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dc1714

Ring cameras are in need of a technology refresh. For example, I use the Spotlight Cam Mount. It could use a video upgrade from 2K to 4K and a wi-fi connection upgrade from 2.4 to 5GHz. It's hard wired to house power, so does not suffer from inadequate power like some doorbells. Since consumer electronics get cheaper over time, how about dropping the price a bit (say $199) and then coming out with a 4K device, maybe around $279? The new video doorbells have 5GHz radios but are stuck at 2K video, which may be adequate for a doorbell but not for wide areas that a Spotlight Cam would cover if you want to capture a face or license plate at a distance.

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19-03-2020 17:36:49

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Kenny326

Swann already has 4x 4k PoE Security camera set w 2-way audio for $788 with TB HD for continuous monitoring locally, heat + motion detection, analytics, etc. The price will sure come down as Wyze is coming into the market as well.Ring will need to do just as good or better than Swann and the upcoming competitors to attract people to choose their (if so planned) version of 4k cameras - with continuous monitoring.People are all going to figure out which is the best product among these vendors for this upcoming important upgrade (I'm one of them),for the same critical reason of much better video capture of distant objects (faces, license plate).

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19-03-2020 22:23:13

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dc1714

I use another vendor's cameras and NVR as my main system, 4K capable. Ring is behind the curve in this area, but as I have both I'd like Ring to be as capable as my other system. Especially for the price.

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23-03-2020 19:38:35

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MrWood

I live at the end of a cul de sac. I need a camera that I can point up the street, but I need more of a telephoto view instead of a wide angle (already have a ring camera in place to see the whole cul de sac) so I am able to make out detail such as license plates if need be. Do you have or plan for an accessory or camera with that ability?

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04-05-2020 17:04:26

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tmspecial

I agree. I own 10+ ring cameras and am desperately waiting for a tele lens model. Like most home owners I have a driveway in the front and the cameras mounted around my house are useless for capturing anything happeing on the street.We had cars broken into and don't have any way to capture descent video.

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10-07-2020 23:07:53

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Steerenberg
I am a happy user of Floodlight and would like to see a few new features: 1) schedule two different motion zones (day and night zones) 2) alert for cars (now its people only) 3) alert for specific precious recorded cars 4) flashing option on/off lights, instead of just on 4) read license plates better or improve software to un blur elements of video. 5) record all in between footage but only send notifications from motion zone (to review if suspect cars/people) were in the area at all. Keep up the good work ! Regards, David
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29-05-2020 16:05:21
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Teethdood

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. There are privacy considerations and potential for abuse from law enforcements. I would rather learn my lesson from porch pirates than risk this country turning into a police state.

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28-06-2020 23:35:31

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Capone_Is_Here

My Man. It’s comments like this that keeps me feeling free.

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12-03-2024 06:00:30

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spartacusmcfly
Yes, License plate recognition would be fantastic. Don't bother with wifi, batteries, solar, etc. for that camera. POE only would be fine as it would eliminate all the issues associates with moving high volumes of data over wifi. Making the $100/yr monitoring plan required would also be ok, as people understand Ring would be storing much more data with that camera (very high frame rate camera, plus very high volume as it would be pointed at cars moving on streets, etc...).
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28-10-2020 23:37:20
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