AppleInsider Staff
Ring, the manufacturer of the connected Video Doorbell, is giving homeowners another way to secure their home. The Ring Floodlight Cam is a combination of a security camera and motion-sensitive outdoor light, which can be used to monitor an area remotely via a mobile app or a computer, alerting users if suspicious activity is detected nearby.
The motion sensors on the Ring Floodlight Cam have a 270-degree field of view, while a two-tier detection system adds in facial and object detection, and customizable zones to refine what areas need or do not require as much protection. A built-in speaker and microphone allows the homeowner to hear noises and to verbally respond to intruders via the app, which can also be used to turn on the 3K lumens LED lights, and the 110-decibel siren.
The unit houses a 1080p video camera with a wide-angle lens, which can be used to stream video live to a mobile device, with infrared night vision available for low-light recording. Footage of events can be shared with others, and can also be stored automatically to the Cloud Video Recording service.
The Ring cloud storage can hold video for up to six months, and though it does require a $3 per month subscription, Ring does include a 30-day trial of the service with the device.
The Ring Floodlight Cam is available to pre-order, priced at $249, with shipments expected to start in April.
Ring is best known for the Video Doorbell, which is a Wi-Fi connected doorbell with a built-in camera. Users can see who rang the doorbell from the companion app, and can also converse with the person at the door if needed.
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Also, not mentioned here is that it will be homekit compatible.
Also not mentioned here is the sub cost.
Been looking into something like this, so far it looks like Kuna beats Ring.