Ring doorbell takes action after Martin Lewis forced to warn customers

James Rodger

23 May 2024 at 8:37 am·2-min read

Ring doorbell has slashed its prices by 40 per cent - after Martin Lewis was forced to issue advice to avoid paying more. BBC Sounds podcast star Mr Lewis, who runs Money Saving Expert, spoke out in the wake of the Ring doorbell hike back in April.

The ITV star had a workaround for Ring doorbell customers to avoid the impending hike. Now, Ring has cut prices across its line-up of video doorbells, indoor and outdoor security cameras, sensors and more by as much as 40% in a blockbuster sale.

It comes after Mr Lewis tweeted: “Beat the Ring doorbell 43% March price hike. I know many are annoyed, so there's a possible work around (still double-checking but thought I'd get it out). Cancel now get a pro-rata refund (you may lose saved files tho)

"Sign up again at the current price which then locks it in for the next year.” Among the deals is the Ring Outdoor Camera Battery (Stick Up Cam) | HD wireless outdoor Security Camera with Two-Way Talk, Wifi, Works with Alexa, alternative to CCTV which is down to £109, saving £70.

The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) by Amazon | Wireless Video Doorbell Security Camera with 1080p HD Video, battery-powered, Wifi, easy installation is 40 per cent off at £59.99. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) + Ring Outdoor Camera (Stick up Cam) by Amazon | Wireless Video Doorbell Security Camera with 1080p HD Video, battery-powered, Wifi, easy installation is £99, a saving of £89 for customers.

The Ring Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) by Amazon | Plug-In Pet Security Camera | 1080p HD, Two-Way Talk, Wifi, Privacy Cover, DIY | alternative to CCTV system | 30-day free trial of Ring Protect is down 30 per cent on £34.99 on Amazon, too.

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired + Plug-In Adapter by Amazon | Doorbell camera with 1080p HD Video, Advanced Motion Detection, wired installation (existing doorbell wiring required) has been reduced by a tenner to £59.99.

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