Ring
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The Story
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You can signup to any Ring Plan to have your Ring Doorbell camera recording into the cloud 24/7 Protect your home with savings up to 50%. Meet Ring’s 2 all-new outdoor cameras featuring Retinal 2K. Free shipping and free returns on all US orders. Smart video doorbell with glowing blue ring mounted beside a green front door and silver deadbolt,
Key Facts & Metrics
Platform
Ring Smart Home Security
A connected home security platform with video doorbells, cameras, alarms, and optional professional monitoring.
Company Timeline
2012 — Doorbot founded
Jamie Siminoff launches the company as Doorbot, creating a Wi-Fi video doorbell that lets users see and speak with visitors from their phones.
2013 — Shark Tank appearance
Siminoff pitches Doorbot on Shark Tank but declines all offers, believing the valuation does not reflect the company's potential.
2018 — Acquired by Amazon
Amazon acquires Ring for approximately $1 billion, accelerating its growth and integrating the brand into the Alexa ecosystem.
2019 — Ring Alarm and Neighbors launch
Ring expands beyond doorbells with a full home alarm system and the Neighbors public safety app.
2023 — Battery Video Doorbell Pro
Ring releases newer video doorbell models with improved motion detection and higher-resolution video, continuing its core hardware refresh cycle.
Episodes Featuring Ring
Advice Line with Scott Tannen of Boll & Branch and Jamie Siminoff of Ring
Guy Raz hosts an Advice Line episode featuring two seasoned founders giving real-time counsel to growing businesses. Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring (sold to Amazon for $1B), advises Melita Cyril of Q for Quinn on scaling without losing brand soul. Scott Tannen of Boll & Branch shares hard-won lessons on supply chain transparency and premium positioning. Two founders. Two distinct challenges. Zero platitudes—just actionable advice from the trenches.
Advice Line with Jamie Siminoff of Ring (August 2024)
Franchesca Thompson hosts an advice-line episode where three entrepreneurs bring real business challenges to Jamie Siminoff for candid, no-BS feedback. Iyin Akinlabi-Oladimeji of Luji's Chocolate shares his scaling struggles, Jamie Siminoff discusses Ring's hardware adoption journey, and Victor Hugo Hernandez of ErgoFlex Desk walks through furniture logistics. Each caller gets direct, actionable advice on branding, product-market fit, and operational discipline that applies far beyond their specific industry.
