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How to fix Ring Glass Break Sensor detection issues

The Ring Glass Break Sensor is designed to sense glass breaking in your home. If you believe that the device isn’t detecting this activity properly, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that your Ring Glass Break Sensor is properly connected to your Ring Base Station as the LED light on the sensor should be flashing a single green light.

To see how you can fix connection issues between these security devices, you can take a look at this article.

2. You should also make sure that you position the Ring Glass Break Sensor correctly. Ideally, the sensor should be within 25 feet of your glass doors and windows. It is also recommended that you place the device 7 feet off the ground.

3. The aforementioned 25 feet range is the maximum. That range could be shortened due to factors such as objects blocking the sensor. Other nearby devices may also interfere with the detection or wireless communication between the Ring Glass Break Sensor and Ring Base Station.

4. On the Ring App, make sure that the entire Ring System hasn’t been disarmed.

5. While you are using the Ring App, you should also make sure that the entire Ring System is set to the “Armed and Monitored Mode” if you are using the “Power Save Mode” for your Ring Glass Break Sensor. Otherwise, the sensor won’t be able to detect any glass breaking.

6. The Ring Glass Break Sensor may malfunction in extreme temperatures. For this device, Ring recommends a temperature range of 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

7. Furthermore, you should also make sure that the batteries are interested correctly and is powering the sensor.

If you need to replace the batteries, you can take a look at this article.

If none of the aforementioned potential solutions help with fixing the detection problems, then we recommend contacting Ring for additional support.

How to fix Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor connection issues with Ring Base Station

by Kevin Chen

In order to make your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor functional, you must be able to connect the device to the Ring Base Station.

If you are experiencing issues with trying to connect these two devices, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to press the setup button on the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor.

2. If you don’t see any lights coming from the sensor, then it may not be powered on. In this case, we recommend replacing all three batteries. To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this article.

3. If you see the sensor blinking three green lights at a time, then it means that it is ready to be connected.

To complete the setup, you need to take the following steps:

Open the Ring App on your smartphone or mobile device.
Inside the application, tap Set Up a Device.
You then need to tap Security.
Afterwards, tap Sensors.
The app should be able to locate the Glass Break Sensor. If not, then you need to press the Setup button again.

4. If you are sure that you have properly set up your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor and/or the light indicator on the device is displaying a blinking red, then you can try moving the sensor and the Ring Base Station closer together.

5. You should also make sure that there aren’t too many solid objects in between the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor and Ring Base Station as the wireless communication for these two devices may be weakened.

6. Moreover, you should make sure that there aren’t any other wireless devices in between or nearby the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor and Ring Base Station as these may also interfere with the wireless communication.

7. You can also get the Ring Range Extender to boost the wireless communication between the sensor and your base station. You can purchase the helpful add-on, if you are interested, on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

8. If the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor gets too cold or too cold, then it may not connect properly.

For the uninformed, the sensor should be operated within a recommended temperature range of 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

9. If none of the aforementioned potential solutions help fix your connection issues, then you can try removing the battery of the glass breaking sensor and then put them back in again.

10. You can also try using new batteries to see if it will help.

11. You can also try resetting or factory resetting the sensor. To see how you can do so, you can take a look at this tutorial.

11. If you are the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor is still not connecting to the Ring Base Station, then we recommend contacting Ring to for additional support.

How to test Ring Glass Break Sensor

by Kevin Chen

After installing the Ring Glass Break Sensor, you probably want to test it out to see if it is working properly. In order to properly do so, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

Before we begin, it should be noted that the Ring Glass Break Sensor is designed to reduce any false alarms. Therefore, playing an audio or video recording of a breaking glass may not trigger the sensor. Instead, Ring recommends using a professional grade glass breaking simulator device if you can get your hands on one.

1. To begin, Ring recommends that you set your entire Ring System to Disarmed Mode in the Ring App. Otherwise, the test may trigger a false alarm call from the company’s monitoring center.

2. In the Ring App, you should also turn off the Power Save Mode for your Ring Glass Break Sensor. If you don’t, then the device won’t be able to detect glass breaking if you disarmed the entire Ring System.

3. Next, check to see if the Ring Glass Break Sensor is turned on and connect to your Ring Base Station. It should display a single green light. It is displaying something else, or nothing at all, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide.

4. With the sensor set up and ready for testing, Ring recommends that you first pound the wall close to the Ring Glass Break Sensor.

5. You can then quickly playback the audio or video file that contains the glass breaking noise.

While you can break actual glass, it is not recommended by Ring. If you are still interested in doing so, make sure that you don’t accidentally harm yourself or anyone else nearby.

