Ring isn’t done making changes to its most expensive subscription tier. The company has just announced a new AI-powered Smart Video Search to help you find a specific clip from a recorded history.
Just Type in What You’re Looking For
While smart home security cameras from competitors can show notifications for different items like a person, car, or animal, Smart Video Search is a bit different.
The feature, available for all Ring products, lets you type in a specific query to see if there are any video results. You can be specific like “raccoon in the backyard last night,” “red bicycle in the driveway,” or “pizza delivery with a red shirt.”
Ring says you can use search queries relating to animals, locations, packages, people, time, vehicles, weather, and even some activities like running.
The smart video search should definitely help you find a specific moment, especially with a number of Ring devices around your home.
Currently in a public beta for select customers, the feature will officially roll out on November 5 as part of the Ring Home Premium subscription plan that’s $19.99 per month.
Great Features, for a Price
Earlier this month, Ring announced another new feature for the most expensive subscription tier—24/7 recording. Continuous recording will capture all activity, even outside of motion zones.
Ring also added a number of new features for all subscription tiers including video Preview Alerts to show a short video clip directly to a notification. You’ll also be able to take a look at the Live View for up to 30 minutes. And with Doorbell Calls, when someone rings the doorbell, it will ring your phone like a traditional phone call, and you can speak with your visitor at the door.
Subscriptions are unfortunately a major part of most smart home security systems like Ring. If you have multiple Ring cameras, the Home Premium option does look to be worth the extra cost with the Smart Video Search and continuous recording. The other option for multiple cameras, Ring Home Standard, is $10 less per month but doesn’t offer those two features.
