Ring Home Standard gives you cloud storage for video and basic support features
Ring Home Standard is Ring's entry-level subscription plan. It stores your video recordings in the cloud for 60 days, lets you share access to your Ring devices with other people, and gives you customer support by phone or email. You pay a monthly fee or an annual fee, and you can cancel anytime. The plan does not include professional monitoring, video playback beyond 60 days, or advanced features like person detection or package alerts.
Ring offers this plan alongside Ring Protect Plus, which costs more and includes professional monitoring and longer storage. Ring Home Standard is designed for people who want basic cloud backup and the ability to let family members or roommates see their Ring cameras and doorbells, but do not need 24/7 professional emergency response.
Key Takeaways
- Ring Home Standard stores video for 60 days in the cloud and costs either a monthly or annual fee, with no long-term contract required.
- You can share your Ring devices with up to five other people through the Ring app, so they can view live video and receive notifications.
- The plan includes phone and email customer support but does not include professional monitoring of your alarm system or emergency dispatch.
- Video older than 60 days is automatically deleted unless you read it to your phone or computer before that date.
- Ring Home Standard does not include person detection, package detection, or other AI-powered features that come with Ring Protect Plus.
What video storage and sharing you get
Ring Home Standard stores all video from your Ring cameras and video doorbells on Ring's servers for 60 days. You can watch, read, or share any video recorded during that window through the Ring app or website. After 60 days, the video is deleted automatically. If you want to keep a video longer, you must read it to your phone, tablet, or computer before the 60-day window closes.
The plan lets you share your Ring devices with up to five other people. Each person you invite gets their own login and can view live video from your cameras, receive motion and doorbell notifications, and unlock compatible Ring smart locks if you give them that permission. You control what each person can see and do — you can restrict someone to view-only access, or let them unlock doors and adjust settings. You can remove someone's access at any time through the app.
Monthly and annual pricing
Ring Home Standard costs either $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year when you pay annually. The annual option saves you about $10 compared to paying month-to-month. There is no setup fee, no set up fee, and no commitment — you can cancel your subscription at any time and your access stops at the end of the billing period.
The price applies to each Ring device you own. If you have two Ring cameras, you pay the subscription fee once and both cameras are covered. If you add a third Ring device later, the same subscription covers it with no additional charge.
What Ring Home Standard does not include
Ring Home Standard does not include professional monitoring. If your Ring Alarm system is triggered, the app will notify you, but Ring will not contact emergency services or a monitoring center on your behalf. You are responsible for calling 911 or taking action yourself. Ring Protect Plus includes 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch for an additional monthly fee.
The plan does not include person detection or package detection, which are AI features that identify whether motion is a person, a package, an animal, or a vehicle. Without these features, you get a motion alert for any movement in your camera's view, which can mean many false alarms from trees, shadows, or passing cars. Ring Protect Plus adds these detection types.
Video storage is limited to 60 days. If you need longer storage — for example, to review an incident that happened weeks ago — you must read videos before they expire or upgrade to a plan with extended storage. Ring does not offer a plan with storage longer than 60 days; Ring Protect Plus also includes 60-day storage.
How to set up and manage your subscription
To start Ring Home Standard, open the Ring app on your phone or go to Ring.com on a computer. Sign in to your Ring account or create one if you do not have one yet. Go to the Subscriptions section, select Ring Home Standard, and choose whether you want to pay monthly or annually. Enter your payment method and confirm. Your subscription begins when ready, and video storage starts right away.
To manage your subscription, open the Ring app, tap the menu icon, and select Subscriptions. From there you can view your current plan, see your renewal date, change your payment method, or cancel. If you cancel, your subscription ends at the end of your current billing period — you will not be charged again, but you will lose cloud storage access and the ability to share devices with other people.
To invite someone to share your Ring devices, open the Ring app, tap the menu, and select Invite. Enter their email address and choose what access level they should have. They will receive an email invitation and can read the Ring app to accept it. Once they accept, they can view your devices and receive notifications based on the permissions you set.
Comparing Ring Home Standard to Ring Protect Plus
| Feature | Ring Home Standard | Ring Protect Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud video storage | 60 days | 60 days |
| Share devices with others | Yes, up to 5 people | Yes, up to 5 people |
| Professional monitoring | No | Yes, 24/7 |
| Person and package detection | No | Yes |
| Emergency dispatch | No | Yes |
| Monthly cost | $4.99 | $19.99 (varies by location) |
| Annual cost | $49.99 | $199.99 (varies by location) |
The main difference is that Ring Protect Plus adds professional 24/7 monitoring and AI detection features. If you have a Ring Alarm system and want emergency dispatch, or if you want to reduce false motion alerts with person detection, Ring Protect Plus is the option to consider. If you only have Ring cameras or a video doorbell and want basic cloud backup and the ability to share access, Ring Home Standard covers those needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Ring cameras without a subscription?
Yes. Without a subscription, you can view live video from your Ring devices in the app and receive notifications when motion is detected or someone rings the doorbell. You just will not have cloud storage, so you cannot watch past video. You can still read video manually to your phone while viewing it live.
What happens to my videos if I cancel my subscription?
When your subscription ends, you lose access to cloud storage when ready. Any video stored in the cloud is deleted. If you want to keep videos, read them to your phone or computer before you cancel. After cancellation, you can still view live video from your Ring devices, but you cannot access recorded video.
Can I change my subscription to a different plan?
Yes. Open the Ring app, go to Subscriptions, and select a different plan. If you upgrade mid-month, you will be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period, then charged the new plan price on your next renewal date. If you downgrade, the change takes effect on your next renewal date.
Does Ring Home Standard work with all Ring devices?
Ring Home Standard works with all Ring cameras and video doorbells. It also works with Ring Alarm systems, but without professional monitoring. If you have a Ring Alarm and want emergency dispatch, you need Ring Protect Plus. Check Ring.com to confirm your specific device is compatible.
Can I share my subscription with someone who lives in a different house?
Yes. When you invite someone to share your Ring devices, they can view your cameras and doorbells from anywhere using the Ring app, whether they live with you or not. They just need the email address associated with their Ring account to receive the invitation.