Is Ring ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — Ring scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Climate Neutral, ETL Listed, CSA Certified |
Scored with our public methodology.
Ring at a glance
Ring offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Electronics & Tech, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including Climate Neutral, ETL Listed, CSA Certified.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Ring's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare90/10
- Environment85/10
- Sourcing75/10
- Labor70/10
- Transparency70/10
Categories covered
Where Ring shows up across our directory.
- Electronics & Tech1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Ring's products.
- ✓Solar powered saves battery costs
- ✓Kosher certification unique for tech
- ✓Superior video quality
Sustainability commitments
"Solar panel reduces battery waste; packaging is 100% recyclable; product lifecycle includes take-back program."
Products from Ring
Ring’s new 2024 solar-powered Stick Up Cam Elite features kosher certification for the Jewish tech-savvy shopper, advanced security with 1080p HD, and a zero-waste solar panel bundle, appealing to high-end home safety and sustainability.
Common questions about Ring
Is Ring cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Ring's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Ring score overall?+
Ring averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Ring?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Ring?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.