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How to Cancel Ring Subscription

Cancel Ring Protect subscription

✓ No phone call needed

✓ Takes ~2 minutes

Free guide

Ring Protect Basic (~$4.99/month per device) or Plus (~$10/month for all devices) saves video recordings and enables sharing. Without a plan, Ring doorbells and cameras still work for live view only.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Go to ring.com and sign in

Click the menu icon in the top left

Select Account → Protect Plans

Click Manage Plan

Select Cancel Plan and confirm

Open the Ring app

Tap the menu icon (☰) at the top left

Go to Account → Protect Plans

Tap Cancel Plan and confirm

✅ What Happens After You Cancel

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Live view still works on all Ring devices

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Video history and cloud recordings disabled

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Motion alerts still trigger but clips not saved

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Ring Alarm professional monitoring requires Protect Plus or higher

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Refund policy: Ring offers a 30-day free trial on new subscriptions. After the trial, no refunds are given for the current billing period. Cancel before your renewal date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ring work without a subscription? ⌄

Yes — Ring doorbells and cameras work without a subscription for live view, motion alerts, and two-way talk. You lose the ability to review recorded clips; only the last 60 seconds of live view is available.

Can I get a refund on Ring Protect? ⌄

Ring does not offer refunds after the 30-day trial period. If you cancel during the trial, you won't be charged. After that, you keep access until the end of the paid period.

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About Ring Subscriptions

Ring Protect Basic (~$4.99/month per device) or Plus (~$10/month for all devices) saves video recordings and enables sharing. Without a plan, Ring doorbells and cameras still work for live view only. This guide covers every platform — Ring Website, Ring App — so you can cancel from whichever device you have handy.

Before You Cancel Ring

Before cancelling, check a few things: which platform you subscribed on (App Store, Google Play, or the website directly), since you must cancel in the same place you signed up. If you subscribed on the website, cancelling through your iPhone Settings won't work — and vice versa.

Also note your next billing date. Ring doesn't delete your account when you cancel — you keep access until the period ends. There's no penalty for cancelling early, but you won't get a refund for unused days unless stated in the refund policy above.

Can I Resubscribe After Cancelling?

Yes — you can resubscribe to Ring at any time. Your account data, preferences, and history are typically preserved for 30–90 days after cancellation, depending on the service. Simply log back in and choose a new plan.

What If I Can't Find the Cancel Button?

Some services intentionally bury the cancel option. Follow the exact steps above — if you still can't find it, check that you're logged into the correct account (some people have multiple accounts). You can also contact Ring support directly and request cancellation via chat or email — they are legally required to process it.