[ad_1] You no longer have to live in an Amazon-focused household for Arlo’s Video Doorbell to make the most sense. Arlo has introduced Google Assistant support to deliver notifications and send commands. If you’re worried about the ruckus outside, you can ask Google to “show me the front door” and get a video feed sent […]
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Ring’s latest doorbells feature a three-camera array
[ad_1] Ring founder, Jamie Siminoff, explains in a blog post that the company had to engineer a product that was constantly recording video footage without draining the battery. The solution is a three-camera array, two of which capture Pre-Roll footage at a low resolution and low framerate — and in black and white. The main […]
Ring’s next Video Doorbell will show what happened before an alert
[ad_1] Both the Plus and the base model will also support a new “near” motion zone that prevents false events beyond 15 feet, support for 5GHz WiFi network, an easier-to-remove faceplate and automatic chime connection to streamline the setup process. What you won’t, see, however, are any major cosmetic changes — the Video Doorbell 3 […]
Ring footage might not be very useful for catching criminals
[ad_1] Crucially, none of the departments gathered data to gauge the usefulness of the Ring alliance, whether it was for pinpointing suspects or deterring crimes. Just a quarter of the police forces said they believed the cameras deterred crooks. Ring has previously boasted that its technology led to a 55 percent drop in burglaries in […]
Ring gave police a detailed map of area doorbell installations
[ad_1] CNET reviewed public documents from the Rolling Meadows Police Department in Illinois. Those revealed that police had access to heat maps of Ring video doorbell concentrations, and when zoomed in, the map would show light circles around individual locations. Police could also search for specific addresses to see nearby camera concentrations. The Rolling Meadows […]
Google adds seasonal Nest doorbell ringers in time for Halloween
[ad_1] Once you enabled the feature through the Nest app, instead of a standard ringtone, visitors will hear a rotating cast of characters that includes a “cackling witch,” a ghost, a vampire and a scary monster anytime they ring your doorbell. The feature also works inside on Nest smart displays if you enable the visitor […]
Arlo’s first video doorbell provides an extra-clear view of your porch
[ad_1] It might also be easier to talk to a visitor. Arlo’s model pushes a live video call to your phone the moment someone presses the doorbell, so your guest is less likely to leave while you’re fumbling around with an app. You’ll have other modern creature comforts, including HDR video (to spot details in […]