Ring Alarm Security System Cost and Pricing

Ring Equipment Pricing

Ring Alarm kits come in multiple sizes, depending on how many components you need. The smallest option is the five-piece kit, suitable for a one-to-two-bedroom home. The largest pre-built kit includes 14 pieces. If you need more coverage, you can purchase extra equipment separately.

Ring Alarm also offers three Pro Kits. With these bundles, the Base Station includes built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router. You can always start with the standard kit and switch to the Pro Base Station at a later date without replacing the rest of your equipment. That’s one of the best things about Ring Alarm, it’s fully customizable.

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, Ring’s 5-Piece Alarm Security Kit is a solid starting point. The kit costs $244.95 and includes a base station, keypad, one contact sensor, one motion detector, and a range extender. It won’t cover every entry point in a larger home, but you can easily add a video doorbell or indoor camera for under $100.

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Ring 8-Piece Kits

The Ring Alarm 8-Piece Security Kit includes 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. The extra contact sensors provide solid coverage for an average one- to two-bedroom home when sensors are placed strategically.

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

Ring Alarm 10-Piece Kit

The Ring Alarm 10-piece Kit adds an additional motion sensor and contact sensor. It’s designed to cover homes ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. The 10-piece kit costs $299.99, which is competitive compared to similar bundles from other brands. Keep in mind that some competitors’ larger packages include outdoor cameras, which is often why the price is higher.

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Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit

The 14-piece kit costs $464.96 and is built for larger two-story homes. It comes with two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion sensors, a range extender, and a base station. The Alarm Pro version costs $594.86. If your home has more than three bedrooms, this is the kit we recommend. We find that the dual keypads and built-in range extender make it a natural fit for multi-level layouts.

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.

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.

Some security companies charge $40 to $50 per entryway sensor, while Ring offers them for around $30 each. Ring’s doorbell camera prices and environmental sensor costs also come in more affordable than many competitors. When it comes to Ring’s outdoor security camera costs, pricing even beats brands like SimpliSafe.

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The first device we recommend adding to your system is a security camera. Ring has several options. We’ve tested the Battery 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, Plus, or Pro. There are also different power source variations for some. Here’s a rundown of the full range:

Ring Monitoring Plans

Ring gives you a few different ways to monitor your home, whether you want to handle everything yourself or have professionals watching your back 24/7. The base plans lean toward self-monitoring, meaning you’d call 911 yourself if something goes wrong. The higher tiers unlock some useful features like multi-cam view, live picture-in-picture, and intruder deterrent alarms. Here’s how the plans compare:

Ring Solo is only suitable if you’re protecting your home with a security camera or video doorbell. For Ring Alarm systems, the minimum is $9.99 a month. Professional monitoring is $19.99 per month with the Ring Pro plan, which is one of the most affordable security systems available. For comparison, SimpliSafe and Cove start at $22.99 per month, while ADT Blu is $24.99 per month.

Ring Alarm also offers specialized features for businesses, such as live security camera monitoring. This Virtual Security Guard service, priced starting at $99 per month, has trained Ring professionals monitoring your security cameras in real time. For detailed information and cost comparisons, check out our comprehensive guide on using Ring Alarm for businesses.

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Our Ring Alarm Experience

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

We tested an eight-piece Ring Alarm kit, and reviewed the Ring Spotlight Camera, Ring Floodlight Cam,  and Battery Doorbell. It was surprising that the whole system was up and running in under an hour, considering we had to wire the doorbell camera.

After setting it up though, we felt 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 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.

Unlike the ADT Blu system we reviewed, Ring isn’t big on home automation. 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. 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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SimpliSafe and Cove don’t offer advanced home automation either. DIY smart security systems like Abode and ADT Blu are the exception rather than the rule in the industry. 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 a good fit if you want a budget-friendly, easy-to-install, and simple-to-manage security system without a lot of extra bells and whistles.

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. You can build out your security system without buying anything you don’t need. Ring’s prices are reasonable, too. We put together a solid security system for an average-sized home for around $500. As is the case with most security systems, adding security cameras increases the overall cost.

If you opt for professional monitoring, expect to pay $20 per month for the Ring Protect Pro plan, which is less than what most competitors charge. Overall, Ring Alarm is one of the most affordable options we’ve tested, offering excellent value for DIY home security.

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