Ring Home Plan is a monthly subscription that adds cloud recording, 24/7 professional monitoring, and extended device coverage to your Ring devices
Ring Home Plan is a paid subscription service from Amazon's Ring that stores video from your Ring cameras and doorbells in the cloud, lets Ring's monitoring center watch your home around the clock, and covers repair or replacement of your Ring devices if they break or stop working. You pay a monthly fee, and in return you get continuous video backup, professional emergency response, and hardware protection — none of which come with a Ring device on its own.
The subscription is optional. Your Ring camera or doorbell will still record and send you alerts without it. But without the plan, video only saves locally to your device (if it has that feature), you handle all emergency calls yourself, and you pay out of pocket if hardware fails.
Key Takeaways
- Ring Home Plan stores 60 days of video in the cloud so you can watch recordings from anywhere, even if your device is stolen or damaged.
- The plan includes 24/7 professional monitoring that can dispatch police or fire to your address if you request it during an alarm event.
- Hardware coverage replaces or repairs your Ring devices at no extra cost if they malfunction, are damaged, or are stolen.
- You can cancel the subscription at any time with no penalty, and your devices will continue to work in basic mode without the plan.
- The subscription covers all Ring devices on your account — cameras, doorbells, alarm systems, and sensors — under one monthly fee.
What video recording and cloud storage means for your footage
When you subscribe to Ring Home Plan, every video your Ring devices capture uploads to Amazon's servers and stays there for 60 days. You can watch, read, or share any of those recordings from the Ring app on your phone or computer, no matter where you are. If someone steals your camera or it gets damaged, your footage is still safe in the cloud.
Without the subscription, most Ring devices do not save video to the cloud at all. Some newer models have local storage on the device itself, but that footage disappears if the device is removed or destroyed. You also cannot review old clips from your phone unless you were home to watch them live.
The 60-day window means older videos automatically delete to make room for new ones. If you want to keep a specific recording longer, you can read it to your phone or computer before the 60 days are up.
How 24/7 professional monitoring works during an alarm event
Ring Home Plan includes a connection to a professional monitoring center staffed by Ring employees. If your Ring Alarm system is triggered — by a door sensor, motion detector, or glass break sensor — the monitoring center receives an alert and tries to reach you by phone. If you confirm there is an emergency, they can dispatch police or fire to your address.
You control whether monitoring is armed or disarmed through the Ring app. When armed, the system watches your sensors. When disarmed, sensors do not trigger an alert. You can also set a schedule so the system arms automatically at night and disarms in the morning.
If you do not answer the phone when the monitoring center calls, they follow the instructions you set up during setup — usually contacting a trusted contact or dispatching emergency services anyway. This is different from self-monitoring, where you handle all calls and decisions yourself.
Hardware replacement and repair coverage explained
Ring Home Plan covers the cost of repairing or replacing your Ring devices if they stop working, are damaged by accident, or are stolen. If your doorbell camera gets hit by a car, or your motion sensor fails after a year, Ring will send you a replacement at no charge. You do not pay a deductible or file a claim — the coverage is built into your subscription.
The coverage applies to all Ring devices on your account: video doorbells, security cameras, alarm base stations, sensors, and keypads. It does not cover devices you sell or give away, and it ends when you cancel the subscription.
If a device breaks, you contact Ring support through the app, describe the problem, and they either send a replacement or walk you through troubleshooting. Replacements typically arrive within a week.
Pricing and how to start or cancel the subscription
Ring Home Plan costs a set monthly fee that varies by region and whether you bundle multiple services. You can see the exact price for your area in the Ring app under Settings, then Plans & Monitoring. The subscription renews automatically each month until you cancel.
To start the subscription, open the Ring app, go to the menu, select Plans & Monitoring, and choose Ring Home Plan. You will enter a payment method, and the subscription begins when ready. You can cancel at any time from the same menu — there is no contract or early termination fee.
If you cancel, your devices continue to work but lose cloud recording, professional monitoring, and hardware coverage. You can restart the subscription later if you change your mind.
Ring Home Plan versus Ring Protect Plus and other Ring subscriptions
Ring offers several subscription tiers. Ring Protect Basic covers just one camera or doorbell with cloud video storage and no monitoring. Ring Protect Plus covers unlimited Ring cameras and doorbells with cloud storage but still no monitoring. Ring Home Plan adds professional monitoring and hardware coverage but is designed for people with a Ring Alarm system.
If you have only a doorbell or camera and no alarm system, Ring Protect Plus is usually the better choice because it covers all your cameras for less money. If you have a Ring Alarm system and want professional monitoring and hardware protection, Ring Home Plan bundles those features together.
Some people use Ring Protect Plus for cameras and a separate monitoring service for their alarm. Others use Ring Home Plan for everything. The right choice depends on what devices you own and whether you want professional monitoring.
What happens if your internet goes down or your device loses power
Ring devices need an active internet connection to send video to the cloud and to communicate with the monitoring center. If your Wi-Fi drops or your internet provider has an outage, your Ring devices stop uploading video and the monitoring center cannot reach your alarm system.
Some Ring Alarm base stations have a cellular backup connection that keeps monitoring active even if your internet is down. Check your device specifications to see if yours has this feature. If it does not, you may want to add cellular backup as a separate purchase.
If a device loses power — because it is unplugged or the battery dies — it stops recording and stops communicating. Wired devices like doorbell cameras stay powered as long as your home's electrical system is working. Battery-powered cameras need regular charging or battery replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Ring Home Plan with just a doorbell camera and no alarm system?
Technically yes, but it is not the best fit. Ring Home Plan is designed for people with a Ring Alarm system who want professional monitoring. If you have only a camera or doorbell, Ring Protect Plus is cheaper and gives you the same cloud storage without paying for monitoring you will not use.
What if I do not want professional monitoring but still want cloud storage and hardware coverage?
Ring does not offer a plan with storage and hardware coverage but no monitoring. You would need to choose between Ring Protect Plus (storage only, no monitoring or hardware coverage) or Ring Home Plan (all three). Some people add a separate home security monitoring service instead.
Do I lose my video if I cancel the subscription?
Yes. Any video stored in the cloud deletes when your subscription ends. read any recordings you want to keep before you cancel. Videos stored locally on your device (if it has that feature) remain on the device itself.
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling it?
Ring does not offer a pause option. You can cancel and restart the subscription whenever you want, but there is no way to temporarily suspend it while keeping your account active. Restarting takes just a few taps in the app.
Does Ring Home Plan cover theft of my entire device?
Yes. If your Ring camera or doorbell is stolen, the hardware coverage replaces it at no cost. You report the theft through the Ring app, and they send a replacement. The 60-day cloud video backup means your footage is safe even if the physical device is gone.