Ring Protect subscription required for video history โ base device is nearly useless without it
Without a Ring Protect plan ($5โ10 CAD/month), recorded video is not saved; you can only see live view. The subscription cost isn't always clear at point of sale, and buyers feel the camera's value proposition requires ongoing payment.
Source: r/Ring, r/smarthomeCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.

