Will I still get motion alerts?

Yes. Live view and motion alerts work without a plan. Cloud recording stops.

What happens to saved videos?

All cloud-stored videos are deleted when the plan expires.

Can I use Ring without a subscription?

Yes. Basic live view and notifications work, but no video recording or sharing.

How to Cancel Ring Protect (2026)

Ring Protect plans start from $4.99/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $4.99/month

(≈ ZAR 81.84)

EasyYou save $30.00/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:App

Open Ring app

Launch the Ring app on your phone.

Go to Subscription

Tap the menu and select 'Plan' or 'Subscription'.

Cancel plan

Tap 'Cancel Plan' and follow the prompts.

Confirm

Confirm cancellation. Video history is deleted after the plan expires.

Retention Tips

Ring Protect saves your video history and enables sharing. Without it, you lose cloud recording.

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