With Support From Crimestoppers and Investment From Sir Richard Branson, Ring Video Doorbell Officially Launches in the UK
LONDON, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Supported by Crimestoppers, Ring Video Doorbell offers security, monitoring and
convenience to help make neighbourhoods safer Â
Ring, [https://ring.com ] the leader in outdoor home security, today announced that
its Ring Video Doorbell is now available in the UK, at Ring.com and in selected Currys PC
World stores. The Sir Richard Branson-backed business that enables users to see and speak
with visitors at their front door, hits the UK following proven success in reducing crime
in neighbourhoods in the US.
The Ring Video Doorbell is a smart home solution that's reinvented the way we respond
to people at our front doors. When motion is detected or someone rings the doorbell, the
simple to install device streams live audio and HD quality video from your home's front
door directly to your smartphone, tablet, or computer (via a free app on iOS, Android, and
Windows), allowing you to see and have a live 2-way conversation with whoever's near or at
your door.
Ring was founded in 2012 by chief inventor and CEO Jamie Siminoff and has since
secured nearly $100M in funding from notable investors including Virgin Group founder Sir
Richard Branson. Product sales have soared in the US and now Siminoff believes it's time
to bring Ring to Britain.
Ring has helped reduce crime in the US, most recently by setting up a six-month
program in conjunction with the LAPD to help reduce daytime burglaries. The campaign saw
Ring donate Ring Video Doorbells to 10% of the Wilshire Park community, a district of Los
Angeles. As a result, daytime burglaries in the district were reduced by 55% and no
burglaries were reported where a Ring Video Doorbell was installed.
Jamie Siminoff, chief inventor and CEO of Ring, said: "We are excited to have the
support of Crimestoppers as we enter the market and try to make neighbourhoods safer."
Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group said: "This is an exciting product and
its mission to reduce crime in neighbourhoods is important, and it's great to see the
business going from strength to strength. Jamie is a passionate and determined
entrepreneur - it's great to see the company expanding into the UK."
"Crimestoppers is delighted to support Ring and its efforts to reduce crime and make
our communities safer." said Rodger Holden, director of business development,
Crimestoppers.
Ring's mission is to reduce crime in neighbourhoods and empower consumers by creating
a "ring" of security around homes and communities. Named one of USA Today's Top 10 Tech
Innovations 2015
[http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/11/26/top-10-tech-innovations-2015---graham/76384588 ]
the Ring[TM] Video Doorbell offers a unique security solution that enables
homeowners to keep an eye on and protect their homes from anywhere. Ring continues to
prevent burglaries and keep homes around the world safe. For more information please visit http://www.ring.com. With Ring, you're always home.
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