The battery died just shy of the two month mark.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose What's your thoughts on Kuna Security Lights?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested them hands-on, only visited at CES. In theory, it looks like a great concept. Personally, I like the idea of Toucan better than outfitting lights with something brand new. If I were to try Kuna, I would try Toucan.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose Thanks Roses. I am looking at getting the Ring Spotlight Camera, should I get the Solar Panel or an extra battery or the Stick Up Camera?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. :) You should get one or the other. I only tested the Solar Panel. The advantage of the Solar Panel being that it will keep the battery charged. The disadvantage being that it's not as clean looking as a battery powered camera. The dual batteries will give you that cleaner look, but they will eventually have to be charged. If you can deal with the way the Solar Panel looks, it's a simpler solution.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose thanks, I want the cleaner look. Would you recommend any other outdoors camera as I live in Michigan and it will get 5 to 15 below?

I am 74 years old lady, and so proud that I completed my installation of my Ring Spotlight Cam.. now to learn other uses.. Great ideas thanks..

@safehomeorg3579

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear you enjoyed setting it up. That is part of the fun of these DIY systems,

Great review! I am subscriber# 2000!!

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Vidya Shankar Subramanian Happy Dance. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Awesome review, Rose. As always. 👍

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

HandyDadTV Thank you!

Wow, this is hands down one of the most informative and comprehensive review I’ve seen on the Ring Spotlight Camera. Thank you, Rose.

@struong57

6 жыл бұрын

I forgot to ask, has Ring released an update allowing the battery powered Spotlight camera to automatically turn on its lights as scheduled yet?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! And not yet, you still can't schedule the lights. I also stopped by the Ring booth at CES in Vegas yesterday, but they assigned me to someone who wasn't to keen on answering questions. I saw the new products and found out that the Ring security system is back on (awesome), but he didn't mention anything about new functionality.

@struong57

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose Any idea when the Ring alarm system will become available? Should I hold off on purchasing the Spotlight cameras for their alarm system instead?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Late Spring. And probably not. The security system will supplement cameras, not replace them.

Thanks for the review. A question please on my app how does one change the setting back to the first one so one can set the zones wanted.

I have the shoulder spotlight cam by ring I like and this one looks pretty interesting I would maybe get it for my backyard

Right now, I'm estimating that with average use, Ring Spotlight Cam's battery is closer to 2 months though I'm on track for it to die at the one month mark. That said, I highly recommend buying a secondary battery or the solar panel.

Ring needs to get it together. I think their firmware they put out causes most the issues, all over Reddit people are complaining about choppy video with good internet connection.

Well done, Rose (like always). I'm not a fan of Ring battery anymore. They have come up with many cool stuff, but recharging the battery is a constant pain in the rear. I compare Ring to Blink XT whereas Blink XT lasts 2 years battery before you replace it. I'm really looking for convenience and less hassle. Blink XT fits my need. I have a lot of issues with Ring recharging battery which is a struggle for me. The only device that I like the most is the Ring doorbell, but not the camera (their biggest disadvantage and weakness in technology).

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Pup Thanks and thanks for sharing your experience.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Pup can you talk through the Blink XT, and is it easily removable for theives?

Does Ring allow for a constant stream of video to the viewing device? And is it compatible with Amazon Show and Spot?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

It does not allow for a constant stream. It does work with Show and Spot.

You say your battery died after 2 months, was that with or without the solar panel? If with, whats the point of having solar? I thought that would keep it charged... I just bought the Ring flood light but after trying to figure out how to install it, I'm debating going with the solar cam. Thank you!

@safehomeorg3579

5 жыл бұрын

That's without. Head to the link below and search for the section labeled "Using the Spotlight Cam Solar Panel and Battery Life," it has more details. homealarmreport.com/ring-spotlight-cam-battery-solar-review/

sexy review!

Can you purchase battery one & then purchase solar panel at a later date? Does it use 2 batteries or is the 2nd one just inside as a back up? THANK for any reply.?

@safehomeorg3579

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can purchase the battery one and then add a solar panel. It ships with one battery and that’s all you need. You can add a second for backup.

Love your reviews. Looks like a nice upgrade to the Stick Up Cams although I’m curious if they’ve improved the start-up delay to the recording of motion events. The Stick Cams are practically useless in that sense as they end up capturing mostly the backs of,people on their round trip away from my home. So I’m tolerant the 2 sticks I have till they croak. Love Nest but wish they did event-based recording instead of constant recording at least as an optional tier.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tested Stick Up so I can’t compare, but wake up to record time didn’t seem to be a problem. When mounted up high, the camera has a ridiculously wide angle and recordings would often start as soon as I stepped within the camera’s field of view. However, leaving the “zone” open that wide also caused a lot of false alarms so it’s a bit of a tradeoff. Nest should provide an option for event-based recording. That’s a good idea.

