{"id":224440,"date":"2022-08-13T08:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=224440"},"modified":"2023-12-31T16:14:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T21:14:25","slug":"how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-on-ring-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/how-to-enable-end-to-end-encryption-on-ring-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enable end-to-end encryption on Ring cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Camera-equipped video doorbells, like those from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ring%20doorbell&amp;crid=1NPNCBD8K1FKM&amp;sprefix=ring%20doorbell%2Caps%2C61&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=knowt01-20&amp;linkId=331b18ab4bec0a354a80dd36b7ab4de3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225575\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon.com : ring doorbell\">Ring<\/a>, are a great invention. You can see who&#8217;s at the door, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/ring-package-alerts-will-monitor-your-packages-for-you-heres-how-to-set-them-up\/\" data-lasso-id=\"225576\">if a package has been delivered<\/a>, and can record footage for use elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what else they can do? Let the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/police-in-one-city-are-using-ring-doorbells-to-monitor-video-livestreams\/\" data-lasso-id=\"225577\">police see the footage from your camera<\/a> without <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/google-and-amazon-let-police-see-your-video-without-a-warrant\/\" data-lasso-id=\"225578\">getting a warrant<\/a>. That&#8217;s on top of other issues, like <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/ring-admits-to-firing-employees-that-abused-company-policies\/\" data-lasso-id=\"225579\">employees watching customer video feeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/deeplinks\/2021\/02\/amazon-rings-end-end-encryption-what-it-means\" data-lasso-id=\"225580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic Frontier Foundation<\/a> (EFF) called on Ring to add end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to its devices.  That would end all these security and privacy issues. Footage would only be viewable on your own registered devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Ring has added E2EE to help secure your footage. Here&#8217;s what to know about the new feature and how to enable it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-ring-devices-support-end-to-end-encryption\">Which Ring devices support end-to-end encryption?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a supported device to turn on end-to-end Encryption (E2EE) on Ring devices. At the time of writing, that list includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro\/dp\/B08M125RNW?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225581\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Video Doorbell Pro \u2013 Upgraded, with added security features and a sleek design (existing doorbell wiring required)\">Ring Video Doorbell Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071DZYTKY?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225582\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Video Doorbell Elite\">Ring Video Doorbell Elite<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Spotlight-Mount-Security-Camera\/dp\/B078SGCBXL?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225583\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Mount - Hardwired HD Security Camera - White\">Ring Spotlight Cam Mount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick Up Cam Wired (2nd Gen)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick Up Cam Wired (3rd Gen)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Indoor-Compact-Security-Camera\/dp\/B07Q9VBYV8?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225584\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Indoor Cam (1st Gen), Compact Plug-In HD security camera with two-way talk, Works with Alexa - White\">Indoor Cam<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Floodlight-Cam-Wired-Pro\/dp\/B08FCWRXQR?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225585\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro with Bird\u2019s Eye View and 3D Motion Detection, White\">Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Video-Doorbell-Pro-2\/dp\/B086Q54K53?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225586\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 \u2013 Best-in-class with cutting-edge features (existing doorbell wiring required)\">Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Wired-Plugged\/dp\/B0756P26HL?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225587\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Spotlight Cam Wired - Plugged-in HD security camera with built-in spotlights, two-way talk and a siren alarm, Works with Alexa - White\">Ring Spotlight Cam Wired<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Stick-Up-Cam-Elite-Power-over-Ethernet-HD-Security-Camera-with-Two-Way-Talk-Night-Vision-White-Works-with-Alexa-\/dp\/B07TC7D9CS?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225588\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Stick Up Cam Elite\">Stick Up Cam Elite (2nd Gen)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C5QRYBJB?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-id=\"225589\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In | Weather-Resistant Outdoor Camera, Live View, Color Night Vision, Two-way Talk, Motion alerts, Works with Alexa | White\">Stick Up Cam Plug-in (3rd Gen)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick Up Cam Solar (3rd Gen)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Floodlight-Cam-Wired-Plus\/dp\/B08F6GPQQ7?tag=knowt01-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-lasso-id=\"225591\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus with motion-activated 1080p HD video, White (2021 release)\">Ring Floodlight Cam (1st Gen)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have noticed a theme here. Yes, these are all wired devices. Any of Ring&#8217;s battery-powered video doorbells or cameras do not support E2EE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-turn-on-end-to-end-encryption-for-ring-cameras\">How to turn on end-to-end encryption for Ring cameras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">If you want to help secure your footage, we&#8217;ve got you covered. First, open the Ring app on your <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ring-always-home\/id926252661\" data-lasso-id=\"225592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ring-always-home\/id926252661\" data-lasso-id=\"225593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPad<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ringapp&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" data-lasso-id=\"225594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a> device. Then, follow along below.