Ring Security Camera Reviews

Ring’s cameras are versatile and high quality, offering night vision, two-way talk, motion detection and 1080p HD picture. There are several different cameras to choose from, including those with wired and battery powered options, ones that come with solar panels, outdoor cameras with LED lights, as well as ones that are mounted to floodlights, which are perfect for replacing existing outdoor floodlights.

A Ring security camera might be for you if you want to keep an eye on things when you’re away or in another area of your home. A Ring camera can be used to keep an eye on your pets or older kids when you’re not home. It can be secured in the backyard, so you can be alerted when motion is detected on your property. Use the Ring app to get alerts when motion detection is set off and to talk with someone in your home or on your property. One of our favorite things about the Ring cameras — you don’t even need to have a Ring Alarm to use them.

Because they’re so versatile, Ring cameras can be an excellent choice for a customer who just wants to use the camera, who wants an entire home security system (when paired with Ring Alarm) or who wants a range of security and smart home products and wants to control it all using the Ring app and even have voice control with Amazon Alexa.

Ring offers a variety of security cameras with tech features and options for different needs. This includes both indoor and outdoor cameras, wired and battery-powered models, even cameras powered using a solar panel.

Video: All the Ring cameras offer 1080p HD video, which means they offer good picture quality that’s comparable to other security cameras on the market, including models offered by Nest, Blink and Arlo.

Motion sensor and notifications: Ring cameras have built-in motion sensors. When they sense motion, they send an alert to your phone, so you can log into the camera and see what’s going on. They can also start recording footage, if you’ve got the Ring Protect Plan.

Two-way talk: Perhaps the coolest feature is the two-way talk. You can easily hear and also speak to whomever’s on camera from wherever you are, through your phone.

Installation: Ring touts its cameras as being easy to install. The battery-powered ones, especially, are. But the wired ones do take some hardwiring into your existing electrical system, which isn’t exactly easy for everyone. You may feel more comfortable having a pro do the honors, which will cost you. You can get an estimate on Amazon.com or hire your own handyperson.

Pricing: Ring security cameras range in price from roughly $99.99 to $249.99+. If you purchase them through Amazon, you can pay in five monthly installments. That’s not exactly cheap but it’s comparable to the prices of other security system cameras.

Home automation options: You can easily incorporate Ring cameras into a smart home system that also includes a security system, CO and smoke detectors, video doorbell, smart lighting and Ring-compatible features, like some other brands’ smart door locks, light switches, outlets, garage door sensor and sirens.

Security plan offerings: You have three different options when it comes to security (or lack thereof) with Ring security cameras:

• Use it for free: Without monitoring or video recording, you can just monitor the system yourself using the app to get notifications and checking in now and then to look at live footage.
• Ring Protect Plan: For $3 per month, you can record and share video from your Ring security camera.
• Ring Protect Plus Plan: This plan costs $10 per month and includes professional monitoring, which means a monitoring team is available 24/7 to respond to alerts, call you to see if everything is okay, and call emergency services if necessary. You’ll probably want the entire Ring Alarm system if you go this route, which means more equipment to purchase but also more security features, including door and window sensors, smoke and CO detectors and flood and freeze sensors) and costs $10 a month. One cool perk Protect Plus customers have is a 10% discount off Ring.com purchases. You can also cancel at any time.

If you already own a Ring Alarm system, adding a Ring security choice is a smart upgrade that won’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s also a good choice for someone who doesn’t yet have an alarm system and wants simplicity and/or flexibility, since the camera can be used on its own or in conjunction with a variety of smart home and security products by Ring, Amazon and compatible brands.

The Ring security cameras don’t offer anything special or unique that other security companies’ cameras don’t—their picture and functionality is quite on par with the competition. You likely won’t be disappointed by the picture or the ability to use two-way talk from your phone. The app is also very easy to use. Plus, security monitoring for just $10 per month is a pretty great price.

In the end, your decision whether or not to purchase Ring will likely hinge on whether or not to go with Amazon products in general for your security and smart home needs.