Hi, when you install the solar panel does it change the battery status from battery to solar so you can see it’s plugged in correctly and ready to go?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

nick delapaz I can’t remember 😬. I went back and looked at my screen shots, and I don’t see anything indicating a solar panel connection. I gave this camera to my dad and he isn’t using the solar panel otherwise I’d ask him for you. My guess is no.

@mydogmaximus

5 жыл бұрын

I use the solar and it does not indicate anything on the app but it works. You will see that the battery percentage goes up every day. Everyday it goes back to 100%

Great video..what are other good battery operated cameras that are also hub less?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Griffin I’ve only tested two other battery powered hubless cameras and they both have their problems. First, there’s Canary Flex and then there’s Reolink Argus. Reolink lacks cloud storage. I know some people prefer that, but I prefer to have cloud storage. Canary has been a little unstable lately. They keep moving features from the free to paid column, but they are also adding some cool new feature including person detection.

I have the ring spotlight wired and I am glad I went that route to many cons going with a battery powered option.

@gp62902

6 жыл бұрын

Dennis that's the route I am thinking. Does the wired version activate the app faster?

@dennisorozco6736

6 жыл бұрын

gp62902 I have heard it does and the motion picks up faster than the battery powered version

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

Dennis orozco how do you hide the ugly wire?

@mrahim826

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. RDCS As quick as possible depending where you mounted it. Mounted mine near a soffit vent and ran it through the attic.

Can you use the solar panel with other cameras? Is it a usb connection

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

shakeel kader Good question. You cannot. In fact, you can’t even use it with other Ring cameras. The Spotlight Cam solar panel is exclusively to Spotlight Cam where Stick Up Cam uses a different panel. It is not USB.

Hi Rose. I was surprised at the fairly low quality of the image, and the short-comings. Do you have any recommendations as to a wired or wireless security camera system. Lorex, Swann, others?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I've only done one wired camera system review, and I did it in partnership with someone else, so I don't feel I'm qualified to make a recommendation there. I can say that Swann has been in the news lately for security vulnerabilities, but I believe they've been patched. Regarding wireless cameras, I have way more experience. Are there any features that are important to you?

@marathonman3423

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose I would like an exterior camera system that had good image quality, push notifications, and 2-way talk, similar to the Ring camera. I want to be notified if someone is one my property, then be able to address them. Thank you.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Well, that’s pretty much all of them. Nest and Arlo Pro are probably my favorites right now (if you eliminate using Wyze Cam 2 off-label). You can compare them here: homealarmreport.com/nest-cam-outdoor-vs-ring-vs-canary-flex/. A brief pro/con list for you: Nest’s resolution is better, but Arlo offers 7 days of free cloud storage where Nest’s cloud storage starts at $5 per month. Arlo's base station must remain indoors plugged into Ethernet but the cameras are battery powered. Nest plugs into a standard outlet. They both add person detection and zones if you pay, which are important features when shopping for an outdoor camera as they reduce false alarms and improve accuracy. Nest includes this with the $5 per month cloud storage plan, but Arlo charges $2.99 per month per camera. Nest records continuously where Arlo only records events. I use continuous recording in my front yard as I like to have a record of everything. I use Arlo in my backyard. Of course, recording continuously consumes more bandwidth. Finally, Arlo does have a smart light that you can tie to your cameras if you're looking for a light/camera combo.

I'm currently in the market for either the Ring Spotlight or Ring Floodlight. If you're able to get your hands on the Ring Floodlight, I'd like to see if you could do a review on that. Btw, great use of texts in your video. ;)

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

jnelly96 I don’t have a spot for Ring Floodlight 😢. And you noticed. Thanks for the feedback last time.

So the spot light camera can run on one battery I put two in each one of them however in both of them now the right side is going dead and I don’t know why all of a sudden and I am tired of adding batteries if it can run on one battery I will let it go because the left side on each one is at 100 % solar power

@safehomeorg3579

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will run on one.

so basically solar panel for this cam is a must-have gadget.

Hey! It's Rose! ☺

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Tha Duke TechConsumer1 via Twitter Hey there!

I recently installed the Ring Doorbell Pro, Floodlight Cam and Spotlight Cam Battery Operated... The Spotlight Cam Battery Operated is HORRIBLE!!! Any recommendations and or suggestions for my backyard?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any more beyond what I’ve already shared. I’m sure you’ll find something. Wrap that Spotlight up and send it back.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose Thanks Rose, unfortunately that's what I am going to do. Not sure why your video looks much better than mine. I would use Arlo but it gets to cold in Michigan... 😭

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. RDCS I know. Your situation is tough and unique. If I run across something we haven’t already discussed, I’ll let you know.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose Thanks much appreciated...

Nice smile, great review, Arlo is nice but pricey.

