How to get the most protection from your Ring camera security system

Simply putting the camera on your front door may not be enough.

By Roger Fingas Nov. 15, 2026 4:30 pm EST Jonathan Park/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Let's be blunt here. There are good reasons to skip Ring for your home security, from ongoing privacy concerns to some key features relying on a subscription. At the same time, it remains the most practical security platform for a lot of people, at least in the US. That's especially true if your smart home platform of choice is Alexa, which is likewise owned by Amazon.