Elsewhere, the weatherproof Pro shines as brightly as other Ring products.
The build quality is good, setup is simple, and there are lots of configuration options.
That said, I was pushing the tech to its maximum detection range of about 30 feet.
For closer tasks spotting motion in a hallway or a door opening the camera responded quickly.
I also found the 5GHz Wi-Fi excellent, with no issues maintaining a connection through two walls.
The regular Stick Up Cam will probably suffice for most needs and wallets.
Good, because now this new cameras name starts to make sense.
As with all Ring products, only very basic features are included with the retail price.
Thats a lot of money, whichever way you cut it.
Also included are four screws and wall plugs for securing the base plate, which the mount slides onto.
The camera has a USB-C port, but, annoyingly, this isnt used for charging the battery.
Instead, this must be removed and plugged into the included micro USB cable.
Remember to load the camera in a location thats convenient enough to reach when the battery needs a charge.
This ties into a pair of features called Birds Eye Zones and Birds Eye View.
This should prevent false alarms resulting from next-doors car, for example.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to use the Rings Pre-Roll function.
Only one of these features can be used at a time.
It’s not possible to see both the pre-roll footageandthe route plotted from a birds eye view.
Given this camera is wireless, higher sensitivity and more recordings will reduce battery life.
As for video quality itself, the Stick Up Cam Pro is good but not great.
Id like to have seen the option for 2K footage, but appreciate how that would consume more energy.
Performance: 4/5
Should I buy the Ring Stick Up Cam Pro Battery?
You want a wireless installation
This is a camera designed for indoor and outdoor use.
A solar charger is also available separately.
Video can only be accessed by subscribing and streaming or downloading it from the Ring app.
If you dont need the Birds Eye View tech, you should buy the cheaper option.
Local storage is free; cloud storage carries a subscription.
For more information, check out our fullWyze Cam v3 review.
You still need a subscription for the full experience, though.
For more information, check out our fullArlo Ultra 2 review.
I also logged into the camera to view live streams while away from home.
I later installed the camera in a hallway to test its indoor capabilities.
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