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Ring Spotlight Cam Battery HD Security Camera with Built Two-Way Talk and a Siren Alarm, Works with Alexa - White
Brand | Ring |
Color | White |
Compatible Devices | Cameras |
Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
Special Feature | Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Connect your Ring camera with Alexa then enable announcements to be alerted when motion is detected. Talk to visitors through compatible Echo devices by saying “Alexa, talk to the front door”. With a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), Alexa can also make voice announcements and automatically show live video feed on an Echo Show, Fire TV, or Fire Tablet when your Ring Spotlight Cam detects a person.
- Lets you see, hear and speak to visitors from your phone, tablet and PC.
- Powered by the quick-release rechargeable battery pack.
- With a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 180 days, and share videos and photos.
- Monitors your home in 1080HD video with infrared night vision and Live View.
- Includes built-in LED light strips and a siren.
- Includes Lifetime Theft Protection: If your Camera gets stolen, we’ll replace it for free.
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24/7 Security in Your Hands
Get alerts on your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected, so you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. Armed with HD video, lights and a siren, Spotlight Cam protects your home around the clock – day or night, rain or shine.
Monitor your property in HD video, and check-in on home at anytime with Live View on-demand video and audio.
Get alerts on your phone, tablet and PC when anyone steps on your property and triggers Ring’s built-in motion sensors.
Hear and speak to people on your property from your mobile device with the built-in microphone and speakers.
Activate the siren from anywhere via your phone, tablet and PC.
Easy Installation
Customize your motion zones to focus on the most important areas of your yard.
Advanced Motion Detection
Adjust your motion zones to find the ideal setting for you and your home.
Versatile Power Options
Add a second battery pack for backup power or an optional Solar Panel for a continuous charge.
Ring Protect Plan
Get even more out of all your Ring doorbells and cameras with Ring Protect, a comprehensive service that lets you review what you missed. See, save, and share videos and photos when you activate video recording and photo capture for $3.99/month per device or $10/month per household.
Security and privacy controls in a convenient dashboard
With Control Center, you can add and remove authorized client devices, shared users, and select linked accounts–all from one place on your phone, tablet, or PC. Learn more about security and privacy.
Works with Alexa
Link your Ring account to Alexa for hands-free home monitoring so you’ll always know when someone’s there. Enable announcements in the Alexa app to hear alerts on compatible Echo devices when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers Ring’s built-in motion sensors. Then talk to visitors through compatible Echo devices, like Echo Dot or Echo Show, by simply saying “Alexa, talk to the front door.”
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Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (38,465) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,319) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,975) |
1080p HD video | |||
On-Demand Video | |||
Two-way Talk | |||
Motion Activated Alerts | |||
Video and Audio Privacy | |||
Wi-Fi connectivity | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
8 LED Spotlights | |||
Hardwired | |||
Plug-In | |||
Battery Pack |
Technical Details
Ring Spotlight Cam Battery
Average install iime |
5-10 minutes |
Video |
1080p HD, Live View, Night Vision |
Field of view |
140° horizontal, 78° vertical |
Motion detection |
Advanced Motion Detection with customizable motion zones |
Audio |
Two-way talk with noise cancellation |
Siren |
Remote-activated alarm |
Lights |
Motion-activated LED Spotlights |
Power |
Powered by the rechargeable battery pack (1 included, holds up to 2) or optional Solar Panel |
Internet requirements |
Requires a minimum upload speed of 1Mbps, but 2 Mbps is recommended for optimal performance. |
Connectivity |
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4 GHz 902-928 Mhz Radio |
Operating conditions |
-5°F to 120°F (-20.5°C to 48.5°C), Weather Resistant |
Available colors |
Black, White |
Mounting base |
Integrated mounting base with adjustable angle |
Dimensions |
4.96 in x 2.72 in x 2.99 in (12.6 cm x 6.91 cm x 7.59 cm) |
Box includes |
Spotlight Cam Battery, Mounting Base, Quick-Release Battery Pack, Installation Tools and Screws, USB Charging Cable, User Manual, Security Sticker |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Security Cameras is subject to the terms found here. License information can be found here. |
Support |
Click here to view more information on the Security Cameras support page. |
Generation |
Ring Spotlight Cam Battery |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Ring device, visit Software Security Updates in Ring Control Center for information specific to your device. |
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"...at a secured area in a low-light situation, the night-vision cameras give a good enough resolution to let me see my cars, the bushes, wild animals..." Read more
"...- Build quality seems sturdy. I've had no problems with it working just fine in all kinds of weather conditions.- Installation is simple...." Read more
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Customers find the installation process of the vdo device to be easy. They mention that the app is straightforward and works well on a Fire Tablet and Android phone. Some customers also mention that live view would not work consistently on the camera. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation and use of the product.
