$100 annual subscription vs. free through Apple?
Just wanting to make sure I’m not missing anything. It’s $100/year for cloud storage through Ring if I add a second camera. At the same time, up to 5 cameras are included for free through HomeKit Secure Video via the Apple iCloud subscription I already pay for. Assuming I’m going to stick with Apple, and understanding that I’ll have to buy a new HKSV camera, is there any reason why I wouldn’t want to sell my Ring doorbell and move to HKSV? Not trying to be sarcastic, I just don’t understand why I would pay $100/yr for a service I can get for free.
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20-07-2021 05:03:42
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Tom, How about a straight answer from Ring regarding HKSV? I would like to stay with Ring since I have invested in 7 products from your company and bought these products based on HKSV announcements. So many broken promises at this point. Now that multiple companies have HKSV access I am much closer to throwing all your products in the trash. Doesn’t help that you only gave three reasons, 2 of which carry zero weight. The first one of extending warranties has been useful because Ring has had replaced 5 of my cameras. I’d be curious to know how many ring products were bought based HKSV announcements? Class Action lawsuit?
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15-03-2022 12:22:14
CHi @CraigFilms. Ring is not compatible with HomeKit or any HomeKit related services. For more information on the features and benefits you get with a Ring Protect plan, you can check out our Help Center Article [here](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001671383-General-Information-on-Ring-Protect-Subscription-Plans). I hope this helps answer your questions.
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15-03-2022 05:55:09
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[quote="Tom_Ring, post:2, topic:68548"] * Extended warranties for all devices at the Location with the Ring Protect Plus Plan * 10% off select products at [Ring.com](http://Ring.com) * Rich Notifications and People Only Mode for optimal motion detection [/quote] Thanks Tom! 1 - many credit cards offer an extended warranty. Certainly anyone paying $100/yr for a video doorbell should have one. 2 - 10% off MSRP isn’t particularly compelling since it’s usually possible to get normal items for less than MSRP. Not a terrible perk, but not super valuable. 3 - HKSV cameras like the Logitech Circle View Doorbell already do this These answers have made it abundantly clear that it’s not worth paying $100/yr when I get it through Apple for free. Thanks for the info and see ya Ring!
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21-07-2021 01:54:56
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Hi @Ring_meh. This Help Center article [here](https://ring.com/protect-plans) will highlight all of the benefits that come with our Ring Protect Plus Plan. Below are some of the features that set Ring apart from others: 1. Extended warranties for all devices at the Location with the Ring Protect Plus Plan 1. 10% off select products at Ring.com 1. Rich Notifications and People Only Mode for optimal motion detection I hope this information showcases the benefits of the Ring Protect Plus Plan subscription.
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20-07-2021 07:58:41
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