(This newsletter was originally sent to subscribers on 8th March 2023) Hi I’m Tristan! Welcome to today’s Smart Home Point newsletter. Today’s newsletter is a little shorter than previous ones, because not much has happened in the past few weeks… apart from Ring screwing over their customers. Again. News: “An Update to Ring In-App Features” … Read more
Ring have announced three big bits of news at the start of March 2023: a new battery doorbell, further nerfing of Ring’s subscription-free tier, and Ring’s founder and CEO stepping down. This video takes a bitesized view of all three of these developments. The individual sections of the video are at: For further reading, please … Read more
Ring’s cameras and doorbells are fairly well built: they feel good quality and sturdy when you take them out of the box. They are also simple enough to install: whether they are battery-powered or hardwired, you shouldn’t need to bang them or force them into position when installing them. So I was surprised to recently … Read more
Getting accurate and timely notifications from our Ring cameras is key to keeping our homes and businesses safe. We can find out if there’s been motion nearby and what caused it so that we can take the proper actions – if needed. So in a nutshell, we need our notifications. But how many? Some users … Read more
Using Ring’s video doorbells and cameras to protect our homes is pretty common. Someone rings the bell or walks past, you see them on the Ring app, and that’s pretty much that. But what about if you want to protect something a little more mobile? Say – your car? In the ongoing pursuit of security, … Read more
(This newsletter was originally sent to subscribers on 6th January 2023) Hi I’m Tristan! I hope you all had a great New Year, and welcome to today’s Smart Home Point newsletter, covering the latest smart home news and updates over the past few weeks. It is CES 2023 week, which is where we usually see a bunch … Read more
Wired Ring devices have the convenience of not needing frequent battery changes, but they are at the mercy of the safety and reliability of your home’s wiring. What should you do if you keep seeing the danger alert in your Ring doorbell Device Health? The first thing you want to do is use a voltmeter … Read more
(This newsletter was originally sent to subscribers on 14th December 2022) Hi I’m Tristan, and welcome to today’s Smart Home Point newsletter, covering the latest smart home news and updates over the past few weeks. Security researcher Paul Moore caused a splash in smart home circles, by revealing that Eufy’s cameras and doorbells transmit data … Read more
One of the most important features in the Ring app is also one of the most buggy and inconsistent. How are you supposed to make the most of your smart devices when you can’t get them connected to the internet in the first place? The easiest way to force an update to the Device Health … Read more
Night vision is one of the best selling points of Ring’s doorbells and cameras, but what happens when it just doesn’t work? Ring cameras can struggle in low-light environments. You can take advantage of settings like Color Night Vision or the new night vision options in newer Ring cameras and doorbells. You can also make … Read more