Ring's New $170 Spotlight Camera Offers Great Hardware with a Catch

Ring's latest 2026 battery-powered spotlight camera is a versatile security device, but reviewers recommend turning off its AI surveillance features

Justin Tomlinson

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Ring's New $170 Spotlight Camera Offers Great Hardware with a Catch

Amazon Ring has released its latest spotlight security camera, which is a 2026 battery-powered model retailing for $170. This hybrid device functions by combining a powerful camera with integrated LED panels for illumination. Because of this design, it provides users with necessary lighting and surveillance without requiring the sometimes stringent installation setup of a standard floodlight security camera. Spotlight cameras have become a specialty for Amazon Ring, and this new $170 battery-powered version is considered the best model tested by reviewers.[2]

Although the camera is described as an astoundingly good and versatile security maestro, reviewers suggest that users may want to adjust some of its settings when using it. In particular, the device is highly effective if users choose to turn off its AI surveillance features. Making these adjustments allows owners to utilize the camera's powerful hardware and illumination capabilities while managing the device's automated monitoring settings to better suit their preferences.[1][2]

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