Ring Alarm review

Ring Alarm ranks third because its professional monitoring is the cheapest of the big DIY brands. Ring Pro costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year and adds 24/7 Professional Monitoring, so trained agents can request emergency dispatch when the alarm triggers, plus Video Descriptions, Familiar Faces and Active Warnings for Ring cameras. Every Ring Protect plan keeps video events for up to 180 days, and Ring Multi at $9.99 a month covers all Ring devices at an address with extended warranties. Without any plan, Ring devices still offer Live View, real-time motion alerts, Two-Way Talk and Alexa integration. Ring's own footnotes list the caveats: it does not own its monitoring center, some intelligent features are not offered in Illinois, Texas or Portland, and local jurisdictions may charge permit or false alarm fees. A 30-day trial starts when you set up a new device, which is enough time to decide whether monitoring is worth it.

Who it is for

households that already use Ring doorbells or Alexa

Price

Devices work without a plan; Ring Solo $4.99 per month for one device; Ring Multi $9.99 per month; Ring Pro with 24/7 professional monitoring $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year.

Ring Pro is $19.99 per month.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Ring Pro adds 24/7 Professional Monitoring: agents can request emergency dispatch when Ring Alarm triggers
• Every Ring Protect plan stores video events for up to 180 days
• Ring Multi ($9.99 a month) covers every Ring device at one address and adds extended warranties
• Ring Pro includes Video Descriptions, Familiar Faces (beta) and Active Warnings
• Free 30-day Ring Protect trial when a new device is set up

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Professional monitoring at $19.99 a month is cheaper than SimpliSafe Core or Cove+
• Strength: Live view, motion alerts and Two-Way Talk work with no subscription
• Strength: One plan covers a whole home of Ring cameras, doorbells and alarm sensors
• Weakness: Ring does not own its monitoring center; it uses a third party
• Weakness: Some Ring Pro features are unavailable in Illinois, Texas or Portland, Oregon
• Weakness: Local permit and false alarm fees may apply on top of the plan

Key facts

• Monitoring plan: Ring Pro, $19.99/month or $199.99/year
• Video history: Up to 180 days with any plan
• Free trial: 30 days of Ring Protect
• Coverage: All 50 US states and Canada excluding Quebec

Where it ranks

Ring Alarm is No. 3 in our Best Home Security Systems verdict.