Ring’s popular security products come with privacy concerns, especially related to law enforcement partnerships and account vulnerabilities. The Ring Control Center is a dashboard within the Ring app that lets you enhance security, manage account settings, and protect your privacy. Here's how to make the most of it:

1. Account Verification Settings

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
• Mandatory for all users; ensures you’ll need a secondary code sent via text or an authenticator app to log in.
• Set Your Preference:
• Update the method (SMS or authenticator app) and ensure codes go to the right device.
• Generate Verification Codes:
• For Customer Support assistance if needed.

2. Review Authorized Client Devices

• Check Logged-In Devices:
• See all smartphones, tablets, or computers accessing your account.
• Revoke Suspicious Devices:
• Remove unknown or unused devices individually or wipe all devices to reset access.
• Bonus Tip:
• If resetting devices, update your password for added security.

3. Manage Linked Accounts

• Third-Party Smart Devices:
• Check for integrations with smart locks or hubs.
• Remove Unused Accounts:
• Revoke access for old or unrecognized linked accounts to prevent unauthorized viewing of live feeds.

4. Review Shared Users

• Manage Access:
• See who has access to your Ring devices via shared accounts.
• Remove Unnecessary Users:
• Revoke access by selecting the email address and tapping the red trash icon.

5. Set Video Management Preferences

• Control Video Storage Time:
• Shorten storage duration from the default 180 days to options as short as 1 day to limit exposure.
• Unshare Videos:
• Review shared videos and revoke access to outdated ones.

6. Enable End-to-End Encryption

• Enhanced Security:
• Encrypt videos so only your enrolled devices can access them.
• Limitations:
• Disables features like shared accounts and Alexa voice commands.
• Availability:
• Works only with select Ring models.

7. Video Request and Neighbors Settings

• Opt Out of Law Enforcement Video Requests:
• Disable notifications for video sharing requests from law enforcement.
• Turn Off Neighbors Network Feed:
• Disable posts from neighbors or law enforcement to reduce exposure to potentially harmful profiling.

8. Opt Out of Amazon Sidewalk

• What It Does:
• Creates a shared network using select Ring devices and Amazon Echo products.
• Disable It:
• Tap Amazon Sidewalk in Control Center, then toggle it off to prevent your internet connection from being shared.

9. Disable Third-Party Service Providers

• Stop Tracking:
• Opt out of web and app analytics as well as personalized advertising.
• Steps:
• Go to Third-Party Service Providers in the Control Center, toggle off settings, and confirm.

Why These Settings Matter

• Protect Your Privacy: Limit access to your data, videos, and device integrations.
• Enhance Security: Block unauthorized access by reviewing devices and linked accounts.
• Stay in Control: Regularly check for updates or suspicious activities.

Making these adjustments ensures that your Ring devices provide security for your home—without compromising your digital privacy.

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