Amazon Ring False Advertising Class Action Settlement

If you purchased certain Ring video doorbell or security camera products at a physical retail store in California during specific dates, you may be qualify to submit a claim for between $3 and $9 from a class action settlement.

Amazon's Ring LLC has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company failed to adequately disclose that essential features of its video doorbell and security camera products required an additional paid subscription, known as the "Protect Plan."

According to the class action, without subscribing to this plan, at an additional $3 per month or $30 per year per device, customers were unable to record, play back, or view snapshots, significantly reducing the usefulness of the devices.

Who is eligible to file an Amazon Ring device claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• You purchased at least one of the following Ring products at a physical retail store located in California during the specified dates:
• Ring Video Doorbell 2: Purchased on or before October 6, 2020
• Ring Video Doorbell 3: Purchased on or before October 15, 2020
• Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus purchased on or before October 15, 2020
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro Wired: Purchased on or before October 30, 2020
• Ring Video Doorbell Elite: Purchased on or before May 12, 2021
• Floodlight Cam: Purchased on or before November 24, 2020
• Peephole Cam: Purchased on or before November 2, 2020

• At the time of your purchase, you did not have an existing Ring Protect Plan subscription (including any free trial) that had been active for more than 30 days.

• Only one claim permitted per household. The number of qualifying products purchased by all household members can be combined on one claim.

Who is excluded from the class?

• Individuals who purchased the applicable Ring products online or outside of California.
• Individuals who had an active Ring Protect Plan subscription (including free trials) for more than 30 days at the time of their product purchase.

How much is the class action settlement payout?

Payment amounts will be determined by the number of qualifying products purchased during the specified dates:

• One qualifying product: $3
• Two qualifying products: $6
• The second qualifying product must have been purchased and activated within 30 days of the first qualifying product.

• Three or more qualifying products: $9
• The second and third qualifying products must have been purchased and activated within 30 days of the first qualifying product. (if

How to claim an Amazon class action settlement payment

To receive your Ring class action rebate, you must submit a claim form. Class members have the following options:

• Online: Submit the online claim form
• By Mail: Download and print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator

All claims must be submitted by the deadline of May 22, 2025.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Ring Protect Plan Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Required proof and information

• Notice ID and Confirmation Code required to submit an online claim.
• The settlement website has a Lookup Notice ID option if you believe you are a class member.

• Products purchased, dates of purchase, and email address associated with Ring account required to submit a claim.
• No additional supporting purchase documentation is required, but the settlement administrator may request it at a later date.

Ring settlement payout options

Claimants can select from:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Virtual prepaid card
• Paper check mailed to address provided

Amazon class action settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration and notice costs: Estimated at $129,530
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $600,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 per plaintiff, a total of $10,000
• Payments to class members: $3 to $9 per valid claim

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: May 22, 2025
• Fairness Hearing: July 11, 2025

When is the Amazon Ring class action settlement payment date?

The final hearing is currently scheduled for July 11, 2025. Payments will be issued to approved claimants 75 days after the claim deadline as long as the court has granted the settlement final approval and there are no appeals.

Why did Ring LLC agree to settle this class action lawsuit?

Ring LLC was sued because customers alleged that the company did not clearly disclose that essential features of certain Ring products required an additional paid subscription. Amazon & Ring denied these allegations, however agreed to settle the class action to avoid continued litigation and the expense of a possible trial.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website
2. Class Notice
3. Settlement Agreement.pdf)
4. Settlement Website FAQ Page