The spotlight cam quality is good. easy to install and setup. The only complaint is not being able to permanently turn off the light. No matter how I setup the light control in the app, the light will go on when there is motion at night. The "Motion Zones for Lights" distance set to minimum and the 3 zones set to "OFF", yet the light will go ON when there is motion. The light can be turned off by toggling the manual control but it will kick on again with the next motion detected.
The spot light turning on ruins the cozy atmosphere when I have a party in the patio. Ring please fix this ASAP! Please give me an option to turn the light off permanently.
I have been researching the security camera options for quite some time; approximately the last 18 months. Well, when I recently closed on my new house and property I knew I needed to make a decision and get something up and running.
I have a number of security systems in place now and this Ring Spotlight is just one of those systems. The setup was extremely easy and I decided on the wired version to alleviate the whole "what do I do if the internal battery dies when I'm away from home conundrum." I also went with the spotlight version vs Ring's Floodlight version because of the size difference and where it would actually be installed on my home.
This particular light replaced an old worn out floodlight that was in the general area of where this Ring now sits. I went up into my home's attic space and rerouted some wiring from my soffits down into the new proposed location for this item. Mount it, plug it and Voila, really that simple.
After downloading the Ring App and connecting it to my home's wifi network we were in business. It's been up and running for a month now and the video looks great. I set-up motion detection zones and get alerts thru the app whenever it's triggered. The LEDs on the side light up a larger area than I expected and the Siren that I can set up is startling enough to let any unauthorized individuals in the area know they're being watched!!!
Currently couldn't be more satisfied - actually, I could; Ring requires a paid cloud package service if I want to keep recorded alerts over 7 days.......thus my reason for 4 stars. Give me the option of installing my own SD card to record images/video directly to it vs always having to send things to a cloud service - OR better yet - let me record to my own "in-home" cloud device.
I’m a very big tech junkie and am very intrigued by Ring. I first bought ring doorbell 2 and loved the product and app so I went and purchased the Ring Spot light cam wired. The reason I opted for the wired version was I don’t like messing with batteries, however if I were to buy the battery version I’d buy the second battery pack to eliminate down time. The wired version is nice as your getting constant power. Then camera also starts recording motion faster with the wired version versus the battery version.
Setup: super simple follow Ring app instructions and you’ll be up in running in 10 mins or less
Install: I live in Nevada land of stucco homes so it takes a little longer to drill holes and place anchors. The ring mounting bracket comes with a level built in to make install easy “Pro tip I learned from my door bell” once you have the mounting bracket level I used a thin nail to start and mark my pilot holes for when I had to drill, which made the install even easier. Once you have the holes drilled anchors in installing is a breeze. The most time consuming part well for me as I’m OCD is space the holes for the cable clips. Overall the physical installation took 20 mins do to me being OCC. the cable is paintable to match your house. My stucco is white so it was a non issue.
Functionality: in order for Ring,Arlo,Nest ect to work properly will require good WiFi and a good router. All these web based on demand cams require good WiFi if your WiFi or router isn’t up to par you’ll have a bad experience. I run a NetGear Night Hawk Router that I can pick up WiFi halfway down my street so no range extender needed for me. If you have a big house and your router is on the opposite side of the house from your cameras either buy the chime pro extender or better yet by a mesh WiFi like EERO or Orbi or googles mesh routers “you’ll thank me” the better WiFi signal the better your devices will operate.
The App: The Ring App is super easy and user friendly and about to get even better here with new updates and usability. The app allows you to manually turn the lights on and off sound the siren create customized motion areas “a feature the battery version doesn’t do” as well as set the motion distance for the lights to come on. While reviewing a motion activity or in live view you have the option to turn the lights on or off as well as sound the siren. The app also keeps you informed of any issues with Rings servers or any downtime or issues with devices. The Ring cloud service is outstanding and it’s very reasonably priced at $3 a month which is cheap. I don’t need 24/7 video I only need motion events so $3 a month is a great value. The motion or activity alerts are fast and show up on your phone quickly. The two way communication is nice and clear to tell would be questionable people to buzz off if not the alarm will scare them away and wake your neighbors.
