Customer Ratings & Reviews

I got the Ring Outdoor Cam Pro Retinal 4K awhile ago and honestly its been a big help around the house. As a busy parent I dont have time to constantly check whats going on outside, so having a cam that kinda “just works” is really nice. The Retinal 4K video looks super crisp… like, I can actually tell if it’s my kid grabbing a package or if it’s the neighbors dog again lol. The night vision is way better than I expected too. I can see everything on the driveway even when the porch light’s off. The motion detection is pretty spot on sometimes a lil too sensitive but honestly I’d rather it be overcautious when I’m trying to keep track of everything. I really like the two-way audio cause if the kids are out front I can just say something quick through the cam instead of running outside, which saves me a trip (or like… five). The alerts hit my phone fast, and the app isn’t confusing at all which is great cause I don’t have the brainpower for complicated stuff lately. Install was pretty easy… not gonna lie, I messed with the screws wrong the first time but once it was up, it stayed put. The weatherproofing is solid too we had rain last week and it never glitched or anything. If you’re a mom or dad who just wants somethin to help you keep an eye on things without stressing, this camera does the job really well. I feel a lot better knowing I can check in any time, and the picture is clear enough that I actually know what I’m looking at for once. Definitely glad I grabbed it.

The RING Outdoor Cam Pro (Plug In Power) was easy to install and use with the RING app on my iOS devices. It took me about ten minutes out of the box to sync the camera with the app and I was up and running. As long as you can find the QR code on the back of the camera you are home free.. capture the QR code and it will easily and quickly guide you through the camera software installation …before you know it you are done. Captures weaker WIFI from your router. The RING Outdoor Cam Pro has a very wide viewing area all around from all sides and an extremely good picture quality especially while viewing/monitoring at night. Power cord is long at about 17 feet long and the unit can withstand very high and low outdoor temperatures. Plus a big feature of RING cameras… you can see and control the video on your PC, for many this could be a very important feature. ​​​Especially if you need a larger screen, have multiple cameras to monitor or have a more traditional security setup. So far the unit looks and feels very durable. Time will tell as I have it mounted two stories high. Biggest flaw? There is no way to secure the power cable outside. Anyone could come up and grab/cut it. Also, if you do have a place to hardwire the camera you would have to modify it yourself and I’m sure no one wants to do that. Many other brands do the same thing with their outdoor plug in cameras. Just wished it included more options to connect the power more securely.

This is an outstanding outdoor camera featuring a wide-angle lens capable of capturing a large number of high-quality photos and videos. It offers all the essential features one expects from a security camera in a compact design, while surpassing many advanced security systems with full-color imaging and an impressive 10X zoom capability. My current Ring products—doorbells, cameras (outdoor and indoor)—all work efficiently, delivering excellent video and audio quality while using minimal space. The main minor shortcoming of this camera is its claim to capture color photos at night. While it performs excellently in black and white, I've owned other devices that can produce vibrant nighttime colors. However, because this camera is primarily used outdoors for security, high-quality color images at night aren't necessary—detailed and reliable functionality matter more. As a result, this minor drawback doesn't affect how well the unit performs. With a subscription, you can unlock a wide range of features across all Ring products. For this particular camera, you get neighbour identification, quick and easy access to your video recordings, and an impressive live feature. The camera itself is positioned on the bottom left side of the garage, while its Wi-Fi connection is on the top right side of the house, demonstrating its excellent range. Additionally, the 4K quality is outstanding.

