Overview
This product is presented as the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery (newest model), a home or business security camera with 1080p HD video, Live View, Color Night Vision, Two-Way Talk, and a security siren. This product is marketed as a wide-angle outdoor camera that can help you watch over a property day or night and get real-time alerts when there’s motion. This item is characterized as using a Quick-Release Battery Pack for convenient power and as including two built-in LED spotlights.
Key takeaways
- This item is presented as delivering wide-angle 1080p HD video with Live View and Color Night Vision.
- It is presented as offering Two-Way Talk and two-way audio with noise cancellation.
- It is characterized as using Advanced Motion Detection with Customizable Motion Zones.
- It is labeled as having 2 motion-activated LED spotlights and a remote-activated security siren.
- Buyers commonly mention clear video quality and easy installation, with mixed feedback on battery life and motion detection.
What the product is designed to do
This product is presented as a camera that lets you “look in anytime” on a home or business day or night in wide-angle 1080p HD video, with Live View and Color Night Vision. This product is marketed as a way to focus on important areas using Customizable Motion Zones so you choose exactly what the camera covers and get notified about what matters most. This item is characterized as taking action when something moves into view, with motion-activated LED lights and the option to sound a built-in security siren with a few taps.
This item is presented as giving you the ability to hear who’s there and talk to them with Two-Way Talk, described as an anytime, anywhere walkie-talkie. It is presented as offering complete control from the Ring app, where you can see, hear, and do it all from a phone. It is described for use with Alexa, including the ability to stream video on Echo Show, get instant alerts, control security features by voice, and hear and speak to people hands-free, as well as sending announcements to Echo devices whenever motion is detected.
It is presented as a camera that can be paired with a subscription for additional features, including saving recorded videos for up to 180 days to rewatch any time and getting alerts for people and package, with a Ring Home subscription (sold separately). For a quick jump to the item, Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery (newest model) is described with HD video, Two-Way Talk, Color Night Vision, and a security siren.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
It is specified as connecting over 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and as requiring a minimum upload speed of 2 Mbps for optimal performance. It is specified as having a 140° horizontal field of view and as supporting two-way audio with noise cancellation. It is specified as being weather resistant and as operating in temperatures from -5°F to 120°F (-20°C to 48°C), and also from -4°F to 120°F (-20°C to 48.5°C).
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Video | 1080p HD Video, Live View, Color Night Vision |
| Field of view | 140° horizontal |
| Motion detection | Advanced Motion Detection with Customizable Motion Zones |
| Lights | 2 motion-activated LED spotlights |
| Siren | Remote-activated security siren |
| Audio | Two-way audio with noise cancellation |
| Connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4 GHz |
| Internet requirement | Minimum upload speed of 2 Mbps for optimal performance |
| Power | Rechargeable Battery Pack (1 included, holds up to 2); optional solar panel (sold separately) |
| Dimensions | 3.0 in x 3.2 in x 5.0 in (76.40mm x 80.50mm x 126.25mm) |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty |
This item is presented as including Spotlight Cam Plus (Battery), a mounting base, a Quick-Release Battery Pack, installation hardware, a micro USB charging cable, a user manual, and a security sticker. It is specified as using a Quick Release Battery Pack and as being able to hold up to two battery packs in the device, with one included.
Installation and placement notes
It is intended for use on a vertical or horizontal surface for mounting. It is specified as having an average install time of 5 to 10 minutes and as coming with a mounting base and installation hardware. It is presented as using a Quick-Release Battery Pack for convenient power, and a micro USB charging cable is included for charging.
This product is marketed as offering convenient placement with battery power and an optional solar panel (sold separately). This item is characterized as supporting a dual power mode with dynamic switching between plug-in and battery power modes, which requires purchase of a plug-in adapter. For quick access to the item details, quick-release battery pack power is part of the camera’s specified setup and included components.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
This item is presented as providing wide-angle 1080p HD video and as letting you see what’s happening with Live View. It is presented as delivering Color Night Vision for day-or-night viewing. It is characterized as using Advanced Motion Detection, with Customizable Motion Zones that let you choose where the camera detects motion so you can respond in real time.
It is presented as having 2 motion-activated LED spotlights that turn on when they detect motion, with brightness that can be adjusted to suit surroundings. It is characterized as including a built-in siren that can be sounded from the Ring app. It is labeled as offering Two-Way Talk so you can hear who’s there and talk to them.
It is specified as working with Alexa, including illuminating and sending announcements to Echo devices whenever motion is detected, and letting you see, hear, and speak to people on camera with select Echo and Fire TV devices. It is presented as allowing connection for streaming video on Echo Show and for getting instant alerts and voice control for security features. To jump to the camera overview, HD video with Color Night Vision is part of the core feature set described for this device.
It is presented as supporting a subscription that can save recorded videos for up to 180 days to rewatch any time. It is specified that videos in the cloud are stored temporarily, up to 180 days of Video Event History, and that Snapshot Capture photos in the cloud are stored for up to 7 days. For readers who want the full feature bundle in one place, Video Event History up to 180 days is included in the subscription description.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
This product is presented as receiving buyer feedback that commonly highlights reliability and good quality. This product is marketed as being associated with clear video quality and easy installation in repeated buyer comments. This item is characterized as getting mixed feedback on battery life, including reports of staying at 100% as well as reports of draining daily.
This item is presented as getting mixed feedback on motion detection, with repeated mentions that range from effective motion detection to unresponsive behavior. It is presented as having durability-related feedback patterns that include the device going offline repeatedly.
Pros
- Buyers commonly mention reliability and good quality.
- Buyers commonly mention clear video quality.
- Buyers commonly mention easy installation.
Cons
- Buyers commonly mention mixed battery life feedback, including both staying at 100% and daily drain.
- Buyers commonly mention mixed motion detection feedback, including both effective and unresponsive experiences.
- Buyers commonly mention durability issues that include the device going offline repeatedly.
FAQ
What video quality is this camera described as using?
It is specified as providing 1080p HD video with Live View, and it is presented as offering wide-angle viewing.
Does it support night vision and two-way communication?
It is presented as including Color Night Vision, and it is presented as supporting Two-Way Talk with two-way audio with noise cancellation.
How is motion detection described?
It is specified as using Advanced Motion Detection with Customizable Motion Zones, and it is presented as letting you choose where the camera detects motion so you only get notified about what matters most.
What power options are described?
It is specified as using a Rechargeable Battery Pack with one included and capacity to hold up to two, and it is described with an optional solar panel (sold separately). It is also specified as supporting dynamic switching between plug-in and battery power modes with a plug-in adapter purchase.
What is included in the box?
It is specified as including Spotlight Cam Plus (Battery), a mounting base, a Quick-Release Battery Pack, installation hardware, a micro USB charging cable, a user manual, and a security sticker.