Ring vs Yale

Ring Alarm Security Kit

Yale Smart Home Alarm

System Price

£300

Ring

£450

Yale

Monthly Subscription

£0

Ring

£0 - £10

Yale

Sensors Included

4

Ring

5

Yale

Cameras Included

No

Ring

No

Yale

Detailed Comparison

Ring Alarm Security Kit
Yale Smart Home Alarm
System Price
£300
£450
Installation Cost
£0 - £100
£100 - £200
Monthly Subscription
£0
£0 - £10
System Type
Wireless
Wireless
Monitoring Type
Self-Monitored
Self-Monitored
Door/Window Sensors
4
5
Motion Detectors
1
2
Warranty
3 years
5 years
Cameras Included
Smart Locks
Video Doorbell
Battery Backup
Cellular Backup
Smart Home Compatibility
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Cloud Storage
None
30-day cloud storage

Understanding System Types

Wireless Systems

Wireless security systems use radio frequency to communicate between components, offering easier installation and flexibility to relocate. They are great for existing homes and renters.

Wireless Systems

Wireless security systems use radio frequency to communicate between components, offering easier installation and flexibility to relocate. They are great for existing homes and renters.

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Monitoring Options Compared

Self-Monitored Monitoring

Self-monitored security systems send alerts directly to your smartphone. You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to incidents, but this option eliminates monthly monitoring fees.

Key Benefits:

  • No monthly monitoring fees
  • Complete control over response actions
  • Enhanced privacy with no third-party monitoring

Self-Monitored Monitoring

Self-monitored security systems send alerts directly to your smartphone. You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to incidents, but this option eliminates monthly monitoring fees.

Key Benefits:

  • No monthly monitoring fees
  • Complete control over response actions
  • Enhanced privacy with no third-party monitoring

Smart Home Integration

Ring Integration

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Yale Integration

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

What you can do:

  • Control your security system with voice commands
  • Create automated routines with other smart devices
  • Receive notifications across all your smart devices

Our Recommendation

Based on our comparison, here's our recommendation:

Ring Alarm Security Kit is best for:

  • Budget-conscious homeowners who want to avoid monthly fees
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation
  • Renters or those wanting a non-invasive installation

Yale Smart Home Alarm is best for:

  • Budget-conscious homeowners who want to avoid monthly fees
  • Smart home enthusiasts who want integrated automation
  • Renters or those wanting a non-invasive installation
  • Larger homes with many entry points needing coverage