6. If the sensor doesn’t appear to be detecting the glass breaking, then you can try using a different audio or video file. You can also try increasing the volume and moving the device that is playing the audio/video closer to the Ring Glass Break Sensor.

7. After testing the Glass Break Sensor, make sure you turn the Power Save Mode back on if you have it previously enabled in the Ring App.

8. You should also make sure that you set your entire Ring System to something other than Disarmed Mode inside the Ring App to reactivate the home security system after you are done with the testing.

How to replace the batteries for Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor

by Kevin Chen

The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor requires batteries to operate. If you want to replace the batteries for this device, then you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

What battery type is compatible with the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor?

The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor supports AA alkaline batteries. Fortunately, you should get a set of three included in the box when you purchased this sensor brand new.

If you are looking for a specific product recommendation when it comes to getting a replacement, then we suggest picking up the Duracell CopperTop AA Alkaline Batteries, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

What is the battery life for the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor?

When you use three new batteries, then they are expected to power your glass break sensor for up to 3 years.

The battery life could shorten due to extreme temperatures as this device is designed to be operated within a range of 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

Depending on how the glass break sensor is used, then the battery life could deplete sooner than expected.

How to extend the battery life for the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor

In order to extended the battery life of your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor, you can activate the Power Save Mode for the device in the Ring App.

With this mode enabled, the sensor can still detect glass breaking in Home Mode and Away Mode if you set the Mode Settings to “Armed and Monitored.”

By setting the Home Mode and/or Away Mode to either “Disarmed” or “Ignored When Armed.” then the sensor won’t be able to detect glass breaking.

How to replace the batteries for Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor

In order to replace the batteries for your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor, you can take the following steps:

1. Twist the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor to detach the device from its mounting bracket.

2. Twist the back cover off of the sensor.

3. Remove all three AA batteries from the battery compartment of the sensor.

4. Add three new AA batteries. Make sure the + and – signs of the batteries and the compartments are aligned.

5. Twist the cover back on to the sensor. Make sure that the arrows for the back cover and the rest of the device are pointed towards each other.

6. Re-install the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor back onto its mounting bracket. Make sure that it is locked in tightly.

7. Press the Setup button to test if it is displaying any lights. If it does, then it indicates that the new batteries are powering the device.

How to reset and factory reset the Ring Glass Break Sensor

by Kevin Chen

If you are experiencing issues with your Ring Glass Break Sensor, then you may want to reset or factory reset the device. In order to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to reset the Ring Glass Break Sensor

In order to reset your Ring Glass Break Sensor, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, open the Ring App on your smartphone or mobile device.

2. In the Ring App, select Menu.

3. You then need to select Devices.

4. Select the Alarm Base Station.

5. Select your Ring Glass Break Sensor.

6. Select Device Settings.

7. Select Remove.

8. After removing the Ring Glass Break Sensor from the Ring App, you then need to physically detach it from your mounting bracket if you have it mounted.

9. You then need to twist the back cover off of the sensor.

10. With the back cover off, you should be able to see the Reset button. Use a paperclip, toothpick or similar tool to press the button.

11. The LED light should be displaying a red light for 3 seconds, which indicates that the device has been reset.

12. Afterwards, you can either set the Ring Glass Break Sensor up again or just store it. If you are storing the sensor, then you need to make sure you remove the batteries from the battery compartment of the device.

13. If you are planning to use the sensor again, you have to go through the set up process once again.

How to factory reset the Ring Glass Break Sensor

To factory reset your Ring Glass Break Sensor, you need to do the following:

1. To begin, open the Ring App on your phone or mobile device.

2. After opening the Ring App, go to Menu.

3. You then need to go to Devices.

4. In Devices, go to Alarm Base Station.

5. Select the Ring Glass Break Sensor you want to remove.

6. Next, you need to go to Device Settings.

7. Finally, select Remove to remove the glass breaking sensor from the Ring App.

8. With the Ring Glass Break Sensor removed from the Ring App, remove the device from the mounting bracket if it is mounted.

9. Twist the back cover off of the Glass Break Sensor.

10. Use a paperclip, toothpick or another similar tool to press and hold down the Reset button for around 10 seconds. The LED should flash green. Once the flashing green light stops, you can release the Reset button.

11. The LED light will then display red for 3 seconds.

12. If you don’t plan on using the Ring Glass Break Sensor immediately after factory resetting the device, then we recommend removing its batteries.

13. If you plan on using the device again, then you need set it up again.

Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor light indicator guide

by Kevin Chen

The Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor comes with a light indicator that will display the status of the device. So, what are the meanings behind these light patterns? You can find out in this informational article at Seeking Tech.

