Early in-store appearances of the new '2K' Nest Cam and Doorbell with 'Gemini' badge suggest they will be officially announced around October 1, featuring updated packaging, new colors, and minor design changes, with availability expected soon.
Philips Hue announced a new lineup of smart home products including motion-sensing bulbs, a high-resolution doorbell with a fisheye camera, and new light strips, along with a more affordable Essential bulb line and a new Bridge Pro hub with increased capacity and motion detection features, all supporting the Matter protocol for easier integration.
Ring has unveiled its new $229.99 Battery Doorbell Pro, featuring 3D Motion Detection powered by radar, dual-band Wi-Fi, color pre-roll, color night vision, and noise-cancelling audio. The design remains unchanged, prompting calls for a radical redesign. The Doorbell Pro offers upgrades over the Battery Plus, including "Low Light Sight" and noise-canceling Audio Plus, and uses radar sensors for "Bird’s Eye" features. It can be hardwired and offers cloud storage with a Ring Protect plan, with the option for local storage and processing with Ring Edge. The doorbell is available for preorder and will ship on March 6th, 2024.
Ralph Yarl, the Missouri teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell, has spoken out for the first time in an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America." Yarl revealed that the shooter told him "you're not supposed to be here" before firing a shot that hit him in the head.
Amazon is offering up to 33% discount on Ring doorbells, cameras, and alarm systems, including the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, which is now available for $175 instead of $250. The Pro 2 features a 1,536p video camera, a new fish eye lens, and a radar sensor for more accurate motion detection. The promotion also includes discounts on Ring Spotlight Cam Plus and Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro. The sale is a great opportunity for those looking to upgrade their home security system.