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Is in-app feature not available for existing customers?
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I've been using Ring Alarm since 2019. Recently seeing the notification that i'll need Protect Plan subscription to arm/disarm from Ring App. 
However, Ring article clearly says that the feature will continue to work for any customer who bought before March-29. 
What exactly is the problem? Does anyone see the same problem?
I called Ring customer service, i got the same suggestion to get Protect Plan.
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Article: 
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/12866034603028-An-Update-to-Ring-In-App-Features
## Frequently Asked Questions
**I bought a Ring Alarm before March 29, 2023. Do I lose access to in-app features if I activate it after March 29, 2023?**
If you owned a Ring Alarm before March 29, 2023 but don’t activate it until after that date, you will still have access to in-app features (with or without a subscription) for the expected life of the device.
**What if I buy an Alarm after March 29, 2023?**
You will need to subscribe to Ring Protect to get access to Ring Alarm in-app features, but you may also Arm and Disarm your Alarm directly from the Ring Keypad without a subscription. Alarm alerts will sound locally from the physical Ring Alarm Base Station. Currently, any Ring Protect plan will activate in-app features for your Alarm.
**What if I’m on a Ring Protect trial on March 29, 2023?**
You’ll have the opportunity to test out Ring Protect features for the full duration of your trial. If you owned a Ring Alarm before March 29, 2023, you will continue to have the same in-app features (with or without a subscription) for the expected life of the device.
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17-04-2023 22:44:55
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I was able to use my device (with free features) without a subscription all the way up until August 2025. Then Ring force deleted my account! I can't be the only person this happened to! Please respond here if this happened to you too!
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02-11-2025 01:18:31
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18-04-2023 19:55:41
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