Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity

Amazon-owned Ring has introduced a new AI-powered feature for its doorbells and cameras that provides users with specific, text-based descriptions of motion activity detected on their property. Instead of vague alerts, users will receive detailed notifications such as “A person is walking up the steps with a black dog” or “Two individuals are looking into a white car parked in the driveway,” allowing for quicker and more informed responses. This feature currently describes only the first few seconds of motion-activated video clips and is being rolled out as an English-only beta for Ring Home Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, with an option to disable it via the Ring app settings. Ring’s founder and Amazon VP of home security, Jamie Siminoff, revealed plans for further AI enhancements, including combining multiple motion events into a single alert and introducing customizable anomaly alerts that notify users based on personalized definitions of unusual activity. The system will also learn users’ routines to better detect and report irregular events. While these advancements offer promising new