Ring - Alarm Security Kit 5-Piece (2nd Gen) - White

I recently installed this home security system for my parents and after the install I was fully sold on getting one for myself. It is extremely easy to set up and use. I did have a slight hiccup when installing my parents system due to the fact that they use and Apple devices and with the Apple devices there's a little connectivity issue when setting up the Wi-Fi access. It wasn't hard to find a quick work around for it but it did slow down the process just a little bit. Once fully installed this gave no problems with their Apple device. The system is great for parents like me with small children giving us alerts when a door has opened or if someone forgot to close something. When on the go it's nice to be able to check on our home and know it is secure. It's also nice to know that the system has its own internal batteries so if there's a loss of power the security system is still able to arm and stay armed.

Bought this on sale I think for $195 and it’s an easy setup also bought the 1yr ring protect plus from them to monitor my home and record video storage included I think that a good deal. This kit has everything to get started I already added a stick up cam and doorbell outside.

I have had the ring doorbell for years now and it seemed quite natural that I would migrate to a Ring Alarm System. I did. I left ADT and decided upon such as it integrated well with that was already in place. I really prefer the self monitoring and the idea that it’s at such a low cost... $8.50/mthly. I love the ease of installation too. Did it myself and quick too.

It was so easy to install and connect. Only problem is sensor fell off the wall and yes I cleaned the wall prior to installing and I wish it came with a bracket for permanent installation So I need to buy more tape. The free echo 3rd gen. Just sweetened the pot.

If you are looking for a simple to use, simple to set up security set up then the Ring alarm system might be for you. I shopped around for systems, even receiving ADT’s Blue system before sending it back. I chose the Ring system mostly because it doesn’t require you to have a monthly service. Buyer Beware: If you do not pay for Ring’s monthly service you lose quite a few desirable options. Read the fine print. Set up is a breeze! However, let me forewarn you. The wireless camera batteries take FOREVER to charge. Like 5-10 hours. If you buy a camera, buy extra batteries or a solar panel to go with it. The sticky tape wore out on my motion sensor within the first two months. Luckily nothing broke but you may want to purchase stronger, 3M double sided tape before sticking it to the wall. I hate writing reviews but hope this helps someone out there trying to decide. If you do buy it don’t blame me if you are unhappy with it. Cheers!

Ended up purchasing this after I had an Arlo camera that I was told comes with free cloud recording for 7 days......the free part ends after a trial subscription. So comparing $3 a month for one camera, versus $10 a month or $100 dollars a year for multiple cameras with 60 days of recording the choice was simple.....and on top of recordings we have 24/7 monitoring of our home. I opted to buy some smoke/CO detectors that would mesh with the Ring alarm system. Money well spent. We also added the flood/freeze sensors. I’m not super technically advanced, maybe about average. Installation and set was easy. The hardware as well as the app are super user friendly and it’s simple to expand your system to whatever level of coverage you want. Bang for the buck and what you actually get for options are outstanding. Wasn’t planning on getting a system this big, but with the competitive pricing of add ons and ease of installation, it was an easy choice. Now our home has several cameras, we have the security that if someone did try and break in the siren would sound and if we were not home, local law enforcement would be dispatched. In addition, the built in cellular back up that costs nothing extra is real peace of mind. If power is down or we loose internet for whatever reason, the alarm and all sensors still work.....cameras would be down with internet or power loss, but the core of the security system along with flood sensors and smoke/co detectors would still operate. We plan on adding a few ring doorbells and maybe some additional cameras in the future. The only downside to the Ring system, is most of their cameras have a limited temperature range......where we live it gets extremely cold (-41 degrees Fahrenheit actual temp the other morning)......so we still have our hardwired outdoor camera system that’s rated to -40. It would be awesome if there was a way to integrate our existing hardwired cameras into the Ring system. Would highly recommend this if your looking for a reliable, easy to use security system that won’t candy an arm and a leg to have monitored.

This is the perfect alarm system for someone who wants to DIY. The UI is pretty user friendly, and the app helps walk you through the set up process. We had a little bit of trouble with one of the sensors, out of the box, but it was just that the plastic battery tab didn't come out all the way. The 7 day "practice" period is great for people who haven't used a home alarm system before, and need to get used to remembering to disarm the alarm before opening doors! The ability to arm via voice command with Alexa is very handy, for when you've already settled into bed and don't want to get back up and walk to the keypad. There is an option to also disarm with your voice, but it requires you to call out your passcode and we aren't really comfortable with that. Definitely suggest getting a second keypad, and the expansion process of adding more components is very easy. Overall, great product and great value. So far, we are very happy with it!

I rate this system good, but not great. I had purchased, installed, and used a Simplisafe system at my previous residence for a couple years, so I have a good reference for comparison, as this system is a pretty close competitor in style and price point. 1. Affordability: Ring wins this one. I would say this and the Simplisafe system, when purchased during promotions or sales, seem to be close enough in price for the initial purchase that I didn't see a big difference there. The simplisafe system does provide the ability to create a more custom set of sensors in the initial purchase and get better pricing with the initial purchase, whereas Ring pretty much as set bundles, and then you have to pay normal pricing for any other items a la carte. However, post-purchase, if you have the subscription with Ring, you get a nice discount on additional accessories, which is much better than Simplisafe, which gives pretty much zero price breaks outside of when purchasing a new system with base station. Ring wins for sure when paying for monitoring; their monthly rate is just notably less expensive. Hopefully it's as good! 2. Completeness: Simplisafe by a small margin. The Simplisafe system has sensors that do not exist with ring, such as the glass break sensor, which was a bit disappointing. However, the Ring system has a very nice retrofit kit that allows tying in existing wired sensors; that was a big part of why I decided to give Ring a try. It's overpriced for what it is, but I did get the discount for having a paid Ring subscription set up before buying it, which helped a bit. It was very easy to install and get working, and was a much better solution than adding a bunch of wireless sensors to doors and windows that already had wired sensors integrated in the frames. The reason I still say Simplisafe wins is due to the missing specialized security sensors that almost any other security system includes. 4. Interoperability: Ring wins this one, hands-down. Their app is better and they have better compatibility with 3rd party vendors. Simplisafe is too closed. 5. Usability: Tie. Simplisafe has a better keypad. It's antiquated in some ways with its throwback style display, but at least it has a display. The ring 2nd gen keypad has no indicators on it whatsoever. Additionally, the functionality, requiring the input of a PIN to change from any mode to any mode, is a bit silly. The Simplisafe system only requires a PIN to switch from an armed mode to a disarmed mode. I shouldn't need a PIN to switch from disarmed to an armed state. I also should be able to glance at the keypad, or at worst, press a button on it, to get feedback as to what mode the system is on. The base station is the only thing with an indicator, and I don't keep the base station in a visible location; I don't consider it a fashion statement in my home. Additionally, the base station is the only place where there is a speaker for letting me know the system is counting down. This is also frustrating, as I have had a couple of false alarms due to not realizing the system was counting down because I simply couldn't hear it. All that said, Simplisafe's app is not as feature-rich as the Ring app, so Ring maintains a tie in this category for that reason alone. I really wish Ring would make the keypad a little more usable, though. So, while Ring won in a head-to-head with Simplisafe from my perspective, it still has room to improve. It needs a more complete set of sensors akin to that offered by Simplisafe, and they still have a good bit of work to do on the camera software motion detection, as well as giving me the ability to set more specific customizations for recording behavior.