As part of a number of privacy updates, Ring announced that it is now offering end-to-end video encryption for video doorbells and security cameras This feature was released to beta testers in January, but starting today encryption is available to all users

In addition, Ring is rolling out support for authentication apps for two-step verification, and both the Ring and Neighbors apps also support Captcha

End-to-end video encryption - ensuring that feeds from video doorbells are encrypted until they reach the phone - was launched as a technology preview in the US this year, but is now an official feature and is available worldwide However, this feature is not available on all Ring devices Below is a list of Ring cameras with working end-to-end encryption and how to configure them

Unfortunately, battery-powered Ring Video Doorbells and security cameras, even if hardwired, will not work with end-to-end encryption In other words, Ring Video Doorbell 3, Ring Video Doorbell 4, Ring Video Doorbell (2020), and Ring Stick-Up Cam (Battery) are not compatible with this feature

The following is a list of products that work with end-to-end encryption:

1 Update the Ring app to version 534 or later 2

2 Go to the Control Center: Video Management, Advanced Settings, End-to-End Encryption, and in the disabled features list, select [ Got It]

3 Select Get Started and follow the instructions in the app to register your account with End-To-End Encryption You may be required to create a new passcode at this time [Register your mobile device Tap "Resume Setup" and follow the in-app instructions to register your mobile device with End-To-End Encryption

5 register the ring device Select Resume Setup and follow the instructions to add the Ring device to End-To-End Encryption