Who owns Ring?
Ring is owned by Amazon (the United States, NASDAQ: AMZN), which has owned the brand since 12 April 2018.[1] Ring was founded in 2013 in Santa Monica, California and was independent until 2018.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Amazon.com, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2013–2018)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Seattle, Washington
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Santa Monica, California
- Founded
- 2013
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Connected devices
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: AMZN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ring
Ring makes video doorbells and was rejected by investors on the television programme Shark Tank before Amazon acquired it in 2018 for a reported $1 billion. Its Neighbors app and its data-sharing arrangements with police forces have drawn sustained privacy criticism.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ring?
The parent company of Ring is Amazon, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ring American?
Yes. Ring originated in the United States in 2013 and its owner, Amazon, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Amazon owned Ring?
Amazon has owned Ring since 12 April 2018.
Who owned Ring before Amazon?
Ring was an independent company from its founding in 2013 in Santa Monica, California until Amazon acquired it in 2018.
Is Ring still owned by Amazon?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ring is still owned by Amazon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-06 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 6 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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