What does Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor flashing one green light indicate?

When your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor is blinking a single green by pressing the setup button, then it indicates that the sensor has been connected and should be communicating, without issue, with your Ring Base Station.

What does Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor flashing three green lights indicate?

If your Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor is blinking three green lights quickly, followed by a slight pause, and then three blinking three green lights again, then this flashing pattern indicates that the device is ready to be connected to your Ring Base Station.

What does Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor flashing one red light indicate?

If the glass breaking sensor is displaying a singular red blinking light, then it means that the sensor can’t communicate with your Ring Base Station.

What to do when Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor isn’t flashing any lights

When the Ring Alarm Glass Break Sensor isn’t flashing any lights at all, then the first step we recommend taking it to check its battery life on your Ring App phone.

If you need to replace the batteries for this device, then you can take a look at this tutorial.

You should also make sure that the device hasn’t been exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. For the uninformed, the recommended operating temperature range for this product should be 32°F to 120°F (or 0°C to 49°C).

There is also a possibility that the sensor has been damaged to a point where it can’t be turned on and/or can’t display any lights. In this case, you should either need to get it repaired or get a replacement.

What’s the difference between the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro?

by Kevin Chen

Ring release released the Alarm Pro. So, how does the new product compare to the second-generation Ring Alarm?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two home security system kits.

Quick Summary

When compared to the 2nd Generation Ring Alarm, the 1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro comes with a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router in addition to supporting expandable external power through the use of Ring Power Packs.

With the Ring Protect Pro Plan, Ring Alarm Pro also exclusively provides 24/7 backup internet with 3 GB of bandwidth included per month at no additional costs.

The other premium services only available on the Pro version is eero Secure, which keeps your Internet connections safe, and Ring Edge, which lets you store videos on microSD cards.

2nd Gen Ring Alarm vs. 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro below.

	2nd Gen Ring Alarm Home Security System (2020)	1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro Home Security System (2021)
Available Kits	5-Piece Kit Ring Security 8-Piece Kit Ring Security 14-Piece Kit Ring Security	Alarm Pro Base Station 8-Piece Kit Ring Security 14-Piece Kit Ring Security
What’s in the Box	2nd Generation Ring Alarm Base Station 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender	1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro Base Station 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender
General Features	Compatible with Works with Ring Devices Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup	Built-In eero Wi-Fi 6 Router Compatible with Works with Ring Devices Expandable External Power with Ring Power Packs Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup
Ring Protect Pro Features	24/7 Professional Monitoring Alarm Cellular Backup Alexa Guard Plus Customizable Police Response	24/7 Backup Internet 24/7 Professional Monitoring Alarm Cellular Backup Alexa Guard Plus Customizable Police Response eero Secure MicroSD Local Video Storage via Ring Edge
Ring App	Supported	Supported
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°)	32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°)
Warranty	1-year limited warranty and service	1-year limited warranty and service
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Available Kits

You can take a look at the available kits for both products below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

5-Piece Kit Ring Security
8-Piece Kit Ring Security
14-Piece Kit Ring Security

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

Alarm Pro Base Station
8-Piece Kit Ring Security
14-Piece Kit Ring Security

The 5-Piece Kit is for smaller homes while the 8-Piece Kit is for medium-sized houses. The 14-Piece Kit is designed for larger homes.

What’s in the Box

Aside from the base station, both products come with the same contact sensor, motion detector, keypad and range extender. This makes it easier for existing owners of the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm to upgrade to the 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro as you only need to purchase the Ring Alarm Pro Base Station.

You can check out a breakdown of what’s included for both of these home security systems below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

2nd Generation Ring Alarm Base Station
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro Base Station
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Contact Sensor
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Motion Detector
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Keypad
2nd Generation Ring Alarm Range Extender

General Features

In terms of general features, the base stations for both come with a rechargeable 24-hour batter pack. Furthermore, the two security systems are compatible with the same “Works with Ring” branded devices.

The 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro is the only one out of these two products to feature a built-in Wi-Fi 6 router as well as support expandable external power via the Ring Power Packs.

You can check out the list of general features below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

Compatible with Works with Ring Devices
Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

Built-In eero Wi-Fi 6 Router
Compatible with Works with Ring Devices
Expandable External Power with Ring Power Packs
Rechargeable 24-Hour Battery Backup

Ring Protect Pro Features

The Ring Protect Pro is a premium subscription that adds advance features. Both security kits offer 24/7 professional monitoring, alarm cellular backup, Alexa Guard Plus and customizable police response.

