I laughed when I read the reviews on Amazon for this camera. Almost everyone who bought the solar panel complained it is not stated anywhere the solar panel has to be mounted in direct sunlight. Some of the pics show the panel mounted up in a tree or under an eve. It blows my mind how many people do not have common sense.

@r1g8p7

4 жыл бұрын

normsolar a tree!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

@apolloorosco6852

4 жыл бұрын

After Trump was elected i realized most people do not have common sense

@mattwag11

4 жыл бұрын

@@apolloorosco6852 I realized the same thing when people thought Hillary Clinton was a better option. Same thing will go for crazy Joe.

@MaliciouzLBC

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao !!! I can’t ! 😂

@unknowngoogleh5246

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I would love for ring to add the batteries to the wired one so that if the power goes out or the crooks cut the wire it works all the time . Thanks great video

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@dlo5101

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't really make difference since if the power goes out the modem will be off line too unless you have back up battery for that modem

@suzyhen

2 жыл бұрын

Without any storage options battery is useless. A ups or automatic generator would be the only answer. Than again when power goes down half the time internet does also.

This is BY FAR the best comparison review I have found for these spotlight cameras. Thank you! It would have been a disaster if we went with the battery one as I live in a high traffic area and need more monitoring zone control.

Bought 3 spotlight Ring cameras after seeing your reviews. I appreciate the effort and details you put in your videos.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Jenbeflexin

4 жыл бұрын

Hi are you able to turn off the night vision in them?

Such great reviews. Thanks for showing all aspects of these cams in action! Super helpful.

Wow! Very thorough review. You covered all of my questions! Well done!

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I appreciate it.

@tylertech8661

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the camras where the same too but when i saw the video they have a big difrence also i have the ring spotlight cam wired and it works great

Excellent video pointing out the differences between the hardwired and battery cams, as well as the user interfaces. Most people (including me) would think that other than the power source, the cams would work the same.

@madmaxusa1

2 жыл бұрын

I was planning to order 2 wired and one battery cam mounts, to save the cost of bringing power to the location on my fence where I would have installed the battery cam. After watching this video I am definitely going with 3 wired.

Thank you for taking the time for making this video.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Very good. Lots of information. Extremely helpful. Thank you. All The Best!!! from Bonnie Scotland!!

Great video! I’ve started buying the wired versions for differences that you touched on. Found out after buying five or so Battery Spotlight Cams that the wired versions are a must if you are mounting them on the exterior of your home. With the battery versions all you get are false alerts due the movement of trees and the limited motion settings. With wired versions I’m able to outline the areas around trees and shrubs and works perfectly. Thanks again for the great video. The side by side comparison was very helpful.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are more accurate in motion detection.

It is so helpful to see you go trough the app.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you for the video, helped me out a ton.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Awesome reviews 👌 keep up the good work! Helped me ALOT!

@lifehackster, any idea when we might see the next version of the Ring Spotlight Battery?

Thanks for taking the time to do this. There's actually a lot of difference between the two, but Ring don't seem to tell you that. This is about the only place I've found a side by side comparison. It's invaluable to be able to reduce false alarms and the settings on the wired version are far better from experience. Thanks again

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely the wired Ring Spotlight cam is better in motion detection.. it uses both the PIR sensor and the software algorithm and that is why it can notify you 3 seconds earlier as compared to the battery version.

That was a really good review! 😎👍 Helped me make a better choice for my needs.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Very helpful comparison, your video helps to make an informed decision.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

You are a great instructor thank you so much

Your video was a great help in making a decision to get Ring. Thanks

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you kindly. Just the kind of review i was after :-)

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Great Video, it made me decide for the solar powered. Thanks!

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome... just take note though that right now, I have choppy/freezing issues with my Battery powered spotlight cam.

Great review! Very detailed and I'm impressed

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Best video so far. Great information,thanks.Hope Ring can do something with the sensitivity adjustment on the battery version, to many false alarms, and takes about 10 seconds to activate a movement

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Ring continually tries to tweak settings on their cameras... so hopefully, it will get better.

The best review, answer all my question

Thanks for video. I tested both of these ring devices and i have to say the wired is much much better then the battery one. Picks up motion much sooner and catches all activity. The battery one actually mixed two different motions. Soo I’m returning the battery camera and keeping the wired. Just need to find a good way to plug and hide the wire. Thanks again.

