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Model:
5SM1S8-WEN0
SKU:
6322648
Your price for this item is $17.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the motion sensor's ease of use, motion detection, sensitivity, and overall quality. However, some customers have noted that the range could be improved, particularly when used in larger areas.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ring Sensor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this on sale and it made a great addition to my Ring security system. It has one purpose, to detect motion. The cool thing about Ring’s ecosystem is that if you have Ring floodlights or their other lights, this sensor can tell those lights to activate if it senses motion. Super handy to have and I recommend it 100%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ring outdoor Sesnor

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its suppose to be an outdoor unit and should be water resistant from rain. Unfortunately this piece did not last for more than 3months. Water drained inside spoiling the piece. My advice, don't waste ur money on this item

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Ring
      Posted .

      Hello Ringoutdoorsensor,

      Our top priority at Ring is to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience with our products. We truly value your feedback regarding water leaking into your Ring Smart Lighting Motion Sensor, simply because it helps us improve the product from a consumer standpoint.

      All our devices do come with a limited one-year warranty, in which Ring will repair or replace any Ring products that malfunction due to defective parts or workmanship, at no charge to you. There is also an extended warranty available through our Ring Protect Plus Plan option.

      Please reach out to us directly via our community forum at https://community.ring.com/ so we can find a solution to best resolve this pressing matter.

      Thank you,
      Antonio from Ring Ring

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cameras to further support the ring system of home security. Easy to setup and not bad price. You do have to upgrade your subscription though to 10/month to support more than one camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sensitivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Helps me get my sleep.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Because it is not possible to set security cameras to not detect and alarm on bugs and flying objects at night that are attracted to the infrared night vision I use these as the notification device that there is movement. (I know there are those experts that say you just need to know how to setup the motion sensors but I have wasted too may hours trying) I turn off the camera alarm notification at night because of bugs and use the Ring motion sensor to notify me of movement or persons in the view of the camera. Using these I can set the sensitivity on the cameras to better detect and record humans and most size animals. I live in rural Texas and have 14 high dollar security cameras and sleep much better using these rather than the camera notification at night.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice addition to my RING system.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very pleased with this motion detector. I needed some additional coverage to fill in between my other RING devices. They are very user friendly and easy to connect to my existing system. I have my outside cameras and floodlights activate when these detect motion. You do need a RING bridge in order for them to function which is sold separately at Best Buy at around $49.99.,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could have longer detection range

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The wireless motion sensor is so so. It only has a range of 15 feet which is a short distance for what I originally wanted for. It’ll be better suited for a narrow walkway or near a bedroom window to detect unwanted persons. Setting it up and installing it is easy, uses AAA batteries, and the device is small. I only bought one to test it out, I won’t buy another. Only recommended for small areas, not for large areas. It links up to other Ring devices to expand those security capabilities. Hope this helps you decide.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ring - Motion Sensor - Black

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The item does what it is supposed to, the key is taking having a Ring Bridge and some planning. I have this item tied into my Ring Low Voltage Transformer. I have it positioned around the side of my house so that when guests come around the corner to the back of my house where I have built a deck for the neighbors to hang out after dark, it lights the deck stairs. I played with the location of the sensor several times so that the step lights come on just as they round the corner usually unless they are running. I moved it around a couple of times due to the slight lag between motion and the lights coming on. So far it has been great, and at a casual stroll the timing is perfect, gotten lots of compliments on my setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned at last

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to extend the motion alert far before any motion reaches the spotlight cam. However, after a few days of try and error + test, I decided to return this item because - The linkage configuration somehow has some issues with the motion sensor and spotlight cam. It is not promising that the spotlight cam starts to record when the motion sensor detects motions. - When the spotlight cam starts to record, it does not turn on the light at night time or even with a configurable time. - With all the issues above, even Ring cannot help me to configure properly and do as I expected. In terms of this motion sensor, somehow the distances are quite misleading. It only detects quite near and not even at 6' motion. With all that I experienced, asking for a refund is my final conclusion. Maybe it works well only with the smart lights but not with the spotlight cam ( let me know if that's the case )

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Ring
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      Hello billy,

      Thank you for taking a moment to leave your review on the Ring Motion Detector. At Ring, we believe that stronger communities are the key to safer neighborhoods. That is why we are driven to create products that help you protect what matters most at home, and empower you to connect with your visitors from wherever you are. We are saddened to read that this device did not meet your expectations, but are still here to assist you, if needed.

      If you still have the Ring device in your possession, we invite you to reach out to us at https://community.ring.com/. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their personal feedback/experiences with Ring. We look forward to hearing from you, if we can be of any further assistance!

      Thank you,
      Jamila with Ring Ring

  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ring motion

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small, great quality, attractive looking, good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sensitivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’d buy again

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Through the app you can change the sensitivity which is a plus. The battery life is decent as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sensitivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sensor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sensor very easy to install, small to fit in many places, works great picks up movement nicely

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to setup and configure within the application

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ring Motion Sensor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the Ring Motion Sensor to trigger one of my Stick-up cameras to start recording before motion was detected by the actual camera. It is working just as I wanted. Now the camera records a 'Linked-Event' on the camera even if motion isn't detected. The only downside is I don't get a notification for just the 'Linked-Event' I have researched it by don't believe it's possible. This is the only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 overall stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Motion sensor

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Always works perfectly, easy installation, inconspicuous

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got a really good deal on it, haven't installed it as of yet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not really necessary

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Each of the Ring Smart Lights have a motion sensor built in. You only need this if you need a motion sensor in an area without a light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High quality instrument. Easy to get set up with other Ring products

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As long as the ring bridge is working and the range is not too far this device works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not a bad addition to have

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works ok. Range could be better. I notice that it only detects at about 15 feet. I guess if you place it right it is rune. I bought two so it’s ok for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to go with our whole ring system. Works great for our garage!

    I would recommend this to a friend