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Do you want to save video from your Ring camera or doorbell without paying a subscription? While you can't access saved video recordings in the Ring app without paying, we found a few easy workarounds that allow you to record and save Ring videos to your phone, tablet, or computer for free. This wikiHow article will teach you 4 simple ways to save Ring doorbell and camera videos without paying the Ring Protect subscription.
Things You Should Know
- Each time you activate a new Ring device, you'll get a 30-day full-featured trial that includes the ability to save and share videos for free.
- You can use the screen recording features on your Android, iPhone, or iPad to record and save your Ring camera or doorbell's Live View.
- If you're using a computer, you can record Live View at Ring.com using the built-in screen recording tools in Windows and macOS.
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- If recording the screen isn't your ideal way of saving videos from your doorbell or camera, you might consider a video doorbell that doesn't require a subscription. Cree Lighting, Eufy, Lorex, Netatmo, TP-Link, and some newer Google Nest models all offer video doorbell cameras that record video locally without monthly or yearly fees. [11] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://ring.com/support/articles/e1siy/Ring-Protect-Trial-Information
- ↑ https://ring.com/support/articles/82pxw/Ring-Protect-Plan-and-Costco-Bundles
- ↑ https://ring.com/support/articles/rul14/Downloading-and-Sharing-Your-Ring-Videos
- ↑ https://ring.com/support/articles/sjo2f/Using-Live-View
- ↑ https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/using-screen-recorder/
- ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075928?hl=en
- ↑ https://ring.com/support/articles/sjo2f/Using-Live-View
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-a-screen-reader-to-record-your-screen-with-xbox-game-bar-5328cd25-9046-4472-8a14-c485f138802c
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102618
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