{"id":555531,"date":"2023-02-23T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/"},"modified":"2023-02-23T14:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T11:00:09","slug":"an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/","title":{"rendered":"#An Instant Upgrade for Your Apartment Door"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27c15abb212\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#%E2%80%9CAn_Instant_Upgrade_for_Your_Apartment_Door%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;An Instant Upgrade for Your Apartment Door&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Unboxing_and_Design_What_Weve_Come_to_Expect_From_Ring\" >Unboxing and Design: What We\u2019ve Come to Expect From Ring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Installation_and_Setup_Quick_and_Easy_But_Do_Charge_the_Battery_First\" >Installation and Setup: Quick and Easy (But Do Charge the Battery First)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Video_Audio_and_Smart_Features_Admirable_as_Always\" >Video, Audio, and Smart Features: Admirable as Always<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Using_the_Ring_App_Dashboards_and_Customizations_A-Plenty\" >Using the Ring App: Dashboards and Customizations A-Plenty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Ring_Protect_The_Good_the_Bad_and_the_Pretty_Necessary\" >Ring Protect: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Necessary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Ring_Peephole_Cam\" >Should You Buy the Ring Peephole Cam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-instant-upgrade-for-your-apartment-door\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAn_Instant_Upgrade_for_Your_Apartment_Door%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;An Instant Upgrade for Your Apartment Door&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$130<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-874180 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/874180\/e28bdb9bc09c10d89918f1462d7c4f83.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ring Peephole Cam on a doorframe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Ring Peephole Cam is a solid copy-paste of all the best parts of Ring\u2019s traditional video doorbell, with an added lens to act as a peephole replacement. Ideal for apartment dwellers, the Peephole Cam is easy to install, simple to customize, and captures some pretty stunning HDR video.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Perfect for apartment dwellers<\/li>\n<li>Quick and simple to install<\/li>\n<li>Excellent video quality<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of customization options<\/li>\n<li>Easy to integrate with Alexa<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t recognize people\u2019s faces<\/li>\n<li>No hard-wiring option<\/li>\n<li>Requires a Ring Protect subscription (for most features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unboxing_and_Design_What_Weve_Come_to_Expect_From_Ring\"><\/span>Unboxing and Design: What We\u2019ve Come to Expect From Ring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873262\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ring-pc-whats-in-the-box-1.jpeg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the box contents of the ring peephole cam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interior Dimensions:\u00a0<\/strong>2.26 x 4.40 x 1.16in (57.4 x 112 x 29.5mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exterior Dimensions:\u00a0<\/strong>1.85 x 3.83 x 0.78in (47 x 97.3 x 19.8mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:\u00a0<\/strong>Rechargeable battery pack (6,040mAh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The interior portion of the Peephole Cam measures 2.26 x 4.40 x 1.16in, and the exterior is 1.85 x 3.83 x 0.78in. The interior casing has a matte-white finish, while the guest-facing part looks similar to Ring\u2019s video doorbell products, with a black covering around the lens and silver trimming.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A single button on the guest-facing side has an LED light ring around it. When it\u2019s lit up blue, someone has rung the bell, and a notification (and audible chime) is sent to you. A red LED light indicates that your battery level is running low, infrared night vision is being used, or that people are standing in front of the Peephole Cam.<\/p>\n<p>Now whether you\u2019ll be able to use the Peephole Cam\u00a0or not depends entirely on the dimensions of your actual door and existing peephole passthrough.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The door thickness must be between 1.3 and 2.2 inches (34 to 55mm), and the peephole diameter must be between 1\/2 to 9\/16 of an inch (12 to 14mm). The passthrough itself must also be clear of obstructions like door knockers. In the event that a knocker is in the way of your install (like at my apartment), the process of removing one is fairly easy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In terms of power, you\u2019ll be working with Ring\u2019s rechargeable battery pack, so no worries about flipping breakers and looping in grounds. But do keep in mind that the more your Cam is out of standby (and doing things like recording video), the faster your battery pack will wear down. Fortunately, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Rechargeable-Battery-Pack\/dp\/B076JKHDQT?tag=lsmedia-11275-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/873257\/ring-peephole-cam-review\/\">keeping a second battery on hand won\u2019t cost too much.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Peephole Cam itself, the box also contains a handy peephole-removal tool, an optional peephole adapter (if your door\u2019s peephole channel is too narrow), as well as a legal insert, a security sticker, and an orange USB cable (for charging the battery).<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41U7XRea-HL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_and_Setup_Quick_and_Easy_But_Do_Charge_the_Battery_First\"><\/span>Installation and Setup: Quick and Easy (But Do Charge the Battery First)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873264\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ring-pc-front-door-mounted-1.jpeg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the ring peephole cam (front portion) mounted on a door\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Peephole Cam could be the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/855032\/how-to-mount-a-video-doorbell-in-an-apartment\/\">easiest Ring video doorbell to install yet, with the hardest part (at least for me) being the removal of the existing peephole hardware.