The Ring Alarm Pro is the only one to offer 24/7 backup internet, which will keep the home security online in the event of an internet blackout. You will get 3 GB of bandwidth each month at no additional costs for the backup internet.

The professional version also comes with eero Secure, which protects your internet connection. One last exclusive feature for the Pro is Ring Edge, which lets you locally store videos on microSD cards.

You can check out the full lists of Ring Protect Pro features for both products below:

2nd Gen Ring Alarm:

24/7 Professional Monitoring
Alarm Cellular Backup
Alexa Guard Plus
Customizable Police Response

1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro:

24/7 Backup Internet
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Alarm Cellular Backup
Alexa Guard Plus
Customizable Police Response
eero Secure
MicroSD Local Video Storage via Ring Edge

Ring App

Both of these security kits use the Ring App. With this smartphone app, you will be able to set home and away modes, get real-time notifications in addition to being able to change the privacy and security settings.

Operating Temperature

All of the pieces include in the 2nd Gen Ring Alarm and 1st Gen Ring Alarm Pro have an operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (or 0°C to 40°).

Warranty

A 1-year limited warranty and service is included with the purchase of both the 2nd Generation Ring Alarm Home Security System and 1st Generation Ring Alarm Pro Home Security System.

Resources:

What’s the difference between the Wyze Cam Pan and Pan v2?

by Kevin Chen

In 2021, Wyze released the new Cam Pan. So, how does the updated security camera stack up against the original model?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2.

Quick Summary

When compared to the original, the Wyze Cam Pan v2 adds Color Night Vision in addition to having better motion tracking and a faster CPU.

On the other hand, the original Wyze Cam Pan is the only one out of these two cameras to support Wi-Fi 5 in addition to the Wyze Sense Bridge.

Wyze Cam Pan vs. Wyze Cam Pan v2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 below.

	Wyze Cam Pan	Wyze Cam Pan v2
Color	White	White
Finish	Matte	Matte
Dimensions	Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm) Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm) Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm)	Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm) Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm) Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm)
Weight	8.78 ounces (or 249 grams)	8.78 ounces (or 249 grams)
What’s in the Box	Wyze Cam Pan Power adapter 6′ USB cable Quick Start Guide	Wyze Cam Pan v2 Power adapter 6′ USB cable Quick Start Guide
Ports	1x Type-A USB port 1x micro-USB port	1x micro-USB port
CPU	1.0 GHz	1.5 GHz
Memory	128 MB	128 MB
Camera Lens	F2.3 aperture, 3.5 mm focal length	F1.6 aperture, 3.2 mm focal length
Camera Image Sensor	1/2.7” CMOS	1/2.9'' CMOS
Digital Zoom	8x	8x
Field of View	120° lens	120° lens
Rotation Speed	Up to 110° per second	Up to 110° per second
View Range	360° horizontal, 93° vertica	360° horizontal, 93° vertica
IR Lights	6x 940 nm	6x 940 nm
Illumination	Up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters)	Up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters)
Color Night Vision Support?	No	Yes
Video Features	H.264 encoding 15 FPS	H.264 encoding 15 FPS for night capture 20 FPS for day capture
Audio Features	Built-in speaker and microphone Class-K power amplifier	Built-in speaker and microphone Class-D power amplifier
Alerts	Push notifications	Push notifications
Cloud Storage	Free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud	Free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud
Cloud Event Recording	12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown + person, package and pet AI detection	12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown + person, package and pet AI detection
Local Storage	8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards with FAT32 format	8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards with FAT32 format
Local Event Recording	Motion Only Recording Continuous Recording	Motion Only Recording Continuous Recording
Data Security Features	AES 128-bit encryption End-to-end encryption HTTPS secure transfer protocol	AES 128-bit encryption End-to-end encryption HTTPS secure transfer protocol
Data Usage	1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD	1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD
Wi-Fi Features	802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz WPA and WPA2 protocols	802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz WPA and WPA2 protocols
Connection Speed Requirements	Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD	Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD
Operating Systems	iOS 8.0 or later Android 5.0 or later	iOS 12.0 or later Android 7.0 or later
Wyze Sense Bridge Compatibility?	Yes	No
Operation Temperature	32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C)	32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C)
Operation Humidity	Less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C)	Less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C)
Weather Resistance?	No (for indoor use only)	No (for indoor use only)
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Color

Both the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 are white in color.

Finish

The two cameras also use a matte finish.

Dimensions

The old and new versions of the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 are identical in terms of physical size.

