This Ring Alarm System Kit Is Selling at the Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been wanting to get a home security system but don’t want to deal with a bunch of contracts or professional installation, you might want to check out this Ring Alarm kit . The 14-piece kit is currently $198.99 on Amazon, down 40% from its regular price of $329.99 and just a dollar shy of its all-time low, according to price tracker data .
Many people are already familiar with the Ring ecosystem from its popular video doorbells and cameras, so adding this DIY alarm system may seem like a natural extension, especially if you already use the Ring app.
You get two keypads (handy if you want one by the front door and one upstairs), eight door and window contact sensors, two motion sensors, a base station, and a range extender. That’s enough for a multi-story home or a small space with lots of entry points. Setup is as easy as peeling and pasting most of the sensors, and the app walks you through the rest. The keypads let you arm and disarm the system without using your phone each time, which is especially useful if you have guests or kids. And with eight contact sensors, you’ll likely have enough to cover all the vulnerable entry points. This kit doesn’t include cameras , though, so if you want to keep an eye on your front door or backyard, you’ll need to add them separately.
There’s no monthly fee for the basic functionality, but some features like professional monitoring, cellular backup, and notification history are available with a subscription , which costs between $4.99 and $20 per month. Whether it’s worth it depends on how hands-off you want to be. A backup battery is built into the base station in case of a power outage, and the entire system is Alexa-compatible, so you can turn it on with a voice command if your hands are full. It’s not the most advanced security system on the market, but for under $200, it’s a relatively easy way to get peace of mind, especially if you already have other Ring devices in your home.