Ring Protect Basic costs $4/mo per camera — video recording and sharing for one device. Plus costs $10/mo for unlimited cameras, alarm monitoring, and extended warranties. Pro costs $20/mo and adds 24/7 professional monitoring with cellular backup. Without any plan, Ring cameras show live view only — no recording, no playback, no clips. 3-year cost: free tier $0 (useless cameras), Basic $144-576 depending on camera count, Plus $360, Pro $720. Compare to Abode at $0/mo for self-monitoring with recording, or $6/mo for pro monitoring.
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