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Ring had some good foresight and went ahead and packaged the Cam with a peephole-removal key. Simply slide it over your door\u2019s peephole (from the inside) and start turning it to remove the assembly. Unfortunately, yours truly did not acknowledge this useful tool, and used a set of needle-nose pliers to remove my door\u2019s peephole assembly instead. Nonetheless, I got the job done.<\/p>\n<p>After removing the door knocker (most are just held in place with a screw or two), I slid Ring\u2019s peephole assembly in through the exposed hole (from the outside).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Be careful with the attached data cable. It\u2019s relatively thin, so a simple twist or turn the wrong way could completely ruin the Ring Peephole Cam.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With the front-facing mechanism in place, all that\u2019s left is the inside portion, which is attached to the peephole tubing and screwed into place using the supplied plastic thread-screw. After connecting the data cable to the device input (and slide in the battery pack), your Peephole Cam will be powered and activated.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-873263 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ring-pc-inside-assembly-1.jpeg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the interior portion of the ring peephole cam (without cover)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Michael Bizzaco \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Before you insert the battery, you will want to give the pack a few hours to charge. Use the supplied USB cable and a USB-A adapter (you\u2019ll need your own), then slide the battery into the door assembly when you\u2019re done.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If this is your first time installing a Ring product, you must download the Ring \u2013 Always Home app (available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ring-always-home\/id926252661?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg873257\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.ringapp%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Android<\/a>) and create an account. After you\u2019ve done so, go ahead and scan the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/131221\/how-do-qr-codes-work\/\">QR code<\/a> (located on the Peephole Cam itself or in the product manual) to add the Cam to the app and connect it to Wi-Fi (2.4GHz only).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ring\u2019s simple setup wizard will guide you through some basic personalization and device settings, then, after a quick firmware update, your Ring Peephole Cam will be registered, live, and ready to use.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Audio_and_Smart_Features_Admirable_as_Always\"><\/span>Video, Audio, and Smart Features: Admirable as Always<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Voice assistant:\u00a0<\/strong>Works with Alexa and IFTTT applets<\/li>\n<li><b>Mobile app:\u00a0<\/b>Ring \u2013 Always Home (for iPhone and Android)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Peephole Cam records and displays 1080p HDR video, and true to Ring\u2019s lineage of top-notch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/755585\/best-security-camera\/\">surveillance gear, the live view and Ring\u2019s stored clips look fantastic.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m the ideal candidate for the Peephole Cam, seeing as I live in a two-story apartment building. The camera provided a crystal-clear view of the upper common area at all times, with little in the way of image-banding or overexposure. In fact, I was certain that the hall\u2019s LED lighting fixtures would somewhat impede the overall video quality, but I was pleasantly proven wrong. At all times, the Cam\u2019s footage was bright and colorful, and well-balanced in terms of contrast.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The fact that this is an HDR camera doesn\u2019t hurt, either. A feature that\u2019s becoming critical for pretty much any surveillance equipment these days, HDR allows for optimized brightness and color far beyond what a normal lens and sensor is capable of, which allows the Peephole Cam to rise above the competition.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unlike other Ring camera products, though, the Peephole Cam is missing the ability to recognize people\u2019s faces. It\u2019s not a huge deal, but considering the device isn\u2019t far from the price and performance of Ring\u2019s true video doorbells <i>with <\/i>this capability, the feature would have been a nice inclusion.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In terms of audio, the Peephole Cam features two-way talk, allowing you to communicate with guests that physically ring the bell (although you can activate this option at any time). Your visitors will be able to hear you, and you\u2019ll be able to hear them back. The audio quality is sharp and clear on both ends, based on my own testing.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you happen to have an Alexa-powered smart speaker or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/109254\/echo-show-15-review-a-little-too-amazon\/\">display hanging around the house<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to activate the Ring skill, which allows you to receive Ring notifications through your Alexa devices and app. Conveniently, you\u2019ll also be able to view a live camera feed whenever you want and receive Alexa notifications when someone rings the bell.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Ring_App_Dashboards_and_Customizations_A-Plenty\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Using the Ring App: Dashboards and Customizations A-Plenty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For those who haven\u2019t used a Ring product before, the control and management of your home\u2019s devices is all done through the Ring \u2013 Always Home app. And as previously stated, the app is required for setting up and activating your Peephole Cam in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to access your Cam\u2019s many customizations and preferences by navigating to the device\u2019s \u201cSettings\u201d menu in the Always Home app. There are actually a couple of ways to do this: on the home screen, you can either tap the \u201cSettings\u201d icon (the gear located in the top-right corner of the \u201cCameras\u201d tab), or tap the three vertical lines icon in the top-left corner of the home screen, then select the Peephole Cam under \u201cVideo Doorbells.