Jobsite Security Spotlight Cam Battery

I live in a somewhat remote area and although it’s unlikely someone will try to sneak around my property and try to burglarize my house, it’s almost impossible anyone would see them if they did. That being the case, I like to have cameras set up around my property. I have some other Ring cameras but I decided to order this Ring Jobsite Security Spotlight Cam Battery, Orange because of the color so if anyone does come around, it will be more obvious to them that they are on camera. This camera is intended to be a “jobsite” camera but I don’t see any reason you couldn’t use it at home so it will be more visible to any potential intruders. Since I have other Ring cameras, I was able to compare this “jobsite” camera to regular Ring cameras and I couldn’t really determine any differences other than the color. I already subscribe to Ring Protect Plus so this camera was added seamlessly to my Ring app and it worked perfectly after setup. I’ve found the video quality of this camera to be very good and the audio is fair. This camera comes equipped with a spotlight and if I had any criticism, it would be that the spotlight could be a bit brighter. Other than me and my wife, the camera has not captured any people but animals as small as squirrels have triggered the camera which I suppose could be good or bad but it does show the motion sensor is very effective. I believe the camera can be adjusted to make it less sensitive but I don’t mind capturing the animal videos. This seems like a quality camera and I would definitely recommend it.

I have several outdoor cameras at my main home. They are integrated into my home automation app as part of the security system. None are Ring branded cameras. I wanted to try other brands at a second property that is 'L' shaped with the garage in front, and thus, very limited view of the front yard and driveway from inside the house. I was interested in this particular Ring camera for three reasons: 1) It is outdoor rated and appears to be robust. 2) The lights and the orange color. Since this was to be used on the front drive, having as a deterrent as well as a recording device for nefarious activities is helpful. It was extremely easy to set up on my mobile phone. The menu is simple and, for the most part, the system is user friendly. It has more advanced capabilities that can be utilized that might require a bit of reading of instructions. The only problem I had in the installation is that I wanted it on the far side of the garage under the eaves. For protection from the sun and I will be painting the wooden trim and garage door soon. Some position testing using a ladder to set the Ring Spotlight Cam and worn shingles above it. However, some testing of location revealed that my wifi signal at that location had the Ring Spotlight camera dropping offline easily. I ended up mounting it front and center at 9' high over the garage door. It maintains wifi connection there and is quite visible to any wood be trespassers. Even the door-to-door solar sales people that are a PIA and won't leave when told to go. Now, I'll have recordings of their shenanigans for my own use. The main plus of this Ring Camera is how simple it is to set up. And, the annual fee for the plan for one cameras is quite reasonable at $30. Because it has two way communication, I can talk to someone in the driveway, even if I'm not home. Or, I can set the very loud, camera alarm off and scare them into leaving. The battery life so far is actually quite good. It uses 1% to 2% of charge per day. Which means a two month life before recharge is doable. Mine came with only one battery and a charge cable for the battery. Solar panels are available. I may opt for both a second battery and a solar charger in the future, just to simplify things for myself at this location. And so that I can check live view as often as I want without worrying about cutting charge life. There are a few negatives however. This is one of the more expensive outdoor cameras that I've seen. The 1080P quality is great for daytime. But at night, the image lacks clear enough definition to identify a person. There is no local storage option. To get storage and to be able to use several other camera features requires a Ring Protect Plan. Otherwise, this camera pretty much becomes a trespass alert system the ability to monitor it during an event. Overall, I'd say take a look. But be sure it will meet your particular needs. It does seem to be a great solution because of it's size, shape, color and capabilities to be easily moved around from project site to project site for security purposes. As long as you have 24/7 internet access and wifi at the location.

This version of Ring's wireless Spotlight Cam Battery is orange. It's actually one of the components of Ring's Jobsite Security kit but can still be used by itself. The color makes it hard to ignore if you are thief, and the camera can notify your mobile device if its motion detector is tripped. It has two-way communications built in as well as an on-board siren. The camera's light system can be triggered by movement, or you can control it from the app. Just about everything is configurable from the app. You can even access it with a web browser from your PC if you need a bigger screen. Just be prepared to hand over your name, address and phone number to the cloud when you install the app. The camera will not archive video locally. It will cost you a $4/month subscription to view previously captured video. Or you can use the camera without a subscription for live viewing only. Ring gives you your first month's subscription free!

I have multiple Ring cameras and light in my home and have not been disappointed with any of them. This spotlight camera works great and helps me keep an eye on my storage shed day and night. Mounting the camera was super east and came with all the hardware to make it simple. It comes with one rechargeable battery that so far carries the camera through the night. I opted to charge the camera with the Ring solar charger and it works great as well. Ring make quality products and their service is at a reasonable rate, especially considering the satisfaction of being able to see what going on right from your phone.

I found that this device was easy to setup. I installed the app on my Android cell phone. I was able to turn on and off the lights and siren from the app. I was able to go "Live" from the app. I was able to engage two-way audio communication from the app. I weighed the device on my scale with one battery installed and it weighed in at 14 ounces. It comes with one battery but there is space inside for 2 batteries. The battery can be removed for recharging. The connector on the battery for recharging is a Micro-USB jack. An orange adapter cable from USB-A to Micro-USB comes with it. No USB-A wall charger is included. Overall, this device has lots of features.

I recently replace my old security system with the Ring product line and wish I would have done it years ago. This spotlight cam was a great addition and provides an extra level of security for my back patio. The light only took seconds to install and the set up in the app is just as easy. The video is crystal clear and works well Both during the day and at night. One of my favorite features is the lights which come on at night when motion is detected. My only complaint is I wish I could have it set so I only get motion alerts when my alarm system is armed. I don’t need to get alerts when my family is playing in the backyard. I also like the orange color so people can tell the camera is there. Currently I am using about 1-2% of the battery life per day. At this rate I hope to get about two months before having to charge the battery. I have considered getting a second battery or the solar panel. Overall a great security feature for home or the job site.

This is a great little camera. The images are very clear and the motion sensor is spot on. It has several options that give you just the amount of detection and the type of detection you desire. It is compatible with most smart phones. I had to play with mine to find the best location where I had a strong WiFi signal. I really like the fact that I can view the videos and then save them or delete them. It comes with all the hardware and tools to mount the camera. Set up is very easy.

Its a nice camera with some pretty cool features. It does lag like crazy however. I ordered a range extender which will hopefully help it a little bit. The light is relatively bright but the people only option does not seem to work at all. I still get notifications for shadows and deer etc. the camera itself is quite clear and light and easy to install

Spotlight battery cam is very good if you mounting this light and there is no access to a power outlet but you get good WiFi signal then this is the cam for you very pleased with the results next I'll maybe purchase the solar panel battery charger.