I have a Gen 1 Alarm System and I just got a Gen 2 Alarm base station as part of a starter kit (it was cheaper to purchase a Gen 2 starter kit than buy the individual sensors I needed a-la-carte). Comparing the Gen 1 and Gen 2 Base stations, they both look identical, and the Sku #'s are same. I've ready all the articles re: Gen 1 and Gen 2 device compatibility - but my question is specific to the base station. If the base station for Gen 1 and Gen 2 systems are the same - identical features, both have full compatibility with gen 1 and 2 sensors, both have same firmware - then do I actually need to deregister / re-register the new gen 2 base station or can I keep using my Gen 1? I called support and a guy told me the Gen 1 is actually a higher quality device (better wireless card, faster processor) and I should just leave that installed. He told me how to tell the difference by looking at the serial numbers. But this just doesn't make sense - if the Gen 1 base station is better, why did they make a Gen 2? I've already replaced my devices - everything seems to work well with my Gen 1 base station. Anyone have an opinion re: making the base station upgrade - since I already have it?

You are fine to stay with the first generation alarm. In the world of building consumer electronics, it is not uncommon to see newer versions of devices being built to save money on the (BOM). This sometimes happens due to component pricing and availability.

Hi neighbors. The [Gen 2 Ring Alarm](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040149572-FAQs-about-Ring-Alarm-2nd-generation-) does have improved components with the accessories (Contact Sensor, Motion Detector, Keypad, Range Extender) compared to the Gen 1. In regards to the Base Station, the difference is cosmetic. One has a 'glossy' finish and the other is more of a 'matte' finish. :slightly_smiling_face:

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When I enter my device I have two options, one is Motion detection and the other is motion alerts. Unfortunately the manuals are outofdate and only show the motion alerts features. I would like to know the difference between both.

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