Why The Holiday Season Is An Ideal Time To Upgrade Home Security

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The holiday season is a cheerful time brimming with shopping, travel plans and family gatherings. And with so many exciting things happening right at your front door, it’s also the perfect time to consider upgrading your home security.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, installing a new home security system can help make the festive season safer and more enjoyable for all. And Ring offers home security devices that can help you protect your home during the holidays — and beyond.

Here are a few ways that Ring can help keep your home and family safe and give you some peace of mind during the holidays and all year long.

Keep an eye on packages and deliveries with Ring Video Doorbell.

The holiday season means it's Doorbell Season: a busy, bustling, jolly time when some of the happiest moments happen right at your front door. It's simply the best time of year — and the best time to have a Ring Video Doorbell, the home security device (and doorbell, obviously!) that can help you keep an eye on packages, greet guests and keep your home safe.

With Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), you can see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere. Capture clear picture with 1080p HD video with Night Vision and talk to visitors (or holiday carolers!) at your door with Two-Way Talk and Quick Replies. Customize your motion settings and get real-time notifications on your phone and tablet, no matter where you are. This way, you never have to miss a delivery.

Another great option is Video Doorbell Wired. It includes all the essentials — like HD Video, Night Vision, Two-Way Talk, Quick Replies and advanced motion detection — and because it connects to your existing doorbell wiring, you'll never have to charge a battery. Video Doorbell Wired does not sound your existing doorbell chime. To hear audio alerts, pair it with a Ring Chime, compatible Alexa device (sold separately), or select the Video Doorbell Wired + Chime bundle. The smallest wired doorbell camera yet, Video Doorbell Wired allows you to always be present at your front door during the holiday season and beyond.

And regardless of when you find yourself shopping online, a Ring Video Doorbell can help ensure your deliveries don't end up in the wrong hands. That’s right — Ring Video Doorbell allows you to check in on your property even when you're not home. You'll receive instant alerts on your phone when someone triggers the device's built-in motion sensors. If you see a stranger laying hands on your delivery, you can tell them in real time to put your package down — even from miles away. With a Ring Protect¹ subscription, you will also be able to record videos to review, save and share the Motion Alerts you missed. Ring videos that are stored in the cloud are stored temporarily for up to 180 days.²

If you’re too busy to answer the door, Quick Replies can do it for you. You can choose from a list of preset responses such as “We can’t answer the door right now, but if you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now.” If your visitor leaves you a message, you can watch the message in real-time using Live View, or if you are a Ring Protect subscriber¹, you’ll be able to access the video by visiting your event history.² It’s like an answering machine for your front door.

And during the holidays you can up the merry by changing your Quick Replies to one of these seasonal greetings:

● Happy Holidays! If you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now.

● Be right there! We’re getting into the holiday spirit!

● Please leave the package outside. Thanks for getting our presents here safely!

● We’re busy wrapping presents right now. If you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now.

If you have a Video Doorbell 3, Video Doorbell 3 Plus or Video Doorbell 4 you can even dress it up for the occasion in one of these Holiday Faceplates that are a cinch to swap.

Add an extra layer of security with Ring Cameras.

If you’re traveling for the holidays, Ring Cameras can help you keep an eye out on things back at home. Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is ideal for helping protect large outdoor areas like the driveway or your backyard. It's nice even if you're right inside watching a movie or hitting the bed early after a day filled with holiday fun. You can customize motion zones to monitor specific areas and be the first to know if anything happens on your property.

Floodlight Cam Wired Plus has motion-activated LED floodlights, 1080p HD video and a built-in security siren. With the Ring App, you can turn on the lights, speak to visitors (maybe even Santa) and sound the siren if needed.

Another awesome option for adding security inside or out is the versatile Stick Up Cam Battery. Its wire-free design allows you to put it where you need and move it when you need to. With Stick Up Cam Battery, you'll always be connected to home — so even if you're stuck at work or away on a business trip, you can still see the holiday fun and activity at any time.

