Ownership record · Updated August 2026
Who owns Ring?
Ring (video doorbells and cameras) is owned by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Amazon acquired Ring LLC in 2018 in a deal reported at over US$1 billion (announced February, closed April 2018). Ring runs as an Amazon subsidiary; founder Jamie Siminoff stayed on after the acquisition.
The ownership chain
Ownership is rarely one hop. Here is the evidence chain for Ring, from the entity that holds the trademark to the ultimate parent, with the record that establishes each link.
- Ring LLCOperating company / trademark holder (California)Source: USPTO trademark register
- Jamie Siminoff & investors (to 2018)Founder; sold to AmazonSource: Deal coverage
- Amazon.com, Inc.Ultimate parent since April 2018Source: Amazon disclosures, SEC EDGAR
Note: Ring famously pitched on 'Shark Tank' in 2013 (then as 'Doorbot') without a deal before Amazon acquired it.
Ownership at a glance
| Brand | Ring |
|---|---|
| Category | Home security / technology |
| Operating entity / trademark holder | Ring LLC (Santa Monica, California) |
| Immediate / ultimate parent | Amazon.com, Inc. |
| Parent public listing | NASDAQ: AMZN |
| Acquired by | Amazon |
| Announced | February 2018 |
| Completed | April 2018 |
| Reported price | reported over US$1 billion |
| Prior owner | Jamie Siminoff (founder) & investors |
Verify this ownership yourself (free)
You do not have to take our word for it. The ownership of Ring is a matter of public record. Check it in minutes:
- Trademark owner, search USPTO Trademark Search for “Ring”, then open the record in TSDR to see the current registered owner.
- Ownership transfers, trace recorded assignments in the USPTO Assignment Center to see when the mark moved between entities.
- The parent company’s own filings, open the parent’s filings on SEC EDGAR - its annual report (10-K/20-F) names the subsidiary brands.
- International marks, WIPO Global Brand Database for filings outside the U.S.
- Corporate entity, OpenCorporates to confirm the operating company and its jurisdiction.
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Ring ownership FAQ
Who owns Ring doorbells?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has owned Ring since 2018, in a deal reported at more than US$1 billion.
Is Ring the same company as Amazon?
Ring is a separate legal entity (Ring LLC) but is wholly owned by Amazon.
Where can I confirm the owner?
Search the 'Ring' trademark in USPTO TSDR for the current registrant and its assignment history.
Sources & primary records
Ownership and corporate structures change. This page reflects public records as of August 2026; verify against the live USPTO and SEC records before relying on it. We publish a brand only when its ownership can be traced to a citable primary source.