Snag Ring's Spotlight Cam Plus Security Camera for Just $110 This Memorial Day
If you've been looking for a smart way to protect even the darkest corners of your garage or driveway, the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus might be just the upgrade you need. Ranking high on our list of the best security cameras with lights, Ring's security camera is packed with features to help you keep an eye on what matters, day or night. And this Memorial Day, you can snag a great deal on Ring's security camera. Right now, the camera is discounted to just $110, a solid $40 off its list price.
Whether you're at work, on vacation or just in another room, the Live View feature on the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus lets you keep tabs on your home security in crisp 1080p HD video. At night, the camera's color night vision system comes in handy to capture important details. And if you want more control, you can create customizable motion zones to avoid unnecessary alerts from things like swaying trees.
If someone gets too close for comfort, the built-in motion-activated spotlights turn on automatically, and with just a tap, you can trigger a loud security siren to scare them off. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is easy to install without messy wiring thanks to the quick release battery pack. A built-in two-way microphone also lets you talk to visitors from anywhere.
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Want even more peace of mind? With a Ring Protect subscription, you can save and review videos for up to 180 days and get smart alerts for people and packages. And since it works with Alexa, you'll hear helpful audio announcements whenever motion is detected.
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