1 / 7Ring Intercom + Indoor Camera (2nd Gen)
Ring Intercom + Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) combines app-based access to a compatible existing building intercom with an indoor camera. It is aimed at people who want to answer visitors remotely, manage guest access and view inside their home, with some recording features requiring a separate subscription.
At a glance
- Use a smartphone for two-way conversations with visitors and remote entrance unlocking, subject to compatibility with the existing intercom.
- Create virtual Guest Keys for trusted visitors, set access schedules and revoke access through the Ring app.
- The linked Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) is described as providing live HD video and has a manual, removable Privacy Cover.
- Alexa-enabled devices can be used for hands-free intercom answering and entrance unlocking.
- Quick Replies and visitor voicemails are offered; voicemail and saved recordings require a separately sold Ring subscription.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Remote visitor conversations and entrance access can be managed from a smartphone.
- Guest access can be scheduled and revoked without handing out physical keys.
- The removable Indoor Camera privacy cover gives a physical way to cover the camera when not in use.
- The Intercom is described as removable, with setup that does not permanently alter the existing intercom.
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Compatibility with a particular video or audio intercom is not specified here, so confirm that the existing system is supported before buying. Voicemail and saved conversation/voicemail access for up to 180 days require a separately sold Ring subscription; a 30-day trial is stated, but not for homes with an existing Ring subscription. The listing does not provide camera resolution beyond the claim of live HD video.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Renters or owners with a compatible existing building intercom who want to answer visitors remotely.
- Households that want scheduled, revocable virtual access for trusted visitors.
- Buyers seeking an indoor camera alongside intercom access and willing to use the Ring app and, for recording features, a subscription.
Less suited to
- People whose existing intercom compatibility has not been confirmed.
- Buyers who require voicemail or saved recordings without a separate Ring subscription.
- People who want an indoor camera without app-connected visitor access.
Frequently asked questions
Will Ring Intercom work with my existing intercom?
The listing says it works with existing video or audio intercoms, but does not identify supported systems. Check compatibility with your specific intercom before purchasing.
Can I answer visitors and unlock the entrance remotely?
The listing describes smartphone-based two-way talk and remote entrance unlocking, with use dependent on a compatible existing intercom.
Do voicemail and saved recordings require a subscription?
Yes. The listing says voicemail needs a Ring subscription sold separately, and subscription features include saving and accessing conversations and voicemails for up to 180 days. It states a 30-day trial is included except for homes with an existing Ring subscription.
Does the Indoor Camera include a privacy cover?
The Indoor Camera is described as having a manual, removable Privacy Cover.
