These cameras work with the same mobile app and integrations you use for all your other Ring devices, like Ring smart lights or the Ring Alarm security system. Integrations aside, they’re decent security cameras, although a bit pricey for the quality. We’ve noticed that Ring security cameras tend to have low-quality or staticky two-way audio, and that the battery-powered cameras don’t work as well as the hardwired ones. Of all Ring’s camera options, we recommend the Ring Indoor Cam. But Ring has more than just doorbell cameras. You can get more traditional indoor and outdoor security cameras from Ring, and they’ll work in the same app as all your other Ring smart stuff, including doorbell cameras and smart lights. That way, you can adjust settings without navigating through multiple apps. We recommend going with the power cord option if you can. Sometimes the features are a little different on the battery-powered model (and by different, we mean not as good). But if you need to put a camera in a hard-to-reach place, then a battery-powered version will be easier for you to install. While Ring’s other cameras don’t have built-in lights, they do have night vision, so you’ll be able to see what’s happening in your hard (or living room) even in the dark. This little camera will fit in your hand. It’s not a statement piece that will draw every eye in the room, which is nice if you want a camera that can blend in with your bookshelf. This camera also has night vision and two-way audio, so you can see (and talk to) people through the Ring app at any time of day. Or just remotely yell at your pet for jumping on the furniture while you’re at work (again). Ring also gives you a few power options for this camera: choose from power cord, battery-powered, or solar-powered models. That’s because you get the same basic camera regardless of if you choose the wired, battery, or solar version. The only difference is what accessories come with it. For the best performance, we recommend opting for the hardwired Ring Spotlight Cam—even though it makes installation harder.
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Ring cameras have a few issues, like staticky audio and inconsistent quality from one camera model to the next. But if you want indoor or outdoor security cameras that will work with your other Ring smart home stuff, then Ring cameras will do the trick.
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All three of these cameras come in hardwired versions as well, which use a power cord. But if you opt for the battery-powered models, then you won’t have to worry about stringing any wires around your yard. Just know that the battery-powered versions of Ring cameras have slightly different features than the wired versions, and they don’t work as well. For high-quality battery-powered cameras, we recommend Arlo or Eufy.