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659364667432\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><strong>Tap<\/strong> the <strong>hamburger menu icon<\/strong> (the three horizontal lines)<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227859\" alt=\"Ring setup step 1\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659383817924\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Then <strong>tap<\/strong> on <strong>Control Center<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227860\" alt=\"ring-setup-step-2\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2-.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2-.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2--300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2--1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2--768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-2--1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659383827168\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><strong>Scroll<\/strong> down to <strong>Video Encryption<\/strong> and tap on it<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227862\" alt=\"ring setup step 3\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-3-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659383979076\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Select <strong>Advanced Video Encryption<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227863\" alt=\"ring setup step 4\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-4-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384013670\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><strong>Tap<\/strong> on <strong>End-to-End Encryption<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227864\" alt=\"ring setup step 5\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5-.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5-.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5--300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5--1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5--768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-5--1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384040873\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Select <strong>Enable End-to-End Encryption<\/strong> and then <strong>Get Started<\/strong><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384105552\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The app will show you some features that will get disabled, <strong>tap<\/strong> on <strong>Confirm<\/strong> <strong>and Continue<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227868\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f.webp\" alt=\"ring setup 7\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-7-f-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384156492\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You&#8217;ll have to <strong>tap<\/strong> on <strong>Agree and Continue<\/strong> one more time because Ring really wants you to know what you&#8217;re giving up in exchange for your privacy.<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227866\" alt=\"ring setup-8\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-8-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384224255\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><strong>Tap<\/strong> on <strong>Generate New Passphrase<\/strong> or use your own<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384318522\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Now tap on <strong>Resume Setup<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add this Device<\/strong><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384724548\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Enter your ten-word <strong>Encryption Passphrase<\/strong><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384754302\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You&#8217;ll get a <strong>Resume Setup<\/strong> prompt. From there, tap on <strong>Eligible Devices<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227869\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9.webp\" alt=\"ring setup step9\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-9-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384765421\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">This should show you a list of your compatible Ring devices that are already paired to your mobile device. You&#8217;ll also see <strong>Ineligible Devices<\/strong>, which are Ring cameras that don&#8217;t support E2EE<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384809071\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><strong>Tap<\/strong> on the <strong>device(s) you want encrypted<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-227871\" alt=\"ring setup 10\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10.webp\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10.webp 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ring-step-10-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1659384832057\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Select <strong>Agree and Continue<\/strong><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know how to turn on end-to-endencryption on your Ring cameras. That means that nobody but you can see the footage recorded by your camera. The police can&#8217;t, hackers can&#8217;t, and neither can Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-why-you-might-not-want-to\">Here&#8217;s why you might not want to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ring-camera-on-wall-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"ring camera on wall\" class=\"wp-image-109740\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The very thing that makes your E2EE videos safe also restricts the services that Ring can supply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include using the desktop app to view videos, using Live View from multiple mobile devices simultaneously, and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360054941511\" data-lasso-id=\"225595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many other things<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also have to remember a ten-word-long phrase. That phrase is necessary to enroll any new mobile devices, like adding another household member or if you have to reinstall your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enjoy-knowing-your-safety-devices-are-safe\">Enjoy knowing your safety devices are safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know how to turn on E2EE for your compatible Ring cameras. The only question left is: is privacy worth losing features? We think so, but that might not be the case for everybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Have any thoughts on this? 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