Ring is hosting a developer challenge for college students to create innovative smart home applications. Finalists receive complimentary Ring hardware, software development kit access, and expert mentorship to bring their ideas to life. The grand prize pool totals $500,000 split across four category winners, plus an all-expenses-paid trip to Ring headquarters.
- At a glance
- Free, no purchase needed. Request it online. For US Only. Posted October 28, 2026. Ends November 20, 2026.
- What it is
- Enter to Win $500k in Ring App Challenge Prizes for Developers is a sweepstakes entry listed on TrySpree.
- Who offers it
- The offer is run by ring.com; TrySpree links to it and does not ship anything itself.
- How to claim
- Click "Get Sample" to open the offer and fill out the brand's form.
- Status
- Posted October 28, 2026; not re-checked since; ends November 20, 2026. No members have reported it closed.
- Where
- Available in US Only.
Opens the official entry page. Free to enter, winners are picked at random.
How to get it
Have ready
- First name
- Last name
- College email
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- College or university name
- Year of study
- App idea (500 words max)
- 1
Open the brand's page by tapping "Enter to Win".
- 2
Start your application by scrolling down and tapping "Register now".
- 3
Provide your first name, last name, college email, phone number, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
- 4
Add your college or university name and pick your year of study.
- 5
Describe your app proposal in 500 words or less, covering its purpose, main features, who it's for, and what sets it apart.
- 6
Review both agreement boxes and tap "Register now" to finish.
Good to know
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a US college or university.
- You must be a US legal resident with authorization to work in the US.
- Only 1,000 finalists will be selected.
- Employees of Ring and its affiliates cannot apply.
Based on the brand's offer page on Oct 28. The form may differ a little.
The brand ships your sample, usually in 2-8 weeks. TrySpree never charges you.
What the form asks for
You fill these in yourself on the brand's site.
Offer information
Ring is hosting a developer challenge for college students to create innovative smart home applications. Finalists receive complimentary Ring hardware, software development kit access, and expert mentorship to bring their ideas to life. The grand prize pool totals $500,000 split across four category winners, plus an all-expenses-paid trip to Ring headquarters.
To enter, submit your app concept in 500 words or fewer through ring.com by November 20, 2026. You must be a college student to qualify, and selection as a finalist unlocks the hardware, resources, and guidance needed to develop your application.
This opportunity is limited to US residents and ends November 20, 2026. The competition is free to enter, but spots are limited for finalists who advance to the development phase.
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