How to fix a Ring doorbell that won’t chime
When working as expected, Ring video doorbells are a great addition to most smart homes. Offering just about everything you’d find on a traditional doorbell, plus the addition of video…
Linux Group Shares Its First Open Dataset for Creating Real Google Maps Alternatives
If you’re not Google (or, to a much lesser extent, Apple), map apps are damned hard to make. Last year, several major heavy hitters in tech, including the likes of…
How to set up Ring motion zones
If you’re getting too many unwanted Ring alerts, it might be time to customize your Ring motion zones. This feature lets you tell your Ring video doorbell which areas of…
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus vs. Ring Video Doorbell 4: which is the best video doorbell?
When it comes to video doorbells, few companies are as popular as Ring. The manufacturer has been churning out highly reviewed products for years — and one of the newest…
How to fix dark footage on Ring Video Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbells are built to last for years, but every so often you’ll encounter various hiccups that impact their performance. One common issue you may encounter is footage that…
Amazon to pay $30M in FTC settlements over Alexa, Ring privacy violations
Amazon has agreed to pay $25 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle charges over privacy violations linked to its digital assistant, Alexa. In a separate case, Amazon-owned…
How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on Ring devices
Amazon smart home devices are popular for a lot of reasons (such as their reliability and pricing), but the impressive Amazon Sidewalk network is often overlooked. This intriguing network helps…
Ring’s new indoor camera features a built-in privacy shutter
Ring is launching a new Ring Indoor Cam on May 24, and it’ll be the first indoor camera in its catalog to include a privacy shutter. The shutter allows you…
Do you need a subscription for a Ring doorbell or camera?
If you’re in the market for a video doorbell, security camera, or another smart home gadget, you’ve probably already stumbled upon several products from Ring. The company is one of…
Are smart security cameras worth installing?
If you’re looking to protect your home, few options are as powerful (and affordable) as security cameras. The market has exploded with new products over the past few years, and…