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Ring Doorbell 1st gen: end of support, replace

Ring has ended support for the 1st generation video doorbell. Some cloud features are no longer available and the firmware no longer receives security patches.

Risk level
Critical risk
Category
Cameras and security
Last reviewed
2026-05-23
Confidence
high

Support status

Ring end of support. Firmware no longer receives security updates.

Typical symptoms

  • Pre-Roll or Motion Zones features disabled in the app
  • Video quality frozen at 720p
  • Intermittent notifications

Fixes to try

  • Check still-active features in the Ring app
  • Plan replacement with a supported Ring or Nest doorbell

Alternatives

  • Ring Video Doorbell 4 (HDR, Pre-Roll)
  • Google Nest Doorbell (battery or wired)
  • Arlo Video Doorbell

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Sources to verify