![]() Ring might be one of the most well-known names in the world of smart homes, but it’s far from your only option. With Amazon raising the prices of Ring subscriptions, now is the perfect time to start looking for alternatives. ![]() Ring Isn’t Your Only Option Best Video Doorbell: Google Nest Doorbell Best Indoor Security Camera: Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Best Outdoor Security Camera: Nest Cam Best Smart Alarm System: SimpliSafe Wireless Home Security System Best Smart Floodlight: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Best Smart Pathlight: Philips Hue Econic Pathway Light Update, : We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best pathlight pick. ![]() ✗ Many features locked behind the Arlo Secure subscription plan ✗ Subscription required for premium features ✗ Requires Nest Aware subscription for premium features ✓ Easy-to-use and powerful smartphone app ✓ Compatible with Alexa, Homekit, and Google Assistant ✓ Produces up to 3,000 Lumens of brightness ✓ Includes camera and emergency panic button ✓ Smart alerts make it easy to know who (or what) is at your door ✓ Battery-powered for universal compatibility While several features are locked behind a monthly subscription, the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight does an excellent job of illuminating its surroundings without a lengthy installation process.Ī reliable and stylish option for adding light to your outside spaces, the Philips Hue Econic is a viable, if slightly expensive, alternative to the Ring Pathlight. It's a bit expensive, but this 12-piece set comes with entry alarms, motion sensors, an indoor camera, and everything else you'll need to keep your home safe. Not only does it come a 1080p camera, but the Nest Cam will store up to an hour of footage locally even if your power goes out. Sleek, minimalistic, and with a powerful 2K camera, the Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera is an excellent security camera regardless of where you place it. "We're never putting our customers in a situation where video is given without their knowledge," he said.The Google Nest Doorbell offers an HD camera, two-way audio, and an optional monthly subscription to access a suite of powerful features. Law enforcement can request access to videos, and the consumer has three choices, Siminoff said: Yes, no or opt-out of the program. "We've allowed for communities to work together in a permission-based system." "Ring has never, ever given police access to customers' videos," he said. Siminoff said consumers have the right to withhold their videos. Ring attracted a wave of nasty headlines this year when The Washington Post reported that the company shared security videos from consumers created on their video doorbells with about 400 police forces. You can listen to our complete Talking Tech podcast interview with Siminoff below. "Our mission is to make neighborhoods safer, so when we can integrate with Guard, that's great for our customers." "You can also set it from Ring," Siminoff said. It can turn smart lights on or off as well as a security precaution. Siminoff said he especially likes working with Amazon's Alexa Guard program, which tells the personal assistant that the home dweller is out and can send phone notifications if the Echo detects the sound of smoke or carbon monoxide alarms or glass breaking. Audio feedback from Ring alerts the wearer about who's at the door. Echo Frames, the $179 smart glasses that were introduced, connect to Alexa for directions, music playing and notifications. Gallery: Behind the scenes HQ in Santa MonicaĪt an event to unveil about 80 products for the fall, Amazon touted several that are enabled with the personal assistant Alexa. News: Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras attract congressional concern over police partnerships The Indoor Cam is available now, and the Stick Up Cam models begin shipping Oct. Ring also unveiled a third edition of the Stick Up Cam, an outdoor security camera, available as a plug-in that connects to power outlets ($99.99) or units that run on batteries ($99.99) or solar power ($148.99).
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