Ring cameras known as Ring Doorbell Cameras are small cameras that can be installed outside the house or a business. Ring cameras are of various types and provide homeowners with an opportunity to keep an eye on their premises, start recording from the moment they notice motion, and alert the owners about the visitors.
One of the primary attractions of Ring cameras is the mobility of the device. In contrast to the traditional wired security system, Ring cameras use a WiFi connection to sync with your smartphone. This enables you to receive motion alerts on your phone and to monitor the live and recorded video streams anytime.
As part of the Amcrest brand, Ring Cameras has a rich and fascinating history that might just surprise you.
Ring was established in 2012 and initially created a smart doorbell camera device that could broadcast live video feeds of visitors at one’s front door through the Ring application using a WiFi connection. This facilitated enabling homeowners to view visitors and even interact with them from the comfort of their homes.
Ring first became popular when their smart doorbell was featured in the reality show Shark Tank in 2013. Following the big investment in the show, Ring started to aggressively innovate and grow its smart camera portfolio with outdoor cameras, floodlight cameras, security lights, and more. Their products were more or less targeted at middle-class homeowners who wanted basic and inexpensive home security products.
Ring has been purchased by Amazon in the past and now they supply one of the best ranges of smart security cameras available. They have gained a considerable market share because of their easy installation, affordable costs, and compatibility with other widespread smart home interfaces.
Some of the popular camera devices designed by Ring include the Video Doorbell, Stick Up Cam, Spotlight Cam, Floodlight Cam, and the Indoor Cam. The majority of models are available in battery, plug-in, or hardwired options. This allows for lenient positioning of Ring cameras at any point around your house, business, or property.
How do Ring cameras work?
Here is a basic overview of how Ring security cameras work:
1. Installation
Ring cameras are meant to be simple to install; you can simply screw them into the wall or place them on a surface. Weatherproof outdoor models do not need to be installed outside, they just need to be placed outside with the correct mounting bracket. This means that there is no complex wiring involved in the system. The camera works in conjunction with your home Wi-Fi network.
2. Power
Ring cameras operate on a rechargeable battery, plug, or direct wiring based on the model and your preference. This means that they offer versatile power solutions for any condition. Battery-powered cameras can work for 6-12 months before having to be recharged.
3. App Connection
The Ring camera is synced with the Ring mobile app on your smartphone. You then plug in your Ring camera sync it with the WiFi and introduce it to your Ring account in the application. It also interacts with and manages the camera functions of the application afterward.
4. Activity monitoring
Your Ring camera works all around the clock using motion detectors, night vision, and video surveillance. It also records video when motion is detected and sends an instant mobile alert to your app.
5. Accessing features
The Ring app is used for live viewing of cameras, notifications when cameras see or hear something, recorded clips, and other functions. If your Ring camera has a microphone and speaker, you can also talk through your camera with the help of two-way audio.
Ring Camera Features
Here is an overview of some of the key features that make Ring cameras useful for home security monitoring:
High Definition Video – All Ring cameras offer 1080HD video resolution that includes night vision. This enables you to see people including the visitors and possible intruders in detail. Floodlight Cam and Spotlight Cam also feature bright LED lights that turn on by themselves to scare off intruders at night.
Motion Alerts – Each time the sensors and computer vision present in the camera identify motion, the app will send a customizable mobile alert to your phone.
Two-way Audio Communication – Video doorbell models have an in-built microphone and a speaker. It lets you speak to the visitor or intruder with words by using the app as you would an intercom. It is also possible to have two-way audio on many outdoor camera models.
Live Video Views – This feature enables you to view smooth streaming from your cameras, allowing you to make a quick check-in at any time of your choice to oversee your property. Can also come in handy to monitor pets or other family members who are alone at home.
Video Recording – The Ring cameras capture video anytime movement is sensed or if you are actively viewing your cameras through Live View. Event recording is possible and the footage can be retrieved within 60 days of the event.
Advanced Motion Zones – You can specify zones in the camera’s observation range that you want to be monitored for movement. For instance, you can create activity areas around the doors and windows while excluding movements from the trees behind them. This reduces unwanted alerts.
Privacy Zones – These are regions of the camera view that can be rendered ‘off limit’ for recording such as recording through a neighbor’s window. This helps to avoid recording wrong areas that are off limits while at the same time capturing the desired activity.
Smart Alerts – The system is intelligent enough to give you alerts that distinguish between persons and motion. For example, get alerted when people are detected but not when for instance a tree or even your car triggers the motion detector. This reduces unnecessary alerts.
Sharing User Access – You can allow other users like family members to also have access to the live camera feeds and view recorded events. Can be used for sharing with roommates or teens, or for permitting them to monitor the device.
Smart home compatibility with Alexa and other devices - Control and watch live streams from Ring cameras on Alexa-enabled devices such as the Echo Show. It is also compatible with other platforms such as Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT, among others. This enables managing Ring cameras as part of the overarching smart home ecosystem.
In summary, Ring cameras offer a convenient do-it-yourself security solution for homeowners and businesses that wish to upgrade their security systems with video and motion detection capabilities. Thanks to varied powering abilities and complete mobility, Ring offers great smart cameras for any scenario and price level.
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