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Back in July, I posted a review of the Ring Smart Video Doorbell, a battery powered wireless doorbell with a built-in camera and two-way audio. I liked the product because it brought new functionality to the push button doorbell and I was impressed by th...
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Easy to setup, Cheap cloud service fee ($30/yr), No special wiring needed, Runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts 612 months on a charge, Solar power option, 2 way audio...
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Video quality not as high other latest security cameras, Night vision quality not the best...
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Although the video quality isn't as good as other home security cameras that I've reviewed recently, the Ring Stick Up Cam has a lot going for it. It's a weather resistant outdoor camera that doesn't require special wiring in order to install it. Just at...
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When we reviewed the Ring Video Doorbell last year we were impressed with its daytime video quality and how easy it was to install. The company's latest offering, the Stick Up Cam ($199), allows you to monitor areas outside your home other than your doorw...
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Sharp daytime video, Very easy to install, Completely wireless, Works other connected devices...
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Narrow field of view, Requires cloud subscription to view recorded video, Two-way audio could be clearer...
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The Ring Stick Up Cam is a wireless outdoor security camera that installs in minutes and interacts with other smart home devices, but has a narrow field of view and requires a cloud subscription to view recorded video...
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Ring's Video Doorbell is among the best connected doorbell options out there, and the company released a wireless security camera called the Stick Up Cam earlier this year, as well as a solar panel to help provide it with continuous power. But how does th...
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Easy to install, with most tools included, Wireless design means more mounting options...
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No way to schedule quiet hours, Cloud recording will cost you an extra $30/year...
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There's a tricky balance to be struck when you're designing an outdoor security camera: do you go with the convenience of battery power, or the performance of wired? Ring 's Stick Up Cam attempts to straddle the two, offering the flexibility of a built-in...
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Ring Video Doorbell users who want to expand the security perimeter around their home have a ready option in the Ring Stick Up Cam (available for $179 ). This outdoor camera, clearly designed as a companion to the company's front-door sentinel, comes with...
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Customizable motion-detection zones, Live stream includes intercom feature, 720p video...
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Narrow 80-degree field of view, Can't view surveillance video clips without cloud subscription...
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The Stick Up Cam is an attractive outdoor camera that probably makes the most sense if you're already invested in a Ring Video Doorbell. It's easy to see how a few Stick Up Cams around the outside of your home with a video doorbell on your porch would mak...
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The OnePlus 7 Pro isn't necessarily a new approach for the company. Yes, it's the most expensive phone we've seen from OnePlus, but it's always aimed to make the best phone possible, charging less than the Apple, Samsung, and Huawei in the process. And in...
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Ring got its start with a doorbell that integrated a video camera, motion alerts, and two-way audio. The Ring Video Doorbell was a means for users to monitor and interact with who was at their door, from anywhere in the world. Since then, the product line...
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Portable, Designed for indoor or outdoor use, Long battery life...
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The app can be slow to connect to the camera...
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Security cameras have grown in popularity in recent years, and before buying a new home I really had no interest in them. I got started with Ring's Video Doorbell Pro, and from there I've wanted to just continue adding and adding because I see a lot of...
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Easy to set up, Comes with both an indoor and outdoor (long) power cord, Box includes almost all tools needed to install it...
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Night vision works better outside than inside, Annual fee in order to see previous video clips...
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If you're already invested in the Ring ecosystem, this camera is a no-brainer. If this is set to be your first Ring product, you may want to consider one of the other options, unless you're planning to add more Ring devices in the future. Ring's $30/year...
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Ring's second-generation home security camera--the Ring Stick Up Cam Wired--can be deployed indoors or out (the first-gen model was strictly an outdoor camera). The company already makes some of our favorite outdoor cameras, and it has a promising new ala...
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Good-quality video with a wide field of view, Supports power over ethernet (PoE), Can be used indoors or outd...
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Motion detection cannot be automatically enabled when you leave home...
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The Ring Stick Up Cam Wired is a solid indoor security camera. Its image quality is good, the motion detection settings are easily fine-tuned, and the monthly cost for video recording is among the lowest available. This is a natural choice for anyone with...
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The Good Housekeeping Institute Media and Tech lab tested 25 indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi smart security cameras. Cameras were evaluated based on ease of use, performance, style, and durability. We tested video quality under multiple light settings, each came...
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