Overall I am very satisfied with my Spotlight cam wired and my ring doorbell and plan to add more ring devices very soon, with the upcoming software updates from ring the experience is going to get even better. Again I can’t reiterate enough you have to have good WiFi and router for this device or any of the competitors devices to work properly. I’m a very very picky person with electronics and can say Ring Spot light cam wired met and exceeded my expectations.
The neighborhoods feature within the app is also a great tool to keep you informed of activity or events within your community. Again I highly recommend this product
I have 4 ring Floodlight cameras in use at another property. I really like them so I was excited to see the new Spotlight camera added to the ring lineup. I tried the ring Stick Up Cam Solar prior to ordering the Spotlight and I ultimately returned it due to being spoiled by the better build quality and overall camera quality of the Floodlight Cam. I included photos to show the field of view comparison between the two. While they aren’t installed in the exact same location, you can see just how much better the Spotlight Cam looks. As expected, the light output is greater on the Floodlight Cam but the Spotlight Cam does a good job of lighting up the immediate area around the unit. After installing and using my first Spotlight camera, I promptly ordered a second and installed it as soon as it came in. Both have been operating as expected. The camera video quality is great, the field of view is awesome. I have already influenced at least one friend to buy a wired Spotlight Cam and he is just as happy with it. I do wish that ring would add some more customization to their iOS app. It would be great to be able to reorder the cameras in any order you want vs left to right based on order of set up. It would also be nice to know if the motion detector triggered the lights or if the lights are on for extended periods without having to open the app. I found that after losing power at one property while not there that the lights stayed on after power was restored. I just happened to notice they were on when I was in the app and had to manually turn them off. HomeKit compatibility would rock too! Anyway, the Spotlight Cam is great! Way to go Ring!
Feature Product
- Works with Alexa to launch real-time video with your voice
- Lets you see, hear and speak to visitors from your phone, tablet and PC
- Sends alerts as soon as motion is detected
- Plugs into standard power outlets for non-stop power
- Monitors your home in 1080HD video with infrared night vision and Live View
- Includes built-in LED light strips and a siren
- Includes Lifetime Theft Protection: If your Camera gets stolen, we'll replace it for free
Description
Ring Spotlight Cam Wired is the first plug-and-play HD security camera with built-in spotlights, two-way talk and a siren alarm. It lets you watch over your property from your phone, tablet and pc. With Spotlight Cam Wired, you can create customizable motion zones that let you focus on the most important areas of your yard. When anyone enters your motion zones and triggers your motion sensors, you’ll get an instant alert on your phone, tablet and pc. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. Spotlight Cam Wired shines its lights and starts recording video as soon as motion is detected, and you can also use the free Ring app to control the camera, lights and siren right from your phone. It also comes with a free 30-day trial of Ring video recording, so you can review, save and share your videos at anytime with anyone. Spotlight Cam Wired plugs into standard power outlets for non-stop power, so you’ll never need to charge a battery. It also comes with all the tools you need to get your cam setup in just a few minutes. Ring Spotlight Cam Wired is available in either black or white, so you can pick a finish that matches your home and your style. With a weather-resistant design and infrared night vision, you can monitor your property at any time of the day, with or without the lights on.
After reading all of the negative reviews I would suggest to go with the Wired camera as I did. I don't own the battery one so can't comment on it. In most cases it's really not that hard to wire your camera to an outlet. This camera as a very long cord. I just drilled a whole next to the garage, wired it through the attic and didn't need an extension cord. Other comments like poor wifi is likely people using a cheap wifi router. I have a high end router and haven't had any issues with wifi and one of my cameras is on the other end of the house and between 5 walls with no issues.
Yes you need to sign up for the monthly cloud service if you really want to use the camera. It's only $100 a year for unlimited cameras which i consider a good deal.
So happy with this purchase so far and the customer service. I plan on buying more ring products in the future.
Great image (top pic), wide angle, and looks like they have have updated the app to turn off the spotlight feature if you desire.
The customization of Zones where motion should be detected is great and works well. If cars drive by at night time, I noticed their headlights will trip the recording, but it's not that big of an issue IMO.
I do like that the camera's lense is what triggers motion, versus heat signatures/IR like traditional motion sensors. This has caused much LESS delay between motion and recordings triggered (that's a good thing). Just make sure to set up your Zones, avoiding sidewalks. Pic attached.
Cons:
- I used a cable pass through (like for TV cable in a living room) to hide hide the big hole I put in my wall. It looks fine, however, if the design incorporated a better cable disconnect, the wall intrusion would be much less invasive. This was only because I wanted to use an outlet inside my garage.
- If you want to plug-in to an exterior outlet, you can buy a lockable outlet box cover on Amazon or hardware stores for $8. I've added a picture to one the one purchased for my Ring Stick-up cam.
- Motion light isn't that bright, however I have a hardwired motion light 10ft away from the cam, so they work perfectly together. Note: there's a streetlight across the street, so my spotlight cam only goes into partial IR (infrared/night vision)
I have several Ring products. Happy camper here. Only one complaint, and it is a Big One.......The Spotlight Cam Light Cannot be turned off. Just confirmed with Ring Customer service. The default setting on the Spotlight Cam is always on when motion is detected. There is no way as of 2/2/2018 to permanently disable the on/off setting. Only the brightness can be adjusted. Motion always triggers the light activation. Even under the rules setting. Adding or deleting a motion zone has no effect. Any Motion Detection=Light on......... The sensor has a 180* view and will catch motion before you enter a zone. This allows for the lag time so video can be recorded. Maybe an update in the future but doubtful since this cam has been out for a year now. The marriage with Amazon will likely bring new products to the market this Spring/Summer.
This is my 5th Rind camera. We love their devices and their customer service is second to none. I have used the Ring devices now for over and year and I have found them very dependable. This device turns bright LED lamps on at night when motion is detected. Also, I can turn the light on with my Ring app at any time and advise how long I want it to illuminate. There is an alarm that can be sounded through the app as well if needed. You can get notifications sent to your phone for each motion detection. You can setup motion zones in the app that you want the camera to monitor. You can setup multiple zones for one camera so as to exclude any areas that you may want to exclude. There is a sensitivity setting as well that records all motion or only human action. Ring offers a recording service that I take advantage of as well. Every motion that the camera picks up is recorded and stored for viewing and may be downloaded if needed. If you use this service Ring gives additional warranty to the device for as long as you have the record service offering replacement for items that may fail while you keep the service. You are required to keep continuous service to keep the extended warranty intact. I find the app in the Apple and Android version very easy to use. Over the time that I have used the Ring there system I have found it to very rarely be down and the few times that they have had any issues I have found that they resolve them very quickly. I love the image quality that this unit produces. It gives me a piece of mind. If I hear something at night it is nice to have these to monitor what is going on. The app alerts usually before I even hear something and often when I don't. I can view it at home or across the country. Anywhere I have internet connection. I do love Ring.
I am back to loving this security camera. I became unhappy and returned the first camera because the siren didn't work at all.
A representative from Ring contacted me and offered a replacement camera.
It has been installed and I am extremely happy with the product. It is very sturdy, the installation was easy, and I love that Ring includes absolutely everything needed to install the product. The installation bracket even has a tiny little level, which is terrific!
I had an issue with my iPad not giving audible alerts. I knew it was probably a setting on my iPad, but couldn't figure it out. I had notifications on, etc. I worked with one of Ring's excellent support reps and she walked me through several possibilities and we tested each time. It turned out that the 'Do Not Disturb' button was turned on in my iPad. I have no idea how that happened, but turning it off resolved the issue.
I am getting lots of motion alerts in the Ring app, and I am now working to adjust motion settings. The app is intuitive and easy to use.
I would highly recommend this camera, and truly appreciate that Ring stands behind their products.
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