iOS-compatible Ring Floodlight Cam features 110 decibel siren, cloud camera recording
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.
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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No night vision, no flood lights, and the cost is $7.49/month compared to $3/month for Ring's solution.
Can you imagine if all the private CCTV systems in the '80s, which re-used tapes, had to instead pay a monthly service provider? No deal.
Wirecutter lists the Logitech Logi Circle as having a built-in rechargeable battery and free cloud video storage for the past 24 hours. That time frame might screw you on vacation, but if you're home every day it would come in handy.
Having them integrate Dropbox or iCloud the way apps like PDFpen do is the correct solution, IMO. Ex: Have a cloud service? Great, authenticate here and you're set. No service? Great, sign up with us and we'll do the rest. Win win.
Yeah I'm fairly certain there's no POE because of the draw. For outdoor use it's easier for my house to just mount it on the existing exterior box and connect to wifi.
Interesting Logitech device. I like the free 24-hours. To avoid being screwed, hopefully it's an on-demand upgrade option -- did you go on vacation and now you need 4 days ago? Great, retroactively buy a week of hosting and access it.