9 of the Best Ring Security Cameras: Home Security 101

First on our list is Ring's Indoor Cam (Compact Plug-In HD security camera with two-way talk, Works with Alexa). This is easy to install as long as it's located near a power outlet. If you're keen on aesthetics, you'll be provided with a black power lead if you pick the black finish. You will receive a white power lead if you choose the white variation.

Ring also provides a physical cover (accessory) if you are concerned about privacy. Although it's not included in your purchase, there's an option to have it as an add-on. It also includes Ring's preroll feature (clips feature a few seconds before triggering). Note that it is not weatherproof, though. Many users use it as a child monitor to remotely check in on their young ones, thanks to its two-way speak technology.

First released in 2021, the Ring 4 features a full-color preroll, two-way conversation, a 160-degree field of vision, and 1080p resolution. It can be used wired or wirelessly with its battery, but if you choose the wired variation– you won't be able to use your current doorbell chime with it. In that case, you will need to purchase another plug-in chime.

There are a few drawbacks to consider with the Ring 4. Its wide-angle aspect ratio makes it easy to see side to side, but it also makes it simple to miss a visitor's head and feet (or a package, if they leave one) as they walk up to your door. Since video doorbells add another layer of protection when receiving your packages, this is a significant consideration.

Next, we have the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery HD security camera, which features custom privacy controls and a simple setup. It also works with Alexa. This product is often referred to as the "Stick Up Cam Plug-In" and has a somewhat smaller field of view than the Indoor Cam. This will benefit you if you want to focus on the view of the door or driveway while preserving the utmost detail.

It also has Ring's Color Night Vision feature, which gives nighttime scenes with ambient light some color. Standard security footage, on the contrary, would only be in mono. It also comes with a power adapter that can extend the device's reach to 6.8 meters (20 feet), allowing various do-it-yourself setups. Consider this an excellent option if you want a low-maintenance system.

The following Ring camera recommendation comes with two-way talk and Alexa integration. It is a popular weatherproof camera with additional choices, including Stick-Up Solar and Stick-Up Battery.

The solar panel is an attachment that charges the battery, but these components are identical. The device also resembles the Plug-in powered Stick Up camera in many ways, although it does not have the color night vision feature (minimizing battery draw).

A wireless installation presents a couple of benefits. For one, it prevents structural invasion of the property and can be easily moved around the garden. If you change your mind, you can purchase a power adapter to convert the camera into a Stick-Up camera with battery backup. Convenient, right?

Considerably one of Ring's most expensive video doorbells, the Video Doorbell Pro 2 offers some cutting-edge features. This includes the likes of a 1:1 aspect ratio so you can see people from head to toe, better-than-HD quality, and even radar so you can watch how visitors or delivery people are traveling toward your door.

The Pro 2 also utilizes a wired connection; it can transmit package warnings, use your current doorbell chime, and use end-to-end video encryption. So if you're interested in leveraging some of the most advanced features in home security cameras (such as radar tracking), this one is worth trying!

Combine an infra-red garden light and the security advantages of the Stick-Up Cam, and you'll have Ring's Spotlight Cam! This waterproof system's nighttime video clips are more transparent because of the powerful lights on either side. Due to the IR sensor, however, it can only be fitted from a fitting that is mounted at the back. This makes it less portable than the Stick-Up and functions more like a conventional security camera.

It features a 6,000mAH battery pack for its battery-powered model, which also comes with a quick-release design. The camera also has advanced motion recognition with programmable motion zones and an alarm you may choose to activate once you've checked the alert on your phone. This Ring camera is particularly useful if you want to illuminate your driveway without making too much noise– all while deterring burglars.

Ring's floodlight camera is only available as a hardwired camera, so it requires constant electricity to generate 2,000 lumens (total) of lighting. The camera offers a high dynamic range compared to the other options in this list, such as the Spotlight Cam. Although it has a 110 dB remote-activated siren, the most notable feature may be its "3D Motion Detection" and "Birds Eye View," which uses a camera and IR sensor data to determine the distance and speed of nearby visitors.

This camera is capable of a six-second preroll as long as you also have Ring Protect. This allows you to view the vital seconds before each recorded footage.

Since Wi-Fi cloud-connected cameras entered the home security market, they continued to rise in popularity by the day. Ring's Stick-Up Cam Elite uses the same Power Over Ethernet (PoE) technology to circumvent any Wi-Fi dead zones you could have in your home. And the PoE technology allows cable connections for digital video.

A single, waterproof cable to the device separates into a power lead and an Ethernet cable that you can use to connect to a PoE router. This makes it simple to switch from a PoE system to Ring cameras. But the USB adaptor (which comes in the box) could be the better choice for indoor use.

The Elite provides a unique perspective for your home Ring camera needs. In addition to having a broader field of view than other models, it is considerably more suitable for various areas on your property.

Given its affordable price tag, many assume that the Ring Video Doorbell Wired will lack some helpful features. But, it offers a practical benefit in a compact size (since it lacks a built-in battery). That is if you can supply wired power to the device.

Note that it is more suitable for spotting a group than keeping an eye out on packages on the ground. It also has noise cancellation for crystal-clear two-way communication and even records a six-second preroll for events.