You can find the measurements below:

Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm)
Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm)
Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm)

Weight

The two cameras are also the same in terms of weight at 8.78 ounces (or 249 grams).

What’s in the Box

You can take a look at the content included inside each box for both products below:

Wyze Cam Pan:

Wyze Cam Pan
Power adapter
6′ USB cable
Quick Start Guide

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

Wyze Cam Pan v2
Power adapter
6′ USB cable
Quick Start Guide

Ports

The v2 model removed the Type-A USB port that was in the original.

You can check out the available ports for both security cameras below:

Wyze Cam Pan:

1x Type-A USB port
1x micro-USB port

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

1x micro-USB port

CPU

The Wyze Cam Pan v2 does have a faster CPU, which should lead to better processing speed.

You can find the CPU for each camera below:

Wyze Cam Pan: 1.0 GHz
Wyze Cam Pan v2: 1.5 GHz

Memory

When it comes to memory, both products use 128 MB.

Camera Lens

When it comes to camera lens, the Wyze Cam Pan v2 has a smaller aperture and focal length, which means that the newer model is more suitable for low light capture.

You can find the camera lens specs below:

Wyze Cam Pan: F2.3 aperture, 3.5 mm focal length
Wyze Cam Pan v2: F1.6 aperture, 3.2 mm focal length

Camera Image Sensor

The newer Cam Pan v2 also features a bigger image sensor, called the Sarlight sensor, that adds support color night vision.

You can find the image sensor sizes below:

Wyze Cam Pan: 1/2.7” CMOS
Wyze Cam Pan v2: 1/2.9” CMOS

Digital Zoom

Both home security cameras offer an 8x digital zoom.

Field of View

The filed of views for these Wyze product are the same at 120° lens.

Rotation Speed

Both pan cameras in this comparison also have the same rotation speed at up to 110° per second.

View Range

The viewing range is also identical at 360° horizontal, 93° vertical.

IR Lights

Both security cams use six 940 nm infrared lights.

Illumination

The illumination distance is the same at up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters).

Color Night Vision

The Wyze Cam Pan v2 is the only one out of these two products to support color night vision as it is capable of capturing a color picture even in a low light setting.

Video Features

The v2 is capable of capturing at a higher frame rate during the day or in a bright light setting.

You can find the video features for both below:

Wyze Cam Pan:

H.264 encoding
15 FPS

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

H.264 encoding
15 FPS for night capture
20 FPS for day capture

Audio Features

As for the audio, the original Cam Pan uses a Class-K power amplifier while the Cam Pan v2 uses a Class-D power amplifier.

You can find the list of audio features for both below:

Wyze Cam Pan:

Built-in speaker and microphone
Class-K power amplifier

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

Built-in speaker and microphone
Class-D power amplifier

Alerts

When it comes to alerts, both of these devices use push notifications.

Cloud Storage

The Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 offer free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud.

Cloud Event Recording

These two cameras also offer the following cloud event recording options:

12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between
Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown in addition to AI features for person, package and pet detection

Local Storage

As for local storage, you can use 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards that have been formatted to FAT32.

Local Event Recording

For local recording, you can use either Motion Only or Continuous Recordings.

Data Security Features

The data security features are the same for these cameras, which you can find a list of below:

AES 128-bit encryption
End-to-end encryption
HTTPS secure transfer protocol

Data Usage

The data usage is also the same at 1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD or 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD.

Wi-Fi Features

With the Cam Pan v2 Wyze remove support for 802.11 ac, also known as Wi-Fi 5.

You can find the lists of Wi-Fi features for both devices below:

Wyze Cam Pan:

802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz
WPA and WPA2 protocols

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
WPA and WPA2 protocols

Connection Speed Requirements

The connection speed requirements are the same:

Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD
Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD

Operating Systems

The Wyze Cam Pan v2 does require newer operating systems when compared to the original.

Wyze Cam Pan:

iOS 8.0 or later
Android 5.0 or later

Wyze Cam Pan v2:

iOS 12.0 or later
Android 7.0 or later

Wyze Sense Bridge Compatibility

The Wyze Cam Pan is the only camera in this comparison to be compatible with the Wyze Sense Bridge, as you can connect it to the Wyze Cam v1, Wyze Cam v2 and another Wyze Cam Pan.

Operation Temperature

The Cam Pan and Cam Pan v2 have the same operating temperature range at 32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C).

Operation Humidity

The operating humidity range for these cameras is also identical at less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C).

Weather Resistance

The Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 don’t offer any weather resistance as these cameras are designed for indoor usage only.

