Before you rely too heavily on that Ring doorbell for home security coverage, be sure to read about what happens when the internet goes out.

But to get full functionality from Ring products, including its video doorbells, you need to pay a monthly or annual subscription. Called Ring Protect, the service is required if you want to save ...

Video doorbells are handy, but they’re a threat to privacy. I spoke to experts about why you might ditch your doorbell, and how to safeguard your video.