Ring to raise basic doorbell subscription prices by 43% – but we've a trick to beat the hikes

MSE_Molly_G

If you've got a Ring doorbell 'Protect Basic' plan, you'll see the cost of your subscription rise by 43% from Monday 11 March – whether you pay monthly or annually. However, if you want to stick with Ring, we've got a trick to beat the hikes for at least a year.

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Ring to raise basic doorbell subscription prices by 43% – but we've a trick to beat the hikes

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pushpull

I ditched the sub for my Nest doorbell a couple of years ago.

I still get alerts if the doorbell rings, still get notifications of certain events, can still use it as a real-time camera, and can still use it as an intercom.

Given the potential DPA responsibilities if it is retaining data, I'm honestly happier that it isn't recording, and it's cheaper.

oldagetraveller1

Thanks for that information MSE Molly.

My annual basic plan was to expire in July but I have just cancelled that and subscribed to a new basic annual at the current price (£34.99). An e-mail from them confirmed a £14 pro rata refund from the cancelled plan.

I reluctantly renewed when they increased it to £34.99, but this March increase is taking the p. I will most definitely not be renewing next February.

pushpull - does the Nest doorbell have an external powered chime to wirelessly connect? Sorry, too lazy to check!

PixelPound

oldagetraveller1 said:

Thanks for that information MSE Molly.

My annual basic plan was to expire in July but I have just cancelled that and subscribed to a new basic annual at the current price (£34.99). An e-mail from them confirmed a £14 pro rata refund from the cancelled plan.

I reluctantly renewed when they increased it to £34.99, but this March increase is taking the p. I will most definitely not be renewing next February.

pushpull - does the Nest doorbell have an external powered chime to wirelessly connect? Sorry, too lazy to check!

https://store.google.com/gb/product/nest_doorbell_wired?hl=en-GB&pli=1

Calvey78

I upgraded my Ring doorbell to eufy. No subscription fees and better quality. 2k on the doorbell. Plus can add other cameras to the ecosystem

oldagetraveller1

Thanks for that link nic-c.

Not suitable for me, it has to be wired for power.

racheljane70

I cancelled my ring basic protect plan but when I resubscribed it still wants to charge me 4.99 a month from March 12 th.  What do I need to do to get it at £3.49 a month for the next year 

bazzamu

I;ve just cancelled immediately then tried to resubscribe. The cheapest offer is £4.99 mth so I'm afraid this doesn't work.

HillStreetBlues

bazzamu said:

I;ve just cancelled immediately then tried to resubscribe. The cheapest offer is £4.99 mth so I'm afraid this doesn't work.

The advice was from a year ago.