As the thieves now have your video doorbell, you’ll need to make sure you have cloud storage so that any footage is saved and accessible remotely. With that being said, there are also some other cases where the thief will just pry it off the mount, which can take no more than a few seconds. However, my understanding is that it all comes down to a common misunderstanding. Although I can make a guess that stolen Ring doorbells do sell for something, it is definitely not anywhere near their retail price. A thief could use a jammer to stop any smart home products transmitting information whilst they steal it. Of course, this would need to be a pre-determined theft for the thief to have the required equipment and is very unlikely in the UK.

After a Ring doorbell is stolen, it is basically useless to any new owner because they will not be able to use it. You will get notifications on your phone when somebody rings on your doorbell or gets close enough to trigger the motion sensors it has. NO-DRILL & EASY INSTALLATION: Put your video doorbell and foam in the shall, tighten the screws, mount on the door side. Then fixed it on the door via the adjusting screw. It Does not need a drill door or wall, will not change anything after mount it. Potential thieves may not be aware of how a Ring Doorbell works nor that you are recording footage of them in their criminal activities. Even if they are aware of the camera, they may believe that the recording will be erased once they remove the doorbell.

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The grid box has a mesh fixed around your video doorbell, making it difficult to steal. The box may not match your outdoor décor. However, it is a deterrent to theft of your Ring Doorbell. Ensure the camera and the actual view aren't compromised when installing. It’s almost impossible to completely stop a video doorbell from being stolen, however with these seven tips you’ll be able to make it harder and more time consuming for any potential thief and hopefully deter them: 1. Make sure your doorbell is visible To give you an idea, we analyzed the dimensions of the mounts from 7 manufacturers, and they were all a maximum of 4 inches wide, 6.5 inches high, and 1.75 inches deep. For example, a study carried out on the Newcastle University campus found an interesting correlation.

You securely mount your ring doorbell (or other video doorbell) to the wall so that it cannot be easily removed by anyone. Mounting the doorbell on a sturdy and reliable wall is an effective way to deter theft. Make sure to have your smartphone somewhere handy so that you will get notified immediately when something is happening. The No-Drill Mount for Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) will not work with the Ring Video Doorbell (1st Generation) or any other model of Ring Video Doorbell. There is a different No-Drill Mount for Video Doorbell 3, Video Doorbell 3 Plus, Video Doorbell 4 and Battery Doorbell Plus.

The presence of a camera typically helps to deter thieves, but that's not always the case. Without an anti-theft mount, it is possible to unscrew or rip out your Ring Doorbell. These doorbells are in high demand and pretty pricey, making them a nice payday for thieves. How Easy is it to Steal a Ring Doorbell? The relief is despite the thief having the device. He has no way of accessing your personal information or the actual footage from the device. To re-use the doorbell, the thief will have to deactivate your account from the device and link it with a new account, and the Ring is as good as gone. By displaying signs that had a verbal message letting people know they are being watched or featuring an image of watching eyes was enough to reduce the instances of bicycle theft, more than 50%.