Ring Spotlight Cam

Easy to install ; Two battery bays - lasts for potentially months ; Integrates with Amazon Alexa ; Flexible features

No lock on the battery compartment ; Subscription needed for video storage ; No high dynamic range (HDR)

A great camera that's easy to use, combining lighting and video capture into one package. But there's no lock on the battery compartment and you really need to pay for a subscription to get the most out of it.

Ring's $199 Spotlight Cam (£199/AU$329) installs in minutes and its integrated LEDs provide reliable security lighting for your yard.

You have to pay for Ring's Protect cloud storage service to access saved video clips.

The Ring Spotlight Cam's easy setup and solid performance make it a favorite among today's outdoor cameras with built-in lights.

Easy to install ; Simple well designed App ; Night vision ; 110 decibel siren

Requires a good Wi-Fi Connection ; Motion detection settings lacking

The Spotlight Cam has an RRP of £199 and can be found for £20-30 less if you shop around. We found this to be another impressive Ring product offering great build quality, a much more pleasing and less intrusive design than the Floodlight Cam and...

Robust, compact, and weather-resistant ; Integrated spotlight, siren, and motion detection ; Simple installation ; Ring controller app offers lots of features

Video recording requires subscription ; Delays when editing motion zones

The Ring Spotlight Cam Wired is a great device for home protection. While it takes a little extra work to install than a battery-powered device, its integrated spotlight provides a significant deterrent to opportunistic burglars, and it’s super simple...

Spotlights activate when motion is detected ; Customizable motion zones ; Does not require wiring to indoor outlet ; All the same features as the excellent AC-powered model ; Solar panel included in the package ; Extends the range of your Wi-Fi network...

Lack of local storage means video won't record if you lose your internet connection ; Lack of local storage means video won't record if you lose your internet connection ; It's an 802.11n device that operates only on the 2.4GHz frequency band

Whether you opt for one of the wired or battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cams, you’ll get an impressive camera that effectively fills a necessary niche: providing security for yards, carports, and other spots around the perimeter of homes that become...

Ring's $199 Spotlight Cam (£199/AU$329) installs in minutes and its integrated LEDs provide reliable security lighting for your yard.

You have to pay for Ring's Protect cloud storage service to access saved video clips.

The Ring Spotlight Cam's easy setup and solid performance make it a favorite among today's outdoor cameras with built-in lights.

Floodlight and motion detector integrated ; Solid image quality and night mode ; Many setting options ; Diverse Alexa integration

No facial recognition ; No use without cloud ; No RTPS ; Notification overload by default

With the Spotlight Cam Wired, the Amazon subsidiary Ring not only offers a security camera. Thanks to motion detectors and very bright LED lights, the product also acts as a burglar deterrent, multifunctional garden light, or trigger for other smart...