For more than a decade, Ring has been at the center of the smart home security market, bringing affordable and connected solutions that help families keep watch over what matters most. From its original video doorbells to its robust security ecosystem, Ring’s mission has been simple yet ambitious: make neighborhoods safer.

Today, Ring announced its most advanced lineup yet, featuring new 2K and 4K Retinal Vision cameras and doorbells, alongside intelligent features like Familiar Faces recognition, Alexa+ Greetings, and a groundbreaking community-powered AI tool called Search Party. Together, these upgrades showcase Ring’s vision for the future of connected security—where sharper video, smarter notifications, and even pet-friendly features make everyday living safer and easier.

Product Overview & Key Features

Retinal Vision 4K: Next-Generation Clarity

For the first time, Ring is introducing Retinal 4K Vision, a lineup designed to capture critical details with lifelike precision. Unlike traditional HD cameras, the new 4K imaging technology delivers video that closely resembles what your eyes naturally see.

The Retinal 4K devices include:

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Ring Wired Doorbell Plus and Wired Doorbell Pro

Wired Doorbell Pro – enhanced 4K clarity for entrances.

With Retinal 4K, Ring is setting a new standard for video detail in consumer-grade security, making it easier to spot license plates, read labels, or capture essential identifiers in critical moments.

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Retinal Vision 2K: Everyday Detail, Elevated

For homeowners who don’t need 4K but want a meaningful upgrade over 1080p HD, Ring is introducing Retinal Vision 2K. Offering sharper detail and improved pixel density, 2K resolution provides a truer-to-life image for daily monitoring.

The Retinal 2K lineup includes:

• Indoor Cam Plus – compact monitoring for rooms, hallways, and interior spaces.
• Wired Doorbell Plus – a smarter entry solution that balances clarity with affordability.

Retinal 2K ensures homeowners get sharper, clearer video without jumping to higher price points, making it an excellent option for everyday security needs.

Alexa+ Greetings: Your Smart Door Attendant

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Alexa has long been a trusted voice in the smart home, and now with Alexa+ Greetings, she’s taking on the role of a smart doorbell attendant. This feature enables Alexa to:

• Greet visitors and ask the purpose of their visit.
• Provide delivery instructions when packages arrive.
• Turn away unwanted solicitors—without you ever needing to get up.

For homeowners, Alexa+ Greetings reduces interruptions and provides peace of mind, especially when paired with Ring’s advanced doorbell lineup.

Familiar Faces: Smarter Notifications with Context

Notifications are critical for security—but not every alert needs your immediate attention. With Familiar Faces, Ring is adding intelligent recognition that identifies people you already know.

• Detects familiar people and labels them in notifications.
• Reduces unnecessary alerts triggered by family members’ daily comings and goings.
• Adds context to the Ring timeline, so you can quickly review key events involving specific people.

This feature is especially valuable for busy households, where repeated alerts about kids, spouses, or roommates arriving home can become overwhelming.

Search Party: AI for Lost Pets

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In one of its most innovative moves yet, Ring is introducing Search Party, an AI-powered feature designed to help reunite lost dogs with their families.

Here’s how it works:

1. A neighbor reports a missing dog in the Ring app.
2. Outdoor Ring cameras in the area activate the Search Party.
3. Using AI, cameras scan for possible matches and notify owners if a dog is spotted.
4. The Ring app shows owners' pictures and footage of potential matches.

Importantly, privacy remains in the user’s control—camera owners can choose whether or not to share footage. For pet owners, Search Party provides a community-driven safety net that could make the difference between a lost pup and a happy reunion.

Price & Availability

Ring has not yet released final retail pricing for all devices, but the new Retinal Vision 2K and 4K models are expected to align with current Ring product tiers, offering a balance of affordability and performance. Devices will be available for purchase through Ring.com, Amazon, and major retailers.

The software features—Alexa+ Greetings, Familiar Faces, and Search Party—will roll out as part of Ring app updates and may require subscription plans for full functionality.

Visit Ring Amazon Store for latest pricing on all new Ring devices.

Smart Home Integration & Connectivity

As always, Ring devices fit seamlessly into the Amazon Alexa ecosystem:

• Control cameras and doorbells with voice commands.
• Use Alexa routines to sync lighting, locks, and security sensors.
• Get real-time alerts on Echo devices or Fire TVs.

Ring Retinal Vision devices connect via Wi-Fi and wired options, with PoE support for pro-grade installs. Integration with Amazon’s broader smart home ecosystem makes setup and automation straightforward, though compatibility with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings remains limited.

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Why This Update Matters

Ring has consistently focused on improving video quality and usability, and this year’s lineup demonstrates a major leap forward. By offering both 2K and 4K options, homeowners can choose the level of detail that suits their needs and budget. Pairing this with AI-driven features like Familiar Faces and Search Party shows Ring’s commitment to making cameras not just sharper, but smarter.

Alexa+ Greetings adds convenience, Familiar Faces reduces notification fatigue, and Search Party creates a unique, community-powered safety net for pets. Combined, these features make Ring’s ecosystem more useful in everyday life—not just during emergencies.

Final Thoughts

For anyone invested in home security, the new Ring Retinal Vision lineup delivers meaningful improvements in both clarity and intelligence. The choice between 2K and 4K ensures flexibility, while AI features enhance how homeowners interact with their devices.

• If you want top-tier detail for license plates or package thieves, the 4K Retinal devices are unmatched.
• If you want everyday clarity at a lower price, the 2K devices will more than suffice.
• And for smart features, Alexa+ Greetings, Familiar Faces, and Search Party bring practical, real-world value that goes beyond traditional home security.

Ring has raised the bar once again, offering not just sharper video but also smarter tools that integrate into everyday life. For households seeking safety, convenience, and even pet protection, this new lineup marks one of the most compelling updates in Ring’s history.

Remember to check out our compatibility find engine. It makes it easy to find any smart or connected device for your smart home and helps you find compatible connected devices that work with your existing devices or Google Home or Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.

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