Is the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen) still getting security updates?
Ring guaranteed security updates for the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen) until 31 December 2024. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Guaranteed security updates ended on
31 December 2024 or laterWhat to do. Check the date of the latest firmware in the app or admin page. If no update came in the last year, plan a replacement, and meanwhile turn off remote access you do not use.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | Unsupported | 31 December 2024 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | United States |
| All versions | Unsupported | 31 December 2024 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen) still getting security updates?
Ring guaranteed security updates for the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen) until 31 December 2024. That period is over: updates may still come, but they are no longer promised.
What does end of life mean for the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen)?
After its end of life, the Ring Chime Pro (1st Gen) receives no more security fixes from Ring. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: Information on Ring Devices Software Security Updates; Ring devices software security updates. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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