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Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen)

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Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) in white
Image: Ring press materials

Does the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Indoor Cam (2nd gen) is a small plug-in camera with 1080p video on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

It works with Alexa. It suits Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via ring

Key facts

Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$59.99[1] as of
Released2023[1]
Video1080p HD[1]
PowerPlug-in over Micro USB[1]
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz only[1]
AlexaWorks with Alexa[1]

Integration paths

How the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudRing account and the Ring app[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen)

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[2]ringWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Bronze[2]
  • IoT class: Cloud Polling[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Model namedLimited: Cloud only: all communication goes through the Ring cloud; the integration polls every 60 seconds; Two-way audio in live view is not supported[2]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[3]com.ringWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[3]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[3]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2023
    1. Released [1]

Cite this page

Ring Indoor Cam (2nd gen). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ring-indoor-cam-2nd-gen. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRring.com / Ring: Indoor Cam (2nd gen)
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Ring - Home Assistant
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  3. [3]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Ring
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