Amazon (Ring) · Niche / specialty
Ring Alarm Pro (with eero Wi-Fi 6)
Z-Wave · Wi-Fi · Matter · no local API · about $250
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Z-WaveWi-FiMatter
5.5 W
Idle power
$250
List price
~300
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Niche / specialty |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~300 |
| Idle power draw | ~5.5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $250 |
Best for: Family / casual
Setup & gotchas
🛡️ Ring Alarm Pro is one of the few US hubs with built-in Z-Wave that still ships in 2026 — Samsung dropped it from SmartThings Station. If you want a Z-Wave hub plus a router in one device, this is genuinely unique.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Three products in one: home security panel, Z-Wave hub, eero Wi-Fi 6 mesh router
- + Local Z-Wave control for security sensors even during internet outages
- + Ring Protect Pro subscription adds 24/7 professional monitoring
Trade-offs
- − Subscription required to unlock most monitoring features
- − Z-Wave devices are limited to the Ring app's allow-list (not a general-purpose Z-Wave hub)
- − Ring's cloud security and data-sharing history (especially with law enforcement) has been controversial — research it before buying
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Ring Alarm Pro (with eero Wi-Fi 6) require the cloud?
Yes. The Ring Alarm Pro (with eero Wi-Fi 6) is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Ring Alarm Pro (with eero Wi-Fi 6) support?
Protocols: Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Matter. Voice: Alexa. It directly supports an estimated 300 devices/brands.
How much does the Ring Alarm Pro (with eero Wi-Fi 6) cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $250 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 5.5 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Ring Alarm security system: ring.com/security-system ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.