Ring has announced the launch of its first 4K cameras and a new artificial intelligence feature aimed at helping users find lost pets. The company, which is owned by Amazon, introduced these products as part of an updated lineup that includes enhanced video clarity and several AI-powered tools.
The new devices include Retinal Vision technology, available in both 2K and 4K versions. The 4K models—Wired Doorbell Pro, Spotlight Cam Pro, Floodlight Cam Pro, and Outdoor Cam Pro—are designed to deliver clearer images with improved low-light performance and up to 10x zoom. There are also Power over Ethernet options for select models.
According to Ring, “Retinal Vision doesn’t just capture video; it optimizes every step of the imaging process with advanced AI tuning. It’s not just about sharper video—it’s about unlocking a new level of intelligence, where every feature becomes more effective because the foundation is crisper and closer to reality.”
A key addition is Alexa+ Greetings, which allows Alexa to act as a doorbell attendant. This feature can interact with visitors, manage deliveries, provide instructions, and inform homeowners about the purpose of visits. Ring states: “By enhancing how our devices see, we unlock new ways in which AI can act on your behalf—including with Alexa+. One of those is Alexa+ Greetings: a new feature that transforms Alexa into a smart doorbell attendant. If a solicitor stops by, now Alexa+ can do the talking for you and ask the purpose of their visit. It can also manage deliveries, provide instructions, and even identify the purpose of a visit—all while keeping you informed.”
Another tool called Familiar Faces uses AI to recognize known individuals and reduce unnecessary notifications from routine activities involving familiar people. As described by Ring: “Familiar Faces intelligently recognizes familiar people and empowers customers to reduce notifications triggered by familiar people’s routine activities. The feature enriches Ring notifications, video events, and timeline with personalized context of who is detected, eliminating guesswork and making it effortless to find and review important moments involving specific familiar people across the Ring App experience.”
Ring has also introduced Search Party for dogs—a community-based feature that helps reunite lost pets using outdoor cameras equipped with AI matching capabilities. When someone reports a missing dog through the app, nearby camera owners are notified if their devices spot an animal resembling the description or photo provided. Users can choose whether or not to share this information with neighbors seeking their pets.
The company highlighted its ongoing efforts in neighborhood safety: “At Ring, our mission has always been simple but ambitious: to make neighborhoods safer.” In recent years there have been over one million posts related to lost or found pets in the Ring Neighbors app.
Ring’s latest updates reflect its commitment to developing technology that supports connected communities while providing enhanced security features for homeowners.
