Neighbors by Ring

Rating: 4.7	Downloads: 1,000,000+
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Neighbors by Ring is your personal community safety app, designed to connect you with your local neighborhood while leveraging professional monitoring services from Ring. Through this platform, you can view your home’s activity timeline, receive notifications about monitored events, and interact directly with your monitored security system, giving you peace of mind from anywhere. It’s primarily for homeowners seeking an enhanced sense of security without constant active surveillance.

This app enhances real-world security monitoring by Ring cameras and doorbells by providing a centralized view of community activity. It allows neighbors and property owners connected to monitored devices to collaborate effectively on safety awareness, making everyday community watch more efficient and integrated with professional monitoring services.

App Features

• Unified Timeline View: Seamlessly browse all your Ring camera and doorbell recordings in one convenient location alongside activity from monitored homes in your community, making review and analysis significantly faster and more organized.
• Live Video Access: Instantly connect to live feeds from Ring devices anywhere in the world, enabling immediate visual checks of your property or monitored locations without needing complex navigation or multiple app switches.
• Community Notifications: Automatically receive alerts when movement is detected at monitored doors, windows, or shared community areas connected to Ring devices, allowing for quick responses even when you’re away from home.
• Direct Monitoring Control: Access and modify Ring device settings, arm/disarm systems, and review monitoring preferences directly from the app, streamlining device management and ensuring your security protocols are always up-to-date.
• Shared Monitoring Access: Grant specific Ring-connected users permission to view activity and manage settings for their properties, facilitating collaborative safety awareness among homeowners, property managers, and authorized community members.
• Professional Monitoring Insights: View brief summaries of when your monitored events were reviewed by Ring professionals, providing transparency and reinforcing the layer of expert security oversight you receive.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Centralized monitoring hub
• Seamless integration with all Ring devices
• Direct control of professional monitoring settings
• Clear community awareness features

Cons:

• Dependent on active Ring device subscriptions
• Interface may feel basic compared to premium security apps
• Some features limited by Ring Protect plans
• Notification overload possible with high activity areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use Neighbors by Ring with just Ring cameras without a monitored plan?

A: Yes, you can access your camera footage anytime with a free Ring account. However, full monitoring features like professional alert verification and extended storage require the Ring Protect Pro subscription.

Q: Will Neighbors by Ring work if I’m not home?

A: Definitely! The core purpose of Neighbors by Ring is to allow you to check your home’s security status, review footage, and manage alerts remotely, providing peace of mind from anywhere.

Q: How do I grant someone else access to my monitored property?

A: You can invite specific individuals to view your activity or manage settings by navigating to the “People” section, selecting “Share Access,” and following the prompts to send them a secure invitation link.

Q: Does Neighbors by Ring share my personal information with authorities?

A: No, Ring prioritizes user privacy. While you can share relevant footage with authorities if needed through the app (following proper procedures), your own activity data remains private and under your control.

Q: Can I customize notifications for different types of activity?

A: Yes, you can adjust notification preferences for each Ring device in your setup, choosing to receive alerts for motion, person detection, vehicles, or package deliveries specifically, helping tailor the alerts to your security needs.

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