If you are considering improving the security of your home and are an Amazon Prime member, you can now buy a Ring Alarm security kit at its lowest historical price and get a free Echo Show 5. Today, Amazon has launched this offer, which is activated by putting the products in the shopping cart. The discount will be applied automatically once you add the kits to your cart.
- Ring 8-Piece Alarm Kit with Ring Indoor Cam and Echo Show 5 ($ 224.99, originally $ 389.98; amazon.com)
- Ring 8-Piece Ring Alarm Kit with Ring Chime and Echo Show 5 ($ 254.99, originally $ 429.98; amazon.com)
Here's what comes in both packs: a base station, a keypad, four contact sensors, a motion detector, and a range extender. Plus, you can subscribe to the Ring Protection Plan to get even more out of its security system. The basic $ 3 per month plan will allow the camera to record video and take snapshots, giving you access to up to 60 days of video history. The $ 10 per month Plus plan offers 24/7 professional monitoring as well as backup via cellular connection for those with spotty Wi-Fi.
With the Indoor Cam Package, you'll receive an indoor camera that you can use to monitor a room or hallway in your home. This includes a power supply cord, bracket, screws, and wall anchors if you decide to mount it.
The second generation Ring Video Doorbell Package comes with the company's famous doorbell. This camera not only allows you to monitor your patio, porch, or outdoor space in HD quality, but you can also configure adjustable motion zones. These zones allow you to select where - and where not - to detect movement, so that you don't receive a notification every time someone walks down the street, for example. The Ring Video Doorbell is powered by a battery or a wired solution. Also included are some mounting tools and a micro USB charging cable.
And it wouldn't be a security kit without lots of technology to keep your home safe. The base station allows you to group all Ring Alarm peripherals through the Ring application on your phone. With this application, you can receive notifications when something happens on your system. Contact sensors can be affixed to entry points in your home, and when the sensors are further apart, such as when a window or door is opened, you will receive the alert.
The indoor motion detector does what its name says, and the range extender increases base station coverage by 250 feet. The keypad, like any security system, allows you to arm and disarm the alarm and press specific buttons to call the police, the fire department or medical services.
Finally, there's the Echo Show 5 smart display. This compact Alexa-enabled device can play music and movies or make video calls, but you can also use it to view the camera of any Ring device. Both cameras support two-way conversations so you can speak to visitors or delivery people; just ask Alexa to show you the view from your camera, set the alarm, check the status of your system and more.
Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of article posting.