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Ring Battery Doorbell Pro (5F79E9)
Release Date: 2024-03-20 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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No documented model-specific hardware tampering found in Ring documentation reviewed; security mounting accessories exist.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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None
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No published vulnerability identified specifically for model 5F79E9 as of 23 Oct 2026; absence of reports is not proof of immunity.
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| Prior attacks
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None
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No public attack report identified for this exact 2024 model; older Ring doorbell incidents are not attributed to 5F79E9.
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Ring promises security updates until at least 31 Dec 2030; firmware release history includes Battery Doorbell Pro in Sep 2026.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Device access uses Ring account sign-in; Alexa and linked services are managed through Control Center.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Ring states recordings are encrypted in transit by default; exact protocol for every device link is not published here.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Ring states cloud-stored video is encrypted at rest by default; local device storage implementation is not publicly specified.
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Score: 1 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Owner can manage password, shared users, linked services and authorized client devices.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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All Ring accounts require two-factor authentication; sign-in code used for a new client device.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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Ring reports CAPTCHA against automated login attempts; active account protection monitors suspicious attempts.
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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🔗 Proof
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Authorized client devices are visible; Ring Event History covers doorbell events. A complete access audit trail is not documented.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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🔗 Proof
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Closest available rubric option: Ring requires a user-chosen complex password at account creation, not a post-setup password change.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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(Companion App: Ring app (iOS/Android))
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: • GPU:
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: • Storage:
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: Removable rechargeable Quick Release Battery Pack • Power: 8–24 VAC optional hardwire or battery • Charging: Micro-USB charging cable
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| Display & Camera
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Display: • Camera: 1536p HD+ HDR; 150° × 150° field of view; color night vision
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Two-way audio with noise cancellation • Connectivity: Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ax); Bluetooth Low Energy; 24 GHz radar
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 128 × 62 × 28 mm • Mass:
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Model 5F79E9, 2024 release. Ring product specifications: https://ring.com/support/products/doorbells/battery-doorbell-pro ; Ring model confirmation: https://ring.com/gb/en/support/articles/hy9fr/safety-and-compliance-information-for-battery-doorbell-pro ; UK availability from 20 March 2024: https://en-uk.ring.com/blogs/alwayshome/meet-the-all-new-ring-battery-video-doorbell-pro . The security scores use publicly documented Ring account and cloud-video controls. No model-specific hardware attack or CVE was identified in the sources reviewed; this does not establish that none exists. Ring does not publish enough information here to evaluate encryption of any data stored on the physical doorbell.
