Ring's new Outdoor Cam Plus security camera offers 2K video, better night vision

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It's available for preorder starting today

A Ring Outdoor Cam Plus on an exterior wall
(Image credit: Ring)

While Ring's devices have often ranked among the best home security cameras, they've generally been lacking in one area when compared with the likes of Arlo, Wyze, and Eufy. Up to this point, only two of Ring's cameras — its Floodlight Cam Pro and Spotlight Cam Pro offer a resolution of 2K — while the competition has 4K options.

That's changing (somewhat) with the just-announced Ring Outdoor Cam Plus, the third from the company to offer a resolution of 2K. In addition, the camera has a 160° diagonal, 140° horizontal, and 80° vertical field of view, as well as low-light sight, which will give you a color image, even in poorly lit conditions.

Two Ring Outdoor Cam Plus in black showing the two mounting options

(Image credit: Ring)

Similar to Ring's existing outdoor cameras, the Outdoor Cam Plus can be mounted on walls or ceilings, and it has multiple power options available including plug-in, battery and solar panel. It’s durable and weather-resistant enough to handle exterior conditions, and can operate in temperatures from -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C).

Unlike some of Ring's other outdoor cameras, the Outdoor Cam Plus does not have a built-in spotlight.

When paired with a Ring Home Premium subscription ($19.99/month), 24/7 recording is also available – as is the AI-powered Smart Video Search which allows users to quickly locate specific moments captured by Ring cameras. However, Ring's subscription plans start at $4.99/month, with a more limited feature set, but with 180 days of video history.

The Outdoor Cam Plus is available for preorder starting today, February 20th, for $99.99 at Ring.com or at Amazon and will ship starting March 26. It comes in either white or black.

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Amber Bouman
Amber Bouman
Senior Editor Security

Amber Bouman is the senior security editor at Tom's Guide where she writes about antivirus software, home security, identity theft and more. She has long had an interest in personal security, both online and off, and also has an appreciation for martial arts and edged weapons. With over two decades of experience working in tech journalism, Amber has written for a number of publications including PC World, Maximum PC, Tech Hive, and Engadget covering everything from smartphones to smart breast pumps. 

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