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99.99 dollars

Best prices today: Ring Outdoor Cam Plus (Additional Poor)

99.99 dollars

99.99 dollars

Range says its new outdoor camera presents the “Brilliant 2K” video. But although there are many design improvements here, I do not see much of a jump in the image quality between this new model and the third generation of CAM, which I reviewed 5 years ago.

You will discover some improvements in the design in the new camera, and as you will see in the screenshots below, it picks up slight More details, but the improvement in the image quality is very simple, even in the maximum magnification.

There are more tangible improvements in some other specifications for the new camera. But if you already have Camera stick episode (3^road General)And that has been renamed since then as Ring Outdoor Cam, there is no good reason to replace it with this new model.

If you are shopping for new The camera, on the other hand, wants to join or stay in the fenugreek ecosystem, it is worth spending an additional $ 20 to obtain this new model for $ 100 compared to $ 80 for an extraordinary external camera.

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Video decision He should It was the most important improvement in the new camera specifications, but as I already said, I have difficulty realizing a lot of any difference. Perhaps I should have kept my expectations for the choice, because the jump is from 1920 x 1080 (1080 pixels) to 2560 x 1440 (2K) not all important.

But when my mind sees 1080 for 2K, it automatically believes that the improvement is 2x. It is clear that it is not, but I imagine that manufacturers are completely happy for consumers to come up with this perception. The truth is a relatively simple increase of 360 horizontal pixels and 640 perurgical pixels. You will see the difference more when you grow up a person or an object in the camera width field.

When talking about the field of vision, the new camera improves in those specifications, also: 160 degrees Qatari, 140 degrees horizontal, and 80 degrees, compared to 143, 115 and 59 degrees respectively for the camera that replaces it. You will also get a colorful night vision in low lighting environments.

When the camera is affected by the advanced Ring feature before spinning, which records up to 6 seconds of the video (in 1080 pixels) and sound before creating a movement alert. This feature is not available in the battery mode. If you are looking for a radar -running bird width feature, you will need to escalate something in the RING cameras supporting the line to get this.

The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus can work on AC Power- The additional component model is reviewed here-but it can also include removable rechargeable battery that you can buy separately. You also have the option to buy the camera with a battery and without an AC transformer for the same price. Finally, Ring SKU also offers a battery and solar panel for $ 160 (reduced to $ 140 at the time of this review).

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RING re-designed the power source for the new camera for the best, with an energy cable in the USB-C plug at the end of the camera, the tried-on-the-wall energy supply in the middle of the cable, and two-fold plug at the end of the director. The Cong Up Cam comes with two different energy cables: one contains a wet energy supply on the wall for the interior and the second with a two -sided cable at the end of the exit mating with the frequency current after removing its plug. This power adapter can also be installed.

The final great improvement is the new camera position, which provides an additional degree of flexibility in terms of installation options: you can run it on a table, installed on the wall, in the ceiling competitor, or even on the ceiling. This last option requires an attachment of $ 20 for the ring camera (although the cheapest pregnant women are available from third -party manufacturers).

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Installation and preparation

RING has a camera installation to science these days. The company has always been distinguished in this, but you only need to wipe the quick response code on the back of the camera to start things (assuming that you already have the Ring App installed). If you install existing loop devices, you will not even need to provide a Wi-Fi password. This new model also features a double-scale Wi-Fi support; You can add it to a 2.4- or 5 GHz network.

The following steps are to refer to the camera installation location – indicators or out – and give it a name (with the option of choosing one of the menu). Once these initial steps are completed, the camera will likely stop to update fixed programs, then you can continue with the rest of the actual installation. If you are installing it in the open air, you may want to install it under a competitor or tilted down a few degrees so that the rain water does not drip its face and above its lens.

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As with other episode cameras, the outdoor Cam Plus contains three areas to detect movement that allow you to control the camera display areas that will be monitored for the movement, so that you can prevent bushes, trees and other deviations. You can also adjust the motion camera sensitivity and create a schedule if there are times you want to ignore the motion camera.

The Ring’s Smart Alerts feature is customized Species From the movement that will lead to the camera recording, and what species will produce alerts in the form of payment notifications. For each type of move – a person, vehicle or any other movement – you can register the camera clip or send a payment notice or do it or do not.

Connecting the device is one of the best features of the home security system in Ring. You can set up one camera movement to run not only any other episode camera to record, but you can also run the RING smart devices – in your landscape, or anywhere in your home, or inside your home – to operate.

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As I saw in the screenshots that I took, the outdoor exterior camera does not jump to the image quality compared to a ring camera (3^road The general). However, if you are on the market to get a new exterior conclusion camera, I still buy this new model in the oldest style-if there is no other reason that gets fixed program updates that enhance safety for a longer period. The manufacturer guarantees its provision for at least four years after the device is no longer available for purchase directly from the episode.

For those who are not aware of the Ring subscription plans, know that you will need one if you want more than just a direct offer from the camera. Choosing the correct home plan to meet your needs has become more complicated during the past year or so, as the company has transferred options to different buckets, but you must plan to spend at least $ 5 per month or $ 50 annually in favor of Ring Home Basic for one camera or door bell.

If you have more than one, you will need to subscribe at least in the Ring Home Standard at $ 10 a month or $ 100 a year. This layer adds several features, including placing an image in the direct image that allows you to watch a direct flow of the camera on your phone while using other applications, and a extended direct view feature that allows you to direct the direct video flow for up to 30 minutes, and a direct multi -cam display allows you to direct the direct video flow from four cameras at one time (but only from a website on the Internet, it is not directed to the Ring.com, not through the Ring application.

Range Home Premium adds the most expensive subscription service, the clever smart search feature to help you find what you are looking for in your camera records (at beta at the time of this review), and video recording around the clock throughout the week (kept for up to 14 days), and-for users of the Rane-the ability to store video recordings locally on the microSD card inside this house Smart. This service costs $ 20 per month or $ 200 a year. Ring Alarm Pro users, who also want professional monitoring, will need to pay an additional $ 10 per month in addition to their standard or distinct plans.

More reading: This review is part of the in -depth coverage of Techhive for The best home security cameras.

Should you buy the outdoor outdoor camera?

When purchasing a safety camera, you should carefully evaluate the ecosystem, because it is really imperative that you want to add more cameras or other compatible devices, and you will not want to reconcile more than one application to monitor everything. Ring offers one of the most complete ecosystems – with everything from smart lighting to the sensors to the entire alarm systems – and its products are a surprise to create and use them.

Cam Plus is not in the open air outdoors the best internal/external safety camera that you can buy, as it is not the least expensive. However, it is a good value and earns my recommendation – especially if you are already a ringing user.