Ring’s New TAKE Encryption Deletes Video Keys Without Giving Up AI Features

Ring's newest security camera feature, TAKE encryption, aims to maintain AI-powered video capabilities while limiting the time Ring retains access to video encryption keys. The system, announced on August 26, 2026, involves rotating encryption keys that are temporarily stored in a secure cloud enclave to allow services to process the footage before being deleted.

This approach maintains Ring's cloud-dependent features like intelligent alerts and search while ensuring that the video encryption keys are only retained for 24 hours. Optional end-to-end encryption provides an additional layer of security, preventing Ring from accessing encrypted content and disabling certain cloud-dependent features.

While TAKE does limit what Ring can provide to authorities, including potentially withholding protected recordings, the system allows users to still share footage voluntarily. As Ring integrates more AI features into its cameras, the TAKE encryption system represents a balance between preserving those features and minimizing how long the company retains access to the encryption keys.