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Ring doorbell subscription

  • 18-07-2025 10:10AM
    #1
    rje66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭


    Got one recently, just wondering if its necessary to get the subscription??

    The reminder keeps popping up.....



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  • #2
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭SteM


    Without a subscription you can see and speak to visitors in real-time through live view function, receive notifications when someone rings the doorbell/triggers the motion detection and can use the two-way talk feature.

    The subscription gives you access to video recording and storage.



  • #3
    rje66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭rje66


    Cheers, presume you meant 'with a subscription'....

    So without subscription its a door bell that rings on your phone and that's it???



  • #4
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,015 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123647906#Comment_123647906

    No, he meant 'without subscription'.

    The subscription is for the recording / storage element.



  • #5
    rje66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭rje66


    Ah! ok that makes sense now. Thanks. So is the recording and storage worth it??? It's just a private house in estate, generally no issues with ASB etc.



  • #6
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭SteM


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123647929#Comment_123647929

    Is it worth it for you, that's the question.

    I subscribe, but that's because I have the ring doorbell and an outdoor security light out the back and the sub covers storage for both of them.



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