Ring cameras

[ontheriver]

I received a ring security camera for my birthday. Who has one? Any advice?
TIA!

 

[GURPS]

Ring adds privacy dashboard to app in response to security concerns

You’ll be able to enable two-factor authentication and limit police department access here.

www.theverge.com

 

[StadEMS3]

I have 3 and love them. They can be tripped easily by bugs even with motion set to people only. My battery stick-on camera at the shed dies a lot even with the solar panel attached to it; I need to call them on it.

 

[ontheriver]

I have 3 and love them. They can be tripped easily by bugs even with motion set to people only. My battery stick-on camera at the shed dies a lot even with the solar panel attached to it; I need to call them on it.

I hope I'll love mine. It's charging now.

 

[Clem72]

I prefer the Eufy ones, no need of the "cloud". I have a guest network setup just for them, so there is no chance the device could be used to access other computers on the network (if you are worried about exploitable chinese cameras, as many are).

 

[spr1975wshs]

I bought the Blink wireless cameras (also an Amazon company, like Ring).
Use a Samsung smartphone I got from Tracfone as my in house monitor.

Bugs crawling over the lens does activate them, as does the stray cat that comes by in the evening.

 

[RoseRed]

I have Arlo and my flag has set it off on more than one occasion. Bugs, too.

 

[ontheriver]

I prefer the Eufy ones, no need of the "cloud". I have a guest network setup just for them, so there is no chance the device could be used to access other computers on the network (if you are worried about exploitable chinese cameras, as many are).

Thanks Clem. I'll keep this in mind.

 

[spr1975wshs]

Also, the Blink hub has a USB port so I do not have to rely on the "Cloud."
It will take up to a 256 gig thumb drive and store 2 hours worth of images.

 

[Sneakers]

Ring 2nd Gen Recall, Battery Issues

Ring Recalls 350,000 Video Doorbells Over Fire Risk; Injuries Reported

Ring has issued a recall over its second generation video doorbells as the batteries can overheat, potentially causing fires or burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday said the device’s battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation. About 350,000...

www.nbcnewyork.com

 

[ontheriver]

Ring 2nd Gen Recall, Battery Issues

Ring Recalls 350,000 Video Doorbells Over Fire Risk; Injuries Reported

Ring has issued a recall over its second generation video doorbells as the batteries can overheat, potentially causing fires or burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday said the device’s battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation. About 350,000...

www.nbcnewyork.com

Thanks for posting this. I don't think mine is involved as it isn't the doorbell type, but will look into it.