Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) Review
Our verdict
The 2nd-gen Indoor Cam is simple, reliable, and constantly discounted to impulse-buy territory. The manual privacy cover is a nice touch. As with all Ring gear, clip history lives behind the Ring Home plan.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Manual privacy cover included
- Color night vision
- Deep, frequent sale prices
What could be better
- 1080p in a 2K world
- Clip storage requires Ring Home plan
Full specifications
| Resolution | 1080p HD |
| Power | Plug-in |
| Field of view | 143° diagonal |
| Storage | Cloud (Ring Home plan) |
| Night vision | Color night vision |
| Smart home | Alexa |
| Subscription | Ring Home ~$40/yr |
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