Whether we’re inside our home or out and about, it’s good to have protection in the form of video monitoring. It’s even better when that protection comes in a camera that’s easy to place anywhere and can be controlled via smart home devices or apps. Ring’s Indoor Cam fulfills those requirements in a compact, unobtrusive design that gives you peace of mind around the clock.
If you’re searching for your first indoor camera or want to add to an existing network, there’s no better time to get the latest version of the Indoor Cam, which is now on sale on Amazon for under $30 for the holidays. Let’s take a look at what the camera offers, which includes some nice features you might not expect.
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen), $29.99 (50% off)
The Ring’s primary function is to capture clear video, and it does so with 1080p HD clarity, whether it’s recording live or capturing footage at night with a Color Night Vision mode. The camera itself is light and compact and can be stood on a table or desk or attached to a ceiling or wall with the included swivel mount.
Using the Ring app, you can get real-time alerts and customize what the camera covers — a specific doorway, for example — so you get alerts that matter, rather than videos of the family cat scampering across the carpet. And if intruders should venture in, you can activate the camera’s siren to scare them off.
One particular feature we’re a big fan of is the camera’s Advanced Pre-Roll mode, which records a few seconds of footage before every motion alert to provide a more comprehensive picture of what’s happening. We also like the camera’s privacy cover, which you can swivel into place whenever you want. You can also program the camera to “ignore” certain areas for privacy, such as a work desk.
With a Ring Home Premium subscription, you can save footage for up to 180 days and use AI-assisted video search. Plus, you can connect your camera with Alexa devices (such as an Echo Show) to monitor footage from anywhere in the house, which is handy if you want to keep your eye on an infant or pet.
PCMag recommends the Ring Indoor Cam for its sharp video and app controls, and Amazon customers also use the Ring as an “inside facing out” camera with good results. No matter how you view it, the Ring camera is a great addition to any home or office security setup — and at its current rock-bottom price, it’s a superb deal!
