TL;DR
- Ring announced a new Ring Robotics line on November 10.
- The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor camera for the home, priced at $249.99. It is set to ship in the United States on January 27, 2027, after FCC authorization.
- The Ring Rover Cam is a wheeled security robot designed for business, priced at $999.99. It is set to ship in the United States on December 16, 2026, and preorders are open.
- A moving camera in a workplace still needs a clear privacy plan and a well-secured Wi-Fi network.
Ring announced a new Ring Robotics line on November 10. The first two devices are indoor cameras that move through a space, instead of staying on a wall.
The Ring Drone Cam is a flying indoor camera for the home. Ring prices it at $249.99. The company says it will begin shipping in the United States on January 27, 2027. Ring also states that the drone has not yet received FCC authorization. It may not be sold until that approval is in place.
The Ring Rover Cam is a wheeled security robot designed for business. Ring prices it at $999.99. The company says it will begin shipping in the United States on December 16, 2026. Preorders are open on Ring's website.
The Rover is the device aimed at a shop or office. Ring says it can map a single indoor floor of up to 5,000 square feet. Both devices are for indoor use only. Owners can send the Rover to a room or a saved viewpoint. They can also schedule patrols for after close or before open. A compatible Ring Protect plan is required for scheduled patrols. The Rover can roll to its programmed points on its own after a connected Ring camera, sensor, or alarm is triggered. While it is moving, it can stream and record in up to 4K video. An adjustable mast lifts the camera over counters and shelves. A siren, a light tower, and two-way audio are built in.
A camera that rolls through a workplace is different from a camera fixed in one corner. Employees and visitors should know when it may be recording. The Rover can switch to a privacy mode. In that mode, the camera mast retracts and the microphone turns off. Lights on the device show when recording is active. The Drone Cam powers down in its dock with its camera off. It records only while it is flying. It has no microphone or speaker.
Both devices connect over ordinary dual-band Wi-Fi. Ring recommends a minimum upload speed of 15 Mbps for the Rover and 5 Mbps for the Drone Cam. The company says videos from both will be protected by Throw Away the Key encryption. Ring calls this its strongest default encryption yet. Official support pages say each device will receive software security updates until at least four years after it is last sold as new. These are still internet-connected cameras. They belong on a well-secured Wi-Fi network, just like any other office camera.
This is a new option for after-hours coverage inside a single floor. It is not a substitute for locks, lighting, or a clear rule on who can view the footage. Athens businesses can ask My I.T. Consultants for a Free Assessment of office cameras and the network they run on. Call 903-675-5431, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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