Great video, thank you so much!😉👍🏼

great video! How good is the spot light itself? What is the coverage for the light itself?

Great job and very helpful. Thanks.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Great video! Thank you for the important information

Thanks for the information. Do you know if the ring battery cam will pick up motion from tree leaves? Because I need to mount it in a tree to see what needs to be seen at night. Can I turn off all lights on the camera so as the camera is not visible? Thanks.

So what do you recommend for outdoor wireless. Ring or eufy??? I currently have arlo and they miss so much action due to 10’second increments.

Thank you for sharing this video. Very informative and detailed. 👍🏻

Great video, thanks for sharing. It really shows how much they sacrificed performance to make the battery version. Hard to believe that having a dedicated power source can make that much difference. They must set everything for lowest power level to save battery life. I wish we had control of the power management. I wouldn't mind charging it like ever 5 days vs 2 weeks to get a little better video quality.

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, battery powered cameras first priority is to save battery :(

Thanks for the info, i need to get something setup at my house

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Thanks. Very informative and we'll done.

Thank you for the review. It helped my decision towards the wired one. The only thing missing was the distance for WiFi.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

I usually don't test WIFi distance because there are a lot of factors involved like number of walls, wall thickness and interference but it will be a good topic to do a comparison between different brand of cameras. I know Ring will be one of the last ones. It has a weak WiFi antenna and it will usually need a WiFi extender.

@franciscofredviana743

5 жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster I got the wired version based on your review. Installed and Wifi has not been a problem as I moved one of my mesh routers a bit close to my front door. I'm getting -21db on the camera which is great.

@AkAsCoTTii3

5 жыл бұрын

If you struggle with WiFi distance, they sell an extender

@DONALD1951

4 жыл бұрын

WDJS22 What brand...model please.

excellent! you spent a lot of time on this review

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Awesome review!! Subscribed!

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Best Video. I will definitely be purchasing new wired version

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Very well done on all your video's

Very well done. Thank you

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Very good review! Where can I find your video on adding the Ring spotlight cam to an existing floodlight sensor input. Thank you,

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You... I made a video about it but currently it doesn't work and Ring knows about this and should be fixing the issue. kzread.info/dash/bejne/foaOs6SbYrayhco.html

👍🏽 great comparison

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

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how do I turn on infrared setting on a ring spotlight cam battery. Thanks

Does the Solar panel work pretty good?

Is it possible to connect a Ring Chime to this setup, so when a motion is detected through the Spotlight Cam, it will activate the chime sound? Also, you know if its possible to have multiple Ring Chimes to only one Cam?

Good video…what about the bridge…did you need it for either wired or battery.? Thanks..

This video is SOLID!! Thanks for taking the time to be so detailed in your comparisons! Definitely hitting the Subscribe button. Love that Pilipinas hat, too!

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the video. Question, did you say that the flashlight of the battery camera is better than the wired camera?

great video! thanks! is one camera's spotlight brighter than the other or are they the same?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

They should be the same...

Subscribed! Thank you!

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for subscribing...

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I needed help in deciding which one to purchase, wired or battery. Your reviews are awesome. Thank you!

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome.

With ring floodlight cam you can also control the lights , still when its dark the lights will always turn on.Even when the alarm is turned off.Does this cam have the same issue? I want to place it on a terras & not having the lights turning on everytime i move on my chair.

Very useful ! thanks!

This was a very good comparison. Thank you for doing this.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Is there a way to convert the wired on the spotlight cam to the wireless one to take battery backup? I know you can take off the cable by disconnecting the hardwire inside the spotlight cam but that's about it.

Thanks for the great review. How long is the power cord on the wired version?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

It has a 20 foot cable.

Awesome job!

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Good video. Do you have footage of how bright the lights are at night?

@unknowngoogleh5246

4 жыл бұрын

It’s very bright i have one. I prefer batter

Magic Happy new year wired for me. Your are so professional and a.great manner to explain things.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I appreciate it.

great video, it really helped me out, thanks

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@reggae3197

5 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster . When are you going to do an extreme weather test ? Heavy Rain etc

Good video. Thanks.