Help protect your home by installing a Ring Alarm.

Many people choose to travel to visit loved ones during the holiday season, which means that their homes may be left unoccupied. However, installing a smart security system, such as a Ring Alarm, can help keep you connected to your home — even when you’re halfway around the world. The second-generation Ring Alarm offers whole-home security and is available in several different kits for all home sizes.

Ideal for an apartment or a condo, the Ring Alarm 5-Piece Kit offers everything you need to protect one window or door, and add motion detection to one room. If you need additional protection or your home security needs change in the future, you can always add more Contact Sensors and Motion Detectors to cover extra rooms and entry points.

Setup is quick and simple — just plug in the Ring Alarm Base Station, connect the Motion Detectors and Contact Sensors and control it all from the Keypad or the Ring App on your phone. You can also add more sensors and other security devices, like cameras, at any time to cover extra rooms and entry points based on your needs, including Outdoor Contact Sensors, as well as other alarm accessories such as Smoke & CO Listeners (requires the Ring Alarm Security Kit), Flood & Freeze Sensors and Panic Buttons.

The Ring App allows you to sync all of your Ring devices and manage them all from one simple dashboard, whether you’re home or away. You’ll also receive real-time notifications from your devices and have the option to personalize your notification preferences so you receive only the alerts you care about.

Get the most out of your Ring Alarm when you enroll in 24/7 professional monitoring with a Ring Protect Pro subscription³, a service that gives you around-the-clock protection for when an emergency happens in your home. In addition to receiving notifications when any of your security sensors are triggered, your alarm will also alert the Ring Monitoring Center who will call you to see if you need emergency assistance and request help if necessary.

Get protection for your home and network with Ring Alarm Pro.

To help protect yourself and your loved ones inside, outside, and on your network, you can opt for Ring Alarm Pro which includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router. With Ring Alarm Pro, you’ll get reliable physical and network security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity.⁴

Whether you’re looking up seasonal recipes or streaming your favorite holiday movies, you need an internet connection you can count on. With the Ring Protect Pro subscription, if your internet goes down, 24/7 Backup Internet⁵ will kick in to keep the devices on your Alarm Pro wifi network online. You’ll get 3GB of cellular data per month included, and you can opt in to Extra Data to stay online longer. It's $3/GB and you only pay for what you use.

The backup connection will also help keep your chosen security devices online and ready to protect in the event of an internet outage. Plus, if the power goes out, you can connect up to four Ring Power Packs⁶ to keep your Ring Alarm Pro up and running for longer.

¹ Free trial is not applicable for locations with an existing Ring Protect Plus or Protect Pro subscription.

² Your Ring videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, up to 180 days. Changing your video storage time will only affect videos that are recorded after you adjust your storage time setting.

³ A compatible Ring Protect subscription is required to enroll in the Ring Alarm professional monitoring service. Professional monitoring service is available only within the U.S. (all 50 states, but not U.S. territories) and in Canada (excluding Quebec). Ring does not own its own professional monitoring center. Smoke and carbon monoxide monitoring is not available for a business or commercially zoned address. See Ring alarm licenses at: ring.com/licenses. Additional permit or false alarm fees may apply depending on your local jurisdiction. Additional charges may apply in areas that require permits or guard response service for alarm verification.

⁴ Internet connection speeds and availability depend on your internet service provider. Actual range and performance can vary.

⁵ Extra data charges may apply. Cellular data is provided by a third party carrier. Coverage, uptime, technology, and speeds will vary. May require backup power if the power goes out. Visit ring.com/alarm-pro for more details. Ring Alarm Pro is designed to be used as a router, as using Ring Alarm Pro as an extender may impact your ability to utilize Ring Protect Pro features.

⁶ Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.

Learn how Ring Home Security can help keep your property and packages safe this holiday season and beyond.