Ring vs Nest: Choosing a DIY home security system is a bigger decision than you might think

If you've spent any time looking at DIY smart home security products, you'll have come across Ring and Nest. These aren't the only companies in this space, but they are two of the biggest names, and each is fighting hard to win your business. Many articles compare the features, specifications, pluses and minuses of specific Nest and Ring products--including the in-depth reviews here on TechHive--but choosing one is about much more than the gadget you're buying. Your choice can affect a lot of the other technology in your smart home, so you need to consider the big picture. You'll find wo of the biggest tech companies on the planet behind this competition: Google acquired Nest in 2014 for $3.2 billion, while Amazon bought Ring in 2018 for reportedly more than $1 billion.