Ring Black Friday Camera Deals Start at $24.99.
If you’re shopping for home security systems, Ring is offering one of the best deals in its early Black Friday sale that’s worth checking out. Right now, you can get an indoor camera and a second front door camera for under $65. The Ring Indoor Cam 2K is 58% off for $24.99 (originally $59.99), and the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K is 60% off for $39.99 (originally $99.99)—both models are at their lowest prices ever.
Both models offer features like 2K video and two-way talkback, but the indoor camera is a simpler option if you primarily need to monitor pets or children and see what’s happening near the entrance. It plugs into a power outlet, so there’s no need to charge the battery, and color video in low light helps preserve detail when the lights are off or dimmed. However, since this is a fixed-angle camera, keep in mind that it will need to be carefully positioned.
There’s also a removable lens cover that blocks the camera’s view, a nice bonus for privacy, though closing the cover doesn’t mute the microphone. For complete audio privacy, you’ll need to mute the microphone in the Ring app.
If alerting you to visitors, deliveries, and potential intruders is a priority, a battery-powered doorbell is a better choice. It has a 140-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle, providing a full field of view, and up to 6x zoom for greater detail. It can be installed wirelessly, although the built-in battery will need to be charged. It also requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
The main drawback of both devices is the ongoing subscription fee: live viewing, two-way communication, and basic real-time notifications work without a subscription, but viewing saved video requires a paid plan, starting at $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year for a single device; coverage for multiple devices in one location starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
At these prices, the Ring Indoor Cam 2K is ideal for occasional live checks, while the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K is better suited for front door monitoring. Purchasing both models makes sense if you already have a Ring plan that includes additional devices.