Since announcing Ring’s Great Ghost Search, Ring has received nearly 4,000 customer videos catching what appear to be ghosts on camera: from a ghostly figure making himself at home on the patio (video here) to a possible ghost dog running through a yard in the middle of the night (video here). Each of these videos shows footage exactly as it was captured, as customers are unable to edit clips within the Ring app, which is where they pull their submissions directly from.

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Ring, known for its iconic video doorbell and line of security cameras, put out a call for the greatest ghost sightings during the busiest doorbell season of the year. Ring users who haven’t yet joined the search have until November 1, 2024 to submit their footage – from real paranormal proof to family and friends in costume. One winner will receive a $100,000 cash prize to help escape what haunts them, whether it’s to put a down payment on a new (not-so-haunted) house or go on a ghost-free getaway (rules here).

Example Submissions So Far:

  • Figure appears in front of home, sits down, and moves drink to the floor – video here (captured in Los Angeles, CA on a Ring Video Doorbell)
  • Dark, mysterious object floats in a toy store – video here (captured in Cape May Court House, NJ on a Ring Indoor Cam)
  • A possible ghost dog runs through the yard – video here (captured in Riverdale, GA on a Ring Video Doorbell)
  • Homeowner thinks they see a ghostly man and his dog – video here (captured in Schriever, LA on a Ring Spotlight Cam)
  • Preschool owner thinks they see a ghost of a child who just wants to play – video here (captured in Fort Collins, CO on a Ring Indoor Cam)

Contest Details:

  • Submission Period: 12:00 AM PT on September 24, 2024 to 11:59 PM PT on November 1, 2024 or when 5,000 entries are received, whichever occurs first
  • How to Enter: Ring users can submit their ghostly footage, from real paranormal proof to family and friends in costume, at www.ring.com/ghostsearch. Whether you catch a floating orb, an inexplicable shadow, or dress up as a friendly ghost, all “supernatural” sightings are welcome.
  • Judging Criteria: Visibility/Clarity of the Ghost, Uniqueness of Entry, Entertainment Value, and Engagement
  • Judges of Note: Finn Wolfhard, star of Ghostbusters and Stranger Things, and Paranormal Investigator Katrina Weidman will serve as part of the judging team, helping to select the winning entry.
  • Prize: $100,000

Share your ghost sightings with friends across social media and tag @Ring and #RingGhostSearch! Your frightfully fun findings may be selected and featured across Ring’s social media channels. Check out the Official Rules for a full list of eligibility requirements3.