Ring launches 4K cameras with AI-powered lost pet tracking

Ring has unveiled its most advanced security camera lineup to date, featuring the company’s first-ever 4K cameras alongside two 2K models, all powered by AI technology for enhanced home security. The seven new devices introduce features like AI-powered lost pet tracking and Alexa+ integration that can interact with visitors on behalf of homeowners, marking a significant leap in smart home security capabilities.

What you should know: Ring’s new cameras feature “Retinal Vision” technology that optimizes every step of the imaging process with AI tuning for more realistic video quality.

• The system delivers 10x zoom and improved low-light performance, capturing details that “look closer to what your eyes can naturally see.”
• Both 2K and 4K models maintain clarity even during challenging weather conditions or nighttime hours.
• The technology focuses on crisper clarity that aligns more closely with reality rather than just sharper resolution.

How the AI pet tracking works: Ring’s new “Search Party” feature leverages community-based AI to help reunite families with lost dogs.

• When a neighbor reports a missing dog in the Ring app, nearby outdoor Ring cameras automatically activate the Search Party feature.
• AI analyzes footage to look for possible matches and notifies owners when a missing dog is spotted.
• The system shows the lost pet’s picture alongside relevant camera footage.
• Privacy controls allow users to choose whether to ignore alerts or share information with neighbors.
• The feature launches in November for dogs, with cats and other pets coming later.

Alexa+ integration expands AI capabilities: The cameras include Alexa+ Greetings that transforms Alexa into a smart doorbell attendant.

• Alexa can interact with solicitors to ask about their visit purpose while managing deliveries and providing instructions.
• The “Familiar Faces” feature recognizes regular visitors and reduces notifications from routine activities.
• These AI-powered interactions help users who may be shy or nervous about answering the door.
• Alexa+ features will become available in December.

Pricing and availability: Preorders begin today with a range spanning from budget-friendly to premium models.

• Indoor Cam Plus: $59.99
• Wired Doorbell Plus: $179.99
• Outdoor Cam Pro: $199.99
• Wired Doorbell Pro: $249.99
• Spotlight Cam Pro: $249.99
• Floodlight Cam Pro: $279.99
• Outdoor Cam Pro (PoE): $299.98
• Spotlight Cam Pro (PoE): $349.98
• Wired Doorbell Elite: $499.99

Why this matters: Ring’s integration of 4K resolution with AI-powered features represents a major evolution in home security, moving beyond passive recording to active assistance and community-based safety features that could reshape how smart home devices interact with daily life.