Our verdict
Ring's second-generation Indoor Camera records in 1080p HD with colour night vision. It sees 115 degrees across and 59 degrees up and down (143 degrees diagonally), enough to cover most of a room from a shelf. It runs from the mains through a USB-A power adapter, so there is no battery to recharge, but it must sit near a socket. It connects on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only. It has a physical privacy cover that blocks both the picture and the sound. TechRadar France found that storing video needs a Ring Protect subscription, and that features such as People Only alerts sit behind it too. On 1 August 2026 the UK price was £39.99 for the Standard retail package.
Buy it if
- You already use Ring devices and want everything in one app
- You want a physical cover that switches the camera and microphone off
- The Standard retail package fits your needs, and you are happy to add a subscription
Skip it if
- You do not want an ongoing subscription to keep recordings
- Your Wi-Fi is weak where the camera would sit
- You want a battery camera that can go anywhere in the house
How it would fit your home
Watching a pet or a room
The 115 degree view covers a lounge or a hallway from a shelf. Motion zones let you ignore a window or a busy doorway.
Adding to a Ring home
It sits in the same app as Ring doorbells and other cameras, which is the main reason to choose it over a cheaper camera.
Privacy at home
Close the cover when you are in, so neither the picture nor the sound is captured. Check the ICO's guidance if the camera can see beyond your own home.
The details, in plain English
Picture and view
The camera records 1080p HD, with colour night vision when it is dark. The view is 115 degrees horizontally and 59 degrees vertically (143 degrees diagonally), per TechRadar France. That is wide enough to cover most of a lounge from a corner, though a very large room may still leave blind spots.
Power and Wi-Fi
It plugs into a USB-A power adapter (7W), so it never runs flat, but it needs to be near a socket. It works on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only and TechRadar France advises at least 2Mbps download speed. If your router is far away or the signal is weak, the video may stutter or drop. Check the signal where you plan to place it.
Privacy and settings
A physical cover cuts both picture and sound, which is more reassuring than a software setting. TechRadar France also described the cover as noisy and sticky, though it works. Motion zones in the app limit recording to areas you choose. The ICO and the National Cyber Security Centre both publish guidance on home cameras, and it is worth reading before you point one at shared spaces.
Subscription
TechRadar France reports that video storage needs a Ring Protect subscription, and that options such as People Only alerts and detailed notifications are locked behind it. Without one you mainly get live viewing and limited access. Check the current UK subscription price on Ring's site before buying, as it changes.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 1080p HD video with colour night vision
- 115 degree horizontal and 59 degree vertical view (143 degrees diagonal)
- Plug-in power, so no battery to recharge
- Physical privacy cover blocks both picture and sound
- Custom motion zones in the app so it only records areas you choose
What to watch out for
- Needs a Ring Protect subscription to store video, according to TechRadar France
- Features such as People Only alerts are behind the subscription
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, and it needs a socket nearby, so placement and signal strength affect reliability
- Camera use needs careful privacy, notification and household settings
Ring Indoor Camera 2nd Gen makes most sense inside an existing Ring home. Cameras that record to a memory card avoid a subscription, so add the cost of Ring Protect to the £39.99 price and compare the total over several years.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ring Indoor Camera 2nd Gen (this one) | Best for an existing Ring household that is happy to pay for Ring Protect; otherwise compare it with cameras that store video locally. | £39.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 TP-Link Tapo C200 | The C200 makes sense for a simple indoor check-in, provided you can place it near a power socket and get a reliable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal there. | £39.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 TP-Link Tapo C510W | A low-cost outdoor camera that pans and tilts to cover a wide area, for people happy to store clips on a microSD card. | £37.99Standard retail package, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 TP-Link Tapo C201 | Consider the C201 if you want simple indoor monitoring with a choice of recording storage and a black finish suits your room. | £24.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review. Specifications come from TechRadar France's review (in French) and Ring's UK site, and privacy advice from the ICO and the National Cyber Security Centre. We did not test the camera ourselves. Subscription prices are not quoted because they change and TechRadar France quoted euro prices.