Hi LifeHackster. So if you don't open the cam app on your cell phone, then the battery version cam only records for 30 seconds? But will it record for more than 30 seconds if you do open the battery version cam app? And how long is the shortest cool down time, until the battery version is ready to record again? And also, the battery version won't send you motion alerts during the cool down time, or it just won't record during the cool down time? Please respond because I am thinking about buying the battery version because it can be placed anywhere. Thank you.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, if you don't view it from the app (live view), it will only record for 30 seconds and as long as your viewing live view, it will continue to record. Depending on what you choose on the "smart alerts" setting, the frequent setting, will start recording again after 30 secs. when the motion persists...so there is only a few seconds of cool down...

What bundle you recommend battery powered cams and doorbell for Texas scorching heat? Ring brand or similar. Good, low cost and nice looking?

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Battery powered..I have the Eufy cam E, Arlo Pro 2, Reolink Argus Eco and Blink XT 2 ...all are free and with subscription would be Ring battery spotlight..

I'm going to buy me this to keep an eye on my truck..

Any idea when Ring will release a new version of the wired spotlight cam? 🤔 They’re on sale at the moment, so I wondered if that was a sign we can expect a new version soon

How long does the battery charge usually last?

Thank you for this video, seems like the wires one is better how long is the cord ?

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the wired spotlight cam or generally, Ring's wired cameras are better. The power cord is 20 feet in length.

Life Hackster, will a fiber optics internet work with a Ring camera?

Have always learned so much from your videos. Hard to believe this video is already 5 years old. It's fun looking back at old content. Anyway to convert an old Spotlight Cam Battery to a wired plug-in one? Looks like all the power cords do is charge the battery(s), is there a way to plug in a cord and make it work like a wired one, like the current models? Thanks!

Did you ever get the freezing issue resolved on the battery version. Mine is always freezing up to the point where it is better to just look at the event but it even does it.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, my spotlight cam battery has little to no freezing now. It is in the same location where I had it before and the came connections so I am assuming Ring updated a fixed it. -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqCox9eFobLHeMY.html

Thanks for the video. As the battery version has a power input for the solar panel. Can you just plug this in to charge the batteries and turn it into a wired version with battery backup? Thanks again

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

You can but it will not have the features of the wired version.

I have a question. I bought Ring camera for doorbell, and after a month I found out I have to pay $3 a month or $30 per year for recordings. Are those two you showed in the video need the same payment or no?

How do I disable/turn off the light? Also since you have two Ring Spotlights, does that mean you need two monthly subscriptions for them to record in the cloud? Thanks for the video.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You can control, schedule and dim the lights from the app. Yes on the subscription and if you have 3 or more Ring cameras, it is worth it to get their 10/month; 100/year plan.

@FalconNinetracks

4 жыл бұрын

With ring floodlight cam you can also control the lights , still when its dark the lights will always turn on.Even when the alarm is turned off.Does this cam have the same issue? I want to place it on a terras & not having the lights turning on everytime i move on my chair.

Debating on getting 2-4 cameras. I need one for the front and back yard. Front of house faces north, south side gets back sun exposure. However, I live in MI and it gets -30F in the winter and no sun. I have outlets outside. Suggestions on a brand or brands that would work for my concerns. No lag between movements, leaves blowing creating false alerts, sunlight making the camera unable to see. I'd prefer not drilling holes through my home or walls but ideally no batteries to change outside etc.

Great video! Is the mounting base for both cameras the same? I just had a wired version and am thinking about replacing with a battery version and hoping to not have to drill new holes. Thank you.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

No they are not the same.

@RogerFMorris

5 жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster thank you for replying. Again, great videos.

How long is the power cord on the wired?

Have you done, or are you planning to, review the solar panel to determine what the least amount of sunlight is necessary to keep the batteries charged? I am thinking about buying one, but it would need to face North, which doesn’t afford the most direct sunlight.

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

I can tell you though as compared to other brands that I have that has a solar panel e.g. Arlo and Reolink, the Ring is the fastest to charge. Ring stated that the panel should at least have sun shining on it couple of hours a day to be effective.

