Amazon enhances ring intercom capabilities

Amazon has unveiled a slew of new features for its Ring Intercom devices, offering users enhanced security and convenience at a price. The upgrades, which include video recording, voice messaging, and visitor snapshots, are part of the company's efforts to bolster the smart doorbell's already impressive capabilities.

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For the uninitiated, Ring Intercom allows homeowners to communicate with visitors remotely, even when they're not at the door. Since its inception, the device has proven to be a game-changer for many, providing a sense of security and control.

Now, with the latest updates, users can not only interact with visitors but also store crucial footage and audio for up to 180 days. This means that in the event of a break-in or suspicious activity, homeowners can rely on the device to provide invaluable evidence.

Moreover, Ring Intercom now captures snapshots of visitors, both for answered and unanswered calls, for the past 180 days. This feature alone can prove immensely useful in identifying and deterring potential threats.

The icing on the cake is a preview notification with video, allowing users to decide whether to answer a call or ignore it before responding.

However, to access these features, users must subscribe to the Ring Home Standard plan, which costs €3.99 per month. The premium plan, priced at €19.99, offers support for multiple devices and additional perks such as motion-activated notifications and live multicamera feeds.

For those looking to try before they buy, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial. As an added bonus, users can now set up quick responses, using pre-recorded messages to greet visitors when they're not available to answer the door.