Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery (newest model), Home or business security with HD video, Two-Way Talk, Color Night Vision, and Security Siren, White

Great Camera!
My current setup is the Ring doorbell, doorbell solar charging mount, indoor chime, this Spotlight Cam Plus and the 4w solar panel (UPDATE: Replaced the doorbell cam with a plug-in Spotlight Cam Plus as the doorbell cam was getting insufficient light to stay charged).Setting everything up including the preferred settings in the Ring App was surprisingly quick & easy. Everything appears to be quality construction and the ability for the Spotlight Cam Plus to hold 2 batteries is a plus in my book.When mounted as suggested, video quality & motion detection are great, and the solar panel does a good job of keeping both batteries topped off even when mounted in a less-than-ideal location (panel facing due East is the best I can do).To mount on the vinyl siding w/o drilling any holes, I bought these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XG17SPY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 , and they work very well w/the mounting holes on the camera’s base. Very easy to attach or move, if need be, but be aware they’re also easy to remove just by rotating the camera up 90 degrees. This makes theft easy so if you go this route be sure to mount up high where it’s hard to reach.My only real complaint about this camera: I specifically chose the Spotlight Cam over the regular Outdoor Cam Plus because I wanted the motion-activated LED lights as a deterrent to would-be intruders. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until after I had it mounted and set up that I learned the LED lights motion-activate only with a wired or plug-in power supply, not solar or battery. This is not mentioned anywhere in the description (not Amazon’s fault) and had I been aware of this would probably have gone with the less expensive Outdoor Cam Plus for my needs.Aside from that, I would recommend this camera to anyone who is fully aware of its capabilities & limitations.4.5 stars, thumbs-up!ETA: I contacted RING tech support and after a number of tests they believe the camera’s defective, the LED lights should be motion-activated even when on battery. They’re sending me a replacement, I’ll update this review after the new camera is installed & tested.ETA2: After another factory reset and reboot, the camera LED lights now appear to function normally. At 2am this morning they came on as they should when I entered the back patio. Research shows this is not an uncommon problem with this camera, but I still give it 5 stars.ETA3: I now have 6 of these cameras arranged around my house; 5 plugged into weatherproof exterior outlets & 1 with a solar panel, all with the dual internal backup batteries. Two of them failed early on; one with a burned-out video processor and the other died and wouldn’t go into setup mode. RING was quick to help diagnose then replace them.Aside from that, I love the ease of initial setup and the abundance of monitoring/recording options. It’s worth it to explore all the options, that’s when these cameras come into their own. Ex: The various modes (Disarmed, Home, Away) allow you to choose when the verbal warning (‘Hi, you are currently being recorded’) is active. We have it ‘on’ at night for our front door camera or when away, but ‘off’ during the day when we’re at home (always ‘on’ the other cameras when active), the indoor chime lets us know if someone approaches our front door.Also, I switch off the AI detection choices (like vehicles, people or packages) as that slows the alert response time. Adjusting the motion detection zones and sensitivity can take a little while depending.Another plus for me over other cameras I’ve researched is the available solar/plug-in extension cord that allowed me to best place the cameras yet still use plug-in power.Despite the two outright camera failures, I still give this camera 4.75 stars.

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I’ll start by saying this is the only home security cam I’ve ever used. But i don’t have any complaints or reasons to try any other brand!What these cost are extremely reasonable, compared to the quality of the product itself & adding that peace of mind to your life! I own 2 of them, exactly the same version: one over my front door, the other on my back patio. I live in a townhouse (meaning each side of my home shares a wall with the next-door tenants, so there’s no way to have a camera on “the side of the home” but if I did have a side wall facing the outdoor world, I’d have more of these cams!)Very first time installing the first one, I spent less time than I predicted. You’ll need an electric drill to mount the base plate. They’re more sturdy than they may appear.Don’t be intimidated by the technology side of things. It’s pretty simple! You’ll need a smartphone & a monthly subscription. There are various versions with certain features. I pay $11/mo. for the basic package, and it’s all I’ve ever needed. Which is well worth it! You will also need a reliable WiFi connection at your home.On the app, you can adjust how sensitive the motion detection is (as well as many other settings). You can change the lights to be always on or off/ brightness/ motion-activated, etc. keep in mind, all these options do affect battery life. But their charge does last a surprisingly long time! 2-3 weeks at a time, I’ve noticed. It has to have a lithium battery in it (included) to operate; there’s also an option to put 2 in simultaneously, so you don’t have to swap them out as often. Batteries charge by removing it from the camera, bringing inside, plugging into a USB cable + outlet cube. That being said, you’ll want an extra battery, so the camera can stay running while the dying battery charges.The image is clear enough, I can easily tell at a quick glance if that’s the neighbor’s kid, if that’s my roommate, our usual postal service person, etc. it also has audio recording that’s very clear too. So if you ever needed (God forbid) to report to police someone was threatening you, yelling at you, etc. here’s all your evidence!Having these 2 cameras truly does bring me comfort, knowing I can be aware what’s happening at home, even while I’m traveling or at work all day. Just the simple fact that the thing lights up very bright during motion, will startle a burglar away. Much recommend!Side note: if you’re going to install any surveillance within reach of very close neighbors (like me) I think it’s legally required that you make them aware of the possibility they may inadvertently be recorded brief moments here n there. My neighbors didn’t seem to mind. Because if someone broke into their door, they could ask me for the recording. So it can be a win-win, but please let people know. Otherwise that’s kinda like “breeching privacy”.

We added this camera to our current network and added a solar panel to keep it charged. It works as you would expect of a Ring product.

Great quality camera. Clear & concise image with a spotlight & siren. Bought extra battery separately from amazon as well.

Works great DIY installation and no need to charge as solar powered