How come you decided to use the wireless one? I’m considering one as I can’t hard wire the floodlight model.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

I actually do have the 3 types of Ring spotlights..I purchased the battery one so that I can easily hooked it up anywhere without needing to think about power supply options...I have issues with freezing footage on my battery spotlight at this time and Ring is aware of this.. ring.com/share/6516490205887293920

So on the battery version you can't turn on the light manually? Or the siren? Also when you buy this it only comes with one battery pack?

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You can turn on the light and the siren manually and it only comes with one battery pack.

@ lifehackster or anyone else who knows... can the wired camera be mounted on a soffit? Does it adjust up and down as well as right and left

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

The wired spotlight cam cannot be installed horizontally...the spotlight cam mount version and the battery versions can.

Hi, Do you know how long the wire is on the wired version? Thanks

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

20 feet.

Since the Wired version has been in use for while.. Did u clean the lens on that one before the test? That could be why the night vision on the wired is less clear then the Solar device. Id like to see if cleaning the lens made a difference due to id be using mine more for the night vision more then day time use.. Thx!

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

I'll clean the lens and check it again...

@shadowLordsover

6 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster Any update?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Cleaned it and I really didn't see any difference. Check out the Yi outdoor cam if you want a camera for night vision - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYWHsqtvgK66ldI.htmlm31s

Thank you!!

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

How’s the sirens on both are they the same or is one louder then the other?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

They are the same.

Salamat po! This helped alot

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

Walang ano man :)

Thanks for the great videos LifeHackster! Do you know what I can do if I need additional cable length for the solar panel on my ring?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome :) The Ring solar panel cable has a barrel type connector and not a micro USB plug... I'm not sure of the exact size though so I cannot recommend any extension cable or if there are any that is being made. The simplest way to lengthen the cable is to cut and splice with a matching wire.

Ever since amazon bought out ring things have went down hill. I've tried two solar panels with plenty of sun and no luck then added a wired charger but battery still runs low

When you all are talking about the wired model, is it wired for power only and the video feed is wireless or does the wire take care of it all?

I'm thinking of getting the battery cam. Does the backup battery have to be charged by the solar panel or is there another way? Also, I think those night lights will attract bugs. Will the bugs set off the light? I had that problem with a solar light I was using.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

The battery can be removed to be charged..so, if you have 2 batteries...one is a backup and will not be used until the other one is depleted..then you can removed that battery to be charged via the USB cable ~8 hours or so..then just reinstall it which now, it becomes the backup battery. The night lights/spotlights are LEDs and they are not "on" that long to attract any bugs.

Does this camera only record if there is motion? No way of it recording all the time apart from live view?

Hi there I Thank You very. I like it a lot

Where do u buy the 2nd battery?

Excellent channel. I'm not too familiar with outdoor security cameras. I'm looking for a wireless outdoor security camera. Is this my best choice? I don't want to put any wires/holes through walls. I want something simple. Thanks in advance.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

There are several to choose from... Blink XT, Arlo Pro 2, Reolink Argus 2.. I also have reviewed all these cameras.

@mikvas8088

6 жыл бұрын

i will watch them and decide. ty. greetings from canada

So can you control the lights from phone for the Spotlight Cam battery ?

@LifeHackster

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Very informative

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@stephenbile3932

6 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster I'm actually in the market for that camera and I'm debating whether or not to go with the wired version.

How long is the power cord for the wired version and solar panel?

@LifeHackster

5 жыл бұрын

20 foot for the wired version and 13 feet for the solar panel.

Thanks. Yeah I had both as well. Ended up returning the wireless one. The delay was too noticeable on the wireless one.

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

The battery powered has some software issues on it that Ring has to address. There is a delay because it has to power up from an off position unlike the wired one which is always on.

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster what about with the solar panel hooked to it, does it work well?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

When I was trying it out...it works pretty good...I now have uninstalled the solar panel and just run the batteries..the solar panel needs to have at least 2-4 hours of direct sunlight to be effective...

@RichieColemanSr

6 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster how often are you changing the batteries?

@LifeHackster

6 жыл бұрын

I got the camera on October and I swapped the battery out on December...battery was 36%. From December until now the battery level is 65%...I'm thinking the battery should last from 3-6 months depending on your use.

Great video. I decided to buy Spotlight Cam Solar and additional battery. Maybe someone have a discount code?