"...operated AND hard wired power source, battery life, ease of setup and maintenance, compatibility with ALEXA, and solar charging capability for..." Read more
"...Installation is simple. Took longer to decide exactly where to put the cameras than it did to actually mount them...." Read more
"...It all worked out well, and setup was a breeze.I was thinking this product would support 5ghz wireless, but only 2.4ghz...." Read more
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Customers like the picture quality of the vdo devices. They say the footage and image clarity is awesome, the day time picture quality is good, and the video looks great. They are also happy with the video quality, saying all video recordings are clear and sharp in both daylight and darkness. Overall, the cameras provide good video, day and night.
"...in motion-sensing zones, wireless capability and range, live view from cameras, stored and recorded video from cameras, both battery operated AND..." Read more
"...Pros- The picture/video quality is excellent. Whether it's the live view, recordings, or snapshots, I'm very happy with the quality...." Read more
"...Either way, it works well for me, signal is strong, and the picture is clear...." Read more
"...It has real time pictures boxes that can be viewed simply by scrolling down and choosing the one you want to examine closely...." Read more
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"...them into my Ring Account and Alexa environment, the system still works almost flawlessly and keeps both me and my wife fully informed about what's..." Read more
"...It wasn't triggering very well, so I moved it lower so it could capture a wider area. I did this per the Ring instructions and recommendations...." Read more
"...So I opted for this option and so far it works great. The lights are pretty bright and the motion detection works as expected...." Read more
"...Another example is the App, which is virtually flawless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the doorbell. Some mention it's ridiculously solid, while others say it does last for roughly 3 weeks. The good thing is it can hold 2 batteries vs 1 on the Stick Up and the siren. However, some say that the battery dies soooo fast and it has often completely out of service.
"...patio are either stucco or rock, which makes it near impossible to run a hidden power line. So I opted for this option and so far it works great...." Read more
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"...It's a good balance.Cons- Battery life CAN be bad if your settings aren't adjusted properly...." Read more
"Only down side is the battery dies soooo fast.. u can but 2 batteries or the satellite.. but I haven't purchased those as they are very expensive....." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the camera. Some mention that it has enhanced motion detection just like the Stick Up Cam, and it works as expected. However, others say that it stopped working, the motion sensitivity on the app is misleading, and the reception was poor.
"...- The motion sensitivity thing is a bit annoying. It will detect small animals, birds, and even rustling trees on a windy day...." Read more
"...some features that others simply don't, like the built-in motion-enabled security spotlight or floodlight, or the free replacement guarantee if one..." Read more
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"...-detecting lighting control, security camera resolution (1080p) , night vision, accuracy of and variability in motion-sensing zones, wireless..." Read more
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"...Even at night or when it's raining, you can see everything perfectly clearly...." Read more
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I did a lot of research on security camera functions and features before buying and installing a RING solution. I looked extensively at Ring, Nest, Arlo, D-Link, Blink and TP-Link with an eye towards 1) creating a multi-tiered security solution and 2) giving me the ability to watch over both my home/family and both of my elderly in-laws homes. The functions and features I evaluated included, (not an exhaustive list) doorbell function, two way communication via the camera, alarm capability, manual and scheduled lighting control, motion-detecting lighting control, security camera resolution (1080p) , night vision, accuracy of and variability in motion-sensing zones, wireless capability and range, live view from cameras, stored and recorded video from cameras, both battery operated AND hard wired power source, battery life, ease of setup and maintenance, compatibility with ALEXA, and solar charging capability for battery operated systems.
Everyone is going to have their own opinion on each of these brands and the importance of the functions evaluated, but for me, Ring won out in most (almost all) categories. Arlo would have been my second choice. It missed the mark in a just a few areas, whereas the Ring products seemed to provide just about everything I wanted across the product line and provided some features and functions that just blew me away.
