What’s the difference between the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro?

Ring release released the Alarm Pro. So, how does the new product compare to the second-generation Ring Alarm?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two home security system kits.

Quick Summary

When compared to the 2nd Generation Ring Alarm, the 1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro comes with a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router in addition to supporting expandable external power through the use of Ring Power Packs.

With the Ring Protect Pro Plan, Ring Alarm Pro also exclusively provides 24/7 backup internet with 3 GB of bandwidth included per month at no additional costs.

The other premium services only available on the Pro version is eero Secure, which keeps your Internet connections safe, and Ring Edge, which lets you store videos on microSD cards.

2nd Gen Ring Alarm vs. 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro below.

Available Kits

You can take a look at the available kits for both products below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

• 5-Piece Kit Ring Security
• 8-Piece Kit Ring Security
• 14-Piece Kit Ring Security

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

• Alarm Pro Base Station
• 8-Piece Kit Ring Security
• 14-Piece Kit Ring Security

The 5-Piece Kit is for smaller homes while the 8-Piece Kit is for medium-sized houses. The 14-Piece Kit is designed for larger homes.

What’s in the Box

Aside from the base station, both products come with the same contact sensor, motion detector, keypad and range extender. This makes it easier for existing owners of the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm to upgrade to the 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro as you only need to purchase the Ring Alarm Pro Base Station.

You can check out a breakdown of what’s included for both of these home security systems below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Base Station
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

• 1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro Base Station
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad
• 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender

General Features

In terms of general features, the base stations for both come with a rechargeable 24-hour batter pack. Furthermore, the two security systems are compatible with the same “Works with Ring” branded devices.

The 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro is the only one out of these two products to feature a built-in Wi-Fi 6 router as well as support expandable external power via the Ring Power Packs.

You can check out the list of general features below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

• Compatible with Works with Ring Devices
• Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

• Built-In eero Wi-Fi 6 Router
• Compatible with Works with Ring Devices
• Expandable External Power with Ring Power Packs
• Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup

Ring Protect Pro Features

The Ring Protect Pro is a premium subscription that adds advance features. Both security kits offer 24/7 professional monitoring, alarm cellular backup, Alexa Guard Plus and customizable police response.

The Ring Alarm Pro is the only one to offer 24/7 backup internet, which will keep the home security online in the event of an internet blackout. You will get 3 GB of bandwidth each month at no additional costs for the backup internet.

The professional version also comes with eero Secure, which protects your internet connection. One last exclusive feature for the Pro is Ring Edge, which lets you locally store videos on microSD cards.

You can check out the full lists of Ring Protect Pro features for both products below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

• 24/7 Professional Monitoring
• Alarm Cellular Backup
• Alexa Guard Plus
• Customizable Police Response

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

• 24/7 Backup Internet
• 24/7 Professional Monitoring
• Alarm Cellular Backup
• Alexa Guard Plus
• Customizable Police Response
• eero Secure
• MicroSD Local Video Storage via Ring Edge

Ring App

Both of these security kits use the Ring App. With this smartphone app, you will be able to set home and away modes, get real-time notifications in addition to being able to change the privacy and security settings.

Operating Temperature

All of the pieces include in the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro have an operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°).

Warranty

A 1-year limited warranty and service is included with the purchase of both the 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Home Security System and 1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro Home Security System.

Resources:

• https://ring.com/products/alarm-pro-base-station
• https://ring.com/products/security-system-alarm-5