Question

Can the Ring alarm be used as a self-monitored system that texts or otherwise alerts me without going through the hassle of a central monitoring call center? Looking to replace our current self-monitored alarm system which sends automated calls, texts, and emails upon alarm.  

Answer 1

You can turn professional monitoring on or off in the app but it only cost a 100 a year which includes monitoring

Comments

@country will I still get called, a text, or email if the alarm goes off?  

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Pro monitoring is optional.  

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I already have the ring plan for multiple cameras.  

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Yes you can set it for a text and push notifications. I doubt you will get phone call with pro monitoring off

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You do not get charged anything extra for the pro monitoring worth it in my opinion if you already have plan

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@country I'd rather just get alerts, our cats and us set ours off too much.  

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I have 2 small dogs you have home and away modes and can customize the motion sensors for what you want to monitor I’ve never had a call for my dogs setting it off

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@country we never had a false alarm from our cats with our current alarm until recently, when one of our cats found a new favorite spot. That's not why we're looking to switch, but it's a concern

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I understand but you can switch monitoring on and off when you want. I like the pro monitoring myself for the same price. But it still will give all the same features if it is off minus a phone call.  

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@country Where can you sign up for text alerts? I get a push notification followed by a phone call.  

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I do too I thought you could get text also I guess not just looked again

Answer 2

You can self monitor but you lose cellular, and solely rely on internet for notifications

Comments

I self monitor and I have cellular backup. I have been self monitoring from day one.  

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@hellenhellene theres no cellular back up if you dont pay

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I do pay because I want the video backup on my doorbells, but you have a choice on weather you turn on the monitoring service. If you want the extened extended warranty on my devices also.  

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@frankiefrankincense with self monitoring you still get cell texts and alerts. I know that very well

Answer 3

Yes . You can have it self monitoring and you still get alerts

Answer 4

We have four indoor cats and after proper setup (with monitoring) have never had a false call.