Resource:

https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-pan.html

What’s the difference between the Ring Floodlight Cam and Cam Wired Pro?

by Kevin Chen

Ring recently released the Wired Pro version of its Floodlight Cam. So, how does the new version compare to the original Floodlight Cam?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two security cameras.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Ring Floodlight Cam, the new Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro adds support for 3D Motion Detection, Audio+, Bird’s Eye View, HDR and dual-band Wi-Fi. The Cam Wired Pro also features a wider vertical field of view, brighter floodlights and louder siren.

On the other hand, the older Floodlight Cam is better at tolerating extreme temperatures when compared to the newer model. Not to mention that the Ring Floodlight Cam is also more affordable when compared to the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro.

Overall, however, the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro has more and better features if you are looking for the best security camera out of this group.

Floodlight Cam vs. Floodlight Cam Wired Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two floodlight cameras below.

	Ring Floodlight Cam	Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro
What’s in the Box	Floodlight Camera Mounting Bracket Installation Tool Screws User Manual Security Sticker	Floodlight Camera Wired Pro Mounting Bracket Installation Tool Screws User Manual Security Sticker
Color Options	Black White	Black White
Dimensions	11.00 in x 8.25 in x 7.00 in (or 28.00 cm x 21.00 cm x 17.80 cm)	12.82 in x 7.77 in x 8.50 in (or 32.60 cm. x 19.75 cm. x 21.70 cm)
Mounting Options	Wall Ceiling	Wall Ceiling
Power Supply	Hardwired (110-240 VAC)	Hardwired (100-240V)
Video Resolution	1080p	1080p
HDR?	No	Yes
Night Vision	Black and White	Color
Field of View	140 Degrees Horizontal and 78 Degrees Vertical	140 Degrees Horizontal and 80 Degrees Vertical
Lights	2x 3000 Degrees Kelvin with 1800 Lumens floodlights	2x 3000 Degrees Kelvin with 2000 Lumen floodlights
Motion Detection Features	Standard Motion Detection Customizable Motion Zones	3D Motion Detection Bird’s Eye View Customizable Motion Zones
Audio Features	Two-Way Talk Noise Cancellation	Two-Way Talk Audio+ Advanced Noise Cancellation
Siren Features	Remote-Activated 105 dB	Remote-Activated 110 dB
Wi-Fi Connection	802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection at 2.4 GHz	802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi connection at 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
Recommended Internet Upload Speed	2 Mbps	2 Mbps
Ring App Features	Connected Devices Live View Privacy Control Real-Time Notifications Safety Alerts Security Control	Connected Devices Live View Privacy Control Real-Time Notifications Safety Alerts Security Control
Ring Protect Benefits	Extended Warranty and 10% Off Flexible Payment Options People Only Mode Record and Capture Rich Notifications	Extended Warranty and 10% Off Flexible Payment Options People Only Mode Record and Capture Rich Notifications
Weather Resistance?	Yes	Yes
Operating Temperature Range	-22°F to 120°F (or -30°C to 48.5°C)	-5°F to 118°F (or -20.5°C to 48°C)
Warranty	1-year limited warranty	1-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

You can check out the content included inside each box for the two products below:

Ring Floodlight Cam:

Floodlight Camera
Mounting Bracket
Installation Tool
Screws
User Manual
Security Sticker

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro:

Floodlight Camera Wired Pro
Mounting Bracket
Installation Tool
Screws
User Manual
Security Sticker

Color Options

The Ring Floodlight Cam and Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro are both available in black and white colors.

Dimensions

The newer Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is slightly bigger overall when compared to the Floodlight Cam.

You can find the measurements for the two outdoor security cameras below:

Floodlight Cam: 11.00 in x 8.25 in x 7.00 in (or 28.00 cm x 21.00 cm x 17.80 cm)
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: 12.82 in x 7.77 in x 8.50 in (or 32.60 cm. x 19.75 cm. x 21.70 cm)

Mounting Options

You can mount both of these floodlight cameras on a wall or ceiling.

Power Supply

Both devices need to be hardwired for power.

You can find the power supply requirements below:

Floodlight Cam: Hardwired (110-240 VAC)
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: Hardwired (100-240V)

Video Resolution

When it comes to the capture video resolution, both of the cameras in this versus showdown are capable of 1080p recording.

HDR

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is the only one of the two to support HDR.

For the uninformed, HDR (High Dynamic Range) provides more color accuracy when compared to the normal SDR (Standard Dynamic Range).

Night Vision

When it comes to night vision, the Ring Floodlight Cam uses standard night vision, which means that it will capture video in black and white.

