Ring Cameras and Doorbells
Ring doorbell camera - Blossom Valley installation
We all hate bad guys, right? Fortunately, there are more options than ever when it comes to security cameras and ways to catch these criminals in the act. You can also use your security cameras for surveillance of things that aren't so dastardly such as observing Nature and animals that frequent your property, keeping an eye on your dogs/cats when you are at work and to watch the children at home when you are away. However, good security systems historically cost and arm and a leg. Want to just spend a finger and a toe? Read on.
Ring was the 1st company that in addition to bringing costs down, they forced all security camera providers to get better by implementing a phone/tablet app that was actually intuitive, unlike many competitors' products. See below why Ring might be a great security option for you and your family.
Ring Cameras
Ring has done a great job in morphing the industry and making security camera apps easier to use and these cameras cheaper than they ever were in the past. Ring offers a range of solutions including doorbell cameras, cameras, solar panels to power the cameras and alarm systems. We recommend Ring if cost is a concern and you can't run wiring or power cables to the camera locations. With the use of a Ring solar panel, you can power their cameras without the need to run power cables or additional cabling.
Ring solar panel on wall
Ring is a wireless camera solution. This means that they connect via WiFi. If your WiFi isn't robust enough at the EXACT camera location, you may have problems with connectivity. See in our video below starting at 3:25 about how to test for WiFi speeds.
One downside to Ring has to do with the recording time. Ring only records for 120 seconds (this used to be only 30 seconds). This can be an issue if you need more continuous recording time. As a true security solution, this may not be the correct choice if this is what you are looking for. Ex: A bad guy is standing by your car for 4 minutes figuring out what to do. When he steals your car during minute 5...you didn't catch this on video.
Ring has a monthly subscription fee. As of today, it is $3.99/month for one device or $10.00/month for multiple devices.