Ring Rolls Out Two Enhanced Spotlight Cams And 2nd-Gen Panic Button

Power is always a key consideration when it comes to home security systems, and Amazon has brought several options to the table when it comes to its Spotlight cameras. Each method comes with its own pros and cons, so your choice may boil down to individual requirements rather than price. The options available are “solar,” “battery,” “wired,” and “plugin.” So, if you pick the solar option, for example, you can probably place your camera in more locations than you could run a wire to — but it will need to be in an area that gets an okay amount of sunlight.

Aside from the power options, most of the changes that come with the “Plus” appear to be aesthetic. Amazon says it will also include standard features like “Two-Way Talk, Color Night Vision, Live View, and a security siren.” The Spotlight Cam Pro’s main selling point seems to be the inclusion of Amazon’s 3D motion detection system and its ability to work in tandem with other devices like the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 and Floodlight Cam Wired Pro to create “bird’s eye zones.”

Ring’s Spotlight Cam Plus is the cheapest version on offer and can currently be pre-ordered for $199.99. Some versions of the Spotlight Cam Pro are available to purchase now, with the battery/plugin-powered version retailing for $229.99 and the solar-powered version available for $249.99. Amazon says the wired version of the device will ship in a few month’s time and is offering to notify customers when it becomes available. Amazon will also be releasing a second-generation Panic Button that is compatible with all previous Ring Alarm generations. The button, which can be pre-ordered at $29.99, can be set to a particular emergency service.