Ring Solo is a camera recording plan that stores video for 30 days
Ring Solo is the entry-level subscription from Ring, Amazon's home security company. It covers one camera and stores video recordings in the cloud for 30 days. You can watch those recordings anytime through the Ring app, even after the event has passed. Without a subscription, your Ring camera records video but does not save it — you only see live feed when you open the app.
Ring Solo costs $3 per month or $30 per year when paid upfront. The subscription works with most Ring cameras, including the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Indoor Cam. It does not include professional monitoring, emergency dispatch, or any response service — it is storage and playback only.
Key Takeaways
- Ring Solo stores 30 days of video from one camera in the cloud, letting you rewatch recordings through the Ring app.
- Without a subscription, your camera records but does not save video — you only see live feed when you actively watch.
- Ring Solo costs $3 per month or $30 per year and works with most Ring camera models.
- Ring Protect Plus covers unlimited cameras and includes professional monitoring; Ring Solo does neither.
- Video storage is encrypted and tied to your Amazon account, not stored locally on the camera itself.
What video gets saved and for how long
Ring Solo saves all motion-triggered recordings and any video you manually record through the app. The system keeps those recordings for 30 days from the date they were made. After 30 days, older recordings are automatically deleted to make room for new ones. You cannot extend the storage window — 30 days is the fixed limit on this plan.
The 30-day window applies to each recording individually, not to your account as a whole. If a recording is made on January 1st, it will be deleted on January 31st, regardless of when you watch it or how many times you view it. You can download individual recordings to your phone before they expire if you need to keep them permanently.
How Ring Solo differs from other Ring subscription tiers
Ring offers three main subscription options. Solo covers one camera with 30-day storage. Ring Protect Plus covers unlimited cameras, stores video for 60 days, includes professional 24/7 monitoring with emergency dispatch, and costs $10 per month or $100 per year. Ring Protect Basic sits between them — it covers one camera with 60-day storage and costs $4 per month or $40 per year, but includes no monitoring.
If you own multiple cameras, you cannot stack Solo subscriptions. You would need Protect Plus to cover all of them under one plan. If you own one camera and want longer storage or monitoring, Protect Basic or Protect Plus are your only options. Ring does not offer a way to add monitoring to Solo or extend its storage period.
How to set up and manage your subscription
To start a Ring Solo subscription, open the Ring app, go to the menu, select your camera, and choose "Ring Protect Plan." The app will show you the three options and let you pick Solo. You can pay monthly or choose annual billing. Your subscription begins immediately and renews on the same date each month or year.
You can cancel anytime through the app under account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you will not be refunded for time already paid. If you cancel mid-month on a monthly plan, you keep access until the next billing date. If you cancel a yearly plan, you lose access immediately and receive no refund.
What happens to your video if you cancel
If your subscription expires or you cancel, your stored video is deleted within a short time — Ring does not specify an exact window, but it is typically within days. Any recordings made during your subscription period will not be accessible once the plan ends. If you need to keep specific recordings, download them to your phone before your subscription ends.
If you restart a subscription later, your old recordings will not return. You start fresh with a new 30-day window from the date you reactivate. This means cancelling and restarting is not a way to extend storage — you lose everything in between.
Viewing and downloading recordings
Open the Ring app and tap the camera you want to review. Scroll down to "Videos" to see all recordings from the past 30 days, listed with timestamps. Tap any recording to watch it. You can also search by date or filter by motion type if your camera supports it. Playback works on any device where you have the Ring app installed and are signed into your account.
To download a recording, open it in the app and look for a download or save icon — the exact location varies by phone type and app version. Downloaded videos are stored on your phone's local storage and will not be deleted when your subscription ends. Downloading is useful for keeping evidence of theft, package theft, or other incidents you may need later.
Internet and account requirements
Ring Solo requires an active internet connection on your home WiFi network and an Amazon account. Your camera must be connected to WiFi to record and upload video. If your internet goes down, the camera continues to record locally but cannot upload to the cloud, so you will not see those recordings in the app until the connection is restored.
Your subscription is tied to your Amazon account, not to the camera itself. If you sell the camera or give it to someone else, they will need to remove it from your account and add it to theirs. They can then start their own subscription. Your old recordings remain on your account and are not transferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Ring Solo if I only want to watch live video?
No. All Ring cameras show live video without a subscription. You only need Solo if you want to rewatch recordings after they happen. Without it, the camera records but does not save — live view is free.
Can I use Ring Solo on more than one camera?
No. Solo covers one camera only. If you own two or more cameras, you would need Ring Protect Plus to cover all of them. You cannot buy multiple Solo subscriptions for the same account.
What if my internet cuts out — do I lose recordings?
No. The camera records locally while offline. Once your internet reconnects, the video uploads to the cloud and appears in your app. You will not see those recordings until the connection is restored, but they are not lost.
Can I get my recordings back after cancelling?
No. Recordings are deleted when your subscription ends. Download any videos you need to keep before your plan expires. Restarting a subscription later does not restore old recordings.
Is my video private and encrypted?
Yes. Ring encrypts video in transit and at rest. Only you and anyone you share access with through the Ring app can view your recordings. Amazon does not share video with third parties without a warrant or your permission.