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Ring Offers End-To-End Encryption Feature

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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 14, 2021 11:07AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Amazon’s security camera brand, Ring, is adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for all consumers worldwide. The new feature is opt-in, so Ring device owners can choose to add it or not. Ring said the feature adds additional layers of protection to video and audio recordings. Getty Images/Stephen Brashear/Stringer While Ring already encrypts your videos by default whenever you upload them to the Ring cloud, Ring noted that the new feature adds an additional layer of protection. “E2EE provides an additional, advanced encryption option to give customers even more control over who can view their videos,” Ring said on its support page. “With video E2EE, only your enrolled mobile device has the special key needed to unlock these videos, designed so no one else can view your videos—not even Ring or Amazon.” However, it’s important to note that battery-powered Ring devices don’t support end-to-end encryption capabilities. Ring provides a complete list of compatible devices on its support page, including popular devices like the Ring Video Doorbell Pro, the Ring Spotlight Cam Mount, and the Ring Floodlight Cam. No one else can view your videos—not even Ring or Amazon. The end-to-end video encryption also only works with Ring app versions 5.34.0 and higher and Android 3.34.0 and higher, so if you want to benefit from extra security, you might want to update your app or OS first. Ring also has a two-factor authentication system that is a mandatory part of the setup process for all new accounts and is a requirement for existing users. It’s probably also a good idea to frequently change your Ring password since the company has a rocky history of privacy incidents of devices getting hacked and data being leaked. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Install the Ring Doorbell and Ring Doorbell 2 How to Block Political Robocalls How to Watch the Lord of the Rings Movies in Order How to Go Live on TikTok How to Use Skype How to Connect a Ring Doorbell to Alexa How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat Should You Buy a Dash Cam? How to Use TikTok How to Tell if Someone Viewed Your TikTok How to Do Transitions on TikTok Ring Video Doorbell Pro Review: A Seriously Smart Device The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2022 What Is the Ring Doorbell and How Does It Work? WhatsApp Encryption: What It Is and How to Use It How to See Who Viewed Your TikTok Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies