You were my source for information when I purchased my original Ring system and here I am coming back to check out the new Ring cameras. Keep up the quality and consistency!

Diligent, detailed, relevant and real life description and review. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing.

Just installed the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus plug in version. Your tutorial was a "godsend " since the written instructions are poor. Thank you.

Very, very thorough and useful tests. Excellent video. Thank you, I think your review has convinced me to buy a 'Plus' 🙂

THANK YOU! I'm 39, and I have very little "smart home tech" in my own house. So when my mother started asking me about the Ring Doorbell, I was clueless. YOUR VIDEOS ABOUT THE DOORBELL CAMS HELPED! She loves it! She's had it almost 6 months now. RESEARCHING SPOTLIGHT CAMS NOW (BATTERY ONLY) KEEP UP THE GOOD REVIEWS!

Great Video!! Very Informative. Thank You!!

excellent review thank you very much! this really changed my mind over which ring camera to choose

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow such a thorough review! Thank you 🙏

Excellent review; thanks!

awesome video man thanks for the detailed review

Ring is falling behind. We need 4k cameras from ring.

@KINGRG1

Жыл бұрын

PoE systems are KING

@ericdraven7857

Жыл бұрын

They are becoming the next blackberry

@fredpretpakket6821

Жыл бұрын

They will raise the cost of the subscription because the 4k is much more uploading to the ring cloud. For me the quality is fine. And for the police also.

@trollzone1

Жыл бұрын

Resolution doesn’t dictate quality.

@PostprandialTorpor

Жыл бұрын

I’d settle for 2k so it doesn’t bog down com speed

Thank you for this video I was thinking of getting one of the ring spotlight cams

Thanks for making video helped out 👍💪

I just had two of these installed using the hardwired kit on the eaves of my house. I am not disappointed although a bit underwhelmed with the picture quality. To me, what was equally important is that the software/app ecosystem works and this integrates well with it (as I already have the alarm, doorbell and floodlight and am already paying the monthly subscription).

Great videos, I upgraded my Spotlight cam to the Pro for the supposedly better features but I’m already waiting for a replacement. Everything works fine except for motion detection, not working. Talked to CS and I had everything hooked up and installed correctly but camera would not pickup and alert motion. I’ll give the replacement a second try, if not back to my old spotlight cam.

@JSmith-nc6np

9 ай бұрын

how did the replacement hold up?

Guess I'm in the minority here. 1080p is just fine for me, no need to use the extra bandwidth for unnecessary picture quality.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Not with Ring though because they can do better on their compression even if it is still in 1080P. Just look at the difference between the Nest which still records in 1080P.

Thanks for the heads up on the new spot light cam pro I didn’t know it failed big time so I’ll get the spot line cam plus then

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Thanks again…love the videos. I wonder if you can set the camera up as plug in even if it is utilizing battery with a solar panel ( so you get the plug in benefits ). PS..have you seen the new Eufy wall lights with built in camera?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

I was planning to do this actually with their stick up cams but it seems like with these new spotlight cams, the software automatically changes it to battery mode when it is unplugged. I do have to test this thoroughly though.

Great detail videos, thank you, question about this spot light with battery is there a way to turn off the led lights option

Great comparison! Subbed

Hey lifehackster, great video, Can I ask which screwdriver did u use to unscrew the security screw for the ring? thx

Awesome 👌🏽 review. Does the plus and pro version work with the Ring Chime❓️

thank you for the information Excellent

Great video thank you, you included everything in there that I was wanting to find out! I am guessing looking at the house and garden and fence and shed and bright sunlight, you live in Australia. I live in Germany but am from Australia.

great video and info

Another great review.. I am putting up a Ring system and security system. Does anyone know if the Spotlight plugin has the ability to say "Hi, you are being recorded" like the floodlight does?

great vid Hacker.. I have a question about bugs making my original ring floodlight camm go on/off all night. I have the sensitivity at low and that does not help.. is there a ring version that does better than the originl?

Thanks for your explanation and demo. Can the lights be disabled without disabling anything else? There are times I would like to just use IR to alert or see if someone is there without turning on the lights. Thanks.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Yes..you can turn off the motion activated lights in the light settings.

Question - how long will your videos record for? When I go to Video settings, sometimes the "auto" setting goes up to 120 seconds, but most of the time it is set to up to 30 seconds. I called Ring support, they determined that the Spotlight Cam Plus (Plug-In) has a limit of 30 seconds in Auto mode, and 60 seconds with Auto disabled. I have found it will record longer.. sometimes. Also sometimes the Auto setting reads 120 seconds. I don't get it - and can't find official specs on this anywhere. What is your experience with recording length? Great video!

Hi lifehacker, I'm looking to add a set of 2 of these to my existing doorbell and I would like to wire hard wire them to the mains supply via an existing junction box that accepts a cable input (flying lead) which is common here in the UK. It seems that the plug in version would be suitable by removing the plug. However, you seem to suggest that there is a transformer in the power line that fits inside the battery space and that the input to the camera is vis a usbc. Have i got that right?

Ring does great with quick detection and cool off, but OMG when are they going to increase the camera resolution? As always your reviews are awesome and extremely helpful! I might be going with Eufy for our next camera. At least they have 2K.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

David Muench...Thanks for watching!

@tartanarab9666

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHacksterIs the pro fixed now or are those problems still happening?

@mountainbiker4450

Жыл бұрын

Agree. @LifeHackster... I know you work with Ring on improvements... can you find out when they are going to catch up with the competition? Why can't they at least go to a 2k resolution?

@paulcarlin5181

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. We have Ring, but are about a week away from an Eufy camera being delivered to see how we like it. 2k and no subscription fees is a big plus to me.

Can the spotlight cam be plugged into any USB-C charger? Like is it possible to plug a usb-c that is like a phone charger?

What wattage solar panel does it come with if we choose to purchase the solar version?

How is the video quality of this vs the Stick Up? Don’t really care about the light part of the Spotlight but am wondering if the extra $100 is worth it for video quality

Hi, do you know what’s the maximum pan angle of the mount?

Hi, Have you done testing on GALAYOU 2K WI-FI Security Outdoor Camera? I'm looking for 24/7 recording, auto rotation. I've seen some video's on KZread and saw some are happy with it. I want get your thoughts on it, since you have done alot of security cameras. Thank you!!

I have all ring cameras but there is a trail next to my house and mainly at night i want to be able to see people walk by like actually make out details not just blurry mess passing by. Thoughts on best quality camera for this?

Thanks L.H.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

You bet

I got the Ring Spotlight camera with battery. I had the type c cable plug in although when I use my cable it keeps saying its not plugged into a compatible power source. Any thoughts?

Hey Lifehacker quick question. Does this Spotlight cam plus have better audio than the older Spotlight cam battery?

I have the Ring suite in my house, which includes a doorbell wired, solar spotlight camera, and 14 piece security system. I love the security system. It works very well. Doorbell works ok. However, I hate the camera. It doesn’t have 5ghz capability, has 1080p, has horrible audio quality, and it is a pain in the *ss to get it to reconnect to the Wi-Fi when it disconnects every month. The camera quality on the doorbell and spotlight camera is so bad. I would never consider any of the new Ring camera until they debut a 4k model.

I just bought the Spotlight cam Plus. I hate the 1080 res but I already have the Ring Doorbell and didn't want multiple apps and subscription services. I'm starting to think I should have cut my losses and went with another system for security cams and kept the doorbell as a standalone. I wish I saw your videos beforehand.

what is the ,length of the cable from camera to the middle adapter?

Question. The only place I can mount mine is right next to the white trim of my housr, causing the night vision to be bad sue to the reflection. Anything I can do, like fabricate a smoke cover or something? Thanks.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Changing the angle or position is probably the best option.

I was on the store the other day and they had the old version and the 2 new ones... Looking at the specs I thought the same as you.. this only benefits Ring not us... I need a new extra cam and was strongly thinking on switching my ring system... I ended up buying another brand.. but will give them some time before switching.. If another brand comes up with a similar neighborhood app (like eufy) it will be a no brainer.. overall staying because of the community... Not because of the specs.... Sad but true..

Great review. Did you say wireless HAS motion warning and with wire doesn't. I like the warning on my Ring bell. I just got the wireless, 2 batteries and large solar. Hoping I don't need to charge batteries ever. I go away RVing for 2 months at times.

Does the Spotlight cameras wired come with plug still?

How did you install the wooden piece into your outdoor roof?

How long on battery mode can you expect the battery to last(

i have the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, I can connect a power adapter to it? i couldnt find anything online on the adapter.

Is the cam plus worth it over the original spotlight cam?

You have to pay a monthly service fee for the camera to work as intended. You must pay to receive phone notifications when motion is detected.

@psphacker57

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need subscription to get a notification for motion detection and to view your live feed. Downside is you have to view the motion detection to know what happened as it won’t record and store on the cloud

Have you checked out the YALE solo cams for review?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Not yet. Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks. I’ll just stick with my older model.

Been having connectivity issues with my older spotlight cams. No issues with my doorbells or stick up cams. Wonder why.

@loopnessmonster4552

Жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!!!

Replaced my original wired spotlight been working over 6yrs. Got the pro and it stopped working after a week after a hard rain...returning it. The original withstood all weather conditions.

Hi, does the alarm sound is high enough?

Why do people poo poo the 2.4ghz only connection. 2.4ghz has better range so for a lot of people this is a moot point.

Ring spotlight cam plus or flood light cam plus?? Which would you buy?

Are you going to review lightbulb cameras with PTZ?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

I haven't found one that is worth reviewing yet...

My 1st gen plugin Spotlight just give up on me after 4 years. Worried that i have to purchase new Cam but i called Customer service in just a few questions they will replace my broken down spotlight cam with the newer version Spotlight cam plus. 🤘🏼to Ring. As always excellent review.

Hi..very good video although I disagree with you. I totally love my ring battery spotlight cams. Their range is totally awesome and the cams work very well. Ring stands behind their products much better than others. I had a set of spotlights fail on one of my cameras after 4 years and they replaced the unit without any problems.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing to disagree about...if you have the PRO version of their spotlight cam, turn ON their 3D motion detection and see how far it can detect - watch my video on it.. aside from that it works well, I have my original spotlight cam plug in 5 1/2 years old already and still works...BUT, they are still in 1080P, you could hardly see any faces beyond 25 feet and worse at night.

Does Motion Warning work when the camera is in wired mode?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Not at this time in both the Plus and the Pro.

@officialmultimedia8107

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster this is silly especially since it is only one recording. Very simple coding to just play a different sound

Is the fact that they are only in 1080 p and not 4k is because the cost of storing the information on the cloud, maybe they would lose customers if there was an increase in cost of 4k storage. Perhaps they should have an option allow customers to choose storage of 1080p or 4k?

@paulcarlin5181

11 ай бұрын

Many I bet would be happy with 2k.

Did you really do the night time videos with your indoor lights on right next to the camera? great

@LifeHackster

4 ай бұрын

Yup, blinds closed and that is what we call real world testing.

Nice house man

Do you think plug in or hardwired provides better performance?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Yes..better detection and will have a pre-roll or pre-recording.

@djreaction1

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster are you referring to hardwired or plug in for that answer?

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

@@djreaction1 yes..compared to being battery powered.

No excuse for Ring anymore for still going 1080p in 2022. Having said that their ecosystem is still one of the best, the audio quality seems to be improved compared to the older versions and their night vision is pretty decent though...

@Jari_Opsomer

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and its 480p in reality btw.. disappointing

@scottellis5911

Жыл бұрын

not every one has good internet

@jeffharding5725

Жыл бұрын

@@scottellis5911 Well, they could easily offer 4K in addition to the existing 1080p.

Cool

It says for out door but doesn't say anything about being waterproof so tell me is it good with water

@LifeHackster

10 ай бұрын

It is weatherproof not waterproof.

This is "pretty" bad, video and audio both even with 1080P in mind. The hardware for the mount plates etc. are top quality though (compare to Lorex and Blink ...).

I would like the spotlight ring camera to have better video quality for example, if a robber breaks into your house, you will not have a good clear picture of their face to identify, who the break in person was

@paulcarlin5181

11 ай бұрын

Most are aware of cameras now and if there face is covered......

Are the lights motion censored?

Really having problems here with my new Spotlight Cam Plus ... Occasionally light remains on and have to manually toggle it off from the app. And worse it now randomly stops detecting motion, camera won't record videos, or record and update snapshots. A reboot restores it to normal operation but only temporarily. .... Wonder if the Pro will be better, even though I don't need the 3D detection feature. ...

2nd video and I want to watch more... 😅

My house this is no working ....is the central internet TV 照假不是focus

Outdoor sync module

Only 1080p. Only 2.4 networks. No vehicle detection. No way. But at least their detection range is pretty good and their audio quality seems pretty top-notch although I don't really use that feature much in my cameras. Ring has really fallen behind a lot of other companies.

@Oleg-ge3dn

Жыл бұрын

No vehicle detection? huh?

I don't believe the ring cameras are 1080p. I believe the camera that was used to film this video is 1080p or better.

From saudi 👍

How do you change the address when I move please? Thank you.

My neighbors have Ring cams on their house up in their roof soffits and they come out with their guard dog every time I come outside. They let her (encourage her) to bark and growl at me on my own property. So the question I have is: "how far can one reasonably be sure that the Ring camera will NOT detect movement and send a notification. the lady said 'she is watching me," and this is obvious. I am trying to figure out how to shield my property line from their cameras. Their house is 90 feet from the property line. If I am outside and within about 80 feet of the property line on y side they come outside, day or night and harass me. So that would be a 150 foot plus detection range . Either that or they have some sort of sensor near the property line. I doubt they have Wifi that functions 90 feet away from their house. Please advise on the max possible detection range for Ring products.

I gotta be honest, I have a wired Swann 1080p system and I replaced one with a 4k camera and looking at all the cameras on one screen, i was a little underwhelmed as I thought 4k would look so much better and it really doesn't. That's just my 2 cents though..

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

This will depend on the screen that you are viewing at...the smaller the screen the smaller the difference. The main thing on the 4K cameras is when you zoom in (digital) on a snapshot of the footage to identify or try to read plates..and this is where 4K quality will shine compared to a 1080P one.

Does anybody know how to rig your outdoor floodlight camera, ring, to notify you of motion outdoors? Such as have it hooked to a lightbulb say in your bedroom at night so when there’s motion of a person outside and your camera picks it up, it will light your lightbulb in your bedroom at night too and you’ll wake up and know somethings going on on your camera. Not a lot of people. No, a lot of people will not like this idea because they’re worried that you and their lightbulb will be going off and on all the time but for me, I’m retired so I don’t care! I want to be notified to wake up and be able to check my cameras, if there’s a person around my home, not my app because that’s not going to wake me up!! I don’t want to be one of these people who get up the next day and look at their camera and find out stuff was stolen off their back deck garage. Their garage of the car was broken in a little too late!! It doesn’t even have to be a lightbulb. It can be a bell or anything. Thank you

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can using Amazon Alexa.. link your Ring account to it and also whatever smart light or bulb you have and then make a routine so that when your ring camera detects a person it will trigger the light.

This one did not even last one rain shower. My old one lasted two years before water got inside.

Why the hell is the Plus cheaper than the older spotlight cam

@estusflask982

Жыл бұрын

Because they added a more expensive Pro version.

Vid starts at 3:50

Central internet TV 是强尼贝里斯每个人都知

@amelaamelajiang493

Жыл бұрын

被出卖了

The blue light undermines security. People outside your home can see every time you use live view, and or every time your camera records something. Sometimes, (and it seems like it only happens at the most important times) the camera will detect movement, you’ll get the notification, but when you try to view it the app takes to long to load, and allow one to view the potential threat in a timely manner. It isn’t the internet connection, because they’re on a 1G connection. To say this product isn’t worth the price is an understatement! Did a toddler develop these things or something? I wouldn’t even be happy paying 1/5 there price. I bought 5 spotlight cam plus. 2 months later I took down, destroyed, and discarded 5 spotlight cams. I bought a generic wired system with 2TB storage, and 10 cameras for less than half the price of the 5 ring cams. They have color night vision, motion detection, face recognition, vehicle identification, two way communication, I can access them online for free from anywhere, and everything. They’re probably too busy spying on the owners of the products, and it’s conflicting with their ability to perform their duties efficiently, and effectively.

@xRepoUKx

5 ай бұрын

Just stick a piece of black PVC tape over the blue light - sorted. As for the spying, the tin foil hats are on aisle 9...

Ring sure has dropped the ball lately! They certainly cannot compete with the likes of Eufy or Reolink. They NEED to step it up or go by the wayside....

@Oleg-ge3dn

Жыл бұрын

The market should decide, not a single person in a youtube comment :)

@dougspry3101

Жыл бұрын

Eufy has tons of secuity issues

@jcm9698

Жыл бұрын

@@dougspry3101 from what I understand, they've resolved them.

@paulcarlin5181

11 ай бұрын

I bought one Eufy and going to see how it goes compared to the Ring and see if the difference is worth booting Ring over.

@jcm9698

11 ай бұрын

@@paulcarlin5181 I like my Eufy better than Ring. I've about phased out all my Ring devices. Replaced the doorbell with a Reolink POE doorbell, and all the floodlights with Eufy Floodlights Cam Pro 2. Great coverage with the auto-tracking.

It should of been 4K

Ring is trying to sell outdated 1080p with 2.4 ghz and then say the New Pro one has 5ghz isnt that great? Meanwhile Reolink has been doing that for over a year.. Lets talk price point vs features. Ring Plus cam is $199 on amazon Vs Reolink Track Mix with 4k, AI, ptz duel lenz is only $160 bucks .. way more features for 60 dollars less with Reolink.. Ring is just marketing to the newbie who buys into it cause its at Costco and BestBuy and they just hear its good system. Ring is outdated across the board ! I hear Ring changing its name to Ding.. as in ding your wallet !

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

I agree... expensive for the features you get...actually, I didn't mention it but it is better to just get their stickup cams, the same power options just missing the light for $100 bucks less.

@Rockaland2

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster I agree just buy the stick up cam.. you dont need spotlights

The lights on the plus & the pro are useless so i have them turned off, another thing…… if you ordered the hard wired version why not make the unit smaller as no need for battery compartment

There is only basic and plus now mate subscription! Not pro anymore🤷‍♂️

Everyone wanting 4K from a wifi cam, you guys are crazy, you will have connection issues al day long. If you want 4K go buy pro camera's with a switch.

@LifeHackster

Жыл бұрын

Well, you haven't heard of Reolink I guess and local recording of its 4K footage instead of the cloud -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/nHhn1sVyp9mnmMY.html

I don't understand why you don't have the option to turn the light on for more than 30 seconds on the battery, makes zero sense

Send me the Ring you’re not using thanks 🙏🏻

最近贝里斯總理撕毀🈴约。！。。。。。。。。。。/********.......m.....B.....a

You lost me at 1080p 🤦

I just cannot believe they can sell something with such horrible video quality and worse people buy it. Anyone can come into your property and you’d have no idea who it was because it’s just so bad.