Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)

Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)
Security Grade C Calculator v1	Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) Brand: Ring (Amazon) (Parent: Amazon.com, Inc.) Category: Smart Doorbell / Security Camera • Model / Gen: 2nd Generation Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Release Date: 2020-01-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2026-11-01 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	Doorbell mounted outdoors with security screw. Can be stolen with basic tools. Includes tamper sensor that alerts if removed.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	🔗 Proof	Multiple high-profile security vulnerabilities disclosed including unauthorized camera feed access, Wi-Fi credential theft, and account takeovers.
Prior attacks	Very common	🔗 Proof	Numerous widely reported incidents of Ring cameras being hacked, with attackers speaking through devices and harassing homeowners.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Ring receives automatic OTA firmware updates pushed from Amazon servers. Updates installed transparently without user action.
Category Score	Score: 3 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Device communicates exclusively with Ring/Amazon cloud infrastructure using mutual TLS authentication. Direct local access without cloud auth is restricted.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Video streams and device communications use modern TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption between device and Ring cloud servers.
Storage	Encrypted with obselete encryption	🔗 Proof	Video recordings stored in cloud are encrypted, but local device storage is limited and encryption implementation has been criticized by researchers.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Ring accounts support multiple users, shared access, and detailed permission controls for family members and guests.
Authentication	Basic	🔗 Proof	Two-factor authentication available but was not enabled by default for many years. Account security depends heavily on user behavior.
Brute-force protection	Basic	🔗 Proof	Amazon account infrastructure provides rate limiting, but many users reused passwords from breached services leading to account takeovers.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Ring app provides detailed event history including motion alerts, doorbell presses, and live view sessions.
Passwords	Require change after setup	🔗 Proof	Users must set a password during account creation. Complexity requirements have historically been modest.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	(Companion App: Ring App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage	Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: • Mass: