{"id":1386,"date":"2025-04-19T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/?p=1386"},"modified":"2025-08-21T05:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:52:23","slug":"ring-protect-plan-class-action-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/ring-protect-plan-class-action-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring Protect Plan Class Action Settlement: How to File"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ring promised security at your fingertips\u2014motion alerts, crystal\u2011clear video, and a friendly chime whenever loved ones got home. But many shoppers discovered an unwelcome surprise: without a paid Protect Plan, key features vanished. Did you feel blindsided, too? A newly minted <strong>Ring Protect Plan class action settlement<\/strong> alleges Amazon\u2019s smart\u2011home darling failed to disclose this subscription requirement, leaving buyers in the dark and out of pocket. If you purchased certain Ring devices in California, you could snag a slice of the $1.8\u202fmillion fund. Below, we unpack the lawsuit\u2019s backstory, eligibility rules, payout tiers, and step\u2011by\u2011step claim instructions\u2014plus a shortcut via Sparrow so you can secure your cash faster than you can say \u201cding\u2011dong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Background: From Viral Doorbell to Legal Knock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Amazon acquired Ring&nbsp;LLC in\u202f2018 for a reported $1\u202fbillion, the video\u2011doorbell pioneer promised to \u201cmake neighborhoods safer.\u201d Sales exploded, especially in tech\u2011savvy California. Marketing highlighted features like 24\/7 recording and snapshot capture\u2014without stressing that those perks require a paid Protect Plan after a short trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1388\" style=\"width:692px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40.png 1024w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-40-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaintiffs in <em>Jack et\u202fal.\u202fv.\u202fRing, LLC<\/em> claim Ring\u2019s packaging and in\u2011store displays hid or buried the subscription detail, violating California\u2019s consumer\u2011protection laws. Many buyers discovered their pricey gadgets recorded nothing unless they paid extra, turning the device into a glorified doorbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After two years of litigation, Ring agreed in February\u202f2025 to a $1.8\u202fmillion settlement (no admission of wrongdoing) and promised to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add large subscription disclosures on packaging through\u202f2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide clearer in\u2011app prompts before free trials expire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train retail partners on transparent labeling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound familiar? Hidden charges sparked outrage in the other convenience\u2011fee cases, too\u2014proof that transparency matters across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1389\" style=\"width:670px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41.png 972w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-41-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Claims in the Ring Protect Plan Class Action Settlement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>False Advertising:<\/strong> Failure to state that a paid subscription was required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omission of Material Facts:<\/strong> Important Protect Plan details were obscured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unfair Competition:<\/strong> Under\u2011representing total cost gave Ring a market edge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Who\u2019s Eligible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in the Settlement Class if you meet all of these criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You bought one of these Ring devices <em>in a California brick\u2011and\u2011mortar store<\/em> (not online) on or before its cutoff date:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ring Video Doorbell\u202f2\u202f(10\u20116\u20112020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring Video Doorbell\u202f3 or\u202f3\u202fPlus\u202f(10\u201115\u20112020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring Video Doorbell Pro Wired\u202f(10\u201130\u20112020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring Video Doorbell Elite\u202f(5\u201112\u20112021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring Floodlight Cam\u202f(11\u201124\u20112020)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ring Peephole Cam\u202f(11\u20112\u20112020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You did <strong>not<\/strong> have a Protect Plan active for more than 30\u202fdays when you set up the device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a Notice ID and Confirmation Code (sent via mail\/email) or can locate them on the settlement portal lookup tool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">How Much Can You Get?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One eligible device: <strong>$3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two eligible devices: <strong>$6<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three or more devices (installed within 30\u202fdays of each other): <strong>$9 (maximum)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments may be prorated if claims exceed the remaining fund after fees and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to File a Claim \u2014 10 Taps or Less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ringcaliforniaprotectplansettlement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">official settlement website<\/a> and select \u201c<strong>Submit Claim<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Notice ID and Confirmation Code, or use the lookup tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the number of qualifying devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your preferred payout method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certify your information and submit. You\u2019ll receive an email confirmation within minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Prefer the Easy Route? Let Sparrow Handle It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather skip the paperwork? <a href=\"http:\/\/usesparrow.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"usesparrow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sparrow\u2019s claim\u2011assist<\/a> tool imports your Ring proof, fills every field, and tracks approval in real time\u2014no upfront cost. Families who tackled the <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/christies-data-breach-lawsuit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/christies-data-breach-lawsuit\/\">Christie\u2019s data breach settlement<\/a> with Sparrow can attest to the time saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">Important Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Submission:<\/strong> May\u202f22\u202f2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opt\u2011Out \/ Objection:<\/strong> May\u202f22\u202f2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fairness Hearing:<\/strong> July\u202f11\u202f2025 at 9\u202fa.m. PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Miss the deadline and the doorbell cash won\u2019t ring again\u2014set a reminder today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Don\u2019t Let Small Change Slip Through the Mail Slot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscriptions aren\u2019t bad\u2014surprise subscriptions are. The <strong>Ring Protect Plan class action settlement<\/strong> aims to reimburse Californians who unknowingly bought hardware that needed yet another paid tier. Will $9 change your life? Maybe not. But small victories add up, and every refund signals to companies that transparency matters. File your claim before May\u202f22\u202f2025, keep your Notice ID handy, and tap <a href=\"http:\/\/usesparrow.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"usesparrow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sparrow<\/a> if you want an effortless sweep. The next time your smart doorbell rings, let it be opportunity\u2014and this time, answer with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ring Protect Plan class action settlement offers up to $9 per household to California buyers of select Ring devices. Check eligibility, file by May\u202f22\u202f2025, and let Sparrow streamline your claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[20,3,10,14,11],"class_list":["post-1386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-settlement","tag-class-action","tag-lawsuit","tag-lawsuits","tag-news","tag-settlements"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ring-Protect-Plan-Class-Action.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1386"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2262,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1386\/revisions\/2262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}