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Is the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) until 31 December 2027 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

31 December 2027to 31 December 2029
Device
Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) (doorbell)
Source
Ring devices software security updates (UK statement); Information on Ring Devices Software Security Updates (United States)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
All versionsSupported31 December 2027 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement
All versionsSupported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.United States

Questions

Is the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) until 31 December 2027 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release)?

After its end of life, the Ring Video Doorbell 4 (2021 release) 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: Ring devices software security updates; Information on Ring Devices Software Security Updates. Each date is shown exactly as published.

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