Never Miss a Moment. Archive Every Ring Clip.
videoArchiver automatically fetches and stores your Ring camera clips to your personal cloud. Set it and forget it.
Features
Everything you need to archive your Ring clips
From automatic capture to event browsing — videoArchiver handles the hard part so you don't have to.
- Automatic ArchivingRing captures a motion event; videoArchiver saves it to your cloud before you finish breakfast.
- Cloud StorageArchive to your own Google Drive. Dropbox and S3-compatible storage are on the way.
- Unlimited RetentionNo monthly fees for storage. Keep every clip as long as your cloud has space.
- Event BrowserView all archived clips by event type and status. Track what was saved and when.
- Multiple DevicesManage all your Ring cameras from one dashboard. Each device archives independently.
- Zero MaintenanceOAuth handles auth, HMAC secures webhooks, auto-retry keeps everything running.
How It Works
Three steps to set-and-forget archiving
No plugins, no manual downloads, no scheduled syncs. Link once and videoArchiver handles the rest.
Link Your Ring Account
Sign in with your Ring account via secure OAuth. We request only the permissions needed to read your camera clips.
Connect Cloud Storage
Authorize videoArchiver to save to your Google Drive (Dropbox and S3 coming soon). Your clips go directly to your cloud.
Automatic Archiving
Every time your Ring camera detects motion or a doorbell press, videoArchiver streams the clip to your cloud. No action needed.
Destinations
Your clips, your cloud
Choose where your Ring clips are archived. More destinations coming soon.
Google Drive
Available now
AvailableDropbox
Coming soon
Coming SoonAmazon S3
Coming soon
Coming SoonSecurity
Your footage stays yours
videoArchiver never stores your clips. Every piece of data is encrypted, isolated, and logged.
- Encryption in TransitClips stream over encrypted HTTPS from Ring to your cloud and are never stored on videoArchiver servers.
- HMAC-Verified WebhooksEvery Ring event cryptographically signed. Signature verified before processing, rejecting forged events.
- Token EncryptionRing OAuth tokens encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage. Decrypted only when fetching clips.
- Session IsolationTokens are scoped per account. Each account only accesses its own Ring data.
- Event LoggingAll clip transfers logged with timestamps and status. Full visibility into what was archived and when.
- Automatic Token RotationRing access tokens refreshed before expiry. Expired tokens rotated securely with no user intervention.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
No subscription needed — just link your Ring account.
$0
/mo
- Per-device Free tier
- 50 events / month per device
- Google Drive
Pro
Coming SoonPer device — only pay for the cameras that need unlimited archiving.
$2.99
/device/mo
- Unlimited events per device
- All destinations
- Via Ring Appstore subscription
Compare
Don't let your clips expire. See how videoArchiver compares.
Ring Solo keeps clips for up to 180 days and charges per device. Manual IFTTT workflows are fiddly and fragile. videoArchiver archives every clip to your own cloud, automatically, on a free tier that never expires.
| videoArchiver | Ring Solo | IFTTT / Zapier DIY | Home Assistant / custom script | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic clip saving | Every motion event + doorbell press, saved automatically | Clips expire after up to 180 days unless manually saved | Possible but limited; requires per-event applets, frequent breakage | Possible with community tools, but you build and maintain it |
| Clip retention | Unlimited — as long as your cloud has space | Up to 180 days, then deleted | Depends on your script | Depends on your storage + script |
| Where clips are stored | Your own cloud (Google Drive today; Dropbox & S3 coming soon) | Ring's cloud | Your cloud/device | Your device/NAS |
| Storage cost | No storage fee — uses cloud you already pay for | Included, but only up to 180 days of history | Your cloud storage | Your hardware + power |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes — link Ring, connect cloud, done | None (already have it) | Hours of wiring per applet | Days of configuration |
| Free tier | 50 events/month per device — no credit card | No free tier — paid after trial | N/A | N/A |
| Monthly subscription | $0 Free · $2.99/device Pro (coming soon) | $4.99/mo per device (paid after trial) | Applet fees can add up | $0, plus your time |
| Manual downloads needed | Never | For anything you want to keep | Often | Often |
| Failure handling | Automatic retries + dashboard status for every clip | N/A | Silent failures common | You are the on-call |
| Security | OAuth + HMAC-verified webhooks + AES-256-GCM token encryption; clips stream in-memory, never stored on videoArchiver servers | Ring-managed | Token handling up to you | Token handling up to you |
| Maintenance | None — fully managed | None | Applets break when APIs change | Ongoing — updates, backups, monitoring |
You already pay for cloud storage
videoArchiver just uses it. No extra monthly fee to keep your clips.
Set and forget.
No applets to babysit, no scripts to maintain, no clips lost to an expiry window.
Your footage stays yours.
Clips stream directly to your cloud and never sit on videoArchiver servers.
Trust
Built for peace of mind
Your Ring clips are personal. videoArchiver treats them that way.
- Zero Data RetentionClips stream directly to your cloud in-memory. Never stored on our servers.
- Enterprise InfrastructureBuilt on Cloudflare Workers and Supabase — same platforms trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
- Open ArchitectureFull system architecture documented publicly. No black boxes — know exactly how your data flows.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about videoArchiver.
What Ring devices are supported?
All Ring cameras and doorbells that produce motion-event or doorbell-press clips are supported, including Ring Video Doorbell (all generations), Stick Up Cam, Spotlight Cam, Floodlight Cam, Indoor Cam, and Peephole Cam. If your device appears in your Ring app timeline, videoArchiver can archive its clips.
Where are my clips stored?
Your clips are archived directly to your personal cloud storage — currently Google Drive. Clips are never stored on videoArchiver servers. We stream them in-memory from Ring to your destination. Dropbox and Amazon S3 support are coming soon.
How secure is videoArchiver?
videoArchiver uses Ring's official OAuth integration, HMAC-verified webhooks to prevent forged events, AES-256-GCM encryption for stored tokens, and TLS for all data in transit. Clips never touch our servers — they stream directly to your cloud. Full architecture is publicly documented on our Architecture page.
What does videoArchiver cost?
The Free tier covers 50 events per month per device at no cost — no credit card required. For users who need more, the Pro tier ($2.99/device/month with unlimited events) is coming soon via the Ring Appstore. Your cloud storage costs are separate and determined by your cloud provider (e.g., Google Drive's free 15 GB or any paid plan you already have).
What are the free tier limits?
The Free tier allows up to 50 motion events or doorbell presses per device per month. For a single doorbell, this typically covers a reasonable amount of daily activity. You can track your usage from the dashboard. Pro tier (unlimited events) is coming soon.
How do I cancel?
For the Free tier, simply disconnect your Ring account from the dashboard — no cancellation needed since there's no subscription. For Pro (when available), cancellation will be managed through your Ring Appstore subscriptions. Your already-archived clips remain in your Google Drive regardless.
What happens if Ring changes their API?
videoArchiver uses Ring's public OAuth API, which is the same interface used by Ring's own apps and other approved integrations. While no third-party can guarantee API stability, our architecture is designed to adapt. More importantly, all clips already archived to your Google Drive are safe regardless — they're in your cloud, not ours. If API access is ever disrupted, you keep everything that was already saved.
Ready to archive your Ring clips?
Sign up free — no credit card required.
Contact
Need help or have questions?
Reach out to us at [email protected]. We respond within 24 hours on weekdays.
videoArchiver is a product of Kannah Consulting. Ring is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. videoArchiver is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ring or Amazon.