After experiencing a break in to our storage shed, I knew it was time to set up a security system. I spoke with the local law enforcement and they suggested the Ring systems. When it comes to cooperation with law enforcement, Ring has found the right balance between privacy and sharing valuable video with the authorities. I had a previous Ring camera, and looked for the additional clarity, detail, and night vision capabilities that this camera has. This Outdoor Cam Pro doesn’t disappoint. The picture is crystal clear and the night vision is a big step up from older models. What used to be fuzzy like license plates, is now very readable. The 10x zoom works great bringing in the details. The 2-way audio is quick to respond, and very clear. The siren is a real attention grabber. With customization, you can set monitoring zones with helps to reduce false triggers. The install is fairly straightforward, and easily connected to my wi-fi network. I recommend using it on a 5Ghz or Wifi 6 network for better video quality. There are few things to note. This camera requires the included plug-in adapter, so an outlet needs to be close by. There is no battery backup or local storage. Videos are stored in the cloud. The real added value features comes with having a subscription plan. For users with a Ring subscription, this is a great addition to your home monitoring system.

The Ring - Outdoor Cam Pro is a great, high-quality somewhat portable camera packed with tons of features. It seems to be extremely responsive to movement and doesn’t have too much lag between actual movement and sound, so talking through the app to the device is reliable. I also have used older versions of another brand, and Ring’s response time is much faster. The video quality in the Ring is also a vast improvement over the other brand. I especially like the video resolution in dark environments. This helps when using as a security device outside monitoring hallways and doorways. The only negative I can see with the plugin models, is the lack of a battery backup feature. My only recommendation would be including battery backup capabilities in case the power goes down. In a power outage, the unit would no longer capture video footage. Also, the need for an outlet can limit where it can be placed. On the positive side, you do not need to worry about charging it or the battery dying while away. The app is full of features and extremely customizable and the device is very easy to setup and use.

The Ring Outdoor Cam Pro is a welcomed addition to the world of Security Cameras. This camera is wired. The camera does not have an internal battery, the wire is cumbersome, and you must use the supplied power cable due to power requirements. This latest Ring Camera has the Signature Retinal 4K. The new Retinal 4K has Ultra clear video with better detail and crispness. Along with true color accuracy in low light conditions, there is also a 10x enhanced capability without a loss of detail. They even thought about the app display and optimized the video quality between the camera and the app. Next Ring updated its motion detection to tell the difference between types of movement and a 3d spatial awareness to understand what and where something is moving. This feature allows for zones where you can turn off motion detection. This new feature allows for precise alerts with fewer negative alerts. The built-in spotlight adjusts based on the current lighting conditions. This camera also works with “Alexa”. Remember to go to setting in the application and setup whether you want to participate in the lost pet and law enforcement using your feed and recording.

Overall, the Ring Outdoor Cam Pro (2nd Gen is a nice) update on the previous version. The 4k picture is nice and clear during the day and at night. The extra LED does make a different when using the "spotlight" as it is brighter than the previous generation. Setup is as easy as possible in the Ring app as it walks you through the setup from start to finish. The ability to customize the camera is great with options to use "bird's eye zones", create custom motion zones, set sensitivity, alerts, and even create a schedule for the camera. To get the most out of the camera, you will have to purchase the monthly or annual Ring plan which allows you to save recordings in the cloud, sharing of video, package alerts, etc. There is always a cost to unlocking the true power of your Ring camera so know that going in. If you are looking for a nice, outdoor camera that can keep an eye on things, the Outdoor Cam Pro is a nice option, especially if you are replacing an existing device or adding to your Ring ecosystem. Do be aware that there is no battery backup for this camera so if you lose power, you will not be able to record video or view live.

For those of you that are not in the ring ecosystem and are looking for home security then Ring is the the top tier move. The camera itself offers superior high quality zoom, 4K video, night vision, optimal low light viewing. It is a plug in which is excellent because you never have to replace the battery and this can be positioned anywhere where you may have an outlet. Installation is extremely simple and set up with the ring app is absolutely seamless. Once you are fully set up then you can set zones up on the app where if someone or something enters the specified zone then the ring app will alert you with a notification that someone or something has entered the zone. The camera will flawlessly pick this up and capture it be it during the day or at night with its night vision features. The camera also has a retina detection which works fairly well and it is a nice new feature. In order for the feature to work, then it has to be plugged in 24/7. Overall, this is a great camera and a really good upgrade to older models.

