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A Ring Home subscription is required for several cloud and advanced features, including access to recorded videos and review tools, Quick Replies recordings, Package Alerts, Smart Video Search, and Ring Alarm digital notifications, in‑app features, digital arming/disarming, and integrations. Subscriptions are sold separately.

A Ring Home subscription lets you record and review video clips (stored up to 180 days), receive Doorbell Calls, and use Smart Video Search to help find moments across motion events.

With an eligible Ring Home subscription, recorded Ring videos stored in the cloud are retained for up to 180 days.

Package Alerts is an exclusive Ring Home subscription feature that notifies you when a package is detected within a specified zone. The feature is sold separately and works best with medium‑to‑large shipping boxes; envelopes and small items may not be detected.

Smart Video Search is offered with an eligible Ring Home subscription to help find moments across motion events. The feature is not available to Ring customers in Illinois and Texas due to state legislation.

Product details state that subscriptions are sold separately and that a Ring Home subscription is required to access certain features—such as Quick Replies recordings and other cloud capabilities.

The free Ring App provides Live View and infrared night vision so you can check your video doorbell any time. Product details also note you can receive real‑time mobile notifications when someone is at your door.

Quick Replies let you answer the door with preset responses. Accessing and reviewing Quick Replies recordings, however, requires a Ring Home subscription that is sold separately.

Some subscription features have limitations: Smart Video Search is not available in Illinois and Texas due to state legislation, and at least one feature is noted as available only in English.