What is Neighbors by Ring?
Neighbors by Ring is a neighborhood social networking platform created by home security company Ring. It allows people living in the same area to connect with one another and share information relevant to their local community.
The app allows users to post status updates, photos, video clips, and alerts about crime and safety issues happening in the neighborhood. These posts can be commented on by other residents to facilitate discussion. Users can also directly message each other within the app.
Key features of Neighbors by Ring include:
- Real-time crime and safety alerts - Receive notifications when neighbors share info about local crime or suspicious activities.
- Photo and video sharing - Share photos and videos captured on Ring cameras or your phone of important neighborhood happenings.
- Lost pet alerts - Get the word out fast when a pet goes missing in the neighborhood.
- Recommendations and referrals - Residents can recommend local businesses or refer services like babysitters or plumbers.
- Announcements - Share updates about community events, open houses, garage sales and more.
The app uses verification to confirm users actually live in the area. Overall, Neighbors aims to bring back the old-school community feel where people know and look out for one another by facilitating hyperlocal communication.