“Motion detected.” Was it a person? A package? A car pulling into the driveway? Previously, you wouldn’t know until you opened your app, found the clip, and saw for yourself. Multiply that by a dozen alerts a day, and you’re spending more time checking your device than living your life.
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Ring Smart Alerts: Person Detection, Package Alerts and Vehicle Detection Explained
From the official release
Ring Smart Alerts¹ change that entirely. Instead of generic motion notifications, Smart Alerts categorize what triggered your device and tell you whether it was a person, a package, or a vehicle. One glance at your notification, and you know exactly what’s happening. No guessing. No wasted time. No more opening the app for a squirrel.
How does Ring tell the difference between a person, a package, and a vehicle?
This is a short excerpt. Read the full announcement on the official source.
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