Ring Indoor Cam

Premium build quality Plenty of customization options Surprisingly compact footprint Built-in privacy cover

Limited automation Privacy cover can't be closed remotely Not rated for outdoor use

“The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam nails all the basics, but it does little to push the envelope and deliver a unique experience.”

Compact design Flexible mounting options Extremely customisable options

Mains powered Monthly subscription for more storage

An excellent, value for money indoor security camera that captures HD video as well as offering two-way audio.

Affordable. Sharp 1080p video. Motion detection. Supports Alexa voice control and IFTTT. Easy to install.

Requires subscription to record video. No sound detection.

The Ring Indoor Cam is not only a smart choice for anyone who has already invested in a Ring ecosystem, it also provides an affordable starting point for users looking to test the smart home security waters. It installed in minutes and responded...

Quiet motor pans 360 degrees and tilts 169 degrees ; Excellent motion and person detection ; Tight integration with the broad Ring ecosystem

Only 1080p resolution ; Manually operated privacy shield ; Subscription required to unlock full feature set

This camera is a sorely needed addition to Ring’s product line, but Ring hasn’t done much to attract new buyers who aren’t already locked into its ecosystem.

1080p video capture ; Plenty of customisation modes ; Compact design ; Can be mounted or placed on a surface

No wireless option ; Occasionally laggy software

For the price, you can’t ask for much more

Small, inexpensive, and easy to deploy and use ; Highly customizable motion-detection zones ; Tightly integrated into Ring’s broad home ecosystem

The “optional” subscription plan is more realistically a must have ; Single-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz only) ; Ring still allows users to set up easily cracked passwords

The Ring Indoor Cam packs a lot of value into its $60 price tag, but you’ll need to subscribe to one of Ring’s subscription plans to unlock much of it. That requirement, and the absence of any onboard storage option, prevents us from naming it our...

If you want to see pretty much every inch of your room ; If you want a solid and reliable cam at a fair price ; If you'd prefer a motion-activated cam which follows movement ; If you want the flexibility of a battery-operated cam