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Omaha Communications proudly designs and implements Alarm Systems, Security Lighting and Security Cameras from the Ring Security System. We can install the full range of Ring solutions including Doorbells, Cameras, Flood Lights and Security Systems
Ring is dedicated to creating safer homes, businesses and neighbourhoods. While Ring’s primary mission is safety and security it also can do a lot to make users lives more convenient as well.
Ring was originally conceived to “make the 21st century doorbell”. But, it is more than that. It is like “caller ID” for your door. The Ring doorbell lets you screen who is at your door, and decide if you do, or do not, want to talk to them. It’s kind of like “caller ID” for your door!
Nowadays Ring is about a lot more than doorbells. Ring provides video doorbells, video cameras, smart security lighting and alarm system. Ring also stores your videos in the cloud and provides dispatch services to notify first responders (police and/or fire) in the event of an emergency. Contact us today to get started.
Ring Alarm offers advanced security features like active event detection for fire and intrusion. Automatic notification for first responders over cellular network without needing a telephone line is available with optional Professional Monitoring.
Ring’s security lighting can be controlled and monitored from the Ring App. Use Ring Lighting modules or a Ring Controller to control both Ring and standard low voltage lighting systems.
Ring’s video cameras offer comprehensive home security with a range of features including night/day vision, HD video storage, two-way communication, internal & external lighting & sirens. Ring has cameras designed for both indoor and outdoor use, some using Wi-Fi, some wired and some using Power Over Ethernet or solar power.
The professional alarm monitoring and video storage for unlimited cameras at one location are all included for just $10/month or $100/year! That is BOTH the alarm and as many cameras as you want!
Compared to a typically professionally monitored security cameras and alarms with the cellular backup, you will save about $50/month! And if storage in the cloud for your security cameras typically would cost another $50/month. You can easily save over a thousand dollars a year on your alarm system’s professional monitoring and security video.
You do not have to replace your existing security cameras and alarms to install a Ring Alarm. The Ring Alarm can act independent of cameras. However, you may want to upgrade to Ring Cameras for the features. And if you have hardwired cameras you most probably can use your existing infrastructure for hardwired cameras. The advantage is you will have your recordings hosted in the cloud and access to the ever improving Ring interface and feature set. If you can already access your videos online you are already probably paying to “host” your videos on the internet. Since the fee for Professional Ring Monitoring includes unlimited hosted video storage for 60 days and remote access on your iPhone or Android device – you might save money in the long term by upgrading your cameras to Ring.
Omaha Communications does offer service plans which include an annual review of your system as well as recommended battery changes. Technical phone support is available for free from Ring as long as you maintain your Professional Ring Monitoring for the cost of just $100/year or $10/month. InPath can provide support plans where we provide either first level or second level support. Second level support means we help you escalate difficult support calls after you make an effort to solve them with Ring support on your own.
Professional installation and design are not required. Ring is designed for possible DIY installation. But, we recommend using one of our experienced professional installers and designers to get the most out of your system.
Your videos from any door bell rings, motion alerts or “live views” will be recorded and saved for 60 days. Your Ring videos are stored in the cloud for up to 60 days (in the USA). To keep important videos beyond 60 days, download them to your PC or mobile device. If you want to store a video for more than 60 days you can easily download it to your computer.
The Ring does offer a device which will monitor your home or business in the event that it experiences low (freezing) temperatures or flooding while you are away. If these are activated you will be notified on your app so you can react. This will not trigger notification to police or fire.
A phone line is not required. Ring sends out notifications through your internet connection. Iff that fails it sends our notifications through a built in cellular modem that comes with the Ring system.
The alarm will notify the police or fire department if you subscribe to the Ring Protect Plus. The cost of Ring Protect Plus is $10 month or $100/year. With Ring Protect Plus you get Ring Alarm Professional Monitoring plus 60 days unlimited storage for your Ring video recording devices. You also get a hardware warranty on your Ring equipment if you buy the Ring Protect Plus services from the outset.
There are two ways to monitor smoke/fire/carbon monoxide detection. One is to use a Z-wave compatible detector. But, Ring also offers another very innovative solution. You can use your existing standards-based Smoke Detector in conjunction with a Ring “listening device”. When the listening device detects the sound of a triggered alarm it will notify the Fire Department (and you on the app). There are a lot of reasons you might want to have the freedom to select your own smoke detector. People have preferred brands. Some have preferred feature (such as spoken commands like “Fire” or “Battery is low”. And some houses are pre-wired with “hard-wired” Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide detectors. The listening device also has a three-year battery life – which is longer than most smoke detectors.
No, the Ring Protect Plus fee goes directly to Ring.com.
Yes, you can control your own low voltage lighting using the “Ring Smart Lighting Transformer” and check these out pages for more info: https://shop.ring.com/products/smart-lighting-transformer https://shop.ring.com/products/smart-lighting-transformer-bridge
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