Installing the Ring Alarm took less than twenty minutes and was a complete breeze. We didn’t encounter any issues with device connectivity or placement, because, frankly, Ring tells you exactly where to install everything and how to do it on the app. You’ll start by connecting your WiFi to the base station via the Ring app — from there, Ring
instructs you to pull the plastic tabs off the backs of the contact sensors and motion detectors, which automatically activates the products for use. You can customize your settings for each device within the app, including how sensitive you
want your motion detector to be and how often you want to receive alerts for every time someone opens or closes the door. If you’re not already aware by now, your jurisdiction may require you to obtain a permit in order to operate a professionally monitored alarm system. Before we could even find the right spot to place the base station, Ring notified us that our area Charlotte Mecklenburg required a permit for use. Ring gives you a seven day grace period to decide what type of monitoring you want and to receive a permit number. In some cases, police won’t respond to a call from a monitoring center without a permit number. Fines for false alarms could also be pretty hefty they reach up to $500 in Charlotte, for example. The plastic itself feels cheaper than its Nest competitor, but Ring claims the base station is “smash proof” it’ll still call authorities in a beaten state. You can also receive alerts for any tampering to the contact or motion sensors.
This focus on
security is missing from this write up.
It’ll let you know for sure if your
doors are locked by checking your phone. Or, install a video doorbell so you can see who’s at the door when you are on the road. Smart ceiling fans keep you
warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by working with your thermostat. Go with a smart home security system that you monitor yourself or pay a subscription fee to have your home surveilled by professionals. It’s up to you. Benefits of Building a Smart Home You’d be surprised how much help smart appliances help around the house. You can use voice controls to change the speed of a smart ceiling fan. A smart microwave can download cooking instructions. A smart refrigerator can keep stock of your favorite foods and know when your eggs expire. Smart devices can give you peace of mind and help keep track of your home. Never wonder if you forgot to close the garage door, just check your phone.