Do you use a WiFi extender, and if so, what kind do you use?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. RDCS I don’t. I use Google Wifi with the head router and two endpoints.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose I have Google WiFi, what's the head router and two points,?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. RDCS Google might just call them points. Basically, I have three points. How many do you have? I take it they aren’t working since you’re asking about an extended.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose it's actually Google TP-LINK (On Hub) I was asking because I am adding 3 WiFi security cameras and a WiFi Garage Door Opener and I wanted to make sure my WiFi can handle it.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. RDCS It should be fine. Do you have dead spots? There are free tools you can use to check. The biggest issue may be the extra demand on your network (more streaming devices). I’d make sure your plan will support multiple HD streaming devices.

Can you look into the new ADT SmartThings hub?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know. I'm headed to CES in a couple of weeks, and ADT is usually there. They might have the system with them? I also have a LG Smart Camera here that I plan to test with ADT services so my initial thought is that ADT SmartThings is probably not something I'll cover.

@MorbidGod391

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose I have some bad news about the LG Smart Security 😥 they are discontinuing it. They emailed me I think last week. They are refunding your purchase price and Nov, Dec, and January service fee. It's why I started looking in the SmartThings System but no one has any videos of it yet. I'm sad about the LG though I loved it and so did my parents. They're getting the Canary probably.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

What!? No!!! I've had it sitting in a box on a shelf for awhile now. I bought mine through Amazon. I'm going to reach out to see if they will take it back. That said, make sure your parents read the latest on Canary, they keep changing things. Recently, Canary removed the ability to download and share videos for free. They are back to 30 second clips alongside 24 hours of cloud storage.

@MorbidGod391

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose Yeah I know. It's so bad about the LG. If Amazon won't take it back, you should be able to get your money back. You can email support@adtcanopy.com and they should reply in a few days. And yeah the Canary keeps changing their free plan. I've told them if they get it I would recommend paying for the Membership (and they want the two way voice). They are looking in the Nest option with Drop cam, too. Anyway good luck. 😥 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

*Correction* Bearer of helpful news. I can't keep up with everything on my own. Having you all help is seriously the best, and I'm so so thankful for it. I headed to LG Chat and they said they are not discontinuing it and no refunds. Ughhh. Going to try the email you sent.

Hi rose. Is this worth it?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

I'm going with no. When you compare the price to other cameras, it provides little security value and the security features it has aren't very smart.

@bj10jgo

6 жыл бұрын

I got this as Christmas present but I’m still debating if I should install it due to some negative reviews

@nkass8593

4 жыл бұрын

it's Rose I would respectfully disagree. The Arlo pro 2 doesn’t have a light and only has a siren on the base station. It isn’t a deterrent at all. The only way the burglar would hear the alarm go off is once they are already in the house. The ring has a very bright light (3x brighter than the ultra pro) and has an incredible alarm (110db vs Arlo ultras 80db) Also ring offers a 2 year warranty and if someone steals your doorbell or camera, ring will replace it for free.

Um.. have i understood right that siren can't be triggered automatically? Are You sure about that? Then the whole idea of this product is kinda pointless IMO :/ Is it alexa/google home compatible?

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

lbialy Yes, you understood correctly. I don’t know if the wired version is different, but the wireless/solar version’s siren is not automatic. I’ve tested other cameras that are the same, like Canary. To me, a manual siren is a bizarre choice-Perhaps less so outdoors since false alarms are common, but still odd. Ring works with IFTTT, Stringify, screened Alexa devices, and Google Home.

Ring camera s are kool well not all of them they should come out with some new ones now

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Williams They should be doing just that soon. They showcased a new Stick Up Cam at CES. Of course, I wonder how the amazon acquisition has affected their plans?

My battery died quick. Get the solar panel.

6 months is a joke. I put my ring battery cam up a couple weeks ago and have already gone through 1 battery. Also snapping the lid shut is ridiculous. I thought mine was broken. ring needs work. I like it but the company needs to constantly be improving it.

No one it is better because if you not pay monthly fee not gonna work NO BUY THAT GARABAGE Pay for the camera pay for internet connection pay for electricity AND HAVE TO PAY FOR ICLOUD SERVICE WTF why they wanna get money from US. That’s why the RING CAMERA do not use SD CARD. You not allow to integrate RING to your own surveillance cameras iCloud is not free why have to pay just let’s me use my camera.

Can I add you as an option lol

Your beautiful

@safehomeorg3579

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

That solar panel is hideous looking. I’m an Arlo Pro fan.

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

John Herrera It is. Made worse by the fact that they sent me the wrong color. I ordered the white bundle and for some reason it didn’t dawn on me until past my return period that I got a white camera and a black panel 🤦🏻‍♀️

Ouch! My ears!!! 😂

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Tha Duke TechConsumer1 via Twitter Oh no! Some people complained that previous videos were too quiet. Don’t tell me I went too far the other direction 🤦🏻‍♀️

@thaduke4663

6 жыл бұрын

it's Rose no, it was awesome, but I had it playing on my drive home and when the alarm sounded I just about jumped out of my truck! 😂

@safehomeorg3579

6 жыл бұрын

Tha Duke TechConsumer1 via Twitter Oh dear 😂😂😂😂