All it takes for your Ring Doorbell to be stolen is for these small screws (and thin wires) to be ripped out. Yes, this will be slightly harder with wall anchors, but not by much. How you mount the smart doorbell is essential as it makes it harder or easier to steal. The gadget comes with a few screws that are enough to hold it in place but not entirely secure.

If you’re looking for a video doorbell without subscription, I can highly recommend the Eufy doorbell. Not only is it cable free, but it comes with a base station that stores all your footage locally, so even if thieves manage to steal your doorbell, you’ll have the entire video of them doing so.Next up on our list is the PATEKESA Anti-Theft Video Doorbell Mount. Unlike the Doorbell Boa, the main housing is made from plastic, not steel. This makes it a little more attractive, since it’s nicely molded. It’s even built with a little eave over the front for decoration. The advertising says this is for waterproofing, which is a bit silly. The camera is still exposed, and any doorbell camera will already be waterproof. It’s mostly an aesthetic feature, although the little eave can legitimately reduce glare from the sun. This means your cameras can start recording as soon as your doorbell detects motion and gives you that extra piece of mind if thieves are operating. You should report the theft within 15 business days from the day it occurred. If you report the incident after the 15-day window expires, it is entirely up to Ring to decide whether they will replace your doorbell. EXCLUSIVE DESIGN: EUKI Anti-theft doorbell door mount is designed for most brand video doorbells, is made of steel and hard plastic. This anti-theft mount for doorbell can wrap your video doorbell. Aiming to offer a renter-friendly doorbell accessory, protecting your expensive video doorbell away steal. Get a copy of the police report, as Ring will require you to provide the report to get a free replacement.

Ring – Ring have a lifetime theft protection policy; they will provide a free replacement within 14 days of reporting the theft and providing a verified police report. You can report the theft of a Ring doorbell here. Some of the most popular video doorbells such as Ring and Nest Hello don’t have local storage, which means the video is sent straight to the cloud. This means that a thief could prevent footage being uploaded and stop any notification alerts with the use of a WiFi jammer. As the thieves now have your video doorbell, you’ll need to make sure you have cloud storage so that any footage is saved and accessible remotely. You can have the Ring doorbell installed in a stainless steel box, too. However, you have to make sure the camera’s view is left unobstructed.There are several ways to ensure your video doorbell is safe. They are: 1. Install the Doorbell Securely Take as many pictures of the scene as you possibly can. Don't touch anything until the police arrive, as you may interfere with potential evidence. Thirdly, get a copy of the police report when you’re able to. Ring require this before they will provide you with a replacement Ring doorbell (more on this later). It may take a short while before you can get the report, but Ring give you 15 days to report the theft to them so this should be enough time for the police to get you the report. Ring may still honour their theft policy after 15 days, but it’s worth chasing the police if it looks like getting the police report will take longer than this.