you want to sign up for professional monitoring, expect to pay $20 to $30 per month. As you can see, the prices start adding up over time. However, compared to other security systems we’ve tested, Ring Alarm still has some of the best bang for your buck.

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