Claim Form Deadline: May 22, 2025
Payout: $3.00 to $9.00
Proof Required: Yes
If you purchased certain Ring products in California, you may be eligible for compensation from the Amazon Ring false advertising class action settlement. Amazon, the maker of the well-known Ring doorbell, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over claims it failed to disclose that its video doorbells and security cameras required a paid “Protect Plan” subscription to access essential features like recording, playback, and snapshots.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The settlement fund is estimated to be around $1,800,000, which includes payments to claimants, attorney fees (up to $600,000), and service awards for plaintiffs (up to $5,000 each). While the exact total settlement amount hasn’t been disclosed, the estimate is based on the fees detailed in the class action settlement agreement.
Who is Eligible for a Payout?
Anyone who purchased qualifying Ring products in a California brick-and-mortar store during the specified time periods is eligible. Exclusions apply to those who already had a Ring Protect Plan for more than 30 days at the time of purchase, as well as online purchases and purchases made outside of California.
Which Ring Products Are Included in the Settlement?
The Ring class action covers the following products:
- Ring Video Doorbell 2 (if purchased on or before 10/6/2020)
- Ring Video Doorbell 3 (if purchased on or before 10/15/2020)
- Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus (if purchased on or before 10/15/2020)
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro Wired (if purchased on or before 10/30/2020)
- Ring Video Doorbell Elite (if purchased on or before 5/12/2021)
- Floodlight Cam (if purchased on or before 11/24/2020)
- Peephole Cam (if purchased on or before 11/2/2020)
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Eligible claimants can receive the following payout amounts:
- $3 for one product.
- $6 for two products (if the second was set up within 30 days of the first).
- $9 for three or more products (if set up within 30 days of the first).
Note: Each household will receive only one payment, but multiple purchases will be combined.
What are the Payment Options?
Payments will be made via check or electronic payment (PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle). Claimants can choose their preferred method when submitting their claim form, either online or by printing and mailing a physical claim form.
Why Was the Class Action Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit was filed because Ring allegedly failed to disclose that its devices required a paid subscription to unlock essential features, making the products less useful without the subscription. This is considered a form of false advertising, often referred to as “forced bundling.”
Important Dates:
- Claim Form Deadline: May 22, 2025
- Opt-Out or Objection Deadline: May 22, 2025
- Fairness Hearing: July 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
How Do I File a Claim?
You can file a claim online or print and mail a physical claim form. The deadline to file a claim is May 22, 2025.
When Will Settlement Payments Be Issued?
Payments will be made after the settlement is approved and finalized. While the exact date is not confirmed, payments are expected to be issued within about six months after the fairness hearing on July 11, 2025, pending any appeals.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
If you received a personalized notice via email or mail, you must include the Notice ID and Confirmation Code when filing your claim. If you did not receive a notice, you can check eligibility by searching using your last name and email address to obtain the necessary codes. Without these, your claim may not be valid.
Claim Form Website: [Settlement Site]