Received this Ring Cam a week ago. I already have 8 various Ring Cams and Doorbell inside and outside my house and in basement and garage. Figured this would be a good upgrade for my driveway replacing my 4-5 year old Ring Stick Up Cam Elite. Super easy to setup in-app just like all my other Ring cams. Promptly automatically updated the firmware and good to go. Physical size is a bit larger than the one I was replacing, but still looks clean from the outside of my house above my garage door. Settings all similar to the other Ring cams and detection settings and alerts super easy to set as well. Compared to the prior cam, I suppose the images are a little sharper during daytime. But definitely better at night time with the night vision (which was one of the motivators to get this upgraded cam). I would definitely recommend this as an outdoor cam. Not cheap, but hopefully it can be found on sale. I hope this lasts for at least the next 5 years in the elements (winter is right around the corner!).

The Ring Outdoor Cam Pro is a great camera from Ring. It comes with a Retinal 4K for the ultimate wide-angle video, 10x Zoom, Low-Light features. The Outdoor Cam Pro comes well packaged with all of the hardware separated and easily labeled. I love Ring products because they are very easy to setup and everything is user friendly. This camera was no exception. It was easy to I package and I was able to get it setup in no time. I was able to add it to the Ring app that has all of my other Ring cameras. The camera comes with a lengthy power cable and will need to be plugged up in order to operate. It does not come with a battery slot like some of my other Ring cameras. Some cameras run on battery only, some can run on either battery or a power cable. This one is only plug in powered. The picture quality is very good, as well as the quality of it’s night vision. The speaker can be easily heard if you need to talk to someone outside your home. Overall, I’m very pleased with this camera, just like I’m pleased with all of my Ring cameras.

The Ring Outdoor Cam Pro, Retinal 4K is a welcome hardware upgrade, but that clarity is muddied by digital zoom, a high annual operating cost to really get the most out of your camera and some fundamental security vulnerabilities. +++ Pros +++ + Easy to setup the camera within the Ring app. + Smart design to keep cable from being pulled from the camera. + Daytime video quality is stellar thanks to 4K and HDR. + Motion detection range is excellent. + Works with Echo Show for easy viewing without needing a smartphone. + Feature-rich: two way audio, one touch Quick Replies, Siren. + The Ring app is pretty intuitive and it's easy to view, share and search for videos. Be weary that 24/7 recording and Smart Video Search require the highest subscription ($199.99 annually). That being said, you can spend a good hour or two just going thru and configuring all the Settings and you really want to because this impacts how the camera operates and behaves. --- Cons --- - Digital zoom. In 2025, I need Ring to start incorporating optical zoom. It's almost an oxymoron to give a camera a 4K resolution upgrade only to degrade the image quality with digital zoom. - You really need a subscription for Ring cameras since even basic functionality like accessing video event history, person/vehicle alerts and video preview alerts are paywalled. In most cases, you likely already have Ring devices, so this is going to push you into the middle or upper-tier plans ($99.99 or $199.99 annually) since the entry-level tier only supports one device. - Although they gave the camera-end of the security plug some thought, the other end that plugs into a wall didn't get such treatment. Simply put, security is defeated by unplugged the camera, so you're wall outlet placement and accessibility is going to matter (consider an outlet lock box). - No battery backup. If you lose power, again this camera is defeated. - B&W video quality is not great. You might want to install a nice floodlight so this can record in color where the picture quality really shines and is more useful. They also could've provided more lighting (perhaps on the sides) of the camera so that you don't need a floodlight. - The microphone is lackluster and sounds like you're talking thru a can. Wind noise makes it worse, but even without it, it's still pretty meh. - No true (automatic) geofencing. *** Final Thoughts *** I noticed an option for Power over Ethernet when setting this camera up, and it's really a head scratcher on why that's not STANDARD on these - especially considering that this would easily and effectively solve two major issues - the power cable vulnerability and the lack of backup power (if you ran the POE end into something that was plugged into a UPS backup unit).