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro uses color night vision, which will capture a lot more colors, providing better clarity as a result.

Field of View

As for the field of view, the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro has a slighter wider vertical field of view when compared to the older Floodlight Cam. The horizontal FoV is identical for both products.

You can find the field of view specs for the two security cameras below:

Floodlight Cam: 140 Degrees Horizontal and 78 Degrees Vertical
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: 140 Degrees Horizontal and 80 Degrees Vertical

Lights

When it comes to brightness, the newer Wired Pro version of the Ring Flash Cam can get brighter than the original model.

You can find the brightness specifications below:

Floodlight Cam: 2x 3000 Degrees Kelvin with 1800 Lumens floodlights
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: 2x 3000 Degrees Kelvin with 2000 Lumen floodlights

Motion Detection Features

The Floodlight Cam features advanced motion detection where you will be able to customize motion zones to trigger the video capture.

The Floodlight Cam Wired Pro uses 3D Motion Detection, an even more advanced detection feature that will trigger video capture based on distance.

The new model also uses Bird’s Eye View, which provides an aerial map view that tracks the person, animal or object when it triggered the video capture. Lastly, the Wired Pro also features customizable motion zones.

Audio Features

The Ring Floodlight Camera features two-way talk with noise cancellation.

The Ring Floodlight Camera Wired Pro also features two-way talk although it uses Audio+ for even more advanced noise cancellation.

Siren Features

The Floodlight Cam and Floodlight Cam Wired Pro are equipped with remote-activated siren.

At 110 dB, the Cam Wired Pro is louder than the original model, which has a 105 dB siren.

Wi-Fi Connection

When it comes to the Wi-Fi connection, the Cam Wired Pro uses a newer Wi-Fi 5 with dual-band support. As a result, you will get a faster and more consistent connection when compared to the older model.

You can find the supported Wi-Fi for each camera below:

Floodlight Cam: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection at 2.4 GHz
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi connection at 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz

Recommended Internet Upload Speed

The recommended internet upload speed for the two security cameras in this comparison is 2 Mbps.

Ring App Features

The two cameras are controlled using the Ring App.

With this smartphone app, you will get real-time notifications and safety alerts. You can also customize the security and privacy controls in addition to being able to directly control any connected devices. Last but not least, you will get a live stream view of what the camera is currently capturing.

You can find a list of supported Ring App features below:

Connected Devices
Live View
Privacy Control
Real-Time Notifications
Safety Alerts
Security Control

Ring Protect Benefits

Both products can also be used with the Ring Protect plan. This paid service offers the following benefits:

Extended Warranty and 10% Off
Flexible Payment Options
People Only Mode
Record and Capture
Rich Notifications

Weather Resistance

Both the Floodlight Cam and Floodlight Cam Wired Pro are weather resistant.

Operating Temperature Range

The older Floodlight Cam can tolerate a wider range of extreme temperatures when compared to the new model.

You can take a look at the operating temperature ranges below:

Floodlight Cam: -22°F to 120°F (or -30°C to 48.5°C)
Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: -5°F to 118°F (or -20.5°C to 48°C)

Warranty

The Ring Floodlight Cam and Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro each comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor and Blink XT2?

by Kevin Chen

Blink recently released the third generation Blink Outdoor. So, how does the new product compare to the older Blink XT2?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two smart security cameras.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Blink XT2, the third generation Blink Outdoor comes with privacy zones for motion detection as well as local storage (although you will need a USB flash drive, which is sold separately).

The XT2 model does offer free cloud storage while the cloud storage for the new Blink Outdoor camera needs a paid subscription after the trial period ends on Dec. 31, 2020.

Otherwise, the two devices have identical features and specifications.

If you want to customize the motion detection and/or would like to save clips on a local device, then the new 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor is the best option.

If you want free cloud storage, then the XT2 is the better choice.

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor vs. Blink XT2 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two cameras below.

