Today (Nov. 10), Amazon’s “Ring Robotics” begins a new path in home security for homeowners. In a press release, the company states Ring Robotics will focus on security measures that patrol, move, respond, and investigate. Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring, said Ring Robotics is the product of users wanting “eyes in the places a fixed camera couldn’t reach, and peace of mind in the spots they’d never want one.”
Sminioff adds, “The honest answer wasn’t more cameras; it meant reimagining what a security device could be.” As a result, we’ve got the first two products of Amazon’s continuous work with Ring Robotics: the Ring Rover and Ring Drone Cam. The Ring Rover Cam is exactly what you think—an automated security robot that conducts “regular sweeps” of a given space.
Amazon states the Rover is intended more for businesses (think office spaces and wide, expansive warehouses). If you remember the Ring Astro, this is sort of like that. The post states that once the Ring Rover receives its orders and it arrives at the intended location, it will perform a “360° scan to give you a comprehensive view.”
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The Rover is deeply connected with other Ring devices (doorbells, cameras), and if one of those detects a disturbance, the security robot will investigate for you.
A periscope camera lets users adjust its height depending on location, and constant 4K streaming never lets you miss a beat. The Ring Rover also features a built-in siren and light tower.
Amazon states the Ring Rover Cam can be pre-ordered now for $999. The robot will begin shipping in the U.S. on December 16.
Take to the skies
The Ring Drone Cam gives us Always Home Cam vibes (if you also remember that from 2021). However, Ring Robotics’ latest take brings a more modern aesthetic to the flying security drone. Amazon states the Drone Cam “gives you whole-home visibility without the need to mount a camera in every room.” AI is built directly into the Drone Cam, as is its integration with Ring’s scope of home security devices.
Similar to how you can designate areas and orders with the Rover, the Drone Cam requires flight routes. Amazon says the Drone will fly those routes on its own when scheduled; however, users may deploy it at any time. The Drone Cam offers a 148-degree FOV and 360-degree rotation in 2K resolution.
If a disturbance is detected by your other Ring devices, the Drone Cam will investigate and report to you via the app. Curiously, the Ring Drone Cam comes with a major disclaimer. Amazon says the device “has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.” This is probably why Amazon is encouraging users to sign up for notifications about the Drone Cam, instead of a pre-order listing.
Currently, Amazon says the Drone Cam will be sold for $249, released on January 27, 2027.
Moving cameras, huh?
Cameras in the home. Flying, roving cameras in the home. It’s enough to stir concern in one’s mind. Amazon tries to offer relief, stating that when the Rover and Drone are powered down (or in an idle state), their cameras are off. For the Drone, its camera turns off completely, while the Rover retracts its lens (mic off, too). Additionally, when everything is functioning and active, Amazon says, “Both have LED indicators, and Ring Rover tells you right on its screen.”
What’s more, these devices are loud. The company highlights its use of TAKE security encryption for the videos each device captures. This reportedly helps to secure the footage the devices capture for consumers.
