Ring ring...who’s there? Not sure this never works. – Ring - Always Home Review

So after nearly a year of having this system I decided to give a review as I believe that’s a fair amount of time of both sides to work out any issues. Overall I believe the system is ok at best. What I like about it is there’s a recording if anything were to happen. The video quality is fair (nowhere near what is shown on their ads). The sound quality is also fair. The app is nice looking but not as functional as I believe it could be. What I don’t like: a GoPro has better footage and sound. This fisheye lens is sacrificing quality for a greater view angle. The sound will pick up all noise so listening to the subject matter can be changing. And the app...the ol’ money maker for any tech company...it’s so far below what the current market place standard is/should be. When there’s movement the app ‘rings’ which is great but to go to a live view is near worthless. We have dedicated 1 GB internet with a mesh system so the issue isn’t on our side. When it comes to video playback...good luck. I travel for work quite a bit and at this point I’ve fully come to accept that if I get robbed the ring system will only be used as evidence vice a criminal deterrent. The built in alarm is laughable. It’s like a mosquito buzzing around near your ear. Sure it’s annoying but it’s not going to stop anyone. Two things I love: the lights on the Flood-Cam. Solid and very bright. And the motion sensors. Very active and pick up issues right away. Recommendations for the company...I think a text message system would be better with someone giving me a play-by-play of what’s going on instead of me waiting for these little videos to work. Y’all could have a person just send me a few messages an hour after the ring notification goes off and states: sorry we could help but you might want to go couch shopping and looks like you are going to need a new mower too. Sorry. Hope this helps.
Review by Your Pal Victor on Ring - Always Home.