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a quick-tweak set of options to ignore either, seeing as the \u201cSettings\u201d menu is where you\u2019ll be able to adjust and view everything from motion sensitivity to notification preferences. I\u2019ll admit that right out of the box, the Peephole Cam had some solid default capabilities, but there were a few customizations I made that improved the camera\u2019s overall functionality based on my personal living situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvent History\u201d is where you\u2019ll view a log of all motion-triggered video recordings on your Peephole Cam. Selecting a clip will play the recorded event, and a control tab at the bottom of the screen gives you playback options, an indication of time and date, as well as additional settings for sharing, downloading, and deleting the clip. Do keep in mind that, without a Ring Protect subscription (discussed in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_ringprotect\">a later section<\/a>), none of these features will work.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cAccessories\u201d tab will give you a breakdown of all the different Ring products you can pair with your Cam. I also like that by simply selecting one of these add-on peripherals, you\u2019ll be linked to the device\u2019s Amazon page if you want to buy it or do further research.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most important customizations for apartment living can be found under the \u201cMotion Settings\u201d tab. Why, you may ask? Because by default, your Peephole Cam will capture and report <i>absolutely everything<\/i>. Trust me: I didn\u2019t know the second-floor common area of my building was so busy throughout the day, but after only a few hours of the Cam being live, I felt like a bonafide security guard.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re (probably) going to want to make some adjustments here, and fortunately, motion customizations is one category where Ring has always shined. \u201cCamera Motion Zones\u201d is what you\u2019ll choose to draw custom motion-patrol areas for your Peephole Cam to focus on, while ignoring any square-footage that falls outside of the color-shaded boxes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMotion Sensitivity\u201d will pull up a \u201cMin-Max\u201d slider for adjusting the amount of physical activity required for your Cam to trigger a recording and notifications. Out of the box, the slider is shifted a few positions toward \u201cMin,\u201d but even this was too much for my demo unit. I actually ended up sliding it most of the way to the minimum side, which helped cut down on the barrage of alerts I was getting.<\/p>\n<p>Another great adjustment is housed under \u201cAdvanced Settings.\u201d Here is where you\u2019ll be able to create custom motion-monitoring schedules for your Peephole Cam to follow, as well as how often the Cam will check for motion (you can choose between \u201cFrequently,\u201d \u201cRegularly,\u201d and \u201cPeriodically\u201d).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Back on the main \u201cSettings\u201d page, tapping \u201cPower Settings\u201d will display a handy dashboard that logs your Cam\u2019s overall battery level, along with quick links to device features that directly affect battery longevity (like \u201cSnapshot Capture\u201d and \u201cMotion Frequency\u201d). I also highly recommend you go into the \u201cDevice Settings\u201d tab to fully optimize your Cam\u2019s performance, privacy, and notification parameters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Within this menu, a quick visit to \u201cVideo Settings\u201d will show that HDR is actually <i>disabled <\/i>by default. Sure, having it off saves battery life, but you\u2019ll want to turn that on to get the absolute best-looking video quality possible. There are also toggles here for \u201cLive View,\u201d \u201cInfrared Lights for Night Vision,\u201d and an option to adjust how long your Peephole Cam will record motion for.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Back on the main \u201cDevice Settings\u201d page, you\u2019ll also see options for \u201cNotification Settings,\u201d \u201cKnock Detection Settings,\u201d and a handful of other categories you can tweak to your liking.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ring_Protect_The_Good_the_Bad_and_the_Pretty_Necessary\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_ringprotect\">Ring Protect: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty Necessary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you use the Peephole Cam without a subscription? Technically yes, although you won\u2019t be able to do anything but look at a live view of your surroundings. This means you\u2019ll need to subscribe to a Ring Protect Plan in order to unlock the full scope of your Peephole Cam\u2019s capabilities. Thankfully, though, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fring.com%2Fprotect-plans&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">these plans aren\u2019t very expensive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For only $4 per month (or $40 per year), you can get the Ring Protect Basic plan, which gives you up to 180 days of video history, video sharing, the ability to download videos for up to 50 days, and more. If you happen to have more than one Ring device, the Plus plan ($10 per month or $100 per year) adds all the same features to <i>all<\/i> of your home\u2019s Ring surveillance products, as well as extended warranties for said products.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s the Pro plan, which adds 24\/7 professional monitoring, Alexa Guard Plus integration, Alarm Cellular Backup, and a handful of other useful add-ons.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Ring_Peephole_Cam\"><\/span>Should You Buy the Ring Peephole Cam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To answer the question in the header, it\u2019s a resounding \u201cyes.\u201d The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ring-Peephole-Cam-doorbell-installation\/dp\/B07WHMQNPC?tag=lsmedia-11275-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/873257\/ring-peephole-cam-review\/\">Ring Peephole Cam (once known as the Door Cam Plus) is built exclusively for those of us that want to invest in Ring video doorbell surveillance but are only working with a peephole when it comes to our doors. And outside of a few missing features (and the fact that you\u2019ll have to recharge the battery every now and then), it\u2019s every bit as good as Ring\u2019s existing video doorbell devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Perfect for apartment dwellers<\/li>\n<li>Quick and simple to install<\/li>\n<li>Excellent video quality<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of customization options<\/li>\n<li>Easy to integrate with Alexa<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t recognize people\u2019s faces<\/li>\n<li>No hard-wiring option<\/li>\n<li>Requires a Ring Protect subscription (for most features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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