Even 6 months after installing 2 Doorbell Pros (wired), 3 Indoor cameras, 3 Floodlight Cams (wired), and 3 Spotlight Cams (2-battery/solar charged) on three different properties, and linking them into my Ring Account and Alexa environment, the system still works almost flawlessly and keeps both me and my wife fully informed about what's going on around our house, at her parent's home and at their vacation home. When someone comes to the door at the in-law's place, we both get an 'alarm' on our phones and via Alexa indicating that someone has rung the doorbell at their house, which then allows us to open the Ring app and 'answer the door' for them because they can't get down the stairs to the door as quickly as they used to. (We gave them an Echo Show to answer the door with, but unfortunately, remembering the phrase, "Alexa, show me the Front Door camera" seems to be beyond capability on some days. It works great when they can remember it though...)
The Ring Spotlight and Floodlight cams will turn on the lights at night when someone comes into the motion-sensing 'view' of the cameras. If I'm wondering who (or what) it might be, the security light is sufficient to light the area in color at 1080p resolution (at night!). If I want to look at a secured area in a low-light situation, the night-vision cameras give a good enough resolution to let me see my cars, the bushes, wild animals (we live in a wooded area), our cats, and just about everything else.
Speaking of the cats... That is the ONLY complaint I have about any of the Ring products. The motion-sensing controls are supposed to be adjustable so that the camera will be able to distinguish between small animals and humans at anywhere from 3 to 30 ft. away, but despite trying several settings, focal lengths and angles, none of the cameras seem to be able to tell the difference between a moving 3lb cat and a 150lb person, let alone a flag or a bush moving in a light breeze. I'm sure the technology exists to do this accurately... whether we would be willing to pay the added price might be the real issue. Until they get that worked out, I just turn off the 'motion alerts' for cameras where I know I'm going to get constant alerts and leave the 'light alerts' on, so if it is a person, they know they've been seen. The cats, dogs and bears... they couldn't care less. Turning on a light due to movement burns more battery, but the solar panels always seem to bring the power back quickly to 100% even on cloudy days, so it hasn't been much of an issue.
My wife and I also like that all video (with audio) is recorded and stored in the Cloud (added cost feature, but well worth it and not that expensive in my view). She finds it comforting to know that her parents have gotten back home from their daily outing and made it safely back in the house in real time, but she can also check on the history of who has come and gone at any time, day or night. Did their grocery delivery come today as scheduled? Ring can tell her.
If you have a second home in another state, as long as you leave the electricity on and internet access available, you can monitor the place inside and out from wherever you are, turn on and off security lighting, talk to 'visitors', record any activity, and set off an alarm if necessary. It's the poor man's version of 24/7 monitored security.
If you have simpler needs or are just starting out with home automation/home security I still believe Ring is a great choice for a starter, and it's easily expandable. Just taking security camera solutions into consideration, Ring does everything that the others do and provides some features that others simply don't, like the built-in motion-enabled security spotlight or floodlight, or the free replacement guarantee if one of your cameras gets stolen. Expanding the scope into other capabilities, Arlo didn't get to 1080p until Arlo Pro 2, only recently came out with a security doorbell, and their cameras still don't have security lights. And Arlo, in many cases, is just more expensive than Ring.
The only 2 things Arlo Pro 2 can do that Ring cannot are 1) record 24/7; and that will only happen with a wired camera, not a battery operated version, and 2) store video to a USB storage target. But since I am not using these security cameras in a traditional security setup, I don't care. (In a traditional security setup, multiple cameras do 24/7 recording to a computer system that stores multi-track video for a set period of time. If that is what you need, you either have to go with Arlo or a dedicated security cam setup.
Bottom line: Both Ring and Arlo are capable solutions. As an overall security package, nothing else even came close. For me, Ring edges out Arlo as an 'entire package' because I wanted something that had a doorbell option and security lighting included. (Arlo's doorbell is a recent offering, but their cameras still lack lighting) The 'free replacement if stolen' guarantee and the Ring Community put them over the top in my estimate. (The Ring Community allows Ring owners in a common geographic area to share captured video to ask questions about events, warn people about various situations or just show funny stuff caught on camera. No owner or their exact location is identified, although a map of the general area is provided to orient yourself to the events being reported.
Ring is fully functional, continually growing and expanding its product line in really useful ways, it's competitive in cost, and easily expandable. And, Ring is owned by Amazon, which really can't hurt its future competitiveness. For me, Ring was a natural choice.
As for the battery life, it has been in for a couple weeks and it has lost about 10% battery. So I’m guessing it will last about 3 months before it needs a charge. I just ordered a second battery which should double that battery life.
