Ring is adding a new content verification feature to videos

Ring, the Amazon-owned security camera maker, is introducing a new content verification feature for its video footage to make it harder to fake or manipulate recordings. Starting December 2025, every video recorded with a Ring device will automatically have a tamper-evident verification seal. This seal breaks if the video is altered in any way, such as trimming, brightness adjustments, cropping, or applying filters, including when videos are compressed after being uploaded to sharing platforms. While a broken seal signals that a video has been modified, it does not necessarily mean the footage is fake—it could reflect minor edits or videos recorded before the feature’s implementation. If a video fails verification, recipients can request the original unedited version, which Ring suggests could be useful for scenarios like insurance claims. The verification will apply to all videos shared or downloaded from Ring’s cloud, regardless of the device used to capture the footage. However, videos recorded with end-to-end encryption will not support this verification and will always show as “not