Ring Alarm Kit 5-Piece Home Security Device Review

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested DIY Home Security Systems

What goes into the Overall Score?

Security essentials

/ 5

Security add-ons

/ 5

Data security

/ 5

Data privacy

/ 5

Smart home add-ons

/ 5

Ease of setup

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Motion detection

/ 5

Monitoring flexibility

/ 5

About

Optional monitoring for $10/month ($100/year). Uses a cellular connection (requires paid monitoring) when WiFi is not available. Has a rechargeable battery in base station for when power is out. Has a keypad for passcodes. Can trigger siren remotely using the App.

Features & Specs

Features

What's in the box

Base station, keypad, motion sensor, contact sensor, range extender

Key fob

No

Two factor authentication

Used for both app and web.

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

Passcode

Yes

Web access

Yes

Battery backup

Yes

Cellular

Requires monitoring

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Ring Alarm Kit 5-Piece

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