The connection is very quick, it seems to connect much faster than my front door, but in fairness it is closer to the wireless router.
As for installation, I installed it using the provided screws into the frame of my patio door. It actually works perfect there because you can’t really see it and allows me to perfectly position it for motion detection.
My only complaint is the motion zone setup. Unlike the ring pro where I can “draw” motion zones (which significantly helps reduce motion alerts), it only allows you to specify a distance. It really isn’t very intuitive, so I just leave it at mid-range and it seems to work just fine for now.
Beware, in order to have video playback, you do have to subscribe to the ring premium service. And you have to have a subscription per device! I have it for my front door, not sure I’m gonna pay for the back door. That was kind of a bummer to find out I’d have to pay more. It should be a household subscription.
Overall, I’m very happy with the device and would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy to install solution without wires.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
As for the battery life, it has been in for a couple weeks and it has lost about 10% battery. So I’m guessing it will last about 3 months before it needs a charge. I just ordered a second battery which should double that battery life.
The connection is very quick, it seems to connect much faster than my front door, but in fairness it is closer to the wireless router.
As for installation, I installed it using the provided screws into the frame of my patio door. It actually works perfect there because you can’t really see it and allows me to perfectly position it for motion detection.
My only complaint is the motion zone setup. Unlike the ring pro where I can “draw” motion zones (which significantly helps reduce motion alerts), it only allows you to specify a distance. It really isn’t very intuitive, so I just leave it at mid-range and it seems to work just fine for now.
Beware, in order to have video playback, you do have to subscribe to the ring premium service. And you have to have a subscription per device! I have it for my front door, not sure I’m gonna pay for the back door. That was kind of a bummer to find out I’d have to pay more. It should be a household subscription.
Overall, I’m very happy with the device and would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy to install solution without wires.
I have 3 cameras - 1 over my front door, 1 above my garage, and 1 in my backyard. I've had them for about 4 months now, so I feel like I have a pretty good feel for what they're like.
Pros
- The picture/video quality is excellent. Whether it's the live view, recordings, or snapshots, I'm very happy with the quality. Even at night or when it's raining, you can see everything perfectly clearly. The pictures and videos people have posted on here are a good representation of the quality you'll see. You won't be disappointed.
- Motion detection is good. Probably too good, actually. It will pick up any car or person that comes within range, but it will also pick up a tree moving on a windy day. I like that you can adjust the motion sensitivity to tone it down a bit.
- Speaking of adjustments, there are quite a few options to personalize things and get the most out of your battery life. It took a few weeks of tweaking the settings, but I've found a good balance between a good battery life and notifications that I feel comfortable. Just know that you can dramatically decrease your battery life if you have everything set to max settings.
- Build quality seems sturdy. I've had no problems with it working just fine in all kinds of weather conditions.
- Installation is simple. Took longer to decide exactly where to put the cameras than it did to actually mount them. You can do it with just a screwdriver, but a drill will make your life easier. Oh, and be sure to loosen the collar a bit (but DON'T let the screw fall out) before you mount it the first time. Just makes life easier.
- The app is outstanding. Seriously, I was not expecting it to be so user-friendly. Super easy to adjust settings, check out all of your cameras at once, and whatnot. If you have other Ring devices, like a doorbell or indoor camera, they'll be part of your interface so you can check them all at once. Really nice design.
- The price is very fair for what you get. Yeah, maybe a tad expensive upfront, but the monthly fees (if you use the service) are reasonable and much cheaper than alternative systems. It's a good balance.
Cons
- Battery life CAN be bad if your settings aren't adjusted properly. Originally, I had everything maxed out with only one battery and it went dead in about a week. It also annoyed me because I was getting notifications every few minutes. Get a second battery and if you want to max out your settings, you either have to charge often (maybe every 3-4 weeks depending on how many alerts you get), or you'll need a solar panel.
- The motion sensitivity thing is a bit annoying. It will detect small animals, birds, and even rustling trees on a windy day. It will even pick up shadows if a cloud moves quickly. You don't want to turn it down too low, though, because you might miss something. It takes a bit to find the right level.
- The audio is good, not great. You can hear conversations if there's no other ambient noise. But, for example, my backyard camera can't pick up any noise when the air conditioner is running.
Overall, I highly recommend this product. Seems like a good compromise between cost and quality.