	3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera	Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera
What's in the Box	3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Camera Mounting kit Blink Sync Module 2 2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries Power adapter USB cable	Blink XT2 Camera Mounting kit Blink Sync Module 2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries Power adapter USB cable User guide
Weight	48 grams	89 grams
Dimensions	71 mm x 71 mm x 31 mm	71 mm x 71 mm x 34 mm
Placement	Indoor Outdoor	Indoor Outdoor
Weatherproof?	Yes	Yes
CPU	Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz)	Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz)
Camera Resolution	1080p	1080p
Camera Frame Rate	Up to 30 frames per second	Up to 30 frames per second
Infrared Night Vision?	Yes	Yes
Live View?	Yes	Yes
Temperature Monitoring?	Yes	Yes
Motion Activated Alerts and Recordings?	Yes	Yes
Privacy Zones?	Yes	No
Audio	2-way audio recordings Speaker output	2-way audio recordings Speaker output
Alexa Compatibility?	Yes	Yes
Blink Home Monitor App?	Yes	Yes
Smartphone OS Requirements	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher
Wireless Connection Requirements	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n
Cloud Storage	Free	Free trial until Dec. 31, 2020. $3 a month per camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras in a single location after free trial period ends.
Local Storage?	No	Yes with Blink Sync Module 2 (included) and USB flash drive (sold seperately)
LED Light	1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active 1 red LED to let you know that it is recording in night vision	1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active
Power	1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries	1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries
Battery Life	Approximately 2 years	Approximately 2 years
Warranty and Service	1-year warranty and service	1-year warranty and service
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main camera, each product also includes a mounting kit, power adapter, USB cable and two AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries. Both also come with a sync module although the Gen 3 Blink Outdoor comes with the newer version.

You can take a look at what’s included in each box below:

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera:

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Camera
Mounting kit
Blink Sync Module 2
2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries
Power adapter
USB cable

Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera:

Blink XT2 Camera
Mounting kit
Blink Sync Module
2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries
Power adapter
USB cable
User guide

Weight

The third generation Blink Outdoor camera weighs in at 48 grams, nearly half as much as the Blink XT2 camera, which has a weight of 89 grams.

Dimensions

The new Outdoor security camera is slightly smaller when compared to the XT2.

You find the measurements for both below:

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor: 71 mm x 71 mm x 31 mm
Blink XT2: 71 mm x 71 mm x 34 mm

Placement

In addition to being made for the outdoors, both Blink security cameras can also be used indoors.

Weatherproof

The smart cameras are also weather proof.

CPU

The two devices are equipped with a Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz) processor.

Field of View

The smart cameras have identical field of view at 110 degrees diagonal.

Camera Resolution

The Gen. 3 Blink Outdoor and Blink XT2 can both capture video at 1080p during daytime and nighttime (via infrared night vision).

Camera Frame Rate

Both smart security cameras can capture videos at up to 30 frames per second.

Infrared Night Vision

As we mentioned above, the two products feature infrared night vision.

Live View

The Third Generation Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera and Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera support live view, which lets you get a live look-in via smartphone.

Temperature Monitoring

Both devices also have temperature monitoring.

Motion Activated Alerts and Recordings

The cameras also come with motion activated alerts and recordings, so you will know immediately if your device notice something.

Privacy Zones

With the third gen Blink Outdoor, Privacy Zones have been added. This feature lets you remove zones from your camera’s field of view that you don’t want to trigger the aforementioned motion detection.

Audio

The audio features for the two cams are identical as you will get 2-way audio recordings as well as speaker output. These will allow you to communicate with anyone that is near your camera.

Alexa Compatibility

The two Blink cameras are also compatible with Alexa as you can control them using your voice on Alexa-enabled devices.

Blink Home Monitor App

Furthermore, you can control your cameras with your smartphone with the Blink Home Monitor App. With this software, you can get a live view, setup privacy zones (3rd Gen Blink Outdoor only) and more.

Smartphone OS Requirements

To use the Blink Home Monitor App, you need to have the following operating system on your mobile phone:

Android 5.0 or higher
Fire OS 5.1 or higher
iOS 10.3 or higher

Wireless Connection Requirements

Both security cams need a Wi-Fi connection of 2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n.

Cloud Storage

The Blink XT2 currently comes with free cloud storage.

The third-generation Blink Outdoor has a free trial until Dec. 31, 2020, for the Blink Subscription Plan if you want to use its cloud storage.

If you want to continue using the cloud after that trial period ends, you have to subscribe at the rate of $3 a month per camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras in a single location.

Local Storage

The Blink XT2 does not offer any local storage.

The Blink Outdoor Gen. 3 does include local storage with the Blink Sync Module 2 as you can store video clips for up to 10 cameras. You do need a USB flash drive, which is sold separately.

LED Light

The new Blink Outdoor Smart Camera features 1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active. The device will also show 1 red LED to let you know that it is recording in night vision.

The Blink XT2 Smart Camera comes with 1 optional blue LED to let you know that it is currently active.

Power

Both devices are powered by 1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries.

Battery Life

The battery life is expected to be around two years for both cameras. The duration can vary based on what settings you used, how active the cameras are, as well as environmental factors.

Warranty and Service

The 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera and Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera each come with 1-year warranty and service.